{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lloyd Barbee Montessori School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9477769,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations to my Donors Choose project, \"Nature Activity Books.\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped me purchase high quality nature activity books for my classroom of 30 public elementary Montessori students.\r\n\r\nWe have started using the books in our own schoolyard. The first lesson detailed the six components of a biome - air, water, soil, animals, plants, and sunlight - and we started to collect samples and record data in our nature books.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using the nature activity books even more in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1757515781296,"projectUrl":"project/nature-activity-books/9477769/","projectTitle":"Nature Activity Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9509006,"letterContent":"My assistant and I would like to thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. The woven baskets and cloth book baskets help keep our classroom shelves remarkably tidy.\r\n\r\nThrough your donations, we now have an appealing storage system for students' work books. The blue and white cloth book baskets house the two books our students use every day - their writing prompt journals and their math and geometry books. The woven book baskets house another set of books our students use every day - their red word booklets. Students can easily get their books and put them away in these bins.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping us with our classroom necessities!","fullyFundedDate":1757540252682,"projectUrl":"project/everything-in-its-place/9509006/","projectTitle":"Everything in Its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":6744094,"projectId":9788623,"letterContent":"Providing students with real tools, materials, and purposeful work in a school garden creates meaningful learning that extends far beyond the classroom. When children plant seeds, care for garden beds, and observe daily changes, they build a concrete understanding of life cycles, weather, and environmental responsibility. This hands-on work strengthens their independence and executive functioning as they follow multi-step tasks, care for living things, and see the direct results of their efforts. The garden also supports focus and regulation, offering natural sensory experiences that help students stay calm, engaged, and connected to the learning environment.\r\nWorking together in a shared garden space fosters collaboration, communication, and a strong sense of community. Students learn to problem-solve, share responsibilities, and celebrate successes as a team—from sprouting seeds to harvesting food or observing pollinators. These experiences build confidence and pride as children realize they are capable of contributing to something real and meaningful. A school garden becomes more than an outdoor classroom; it becomes a place where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally through purposeful, hands-on work.","fullyFundedDate":1760703638835,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-grow/9788623/","projectTitle":"Tools to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652932530403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6744094"},{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9256066,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Donors Choose project, \"Storytelling at Its Finest,\" so that I could purchase blank comic books for my lower elementary public Montessori students! \r\n\r\nThe blank books have several different styles of storyboards that will help spark an interest in my students storytelling abilities.\r\n\r\nWe work on one story element at a time, starting with setting. After this we will focus on dialogue between characters and continue until we have all the parts to writing a story. The blank comic books will be used to put the final draft of my students' stories together. When they are done with their rough draft pieces and have revised them and are ready to publish to share with others, the blank comic books will be where they create their final copies of their stories.","fullyFundedDate":1752771369798,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-at-its-finest/9256066/","projectTitle":"Storytelling at Its Finest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":4626696,"projectId":9589028,"letterContent":"Over the last several months, my students have been greatly enjoying our new materials! We now have wonderful compact mirrors that I am able to use both in my classroom for longer sessions and also students who I see in the hallway for quicker reminders to produce their sounds correctly. We have fun new \"toys\" to practice our preposition words that came with cards that display each preposition. My students who stutter have enjoyed the book \"A Boy and a Jaguar\", a touching true story about a boy who can only overcome his stutter by speaking to tigers at the Bronx zoo who then grows up to create a jaguar preserve in a Belize. The mouth model that I requested to help demonstrate tongue placement for speech sounds has taken on an unexpected role as a favorite for several students with autism who now request the little toothbrush it came with to pretend to brush the teeth. \r\n \r\nMy students have enjoyed the new games and variety that these items have provided in our sessions. I am so grateful to have the things I need to make doing my job more effective and help students improve their communication skills. Thank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755711460216,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-for-a-new-year/9589028/","projectTitle":"Refresh for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stogsdill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4626696_orig.jpg?crop=670,671,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755195051238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4626696"},{"teacherId":5075567,"projectId":5708012,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contributions to our classroom essentials project. