{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princeville Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7252001,"projectId":10033383,"letterContent":"These sensory paths and bins have already made an impact on my students. They are able to take a break and choose a sensory path or a bin to relax and calm down. These calming activities are going to be great to keep adding to for the future. My future students for years to come will see the impact of these.\r\nMy students love the erasable pens and making writing so much easier and fun. They love coming in and being able to pick a different color everyday. \r\nWe also love the paint dobbers for 1 to 1 counting in math. We have used them to count how many of each color and add them together. \r\nThe impact you have made by donating is greatly appreciated and thanked.","fullyFundedDate":1769735750751,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-items/10033383/","projectTitle":"Sensory Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770159641357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7252001"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9711107,"letterContent":"This Hands-On Learning with Sensory and STEAM project will bring learning to life for my kindergarten students. At five and six years old, children learn best by touching, building, exploring, and experimenting. Sensory materials and STEAM tools give them opportunities to think critically, solve problems, and make meaningful connections through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nWith access to engaging hands-on materials, students will strengthen fine motor skills, language development, collaboration, and creativity. Sensory experiences help regulate emotions and improve focus, allowing students to fully engage in academic tasks. STEAM materials encourage curiosity as students design, test, build, and revise their ideas—building resilience and confidence along the way.\r\n\r\nThese resources will directly support early literacy and math skills by allowing students to explore concepts in a concrete, developmentally appropriate way. Whether they are building structures, investigating textures, or experimenting with simple engineering challenges, students are developing foundational skills that support reading, writing, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThis project created an environment where learning feels joyful, purposeful, and accessible to every child. By investing in hands-on experiences, you are helping young learners become thinkers, creators, and confident problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1764605149769,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-sensory-and-steam/9711107/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with Sensory and STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6635215,"projectId":9665173,"letterContent":"Adding a shelf to our writing center will completely transform how my kindergarten students access and use their materials. Right now, our supplies are stored in bins that are difficult for little hands to manage independently. A dedicated shelf will allow writing tools, paper choices, word cards, and mentor texts to be organized in a clear, inviting, and student-friendly way.\r\n\r\nWhen materials are visible and within reach, students are more likely to take ownership of their writing. An organized shelf encourages independence, responsibility, and confidence—especially for young learners who are just beginning to see themselves as authors. Instead of waiting for teacher assistance, students can gather what they need and begin writing right away.\r\n\r\nThis simple piece of furniture will support literacy growth by making the writing center more functional and inspiring. It will create a space where students feel empowered to explore ideas, practice phonics skills, and build stamina as writers. In a classroom where purposeful play and hands-on learning matter, this shelf becomes more than storage—it becomes a tool for building independence, organization, and a love for writing.","fullyFundedDate":1764605149791,"projectUrl":"project/building-writers-a-shelf-for-our-writin/9665173/","projectTitle":"Building Writers: A Shelf for Our Writing Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635215_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568756951363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6635215"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":10008489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution of STEM kits focused on force, motion, engineering, and magnets. Your support has expanded the ways our students explore and understand science through hands-on, engaging experiences.\r\n\r\nThese kits are being used during science lessons and small-group activities where students investigate how objects move, how magnets interact, and how designs can be built and improved. Students are learning to test ideas, make changes, and try again, which strengthens perseverance and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students were immediately curious and enthusiastic. They were eager to explore the pieces, work with classmates, and share discoveries. The kits encouraged collaboration, conversation, and excitement for learning, especially for students who thrive with hands-on instruction.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will use these resources to complete engineering challenges, document their thinking with drawings and simple explanations, and connect their learning to real-world examples. Your generosity has helped create a learning environment where students feel confident to explore, experiment, and think like young engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1768499675045,"projectUrl":"project/force-motion-and-magnets/10008489/","projectTitle":"Force, Motion, and Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9939800,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of art supplies, including canvases, canvas bags, paint markers, paint, and paint brushes. These materials have made an immediate and positive impact on our classroom by giving students new ways to express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies during art lessons, small-group activities, and creative centers. Students are painting on canvases, decorating canvas bags, and experimenting with paint and markers to explore colors, patterns, and personal ideas. These activities support fine motor development, creativity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to begin creating. Many students quickly shared ideas and showed pride in their work. The supplies encouraged focus, collaboration, and joyful learning for all students.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials for collaborative projects, classroom displays, and cross-curricular activities connected to literacy and social-emotional learning. Thank you for helping make creativity a meaningful part of our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768499675227,"projectUrl":"project/art-creativity/9939800/","projectTitle":"Art Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9988929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing our classroom with the animal footprint stones, butterfly, frog, and turtle life cycle materials, Arctic animals, and Pluffle. These resources have already made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new materials across whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent learning centers. The animal footprint stones are helping students make real-world connections as they observe, compare, and match prints to animals while building vocabulary and reasoning skills. The butterfly, frog, and turtle life cycle sets are being used to sequence stages, discuss changes over time, and reinforce science concepts through hands-on exploration. The Arctic animals encourage imaginative play and habitat discussions, while Pluffle has become a favorite sensory tool that supports fine motor development, creativity, and calm focus during learning time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They were eager to touch, explore, and talk about what they noticed. Many students began asking thoughtful questions, making predictions, and sharing personal connections to