{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Toppenish Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":9989741,"letterContent":"When our new water and sand table arrived, my students were beyond excited to explore it. Their curiosity and joy filled the room as they gathered around and began engaging with the new materials right away.\r\n\r\nAs part of our lesson on how plants grow, we created a hands-on planting experience using soil, pots, and fake flowers. This allowed students to practice the steps of planting in a fun and mess-friendly way while still learning about the parts of a plant and what plants need to grow. They carefully filled their pots, placed the flowers, and pretended to water them, sparking great conversations and imaginative play.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they first saw the materials—they couldn't wait to get started and took turns exploring the table. It quickly became a favorite part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build on this experience by introducing real seeds and observing how actual plants grow over time. Students will compare their pretend planting with real-life growth, helping deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support. Because of you, my students are learning through creative, hands-on experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776454033069,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-preschoolers-learn-through-spla/9989741/","projectTitle":"Help Our Preschoolers Learn Through Splashing Fun!","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":10365384,"projectId":9938266,"letterContent":"The books funded through this Donors Choose project have made a meaningful difference in my preschool classroom, where many students come from low-income backgrounds and have limited access to books at home. Having a variety of colorful, engaging, and age-appropriate stories has sparked excitement around reading and helped build positive early experiences with books. Students are more eager to gather for story time, explore books independently, and interact with pictures and simple text. These shared reading moments have also supported social-emotional development, as children learn to listen, take turns, and connect stories to their own lives.\r\n\r\nDevelopmentally, the impact has been significant. The books have supported early literacy skills such as letter recognition, vocabulary growth, and listening comprehension. Students are beginning to retell stories, recognize familiar words, and engage more confidently in conversations. For many, this classroom library may be their primary exposure to books, making it an essential resource for building foundational skills. Overall, this project has helped create a language-rich environment that supports school readiness and fosters a love of learning at an early age.","fullyFundedDate":1768778513512,"projectUrl":"project/books-bells-and-bright-readers/9938266/","projectTitle":"Books, Bells, and Bright Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. TORRES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365384"},{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":10136891,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generosity in funding \"Growing Young Minds.\" Because of your support, my students were filled with excitement the moment they saw the new materials. They couldn't wait to get started—eagerly decorating their pots with colorful stickers and making them their own.\r\n\r\nOne special moment in our classroom was when each student carefully added soil to their pot and planted their seeds. They were so focused and proud, asking questions and sharing their ideas about how plants grow. It was a hands-on learning experience that truly brought our lesson to life.\r\n\r\nNow, we are continuing to care for our plants by watering them and observing their growth each day. Students are learning responsibility, patience, and the science behind how plants develop. Our next steps include tracking plant growth, discussing what plants need to survive, and connecting it to nature and our environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this meaningful experience possible for my students. Your generosity is helping them grow in so many ways!","fullyFundedDate":1775255622518,"projectUrl":"project/growing-young-minds/10136891/","projectTitle":"Growing Young Minds","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":6909264,"projectId":9680604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, we received tote bags and picture frames that our students will use to create special Mother's Day gifts. Your kindness is truly appreciated, and it has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nThese tote bags and picture frames are more than just materials. They are opportunities for our students to express love, creativity, and gratitude. As they decorate each item, they are practicing important skills such as fine motor skills, creativity, and decision-making. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767209303288,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-art/9680604/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6909264_orig.jpg?crop=984,983,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603232859544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosacrystal-carrillo"},{"teacherId":9348920,"projectId":9824065,"letterContent":"Receiving toothbrushes, hair essentials, and new books has made a meaningful impact in our classroom. These items help support our students not only academically but also personally. \r\nHaving access to toothbrushes and hair essentials allows students to feel clean, confident, and ready to learn each day. For some children, these simple items make a big difference in how they feel about themselves at school.\r\n The new books have also brought great excitement to our classroom library. Students are eager to explore the stories, practice their reading skills, and share books with their classmates. These resources help create a supportive environment where students feel cared for, motivated, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769445335019,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-learners-warm-this-winter/9824065/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Learners Warm This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724463923294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deleonadriana"},{"teacherId":9348920,"projectId":9829410,"letterContent":"Our students have already begun using the new resources, and they have made a big difference in our classroom. When the hats, gloves, extra shirts, and hygiene clothing arrived, the students were very excited and curious about the new items. I explained to them that these materials were there to help keep everyone comfortable, warm, and ready to learn. Recently, a student accidentally spilled water on their shirt, and we were able to quickly provide a clean one so they could return to learning without feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our students throughout the school year, especially during colder days or unexpected situations. Knowing that these items are available helps students feel safe, cared for, and confident while they focus on participating in classroom activities and lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1767236026279,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-and-families-with-es/9829410/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students and Families with Essential Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724463923294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deleonadriana"},{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":10019404,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved listening to Pete the Cat: Parent's Day Surprise and Always More Love. These books have brought so much joy and excitement into our classroom. As I read aloud, students were fully engaged—smiling, laughing, and eagerly participating in discussions about the stories and characters.