{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Prairie View Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":12.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5492997,"projectId":9687784,"letterContent":"When the Snap Circuit kits arrived, my students were SO excited to get to work! They immediately wanted to learn all about electricity, and were excited about the many projects available. We started out by learning about conductors and insulators and parallel and series circuits and then moved on to bigger projects with the Snap Circuit Home kits. \r\nThese hands-on kits really helped my students understand electricity and circuit concepts. For example, one group was troubleshooting their project, and a student said, \"I know what's wrong! This part of the circuit isn't closed so electricity isn't traveling through. That's why nothing is working because if one part is open then the entire circuit doesn't work.\" They closed their circuit, and then their project worked! Students also really enjoyed making parallel circuits and seeing how many different components they could add - especially with the home kits! \r\nEven though we work on different units throughout the year, we still use these kits weekly! The kids beg to use them again, and they are a wonderful way to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills. They will get used again many times during the electricity unit as the years go on, but they are also getting used often as a creative brain-break activity. I've also heard from many parents that their child has asked for Snap Circuit kits for Christmas. Some parents even already bought their children kits to use at home, and they enjoy sending me pictures of the circuits they've created!\r\nThank you so much for helping me instill an interest in electricity, and a love for creativity and problem-solving with the Snap Circuit kits!","fullyFundedDate":1757520596106,"projectUrl":"project/snap-into-stem-exploring-electricity-wi/9687784/","projectTitle":"Snap Into Stem: Exploring Electricity With Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5492997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757085650916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5492997"},{"teacherId":8830837,"projectId":9504249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! We love our new classroom rug. Our old one was well loved and had seen better days. It was so exciting to see the students' faces when they walked into the classroom to see the new rug! They love the fun, bright colors and the alphabet theme! It also provides plenty of extra space for new students joining our classroom! It is where we spend a good portion of our day -reading stories, morning meeting, practicing new letters and sounds, and learning new math skills. We are so grateful for your willingness to give to public education!","fullyFundedDate":1758798560126,"projectUrl":"project/cool-classroom-carpet/9504249/","projectTitle":"Cool Classroom Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830837"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9644670,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to DonorsChoose and our amazing supporters for funding our project! Thanks to your generosity, our classroom received exciting hands-on science materials, including the Lakeshore Science Viewers for animals, insects & spiders, and sea life, the Lakeshore Snap-Bots, Kids Jumbo Magnifying Glasses, and the Lakeshore Real Bugs Discovery Kit.\r\n\r\nThese resources have brought science to life for our students! They are now able to observe, explore, and experiment like real scientists—building curiosity, creativity, and a love for STEM. Watching their faces light up as they discover new details through magnifiers or construct their own Snap-Bots has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools to think critically, explore the world around them, and imagine endless possibilities. Your kindness and support make a lasting difference in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1762787028509,"projectUrl":"project/up-close-with-science-tools-for-young-e/9644670/","projectTitle":"Up Close with Science: Tools for Young Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9708669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, we received new art supplies and essentials that will make a big difference in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nOur Rayola watercolor sets, dot markers, and Twist'n Write pencils are already inspiring creativity and joyful learning. Students are thrilled to express themselves through painting and art projects, and these materials make it easier for every child to participate and feel proud of their work.\r\n\r\nWe're also grateful for the Band-Aid flexible fabric bandages—a small but important way to make sure our students feel safe and cared for when those little scrapes and bumps happen.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us build a brighter, more colorful, and more caring classroom environment. Thank you for believing in our students and for supporting hands-on learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761936155878,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creativity-and-care-for-young-l/9708669/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creativity and Care for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9705780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your support, our students now have access to LEGO sets that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they opened the boxes was priceless. They're already designing, building, and collaborating—turning imaginative ideas into real creations. These LEGO materials are helping us explore STEM concepts in fun and meaningful ways, and your kindness made it all possible.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential. You've helped us build more than just structures—you've built confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761936156252,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-ideas-stem-with-le/9705780/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Ideas: STEM with LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9644715,"letterContent":"Thank You for Bringing Our Classroom to Life!\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! My students are curious, creative, and full of energy, and they thrive when given the chance to learn through hands-on, sensory-rich experiences. Thanks to your kindness, we'll be adding an exciting collection of sensory bins to our classroom that will do just that!\r\nThese themed bins—Construction, Dinosaur, Ocean, Farm, and a Color Sand Art Kit—will spark imagination, support fine motor development, and encourage open-ended play and storytelling. Whether they're digging in sand, exploring dinosaur habitats, or calming down with a quiet sensory activity, your gift is helping create a space where learning feels like play and every child is empowered to explore at their own pace.\r\nBecause of you, my students will have the tools they need to develop important skills like problem-solving, communication, and emotional regulation—all while having fun. