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64,170 |
p172596
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19875fc131c3fcbc6806e3193088cd32
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-03-08 02:11:13
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Character Education, Literacy
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\"Reading is Dreaming with Open Eyes!\"
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\"I hate reading, it is so boring,\" this is a message I frequently hear from my 120+ students who do not meet their reading goals due to outdated library books. A variety of high interest and current books is the perfect solution to help my students reach academic goals!\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to me with little or no desire for higher education. Many of them will be the first in their family to graduate high school and the idea of college is very minimal. However, they are happy and excited to learn new concepts when they read literature that they can relate to and current. Our school is designated as a Title One, low-income middle school with a high free and reduced lunch program. The student population is minority-based with a high concentration of English Language Learners. My students are in need of current novels that can be of assistance to their academic development and advancement. I feel that by using current literature trends as a means to enhance academics we will create the eagerness to learn and keep students interested in the learning process.\r\n
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Having a variety of high interest books will promote reading among my 120 students. Reading is the fundamental concept of all education; without it, we would be lost. In today's society we emphasize the high demand for STEM programs, but we often forget that student achievement cannot be reached without the proper literacy foundation. \r\nThese books are high interest and my students are always asking the librarian if they are available? Unfortunately, my school does not have the funds to provide new books for our library and my students are stuck checking out books with layers of dust because they are no longer interesting to them. \r\nBy providing my students with access to these books I will bridge the gap between interest and reading. This project will help my students with vocabulary development, writing, comprehension, and overall fluency skills.
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My students need current and high interest books to increase comprehension and fluency skills.
| 6 | 1 |
96,459 |
p099981
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28601b5d4270c7f42a43bb5a44753d8e
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Ms.
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OR
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2016-07-22 00:08:15
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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Cooking Up Some Fun
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My classroom is an amazing place filled with hard working students and staff. Each child has an individual education plan to help them make progress on goals in modified academics, behavior, communication, and/or functional life skills. Students are full of curiosity, energy, and incredible potential. We focus on the positive, and celebrate every success that our students achieve. Each day I do my best to make sure that they have the necessary tools to succeed, but it's not easy when you have a very limited budget. With the help of DonorsChoose.org, I am able to provide unique and engaging materials to help my students, who experience autism, intellectual disability and other challenges, overcome their challenges and let their abilities shine through.
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My students are awesome kids who need lots of exposure to new and healthy food. Many of my students have very restricted diets and I'd like to expose them to different foods each week. \r\nMy students will learn to read a visual recipe, measure ingredients and create a variety of healthy food choices using the pans, pot, convection oven and utensils. This is a fun way to incorporate functional academics such as reading and math into an engaging activity that exposes them to new food that they will love.\r\nThe crackers, fruit snacks and Veggie Straws will provide them with some simple snacks during they school day when they are hungry. \r\n
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My students need snacks such as crackers and fruit snacks as well as materials for healthy cooking such as pots, pans and a convection oven.
| 128 | 1 |
129,697 |
p084478
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2d1ceb6b15ca030ae966569211aabec0
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Mr.
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DC
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2016-07-26 08:42:29
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Our Classroom is Our Second Home 2
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Our Classroom Is Our Second Home Part 2\r\n\r\n\r\nMy classroom has innovative and collaborative environment. Though many of my students have variety of social challenges, they strive for the best. They work hard! They consider our classroom as our second home, where everyone is an active and supportive member of a big family.\r\n\r\nMy students are diverse, mostly African-Americans and Latinos.\r\nMost of them need support, in fact, they have free and reduced lunch and many of them are in foster care. Despite THE many challenges in life, my students want to succeed and win again in different competitions aside from passing college-credit exams. They would like to have good education.\r\n\r\n
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Our Classroom Is Our Second Home 2\r\n\r\nMy students need classroom supplies to have an organized and a healthy teaching and learning environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nSince all of my students have free and reduced lunch, don't have parents, and are in foster care, they need emotional, financial, and basic support. We would like to make our classroom healthy too, that's why I included paper towel and wipes.\r\n\r\nIt feels good to teach and learn in an environment where everyone treats our classroom as a second home.\r\n\r\nBasic school supplies will help us to achieve more. For every lesson that we do, I would like to make everyone involved. We like artifacts, like apps and games from our computer science class and project-based learning from our math and engineering classes. We also would like to continue winning in different competitions.
