{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9842064,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for funding \"Tools for Tots Who Learn Differently!\" When the packages arrived, our classroom felt like it was Christmas morning. The children gathered around the boxes with wide eyes and absolute wonder, gasping with joy as we pulled out the specialized sensory tools, adapted materials, and hands-on learning resources. For my young students with diverse learning needs and unique developmental paths, these tools are game-changers. They aren't just toys; they are the exact bridges my students need to regulate their bodies, focus their minds, and confidently access their education.\r\n\r\nWe immediately integrated these incredible resources into our daily small-group instruction and independent center rotations, and the transformation has been beautiful to witness. Just recently, during a fine-motor and cognitive lesson, one of my students who typically experiences high anxiety and struggles to stay seated became completely grounded by using one of our new sensory seating options and tactile tools. Instead of becoming overwhelmed and shut down, he tuned right into the task, stayed engaged for the entire activity, and successfully completed a sorting milestone with a massive smile on his face. Having the right tools allowed him to bypass his sensory barriers and simply thrive as a learner.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to use these specialized materials to support our upcoming inclusion readiness and independent living units. We will be leveraging these resources to teach the children how to self-advocate for their sensory needs—learning which tool helps them calm down, which one helps them focus, and how to safely navigate their classroom environment. By giving these incredible tots the specific tools they need to learn their way, you have fostered an environment of ultimate acceptance, independence, and success. Thank you for your beautiful investment in our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1761933427377,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tots-who-learn-differently/9842064/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tots Who Learn Differently","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"},{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9870371,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity in bringing \"Circle Time Conversations: Growing Language Together\" to life! When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the children's excitement was absolutely palpable. They gathered around with wide eyes as we unboxed our new, colorful resources, eagerly reaching out to touch the multi-modal materials and interactive tools. For my young learners—many of whom are navigating diverse speech, language, and sensory needs—these resources are not just classroom supplies; they are the vital keys that unlock their ability to connect, express themselves, and engage with the world around them.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these fantastic materials to work during our daily group routines, and the impact has been immediate. Just this week, we used our new resources to facilitate a highly interactive story and song session. One of my students, who typically struggles to maintain focus and often relies on heavy prompting, was so captivated by the tactile and visual elements that he independently reached out, tuned in to the activity, and used our new tools to actively participate with his peers. Seeing the pure joy and pride on his face as he successfully communicated his choices to the group was a beautiful reminder of what your support makes possible.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps are to deeply embed these resources into our upcoming thematic learning units. We will be using them to strengthen early literacy, expand color and shape identification, and build foundational social skills like turn-taking and reciprocal play. By blending these materials into our hands-on, play-based activities, you have helped us create a safe, enriching environment where every child can meet their developmental milestones. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and for believing in the potential of these amazing young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1771008698390,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-conversations-growing-langu/9870371/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Conversations: Growing Language Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"},{"teacherId":7857711,"projectId":7740719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing this collection of high-interest books to our 4th-grade classroom. In 4th grade, students are expected to move beyond simple decoding and begin analyzing complex characters and informational text structures. These books are the perfect tools for that leap. Whether they are diving into a gripping mystery or exploring a detailed biography, my students are actively practicing critical skills like making inferences, identifying themes, and expanding their academic vocabulary. Your gift has transformed our classroom into a vibrant 'literacy lounge' where reading is no longer a chore, but a gateway to new ideas and perspectives.\"\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been immediate and heartening. I have several students who previously struggled to find books that truly 'clicked' for them, often feeling discouraged by traditional curriculum texts. Now, those same students are the first ones at the bookshelf each morning, eager to continue a series or share a surprising fact they learned about the natural world. Seeing a student who once called themselves a 'non-reader' get lost in a book about extreme weather or a graphic novel is the ultimate reward. Your support is helping these 9- and 10-year-olds build the confidence they need to become lifelong readers, and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1695141110760,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-a-day-keeps-illiteracy-away/7740719/","projectTitle":"A Book a Day Keeps Illiteracy Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773017103379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857711"},{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9869522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and generosity in funding our project, \"Unlocking Language with Laughter and Learning!\" When the big brown boxes were delivered to our classroom, the kids were absolutely bursting with curiosity. Their faces completely lit up as we opened them together to reveal a vibrant array of hands-on toys, interactive games, and language-building tools. For an early childhood classroom filled with busy, energetic, and beautifully diverse learners, these materials immediately turned our space into an oasis of discovery. There is truly no better sound than the giggles of young children realizing that learning can be an absolute blast.