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to share the joy and learning these materials will bring.","fullyFundedDate":1759534716623,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-through-sensory-play/9644715/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":8830837,"projectId":9425366,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to my classroom! It was due for a much needed storage refresh. The new, clear fine motor tubs are so functional. My students are able to see what is inside which makes it much easier and more efficient for them to get out and put away items independently. The rolling rainbow center cart on wheels is so useful as well! It provides plenty of storage for all of our materials for center rotations! The kids love the desk top name plate holders that double as a pencil holder! We get much use out of all of these items daily! We are all grateful for your commitment to giving to public education!","fullyFundedDate":1754356241092,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-refresh/9425366/","projectTitle":"Back to School Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830837"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9713286,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of two blue balance stools for our kindergarten classroom! The day they arrived, my students were full of excitement and curiosity. Several children immediately asked, \"Can I try one?\" and were thrilled to sit on them and gently wiggle while working. The stools quickly became a favorite spot during center time and independent reading. For some of my more active learners, the stools have helped them stay focused while still being able to move a little—and that makes a big difference in their ability to learn.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are exploring a unit on community helpers, and students are writing and drawing about what they want to be when they grow up. The balance stools have become a cozy and fun place for students to sit while they write or color their ideas. It's clear that having flexible seating makes learning more enjoyable and helps students take ownership of their space. Thank you for making our classroom more engaging and supportive—your kindness has brought both joy and comfort to our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1758636713288,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-seats-for-focused-learners/9713286/","projectTitle":"Wiggly Seats for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":2460479,"projectId":9648797,"letterContent":"When our students first walked into the classroom and saw the LEGO table and chairs set up, their faces absolutely lit up with excitement. Many of them rushed over right away, eager to sit down and start building. It quickly became a favorite spot in the room, and it didn't take long before we saw collaboration and creativity happening naturally.\r\n\r\nWe are using the LEGO table daily during centers and small group time. Students work together to design buildings, practice math by counting and sorting pieces, and strengthen fine motor skills as they snap blocks together. One memorable moment was when a group of students built a \"community\" with houses, roads, and even a school—showing not only their imagination but also their understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this space has become a hub of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in our classroom. The next steps for our students include connecting our building projects to literacy and writing—such as creating stories about the structures they build and labeling them with sight words. Your support has truly inspired learning that is hands-on and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1757520596332,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-with-a-multi-activit/9648797/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity With a Multi-Activity Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kyla Johnson - Prairie View","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2460479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937421521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2460479"},{"teacherId":8322516,"projectId":9615261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Your gift provided us with much-needed resources that are already making a difference in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe set of stools has given us flexible seating options that make group work and collaboration easier. My students love having a choice in where and how they learn, and the stools allow us to create a classroom environment that is both engaging and adaptable.\r\n\r\nThe electric pencil sharpener has been a lifesaver! With so many students using pencils throughout the day, having a durable and reliable sharpener keeps us focused on learning instead of waiting in line. My students can now quickly and easily prepare their pencils and get right back to their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is more efficient, flexible, and student-centered. These resources may seem small, but they make a big difference in how smoothly our days run and in how empowered my students feel.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping my students shine!","fullyFundedDate":1755702703756,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-creative-sharpening/9615261/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Creative Sharpening!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8322516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660072990154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marki-stringer"},{"teacherId":8322516,"projectId":9615518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have calming and creative tools that are making a big difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe fluorescent light filters have transformed the atmosphere of our room. The softer lighting creates a calm and welcoming environment where students feel more comfortable and focused. The magnetic blocks have quickly become a favorite during STEM and free-choice time, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. And the kinetic sand is a wonderful sensory tool—students love exploring with it, and it provides a soothing, hands-on way to regulate emotions while also strengthening fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping us create a classroom that supports both academic growth and emotional well-being. Every day, I see students more engaged, calmer, and excited to learn because of these resources.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education. Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1755566443426,"projectUrl":"project/calming-creative-spaces-for-bright-you/9615518/","projectTitle":"Calming & Creative Spaces for Bright Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8322516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660072990154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marki-stringer"},{"teacherId":8322516,"projectId":9555916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has given my students the tools they need to stay organized, focused, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe privacy boards are already making a difference during independent work and assessments, giving students the space they need to concentrate. 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