animals they had seen or learned about before. The hands-on nature of the resources captured the attention of all learners, including those who benefit most from tactile and visual experiences, and created a joyful, engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve deepening students' understanding through extended projects and cross-curricular connections. Students will use the life cycle materials to retell and explain animal development using drawings, simple writing, and oral presentations. The footprint stones will be incorporated into inquiry-based activities where students compare animals, habitats, and movement patterns. We also plan to integrate these resources into storytelling, dramatic play, and collaborative group work to strengthen communication, critical thinking, and social skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enriched our classroom and provided our students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and build a strong foundation for future learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning both engaging and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1768499675406,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-learning-stem-sensory-e/9988929/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Learning: STEM Sensory Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6268532,"projectId":9723576,"letterContent":"The materials provided have had a powerful impact on our classroom. Students are more engaged during small-group instruction, actively strengthening fine motor skills, early literacy, and number sense through hands-on learning. These resources support differentiated instruction, allowing students to practice skills at their own pace while building confidence and independence. The interactive nature of the materials encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and meaningful learning experiences that support long-term academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764605150212,"projectUrl":"project/tiered-tools-for-success/9723576/","projectTitle":"Tiered Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6268532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690834038892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-metz13"},{"teacherId":6606499,"projectId":9723720,"letterContent":"Hello. I just wanted to once again reach out to you to tell you how truly grateful I am to have received the donations that I could use to put toward the sensory items for my special education classroom. From the moment the items came in the kids lit up and have enjoyed using them every single day. The weighted blankets and weighted animal have been a blessing during circle time and independent work stations. The sensory blocks are across my classroom and everytime someone walks in or out of my classroom they hopskotch across the mats. They love how the gel in the tiles move as their feet tough it. The sensory circles make a great addition to my sensory wall, and the kids love using the fidgets whenever they need to keep their hands busy. \r\n\r\nIt is people like you that help in rough days. These kiddos are so appreciative of these tools and I know they will be treasured for years to come. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. Have a great Holiday season and please keep being that light for our future.","fullyFundedDate":1759408923811,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-tranquility/9723720/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Tranquility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbanc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606499_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x131,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610931058989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6606499"},{"teacherId":5883475,"projectId":9612134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project \"Learning Feels So Good!\" My kindergarten students are so thrilled to experience multi-sensory play with their new Tuff Tray in our classroom. The large octagon shape allows multiple children to play with materials at the same time. This allows students to develop skills such as: fine motor coordination, turn taking, expressing language, problem solving, creativity, regulating calming behavior, cooperative learning and pure excitement for learning. One of my students told me, \"This is the best day ever!\" on the the first day they were allowed to play with our new Tuff Tray.\r\n\r\nOur new Tuff Tray will provide endless opportunities for purposeful play for many years to come. It is very easy to clean and change out materials whenever we need to. I love hearing the cute conversations, giggles and seeing the big smiles while they are playing at the Tuff Tray. It makes it worth every penny to make learning fun! We appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755715289159,"projectUrl":"project/learning-feels-so-good/9612134/","projectTitle":"Learning Feels So Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutherland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5883475_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537147407179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5883475"},{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9624360,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued generosity towards my classroom! I truly believe I would not have the classroom I have today without Donorschoose! I am so grateful to be working in a school that encourages Donorschoose and teaching in my classroom full of items that have been purchased through donors, is such a gift! This project was one I was really excited about! We recieved a class set of clipboards and the storage for them as well. Having the chance for every student to work comfortably on my rug with a clipboard has helped teaching and learning in my classroom tremendously! We spend a lot of time working together on the rug and my students love having their own clipboards!\r\nThanks again!!","fullyFundedDate":1757540553630,"projectUrl":"project/no-place-like-home/9624360/","projectTitle":"No Place Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"},{"teacherId":6712824,"projectId":9533399,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my cheerleaders! We were in desperate need for some \"official signage for our cheers and crowd engagement. In the past, we were hand-making our signs so they never looked as clean and polished as actual cheer signs that other teams are using. This project was something my cheerleaders were really excited about and eager for it to get funded. We were able to debut our signs and the crowd really loved them! These are durable, too, so I know my teams in the future will benefit from using them as well!","fullyFundedDate":1755715288901,"projectUrl":"project/go-phs/9533399/","projectTitle":"Go PHS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6712824_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989102515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-avocado"},{"teacherId":8651518,"projectId":9651947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new stools have completely transformed our group time. My students love having a comfortable and flexible space to gather for discussions, reading, and collaborative activities. \r\n\r\nI've already noticed how much more engaged and excited my students are to participate during small-group time. Your kindness has helped create a more welcoming and dynamic learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1757540557050,"projectUrl":"project/group-it-up/9651947/","projectTitle":"Group it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651518_orig.jpg?crop=887,887,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392915292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651518"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29166","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":297,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":53.3,"schoolId":29166,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Princeville Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Princeville Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/princeville-community-unit-school-district-326/princeville-elementary-school/29166"}