{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Toppenish Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":26.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9175471,"projectId":10361033,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your donations, the students and myself have enjoyed using the glue sticks dry erase markers and laminate sheet.\r\n\r\nMany of our families are from a socio-economic life and are unable to purchase supplies that will help children with their learning abilities. The students have really enjoyed creating projects and learning how to use writing tools. Teacher have been able to laminate and keep papers together of students special projects so that families can Cherise an save them for keepsakes.","fullyFundedDate":1784751918333,"projectUrl":"project/what-a-great-start/10361033/","projectTitle":"What a Great Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175471"},{"teacherId":6019472,"projectId":10145186,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Little Learners Celebrate Every Culture!\r\n\r\nThank you to our wonderful donors for making this project possible! Your generosity has given our preschool students the opportunity to explore new stories, discover different cultures, and learn about the beautiful ways people around the world live, celebrate, and connect.\r\nThese books are helping our young learners build important early literacy skills, including listening comprehension, vocabulary development, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives. As we read together, we talk about the illustrations, share our ideas, and learn valuable lessons about kindness, respect, empathy, and celebrating our differences.\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an interactive and joyful experience. Our students gather for storytime, eagerly look at the pictures, make predictions, and share their thoughts. These books create wonderful opportunities for conversations about our families, traditions, and the many things that make each of us special.","fullyFundedDate":1773857237831,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-celebrate-every-culture/10145186/","projectTitle":"Stories That Celebrate Every Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6019472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604601389601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6019472"},{"teacherId":7749892,"projectId":10322002,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of LEGO bricks to our classroom! Thanks to your kindness, I was able to fill our LEGO table, giving the children more opportunities to explore, create, and use their imaginations. When I first showed the students the container filled with LEGO bricks, their faces lit up with excitement. They could hardly wait to start building!\r\n\r\nThe children have been using the LEGO bricks during our learning centers to build houses, towers, and other creative structures. It has been wonderful to watch them work together, share ideas, and solve problems. These hands-on activities help develop their creativity, fine motor skills, communication, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to incorporate LEGO bricks into more learning activities, such as counting, sorting colors, creating patterns, and exploring STEM concepts. I also plan to introduce fun building challenges that encourage problem-solving and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1788402451273,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-legos/10322002/","projectTitle":"In Need of Legos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7749892_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705431186226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lucy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":9431154,"projectId":10532401,"letterContent":"❤️ A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Donors! ❤️\r\n\r\nThank you so much to everyone who donated to our classroom book project! Your generosity is helping us grow our classroom library and give our little learners more opportunities to explore new stories, use their imaginations, and develop a love for reading. 🥰\r\n\r\nEvery book makes a difference, and I am so grateful for everyone who helped make this project possible. Your support means so much to me and my students, and we cannot wait to enjoy all our new stories together! 📖✨\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our little learners and helping us make learning special! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1790792951574,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-readers-one-book-at-a-t/10532401/","projectTitle":"Building Little Readers, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431154_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762456672841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431154"},{"teacherId":6019472,"projectId":10225197,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Donors \r\nThank you so much for your generous support! Your kindness has helped us provide our little learners with outdoor items that encourage them to explore, play, and learn while enjoying the fresh air.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a difference not only in our classroom but in other preschool classrooms as well! These outdoor items give more of our little learners the opportunity to enjoy hands-on play, explore their surroundings, and create wonderful memories with their friends.\r\n\r\nSeeing the excitement on our children's faces as they play with the balls, toy trucks, and other outdoor toys brings so much joy to our day. As you can see in the photos, our students are enjoying themselves while learning to share, take turns, use their imaginations, and develop important social skills.\r\n\r\nFor our preschoolers, outdoor play is more than just fun. It helps them build coordination, confidence, friendships, and a love for learning. Thanks to your generosity, more children can experience the joy of learning through play and enjoy time outdoors with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our little learners. Your kindness reaches beyond one classroom and makes a positive difference throughout our preschool community. Thank you for helping us create fun, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for our children! 