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with the supplies that make everyday learning smoother and brighter — from snacks that keep students energized, to bandages for little scrapes, to markers and other basics that help us stay creative and organized.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem small, but they make a big difference in our daily routine. The felt-tip and dry-erase markers help us bring lessons to life, the Keelex and bandages keep us comfortable and cared for, and the snacks help everyone stay focused throughout the day. Your support truly helps create a positive, well-equipped learning environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us start each day ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1632842222948,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials-for-student-success/5708012/","projectTitle":"The Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osagie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5075567_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734115205075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gerrits"},{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9256089,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations to my Donors Choose project, \"A Cleaner Classroom.\"\r\n\r\nWith your monetary donation, I was able to purchase much needed hardwood floor cleaning supplies for our busy classroom and a rug that has been placed inside the classroom door.\r\n\r\nStudents take turns mopping the floor on a regular schedule - mostly because we eat breakfast in the classroom each morning, but also it is part of their Montessori grace and courtesy lessons that involve taking care of their environment. \r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you again for your help so that we have A Cleaner Classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786952574,"projectUrl":"project/a-cleaner-classroom/9256089/","projectTitle":"A Cleaner Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9119353,"letterContent":"Thank you all very much for your generous donation to my project, \"Dr. STEM Cash Register.\" \r\n\r\nSecuring a cash register for our classroom will help our first, second, and third graders learn about counting and exchanging money. We start with coins and then later introduce bills.\r\n\r\nKnowing how to count and exchange money is a very important lifetime skill. \r\n\r\nWe also use the Dr. STEM Cash Register to \"sell\" small items in our classroom store. It is complete with hand written receipts with a running total on each one.","fullyFundedDate":1739940846348,"projectUrl":"project/dr-stem-cash-register/9119353/","projectTitle":"Dr. STEM Cash Register","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":7040508,"projectId":9240752,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to my Donors Choose Project, \"I See Birds and Trees. Hey! Who's Crawling on Me?!\" \r\n\r\nYour donation helped me secure nature journals for my entire class to document the natural world around them while receiving geography lessons. Just yesterday, students wrote down what they experienced through their senses as they learned about biomes.\r\n\r\nWe plan to get outside more often this school year to engage students in the nature. The journals are essential in capturing all that they experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1744239668590,"projectUrl":"project/i-see-birds-and-trees-hey-whos-crawli/9240752/","projectTitle":"I See Birds and Trees. Hey! Who's Crawling on Me?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7040508_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739912675510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7040508"},{"teacherId":6744094,"projectId":9019024,"letterContent":"Having a new refrigerator has made a huge difference in my classroom. It allows us to store fresh snacks, ingredients for cooking projects, and healthy meals, ensuring my students have access to nutritious food throughout the day. It also supports our gardening efforts, letting us preserve what we grow. This resource has created more opportunities for hands-on learning, reinforced healthy habits, and helped build a stronger sense of community around food and shared experiences. We are so grateful","fullyFundedDate":1739455270417,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-cool-a-mini-fridge-for-our-m/9019024/","projectTitle":"Keeping It Cool: A Mini Fridge for Our Montessori Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652932530403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6744094"},{"teacherId":6744094,"projectId":8904157,"letterContent":"Donations for garden supplies have given my students hands-on learning experiences that connect them to nature. Planting, watering, and caring for our garden teaches responsibility, patience, and teamwork. They're discovering where food comes from, observing life cycles, and developing a deeper appreciation for the environment. These resources have made learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun, sparking curiosity and a love for nature that will stay with them for years to come. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739455235048,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-growing-gardens-the-lbm/8904157/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, Growing Gardens: The LBM Garden Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652932530403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6744094"},{"teacherId":6744094,"projectId":8741140,"letterContent":"Donations toward mindfulness resources have transformed my classroom. My students are learning to manage emotions, focus, and work together through engaging activities like yoga, breathing exercises, and storytelling. These resources have created a calmer, more supportive environment where children feel safe to express themselves and develop self-regulation skills. Thanks to these donations, my students are building lifelong tools for emotional well-being and a love for mindfulness. 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