{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brown County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9937222,"projectId":9147137,"letterContent":"The new cause and effect toys and items to supplement our sensory bins have made a great impact in language development and overall engagement in our speech-language classrooms. The students enjoy playing individually and as a group, which facilitates collaboration, sharing, and communication! \r\n\r\nDue to your generous donations, our students have access to new toys and items that have caught their attention and continue to provide joy and opportunities for requesting, commenting, and protesting- all important functions of language. Thank you so much for your help in funding this project!","fullyFundedDate":1741912066068,"projectUrl":"project/improving-communication-skills-cause-an/9147137/","projectTitle":"Improving Communication Skills: Cause and Effect Toys and Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937222_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741307243069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937222"},{"teacherId":7781993,"projectId":9157436,"letterContent":"Through your generous contribution, we were able to purchase enough books for us to conduct a book study with interested staff. We are improving our teaching through the insights we are gleaning from this book.\r\n Teachers are also creating a culture of professional growth and learning. Through our reading and discussions, we are reflecting and growing as teachers. One teacher shared how reading the book helped her reflect on the language she uses with students. Another teacher shared how she is working to improve her relationships with students because of what she read in the book.\r\n Thank you again for helping us to grow as teachers, which will in turn help our students grow and develop into productive and well-rounded citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1745455700101,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-teachers-with-book-studi/9157436/","projectTitle":"Building Better Teachers with Book Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650908869673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781993"},{"teacherId":9397302,"projectId":9344179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, we were able to add new shelves and toys to our learning centers.\r\n\r\nThe shelves have already helped us create a more organized and welcoming space, and the toys are giving our students exciting, hands-on opportunities to learn and explore every day. Their smiles and laughter say it all — they are absolutely thrilled!\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. You've made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1752586546519,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-organization/9344179/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397302"},{"teacherId":9395389,"projectId":9149838,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your recent donation that enabled me to purchase a beautiful new shelf stocked with music toys and calm‑down tools for our PreK classroom. Having these resources organized and easily accessible has already brought such joy and comfort to my students. The music toys have helped spark creativity, encourage cooperative play, and bring rhythm and song into our daily routine, while the calm‑down tools have given children simple ways to self‑regulate when they are feeling overwhelmed, helping them come back to learning more grounded and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nWhat's been especially meaningful is seeing how much this shelf has changed some difficult moments into opportunities for growth. A child who often gets frustrated during loud transitions now reaches for a calm‑down toy and takes a brief moment to reset, rather than becoming upset. Another student who is usually shy about participating in our music circle has been more willing to try out a shaker or small drum, using the instruments to share in the fun with classmates. These tools are helping them build emotional awareness, confidence, and a sense of independence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making this possible. Your generosity doesn't just buy tools—it builds a more nurturing, joyful, and supportive environment for every child. Because of donors like you, these young learners are growing not only academically, but socially and emotionally, and that makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746785911333,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-music-and-sen/9149838/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Through Music and Sensory: A Classroom's Essential Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Obert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9395389_orig.jpg?crop=1196,1196,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701389153149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9395389"},{"teacherId":9395389,"projectId":9394953,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation that made it possible for us to purchase a Toniebox and other accessories for my PreK classroom. Your support is already making a real difference for our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, we now have a screen‑free tool that allows our students to listen to stories, songs, and imaginative content independently, and this is helping in more ways than I had hoped. I've noticed that students are developing stronger listening skills, improving language comprehension, and growing more confident in their ability to sit quietly and focus while they listen. For many of them, hearing stories out loud gives them access to richer vocabulary and more opportunities to practice comprehension—especially when I'm working with other students or helping in small groups.\r\n\r\nWhat's been especially exciting is watching how much joy the box brings. The children love choosing which Tonies character to place on the box, listening to a favorite story or song, and changing the volume themselves. There's pride in that ownership. Also, the ability to replay stories, hear the tone and emotion in the narrator's voice, and discover new words in context—those moments are very powerful. It has opened up more independent learning time, which helps me support students in other areas more effectively.\r\n\r\nThere are a few kids in particular who have really warmed to the Toniebox. One child who is usually very quiet and hesitant to participate has begun to listen along eagerly, asking questions about the stories. Another student who struggles with paying attention has shown more sustained focus when the Toniebox is playing, especially during rest or transition time. It gives them something comforting and engaging to focus on.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping give these children a resource that enriches their early learning in a fun, meaningful, and lasting way. Your generosity doesn't just buy a piece of equipment—it opens up worlds of stories, growth, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1752586427257,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-and-imagine/9394953/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, and Imagine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Obert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9395389_orig.jpg?crop=1196,1196,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701389153149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9395389"},{"teacherId":7781993,"projectId":8835097,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to have books to read about hunting, fishing, and sports. These are high interest books for all my students. They are so excited to check out a book in the series and read it. Then they bring it back to get the next book in the series. These books are written by a former teacher who is now an administrator. His goal is to get kids outside and exploring nature. He understands the types of reading students that engages students as well as helps them practice their reading skills.\r\n\r\n These books are appealing to all students, but particularly students who are interested in hunting and fishing. There are not many books available on these topics that students can read so these books have been a great addition to our school and my classroom.\r\n\r\n I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in making this happen. You are encouraging students to be lifelong readers. That is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Thank you so much for your support. May God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1736450936403,"projectUrl":"project/hunting-fishing-sports-oh-my-books-k/8835097/","projectTitle":"Hunting, Fishing, Sports, Oh My! Books Kids Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650908869673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7781993"},{"teacherId":6759023,"projectId":8945270,"letterContent":"Thank you for continued generosity. Our classroom is not just better, but safer, healthier, more organized, and able to meet more needs than ever before. \r\nThese necessities have enriched our classroom and helped to meet daily needs. The items are well used and well loved by each and every one of us. \r\nStudents and staff alike have benefitted from your continued support. We work each day to support our students in all setting including the community around us. Your generosity has made this community a more inclusive place to be.","fullyFundedDate":1732048597077,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/8945270/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waterkotte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6759023"},{"teacherId":7766107,"projectId":8903990,"letterContent":"We have had our new recess equipment for over a month now and I cannot begin to tell you how much the students have enjoyed the new items. They were so excited to try each thing. As we have used them students have learned the correct ways to take care of them, correct ways to put them away, and even ways to play with them we had not thought of! I have even seen less arguments in recess because of more things to keep their minds busy!\r\n\r\nAs winter progresses in Illinois we use them daily. We are very thankful to have these supplies and even back up supplies as they hopefully love them more and more as the years go on.","fullyFundedDate":1731583268784,"projectUrl":"project/move-our-bodies-and-mind-inside-rece/8903990/","projectTitle":"Move Our Bodies and Mind ... Inside Recess Edition!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7766107"},{"teacherId":9234073,"projectId":8813903,"letterContent":"You have no idea the impact your donations have made. I had specific students in mind when I asked for the sensory tools. My mind has been opened to the needs of so many more students. All the students in my class have used the sensory tools one day or another. Students that I didn't expect are using the tools to stay centered, focused, release stress, and calm their nerves. I have seen students engage more frequently in the whole group as a result of having a sensory tool to use. Many students that shut down when upset, have used the magnets as a way to calm themselves and rejoin the group. I appreciate your support of my students and their mental health needs.","fullyFundedDate":1729710773930,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-in-first-grade/8813903/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ransom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9234073"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25377","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":286,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":25377,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brown County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brown County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/brown-county-community-unit-school-district-1/brown-co-elementary/25377"}