😊","fullyFundedDate":1784757344655,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-for-every-student/10225197/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6019472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604601389601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6019472"},{"teacherId":9653014,"projectId":10301169,"letterContent":"The new books have made such a wonderful impact in our preschool classroom! My students are excited to choose new stories, look at the pictures, and listen as we read together. The books have encouraged their love of reading while helping them build vocabulary, listening skills, imagination, and an understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nHaving new books available has also created more opportunities for meaningful learning throughout our day. My preschoolers enjoy reading during circle time, small groups, and quiet moments, and they are learning that books can be both fun and a wonderful way to learn. Thank you for helping fill our classroom with stories, learning, and so many special moments. Your generosity has made a lasting difference for my students!\r\nTruly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1787331314766,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-storytime/10301169/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Storytime","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653014"},{"teacherId":9653014,"projectId":10218367,"letterContent":"Our new bins have made a wonderful impact in our preschool classroom! My students are learning to take responsibility for their classroom materials by knowing where everything belongs and putting items away when they are finished. They are becoming more independent as they find and return materials on their own, without always needing help from a teacher. Keeping our classroom organized has also helped them understand the importance of taking care of their things and sharing our classroom space with others. Thank you for helping my preschoolers build important lifelong skills while creating a more organized and welcoming classroom!\r\nThank you \r\nMrs. Gomez","fullyFundedDate":1787188623360,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-successful-students/10218367/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653014"},{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":10672042,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to sincerely thank you for your generosity in funding my classroom. When my students first saw the mini basketball hoop in our classroom, they were so excited to try putting the basketball through the hoop! Their smiles and enthusiasm were priceless.\r\n\r\nI explained how to play basketball and taught them the importance of taking turns, sharing, and encouraging one another. The students practiced shooting the ball into the hoop while waiting patiently for their turn. This activity has helped them develop gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and teamwork while having fun.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using our new basketball equipment, my students will keep practicing their skills, learning to follow directions, and working together as a team. Thank you for helping bring excitement, learning, and physical activity into our classroom. Your generosity truly makes a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1790553123354,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-learn-and-grow-through-spor/10672042/","projectTitle":"Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Through Sports!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726023490050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672005"},{"teacherId":9431154,"projectId":10653635,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Little Readers!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our preschool classroom and helping us grow our classroom library! Your generous donation will give my students the opportunity to explore new stories, discover new ideas, use their imaginations, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBooks are such an important part of our classroom, and having a variety of engaging stories allows my students to learn, grow, and see themselves reflected in the books they read. Your support is helping create more opportunities for meaningful learning and special moments together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping fill our classroom with wonderful stories and exciting adventures! 📚❤️","fullyFundedDate":1789742084785,"projectUrl":"project/learning-growing-our-classroom-reward/10653635/","projectTitle":"Learning & Growing: Our Classroom Reward Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431154_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762456672841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431154"},{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":10528120,"letterContent":"My students and I are so excited and grateful for the new balls and pump! When the materials arrived, the children were thrilled to see them and could not wait to start playing. We began by playing a fun game of hot potato with the ball. The children practiced passing the ball to one another, taking turns, sharing, and working together as a team. It was wonderful to see their smiles and excitement while learning important social and physical skills. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support. Our next step is to continue using the balls for fun, active games that encourage teamwork, coordination, and movement.","fullyFundedDate":1789393076834,"projectUrl":"project/little-athletes-big-dreams/10528120/","projectTitle":"Little Athletes, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726023490050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9672005"},{"teacherId":9431154,"projectId":10467434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our book project! Because of your support, our shelves are now filled with vibrant new stories that are already making a world of difference. \r\nThe kids absolutely love story time, and watching their faces light up as we read through our new collection has been pure joy. They are so excited to explore the fresh pages, point out colorful details, and dive into new adventures together. Your kindness has brought so much energy and enthusiasm into our reading corner,","fullyFundedDate":1787331314445,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-library/10467434/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431154_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762456672841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431154"},{"teacherId":7234850,"projectId":10244754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my classroom and project! My students enjoyed their end of the year goodie bags so much! The candy and the play doh was the biggest hit. Many of my students do not have their own play doh to play with at home. It was so nice to see their smiles as I told them that they would get to take their own play doh home! With the reusable popsicle stick holders, I was able to use my cricut to make it more personalized! 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