\r\n\r\nWe have seamlessly woven these new resources into our daily thematic play centers, and the impact on our students' communication and social skills has been profound. Just a few days ago, we used our new materials during a collaborative group activity. One of my students, who faces significant speech and sensory processing challenges and often struggles to stay regulated during transitions, was completely captivated by the new tactile learning tools. Inspired by the laughter of his peers, he independently approached the table, engaged in a joint attention moment with a classmate, and used the resources to communicate his choices with pure confidence. It was a huge breakthrough moment that showcased exactly why play-based learning is so vital for our kids.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use these specialized resources to dive deep into our upcoming social-emotional and adaptive independence lessons. We will be leveraging these materials to practice crucial early childhood milestones like turn-taking, sharing common language, and learning how to cooperate during group games. By blending interactive play with targeted language interventions, you have given my students the tools they need to express their feelings, find their voices, and build meaningful friendships. Thank you for opening up a whole new world of laughter, learning, and growth for our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1763665184807,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-language-with-laughter-and-lea/9869522/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Language with Laughter and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"},{"teacherId":2480609,"projectId":9802419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the give of Rekenrek's for our kindergarten through second grade students. They use this tool to learn about counting, adding and subtracting. Learning is much more meaningful when each student is able to use the tool the teacher is modeling instead of just observing the teacher. \r\nThis tool will also be used for years to come, so your give will benefit Wilson students for many, many years. Thank you again for your continued support of education and Wilson Elementary School. We are so lucky to have people who care about the future and our students. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760748832299,"projectUrl":"project/whats-a-rekenrek/9802419/","projectTitle":"What's a Rekenrek?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuelleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2480609_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472175947366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2480609"},{"teacherId":439013,"projectId":9567130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating supplies for the Wilson Elementary Music classroom. All of the materials have been put to good use and are so appreciated!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the drum sticks weekly in every class to work on rhythm skills and coordination. The spinners and blank playing cards have been made into games to help students learn and practice musical skills like rhythm values and time signatures. The pencils and lifesavers were given out as prizes for our music Bingo games that all the students LOVE to play. Your contribution is so valued and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of these students!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760693713957,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-to-the-rhythm/9567130/","projectTitle":"Rockin’ to the Rhythm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp439013_orig.png?crop=368,368,x499,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662064470942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/439013"},{"teacherId":5609826,"projectId":9661948,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to fund my project. Both of my libraries are now lit up with fun lights. We've used them already for Thanksgiving mood lighting and now will switch to Christmas mode! \r\nThe little kids really love the moving light. We didn't realize it, but some of our friends with special needs enjoy watching the lights move and it calms them.\r\nI can't wait to find some fun Teachers Pay Teachers activities for Christmas and the new year. We've completed a nonfiction scavenger hunt activity already. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756687643076,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-books/9661948/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kriefall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5609826_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533218330596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kriefall"},{"teacherId":4811019,"projectId":9618569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to make a positive impact on children's lives. I am so excited to see that this project has funded. . The support of the DonorsChoose community is overwhelming and I feel so blessed to know so many people that value public education as much as you do. Thank you again for allowing me to provide these materials for my children. The need of developmental play is so great and this project will certainly help with that need.\r\n\r\nThe excitement over the new materials was overwhelming!! Students use the dramatic play pizzas, birthday cake, and baby doll high chair and stroller to build their imaginations and fine motor skills to role play and build their language skills. They work cooperatively to play the Pete the Cat shapes game to build their math skills and practice turn taking. The ice crem cone math center has also been a big hit as students count, pattern, create, and build. As students play and use all these materials is is amazing how they are building their vocabulary and social skills. Moving forward students will continue to work together to support on another's learning through active engagement in rich learning center focusing on the letter and number of the week.\r\n\r\nThank you again as we all work together to support young learners and our communities future.","fullyFundedDate":1757531654541,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-through-play/9618569/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4811019_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546881957115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4811019"},{"teacherId":439013,"projectId":9369951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the project \"Rockin' on the Metallophones\" at Wilson Elementary School. \r\n\r\nReceiving these materials meant that I was able to \"retire\" a few of our old metallophones from the 90's that have been patched back together many times. It was really refreshing to have the students play the instruments without worrying about them accidentally falling apart. On top of that, the students absolutely love using the metallophones and really enjoy being able to make music on them.