{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pathfinder Kindergarden Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8289646,"projectId":8875983,"letterContent":"Wireless Headphones have been a game changer! Students are able to be more independent with their computers and headphones. Students can move around the classroom without getting tangled in cords. \r\n\r\nKindergartners sometimes forget about cords being attached to computers, and computers crash to the floor when students move around. We no longer have to deal with computers crashing to the floor. Students can give their full attention to their task. They no longer have to deal with USB ports not working properly. Sometimes in order for corded headphones to work properly, students have to keep the cords in just the right position for the cords to remain in the USB ports. When this happened the sound would cut out and students would not always hear everything. This is no longer a worry!\r\n\r\nWhen I first posted this project I was thinking about tangled cords, but after using our Bluetooth headphones I can see that the new headphones benefit my students in other ways as well. Active students and students sensitive to sounds benefit greatly!\r\n\r\nSome students learn better when they are active. Bluetooth headphones allow those students the opportunity to stand and use alternative seating like wobble stools while on the computer. This would have never been an option before Bluetooth headphones. Students are able to adjust the sound on their headphones so that it best suits them. This is especially helpful for students sensitive to sounds.\r\n\r\nI am thrilled with how much our new headphones have changed computer time in my classroom on a daily basis. Thank you so much for your donation. My students and I appreciate it every day!","fullyFundedDate":1735442652805,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-headphones-no-more-getting-ta/8875983/","projectTitle":"Wireless Headphones - No More Getting Tangled in Cords!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smullin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8289646"},{"teacherId":4249651,"projectId":8800724,"letterContent":"My kindergarteners and I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution in getting stilts, ladder ball, Connect 4, and foam blocks. These are helping to enhance their learning experience especially in cooperation and teamwork. \r\n\r\nThese exciting new additions are more than just fun and games—they are powerful tools that help foster teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and social skills in our youngest learners. Through these interactive games, my kindergarteners are not only developing important cognitive and motor skills, but they are also learning the value of working together and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nYour investment in this project is already having a significant impact, and I have witnessed firsthand the joy and collaboration these activities inspire. The children's laughter, enthusiasm, and newfound sense of cooperation are a true testament to the positive influence your contribution is having on their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your generosity, and we will continue to put these resources to great use as we help our students grow and thrive. 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