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My students need these additional classroom and office supplies for school year 2016 - 2017, mostly for health, sanitation, and organization.
| 2 | 0 |
80,893 |
p012896
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d08b819b43647f8648a95ae4aa8ef68f
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Ms.
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KY
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2016-09-29 13:53:28
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Back Jack Reading Chairs
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My students come from a multitude of backgrounds. We are a true melting pot and each day we strive to encourage each other and learn about and from each other. We have students from many different countries, students who grew up here, and refugees finding solace in the day to day learning in our school. \r\n\r\nMy students are excited to learn and grow. We work together to achieve our goals and support each other. Everyday is an exciting day in our classroom, where individuals flourish, and teamwork is strengthened. I love our class.
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Having Back Jack reading chairs will help to contribute to our students' enjoyment of reading. I want my students to LOVE reading and these chairs will help during independent reading time. Students will be able to spread out in the classroom, get comfortable in one of these chairs, and READ! \r\n\r\nHaving these special chairs will help make reading time special. With a small change like this, students can see reading time in a whole new light. They will associate comfort and enjoyment with reading. Students will get the message that reading is a pleasurable activity that is valued. With your generous donation, we can achieve this goal. \r\n
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My students need \"Back Jack\" chairs for reading time in order to improve our reading experience. While our class is filled with amazing students, we lack furniture.
| 1 | 1 |
171,942 |
p052368
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db4d929ed9aac478b1fb987134bb32ed
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Mrs.
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ID
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2016-09-04 11:41:10
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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College & Career Prep, Literacy
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Get College Ready With Chromebooks
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My students come from a Title One school with 100% of the students receive free lunch. We have a high population of English Language Learners and bilingual students. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is home to 24 curious fifth graders who are ready to change the world. As a school, we have been working to change student mindsets from fixed to growth. With that has come big goals and a community that is going to change the world. Many of the students have goals of one day going to college. With little to no technology at home, the gift of these supplies will increase their exposure to technology and better prepare them for their life goals.
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With the gift of this technology, students will be able to learn English, increase their stamina for typing, publish their own book and gain the skills necessary to be ready for college one day.\r\n\r\nThe vast majority of my students do not have access to technology at home. Technology is highly engaging and with the purchase of these Chromebooks, the possibilities of engaging projects are endless! The printer will be used for publishing student work into a hard bound book. What better way to get children motivated to write than to take a piece of writing all the way through the writing process and publish it! \r\n\r\nThe headsets will be used for online reading programs and will allow students and myself to listen to their reading and progress. It is also a key component to our computer programs to help them learn English. \r\n\r\nOur school gives each classroom 2 computers. With 24 students, this does not allow them to gain the necessary access to computers they need to learn. With these computers and supplies, that ratio drastically improves.
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My students need technology for the classroom. The Chromebooks will help my students research, type and gain necessary skills needed for college readiness. The headsets will be very beneficial for students are are still learning English.
| 1 | 1 |
154,416 |
p111062
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c4e4b389574a6078e6e95dd03a3d794c
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-08-07 12:06:11
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Fit for life!
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The students at Factory Shoals Elementary are underprivileged kids. We are a Title 1 school. Title 1 is where 85% or more of your students are on free and reduced lunch. We have a lot of latch key kids that go home every day alone and sit and watch TV. The only physical exercise they get is in my class. They love physical education and I want to expose them to as much as I can. Our kids love to learn are excited everyday to do physical activity.
