{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pathfinder Kindergarden Center","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4249651,"projectId":9922808,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our sensory bins project is now a reality—and the impact on my kindergarteners has been incredible. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and in my students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the bins were introduced, my classroom transformed into a space filled with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Students who once hesitated to try new things are now eagerly exploring, experimenting, and problem-solving. With no single \"right\" answer, they feel safe to take risks, make decisions, and try again—and that has made all the difference.\r\n\r\nThese sensory bins have given my students something truly powerful: a sense of ownership over their learning. They are choosing how to engage, what to create, and which skills to practice. Whether they are building, sorting, scooping, or imagining, they are developing independence and discovering what they are capable of.\r\n\r\nI have seen even my quietest students begin to shine—sharing ideas, taking initiative, and proudly saying, \"Look what I did!\" That confidence is something they will carry with them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials—it has helped build self-belief, resilience, and joy in learning. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764617474697,"projectUrl":"project/confident-little-learners-hands-on-sens/9922808/","projectTitle":"Confident Little Learners: Hands-On Sensory Bins for Independent Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249651_orig.jpg?crop=2742,2742,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602783700776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4249651"},{"teacherId":4249651,"projectId":9922805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Field Day project! Because of you, my kindergarteners were able to experience many joyful, hands-on days filled with movement, teamwork, and excitement.\r\n\r\nWe are still counting the days leading up to our big event, but we held a mini Field Day to practice the games and build confidence. It was incredible to watch students who were once hesitant begin to take risks, try new activities, and cheer each other on. That sense of excitement is carrying momentum for our full Field Day coming up in June, where the entire school community will come together to celebrate.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights has been the giant Connect Four, which quickly became a favorite. Students worked together in teams, practicing cooperation, communication, and strategy. I saw so many moments of leadership, encouragement, and shared problem-solving. Even students who are typically quiet found their voices and took pride in contributing to their team.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide equipment—it helped build confidence, foster friendships, and create meaningful opportunities for students to grow. These are experiences my students will remember long after Field Day, and they are already asking when we can play again!\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a lasting impact on our classrooms and school community. We will treasure these activities for many Field Day's to come!","fullyFundedDate":1769607958225,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-fun-to-strengthen-fitness-skil/9922805/","projectTitle":"Field Day Fun to Strengthen Fitness Skills, Teamwork, and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249651_orig.jpg?crop=2742,2742,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602783700776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4249651"},{"teacherId":794009,"projectId":10063946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations to support our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have an additional light table panel with added activities and organization.\r\n\r\nThe excitement from our students has been incredible. Their eyes light up when they gather around the table, and you can hear their joy as they explore, create, and discover together. Many students have shared how much they \"love\" the light table, and it has quickly become one of the most popular and engaging centers in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping our young learners explore early math, science, and literacy concepts in a hands-on, meaningful way. Whether they are building patterns, investigating shapes, or strengthening fine motor skills, they are fully engaged and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is creating opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the growth and happiness of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770746146690,"projectUrl":"project/light-years-ahead-in-steam-and-sensory-l/10063946/","projectTitle":"Light Years Ahead in STEAM and Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turtzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp794009_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590551777815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/turtzo"},{"teacherId":794009,"projectId":10058323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations to support our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have a wonderful collection of light table manipulatives that are already making a meaningful impact on their learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping our young learners explore early math, science, and literacy concepts in a hands-on, engaging way. Whether they are building patterns, investigating shapes, or strengthening fine motor skills, the light table has quickly become a favorite part of our day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is creating opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and discovery. We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in the growth and joy of our students.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1769399435841,"projectUrl":"project/continue-to-light-the-way-to-learning/10058323/","projectTitle":"Continue to Light the Way to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turtzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp794009_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590551777815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/turtzo"},{"teacherId":10376647,"projectId":9947801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of you, our classroom has been filled with developmentally appropriate toys, sensory materials, and hands-on activities that our students are genuinely excited to see every single day. It has been so special to watch them light up as they explore, play together, and build friendships. These materials are helping create a joyful, balanced play experience where students are learning to take turns, cooperate, and engage with one another in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift is also making a big difference in how our students feel throughout the day. The sensory toys help them calm their bodies and regulate, so they are more ready to learn and connect with others. The magnetic toys are sparking so much creativity and imagination, while the wooden puzzles are helping them grow their skills with numbers and letters in a fun, hands-on way. We truly appreciate your support—you've made our classroom a happier, more connected place!","fullyFundedDate":1769178129846,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-learners-through-purp/9947801/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Learners Through Purposeful Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kerr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10376647"},{"teacherId":6630317,"projectId":9808663,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my preschoolers and their sensory needs. The supplies received are used everyday to help students regulate their bodies, work on turn taking skills, and have fun. Students are learning how to request specific items to meet individual needs and we see a huge improvement in their ability to attend to instruction/activities and calm their bodies when using these resources.