\r\n\r\nThrough these read-alouds, students are learning important skills like listening comprehension, making predictions, and connecting the stories to their own families and experiences. They especially enjoy talking about how the characters show love and appreciation, which has led to meaningful classroom conversations.\r\n\r\nWe still have many more books to explore, and the students are so excited for each new story we read. Your generosity has made this possible, and it is truly making a difference in creating a love of reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773857237256,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-hearts-learn-through-boo/10019404/","projectTitle":"“Helping Little Hearts Learn Through Books”","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":9706953,"projectId":9977237,"letterContent":"Our classroom has already started putting the new resources to great use! I used the chalk markers to create a vibrant, interactive classroom calendar, and the students love helping update it each day. We also used a laminating sheet to make a behavior chart, which allows students to track their own progress and take ownership of their choices. These tools have already made our classroom routines more engaging and hands-on.\r\n\r\nWe're also beginning a special project with the tote bags and acrylic keychains as Mother's Day gifts. Students are designing and decorating personalized items, adding thoughtful messages, and planning creative designs. The excitement in the room has been contagious they're so proud of the gifts they're making for their families.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled, especially with the chalk markers and the idea of creating gifts. They immediately started imagining all the ways they could use them, from decorating the calendar to personalizing their tote bags.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using the laminated behavior chart and interactive calendar to reinforce daily routines and learning. For our Mother's Day project, students will finish designing their tote bags and keychains, creating beautiful, meaningful gifts they can't wait to give.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping make these hands-on, creative learning opportunities possible your support is truly making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767316639244,"projectUrl":"project/create-celebrate-keep/9977237/","projectTitle":"Create, Celebrate, Keep","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nayeli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706953_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724640847493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706953"},{"teacherId":9706953,"projectId":9727706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation has truly brought our reading time to life in ways that are both meaningful and memorable for my students.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, students are learning important early reading skills such as sequencing events, making predictions, and retelling stories. They are also building vocabulary and strengthening their comprehension by connecting what they read to hands-on experiences. These lessons help students not only understand stories better, but also grow as confident and thoughtful readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, engaging, and full of excitement. One of our favorite experiences has been reading the \"Old Lady\" story about the rose. To bring the story to life, I provided props of the different items the old lady ate, along with an \"Old Lady\" figure. As we read together, students took turns feeding her the correct items in the order they happened in the story. This activity helped them practice sequencing and retelling in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with this book. They were laughing, fully engaged, and eager to participate. Even students who are usually more hesitant to join in were excited to take a turn and confidently share what happens next in the story. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and growing confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create joyful learning moments like these and has strengthened both the skills and love of reading in our classroom. Thank you for making such a positive impact on my students","fullyFundedDate":1767634458203,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners/9727706/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nayeli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706953_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724640847493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706953"},{"teacherId":7234850,"projectId":9870567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking time to read and learn about my classroom and project! STEM in preschool can tricky but with the right materials, it can foster learning in many ways! The top favorite item was the Lite Bright! My students have learned to take turns with this toy. The second favorite was the marble run. My students worked together to create an amazing run then enjoyed watching the marbles race through the track. Thank you once again for providing so many amazing materials for my classroom. My students and I appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1764707999319,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-stem/9870567/","projectTitle":"We Love Stem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7234850_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724992455181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7234850"},{"teacherId":9175471,"projectId":9827216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our Make Believe and Play list. When the items arrived the students were so excited to play in the dramatic area, putting on the various community vest and pretending the role that belonged to each vest. \r\n\r\nThe dolls were a big his not only for the girls in the classroom but the boys also enjoyed that they also had male dolls to play with and enjoy pretending the father role as they fed with a bottle, and pretend food, dressed and undressed at they talk to the (babies) about what they doing. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donations, my students have made tremendous growth in the areas of Social/Emotional, Language and Creativity with the new items that were added to the dramatic area. It's been a pleasure watching my students utilize the dramatic area due to the items that were donated.","fullyFundedDate":1764018758504,"projectUrl":"project/make-believe-and-play/9827216/","projectTitle":"Make Believe and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175471"},{"teacherId":9672005,"projectId":10019399,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time to sincerely thank you for your generosity in donating these wonderful materials to our classroom. We have already started using them, and they have made such a positive impact on our learning activities.\r\n\r\nOur first project was creating a shamrock craft. The students used the colorful, shiny tissue paper to decorate their shamrocks, and they were absolutely thrilled. They especially loved the sparkle and texture of the tissue paper—it made the project even more exciting and engaging for them. Watching their faces light up as they worked was such a special moment.\r\n\r\nWe also used the gel pens for the students to write or trace their names. They were so excited to choose different colors, and it gave them extra motivation to practice their writing skills. The bright gel pens made the activity both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we created bookmarks for Mother's Day. The students worked very carefully on their designs, knowing they were making something special for their mothers. I was able to laminate the bookmarks, which made them more durable and professional-looking. The students felt so proud seeing their finished, laminated bookmarks ready to take home.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enriched our classroom projects and brought so much joy to my students. Thank you again for your kindness and support. 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