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I would like to get Fitbits for my students to help them reach our goal of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. I have spent hundreds of dollars on pedometers for them to use, but some of them found a way to cheat by shaking them. This caused their scores to be elevated.Since we were having class competitions, this was upsetting to the students who used them correctly. So, we had a meeting to discuss consequences and solutions.\r\nOne of the solutions of course was to not allow the cheaters to participate, but I am in the business of promoting fitness, not taking it away. Thats when one of my students said, \"How bout Fitbits\". Great idea except the cost. But, now because of Target's generous donations, we might just get out Fitbits.
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My students need Fitbits to help us reach our goal of 60 minutes of physical activity everyday.
| 8 | 1 |
144,138 |
p057720
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d66eff8425842e03cb49317b1fbf5c00
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Ms.
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NC
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2017-02-15 15:34:16
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Grades PreK-2
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History & Civics
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Financial Literacy
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Mastering Financial Literacy through Dramatic Play
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My students are in a Title I preschool, many of them have a parent in the military. The children must meet at-risk criteria to attend this program. The criteria includes family income, identified disabilities, parent employment, and English proficiency. I provide a creative classroom environment, with materials in the learning centers that are empowering students through art. I also provide science, technology, engineering, and math activities. I believe this will prepare all my students to be successful in kindergarten and beyond.
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Pretend play is the foundation of children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. When students take on roles and interact with each other we call it socio-dramatic play. This type of play reflects their understanding of what goes on around them. My students will be able to be customers at a lemonade stand, store, or bank to learn financial literacy in a hands-on way. \r\nOur current play clothes and pretend materials are old or broken so they had to be thrown out, this effects their dramatic play. The cars, and buildings will get more of my boys involved in learning about being a consumer. I want to start off with learning about trade-offs, then move on to price comparison. We will read stories like the ant and the grasshopper to learn about the consequences of their financial decisions. The pre-k teachers will be able to document how the students are increasingly engaging in complex play, and participating in integrating financial literacy into their everyday life. I believe this is a skill that is necessary for later success n the 21st century. \r\n\r\n
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My students need a Lakeshore Career Costume set, Lakeshore Community Garages, Hardwood Community Vehicles, Lakeshore Multicultural Clothing, Grandma's Dress-Up, and Grandpa's Dress-Up Trunk
| 28 | 1 |
14,582 |
p215225
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135f0bcaccb99cbe7084b2b5ab184722
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Ms.
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IL
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2016-11-21 08:16:38
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Mathematics, Special Needs
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Frustration Free Technology!
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I teach in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Families in this community are supportive and hard-working, and it shows in the smiling faces of each of my students. My students are extremely kind and empathetic, especially considering they're middle-schoolers! \r\nMy job as a Special Education Teacher, while challenging, has been a joy at this school. My students are mostly learning disabled, or have speech and language impairments. This does not stop them from persevering everyday. I work with my students in mostly an inclusive setting where they get to learn with their age appropriate peers. My co-teachers and I are working hard to ensure they are prepared for high school.
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Chromebooks are the most friendly way to ensure my students are staying on task and organized. They force my students to save their work online, and to use their school email more frequently. These are skills that will improve their organization and independence in school. \r\n\r\nMY students battle daily for my Chromebook! I have a few old laptops in my room that take forever to start, won't log onto the internet, or need constant updates. The most current curriculum in all subjects will ask students to access assignments online, and I'd like to make this more fair for them. Several of them don't have computers or laptops at home. To put my students onto a level playing ground, they need access to these chromebooks.
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My students need Chromebooks in order to stay organized and work more efficiently.
| 2 | 0 |
105,265 |
p239574
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24f73e13b271582f9f943f768e86c3c2
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Mrs.
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IL
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2017-04-06 13:29:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Dry Baby, Happy Baby
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My Students\r\nI love my job as Day Care Director an Alternative High School. My students are the children of the students in the high school. We serve children from 6 weeks to 3 years old. Some of the parents are as young as 14. Our alternative school serves the most at-risk children in a city of at-risk students. 100% of our babies qualify for free or reduced lunches. \r\n\r\n Our parents come from many backgrounds-some are foster children, several are homeless, and most are dealing with adult issues although they themselves are still in high school. We exist to give their children a safe, loving place to be while the parents work toward obtaining their diploma.