\r\n\r\nDuring play to learn, students are asking to set up an obstacle course using the items from this project. They are increasing their gross motor skills while having fun with friends. We see big smiles and hear so much laughter, it warms our hearts!\r\n\r\nI appreciate your dedication to supporting students in their education and personal development. You are making a difference in our young learners and helping to set them up for school success. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1769178134588,"projectUrl":"project/preschoolers-love-to-move-for-sensory-in/9808663/","projectTitle":"Preschoolers Love to Move for Sensory Input and Self Regulation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McPherron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6630317_orig.jpg?crop=847,847,x0,y189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565503928599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6630317"},{"teacherId":1081641,"projectId":9874538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The alphabet arc mat was an effective, hands-on tool that supported my students in identifying letter names and sounds. By physically placing letters in sequence, students were able to visually and kinesthetically reinforce alphabet order while practicing saying each letter name and its corresponding sound. This multisensory approach increased engagement and helped students who needed concrete supports to better remember and recognize letters.\r\n\r\nThe mat also helped students blend letter sounds to read words. As students manipulated letters along the arc, they were able to segment and blend sounds more intentionally, moving from isolated letter sounds to smoothly combining them. This process strengthened their phonemic awareness and made decoding feel more accessible and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nFinally, the alphabet arc mat supported my students in building and reading CVC words. Students used the letters to construct words, then practiced sounding them out and reading them aloud. This interactive practice reinforced the connection between letters and sounds, improved decoding skills, and built confidence as students successfully created and read simple words on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1764728377143,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-rainbow/9874538/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soeur-Wollen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1081641_orig.jpg?crop=3837,3838,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670974568986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ssoeur"},{"teacherId":794009,"projectId":9406523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our kindergarten literacy and phonics materials request. Your support has directly impacted our students by providing engaging, developmentally appropriate resources that help them build strong phonics skills, confidence as readers, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our kindergarteners have hands-on materials that make learning to read exciting, accessible, and meaningful. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the foundation of our students' education.\r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed using the materials in small group. The colorful sets help students keep track of their own color of materials. The smallest things make the biggest impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting early literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1759186013772,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-in-kindergarten/9406523/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turtzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp794009_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590551777815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/turtzo"},{"teacherId":794009,"projectId":9718538,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarten students. Because of you, our classroom now has a light table along with engaging manipulatives such as dominoes and pattern blocks that our students absolutely love.\r\n\r\nThe light table has already become a favorite learning space. It has opened up new opportunities for hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and creativity while strengthening early math, fine motor, and collaboration skills. Seeing our students light up with excitement as they learn through play has been truly wonderful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom and on the daily learning experiences of our students. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the power of early childhood education.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1763698417091,"projectUrl":"project/light-the-way-to-sensory-steam-learnin/9718538/","projectTitle":"Light the Way to Sensory & Steam Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turtzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp794009_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590551777815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/turtzo"},{"teacherId":1081641,"projectId":9148853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Science project. My students were very excited to see the generous gift. \r\n\r\nIn our science unit, we were learning about plants and animals and the environment. The objective was to learn that both plants and animals are interdependent. The ecosystem tank allowed then to see it live. We planted live plants in the tank and add some fish. They were able to see the plants thriving from the waste that the fish produced and how the plants helped keep the water clean.\r\n\r\nThe best learning happens when we are able to observe in person and the ecosystem fish tank allowed us to do so. Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1744032853208,"projectUrl":"project/the-ecosystem-is-alive/9148853/","projectTitle":"The Ecosystem is Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soeur-Wollen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1081641_orig.jpg?crop=3837,3838,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670974568986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ssoeur"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121627","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":500,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - K","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.4,"schoolId":121627,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pathfinder Kindergarden Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pathfinder Kindergarden Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/mukilteo-school-district/pathfinder-kindergarten-center/121627"}