\r\n\r\nOur school has a poverty rate of over 95%, so please know that these materials and experiences they have in the music classroom would not be possible outside of school. Thank you for making a difference in these students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1752586525614,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-on-the-metallophones/9369951/","projectTitle":"Rockin' on the Metallophones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp439013_orig.png?crop=368,368,x499,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662064470942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/439013"},{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9271868,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Purposeful Play for Powerful Learning in Special Ed Classrooms,\" our students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that make learning both joyful and meaningful. These resources have transformed our classroom into a space where play is not just fun—it's a powerful tool for growth. One of the most impactful moments came during a social skills lesson, where students used new role-play toys and interactive games to practice turn-taking, sharing, and expressing emotions. Watching them collaborate, communicate, and celebrate each other's successes was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students lit up with curiosity, eagerly exploring each item and asking how they could use them. For many of our learners, especially those with sensory needs or communication challenges, these tools provided new ways to connect with peers and engage with academic content. The classroom felt instantly more inclusive and responsive to their unique learning styles.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're incorporating these resources into a unit on community helpers, where students will use play-based scenarios to explore different roles and responsibilities. Your donation didn't just bring new materials—it brought new possibilities. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child can learn, grow, and thrive through purposeful play.","fullyFundedDate":1756454961033,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play-for-powerful-learning-in/9271868/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play for Powerful Learning in Special Ed Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"},{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9612684,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Playtime With Purpose: Empowering Emotional Learning,\" our classroom has become a more nurturing and emotionally intelligent space. The new resources—emotion-themed games, puppets, and sensory tools—have helped my students explore and express their feelings in ways that are both playful and meaningful. One of the most powerful moments happened during our \"Feelings Friday\" circle time, when students used emotion cards and puppets to act out scenarios and discuss how they might respond. It was incredible to see even my quietest learners open up and share their thoughts with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were drawn to the vibrant colors and inviting textures, and many asked, \"Can we play with these every day?\" They quickly understood that these tools weren't just for fun—they were for learning how to navigate big emotions, build empathy, and strengthen relationships. The toys have become a regular part of our social-emotional learning centers, and students now use them to role-play, problem-solve, and reflect on their own experiences.\r\n\r\nNext, we're integrating these resources into a storytelling project where students will create short skits that highlight emotional challenges and positive coping strategies. Your donation didn't just bring joy—it gave my students the tools to grow into kind, self-aware individuals. Thank you for helping us play with purpose and build brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1756179811634,"projectUrl":"project/playtime-with-purpose-empowering-emotio/9612684/","projectTitle":"Playtime With Purpose: Empowering Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"},{"teacherId":2596540,"projectId":9490893,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Play With Purpose: Multicultural Toys for Meaningful Learning,\" our classroom has become a more inclusive, joyful, and culturally rich environment. The new toys have sparked meaningful conversations, imaginative play, and a deeper appreciation for the diverse world we live in. One of the most memorable moments was during our \"All About Me\" unit, when students used dolls representing different cultures to create family stories. They proudly shared narratives that reflected their own backgrounds and learned about their classmates' traditions in the process. It was a beautiful celebration of identity and empathy.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students gathered around the boxes, eagerly unpacking each item with wide eyes and big smiles. Many of them immediately recognized features or clothing styles that reminded them of their own families, and others were curious to learn more. The toys quickly became a favorite part of our learning centers, where students use them to role-play, build community, and explore social-emotional themes like kindness, respect, and belonging.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're integrating these multicultural toys into our storytelling and literacy lessons. Students will be creating puppet shows and picture books that highlight diverse characters and experiences. Your donation didn't just provide toys—it gave my students the tools to see themselves, celebrate others, and learn through play. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1755731975320,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-multicultural-toys-fo/9490893/","projectTitle":"Play With Purpose: Multicultural Toys for Meaningful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2596540_orig.png?crop=317,317,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705780876016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2596540"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38229","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":258,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":38229,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/school-district-of-janesville/wilson-elementary-school/38229"}