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Many of the teen parents of my babies do not have the resources to provide the basic necessities for their babies. Diapers, ointment, and wipes can be expensive for those living in poverty. I would like to be able to offer diapers to those who tell me they just don't have the money for diapers or wipes. Sometimes they will stay home because they do not have the diapers to bring to day care.\r\n\r\nAlso, we sometimes have children with lice, and they are excluded until they can be treated. Often they cannot afford the shampoo or the spray for their homes. Again, the student will stay home because they cannot get rid of the lice.\r\n\r\nWhen the babies are cared for, the parents can come to school and not worry about the lack of supplies for their children.\r\n\r\n
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My students need basis supplies for their babies such as diapers, ointment, and wipes.
| 1 | 1 |
123,090 |
p131626
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8413b3a2db398e60f61d07380d895133
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-09-10 17:24:01
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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STEM to Life With Wonder Workshop
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My classroom is a place of challenge and discovery. My first graders spend the school year learning the foundation of knowledge and skills they will need to grow as young readers, writers, mathematicians, historians, and scientists. My students are hard-working, determined, and enthusiastic learners. They have a zeal for learning and are eager to explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nIt is so important I provide all my students with the best chance of self discovery through multiple engaging resources that promote critical thinking.
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The Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot robots will be used as an extremely motivating, engaging, and exciting way to teach students about coding and problem solving. Problem solving is such a huge skill in first grade! Allowing students to independently and collaboratively use an iPad to code the robot's actions will help promote these skills. The various accessories provided with the Wonder Workshop Dash and Dot Wonder Pack will provide multiple layers of challenging activities that will encourage creativity, nurture critical thinking and problem solving skills, and help facilitate and develop students' coding skills. Having these robots will provide them with opportunities to prepare for how we learn and work together in the 21st century!
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My students need Dash and Dot robots to help them develop computer science, coding, and problem solving skills. I want to prepare them for 21st century learning!
| 5 | 1 |
86,261 |
p065389
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95622195ab6e79754b1c9136f20ffc46
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Mrs.
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NY
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2017-03-26 16:53:58
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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Multimedia Reading & Work Station: We All Can Learn Now!
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My students attend a Title I school in the heart of the South Bronx in NYC. They are special needs students and English Language Learners which makes learning challenging. My students come from a variety of economic backgrounds with almost all of them receiving free or reduced priced lunch. The school's population is very ethnically diverse as well. We serve a rising number of English Language Learners. Needless to say, students come to school with their own unique set of struggles and successes.\r\n\r\nOne thing they have in common, though, is their love for school and learning.\r\nI hope to create a classroom environment that keeps them excited to get to school each morning and engaged once they get there.\r\n
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The benefits of having a listening/reading center and work station for my students are endless. The group of students I am working with have multiple, varied, and special educational needs; they have academic, social, or behavioral deficiencies and they have to work twice as hard as their peers just to keep up.\r\n\r\nThe computers, books on CD, books, headphones and CD player will enable my students with written and verbal expression difficulties to utilize the multimedia center to address their needs. The students with overwhelming reading deficits will listen to audiobooks as they read along, and all of my students will be able to access individualized and engaging remediation programs.\r\nWhen we are ready for whole class read-along, the audiobooks will play throughout the whole classroom. This will make it possible for all students to have access equally.
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My students need computers, headphones, CD player, books on CD, and books to help create a multimedia listening/reading center and work station.
| 79 | 1 |
162,376 |
p176299
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d8cdb45a5dfe411b594c5c9972119632
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-11-23 11:12:20
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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\"Chrome Bookworms\" Readers and Writers of the Future
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My students come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of learning needs. We are an inclusive classroom that has students with learning disabilities and well as gifted and talented learners. Reading and writing with such a diverse group presents some unique challenges. Technology resources would help to address the needs of all students. Some students require access to programs that read the text to them, others use speech to text software and still others read and write well above grade level with individualized programs such as MyOn. \r\nWe are a community of learners who work together and learn from one another each and every day!\r\nOver 50% of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch and many don't have access to computers or other technology in the home. In order to prepare them to learn and work in today's society we need to incorporate technology in the classroom.
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My students' reading levels range from 2nd grade to high school and their writing abilities are equally diverse. My co-teacher and I incorporate small group learning and the use of technology to help meet students' individualized needs. Some students require access to books online and talk to text programs as a legal requirement of the Individualized Education Programs. Still others are thriving readers and writers who benefit from customized computer programs that allow them to explore areas of interest and read challenging materials online.\r\n\r\nThe possibilities are endless when we use Chromebooks as the technology to grow our very best readers, writers and thinkers!
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My students need access to technology to meet their diverse learning needs and goals.
| 1 | 1 |
165,249 |
p039227
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f9860bc022d9fd1a69cd364acebc4e63
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-01-13 19:53:59
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, History & Civics
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Mathematics, Social Sciences
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Math. Fun. Same Sentence? Yes!!
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My classroom is full of enthusiastic fifth graders that really enjoy physical activities and playing games. They prefer to learn in fun, unique and engaging ways. They are also very interested in social studies recently since we have begun learning about daily life throughout the colonial era. They are very curious how colonial life can be so dramatically different than theirs today. \r\n\r\nThe students in our school are very diverse. They represent multiple cultures, multiple races, multiple languages, multiple socioeconomic levels, and a wide variety of \"families\". Some students live with both parents; some students live with one parent; and some students are foster children that are living temporarily in foster homes. The learners also vary greatly; a large number of the students receive resource support still, there is a large group of gifted identified students.
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Students will be able to experience a small, fun game that was played during the colonial era, practice math skills and logical reasoning, strategy, and have fun! This fast-paced game is played with 4 people, the wooden game tray, and a set of dice. Students use math and strategic thinking in order to get the lowest number of remaining keys possible in order to win. \r\nStudents are engaged and active the entire time. One game is likely to only take 3-5 minutes before starting another. Students will be eager to do more math and play more as they learn there may be a strategy to help them reach their goals.
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My students need three \"Shut the Box\" games and an extra set of dice, just in case!
| 3 | 1 |
74,638 |
p189786
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7ffb3c3c01a376f6f0dfeec865ef708d
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-18 13:53:04
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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All Hands On Deck!!
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My third grade students go to a small town school in Texas.\r\nThey are an exciting bunch of students that are eager to learn. Our school is rather old with a very tight budget, but we do our best to keep our students actively engaged in learning. My culturally diverse classroom would be overjoyed to receive the Osmos. Our goal is to teach in various ways to reach every child on every level. This technology would be an added way of reaching each child.
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I have many students who are hands on learners! This device will give them the chance to actually see and \"touch\" the vocabulary that we are learning in the classroom on a daily basis. I will use this device in center rotations. Students will be working in groups to practice grammar, vocabulary, word blends and picture stories with this device. I am excited to see the students make a connection with the skills are are learning in the classroom and using this device that will give them hands on application. I am also excited about seeing all the other applications that this device has for my classroom!
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My students need the Osmo to actively engage each student in my classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
106,433 |
p159324
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a9bd3ffba608ac6fe442b641863f73d7
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-03-04 14:39:45
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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HVC Huskies: Engineering Energy for the Future!
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My science classroom is always buzzing with excitement! My students get to do hands-on discoveries, use their creativity and imagination every time they come to my class. This is the way science is supposed to be... FUN!\r\n\r\nOur school is about 60% free or reduced lunch, and about half are English Language Learners. I see every class in the entire school once a week for a 40 minute hands-on science and/or engineering lesson. Each class has approximately 30 kids. \r\n\r\nChildren are naturally curious about everything. My students are extremely enthusiastic and love learning about all things science. They run up to me and ask, \"What are we doing in science today??\" While in class, they have so many questions about a variety of subjects. When it's time to clean up to go, I always hear a collective, \"OH NO! Already?\" Their excitement and energy is contagious! They really want to know how everything in the world works!
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Energy is always a subject that is front and center in our world. Humans need vast amounts of energy to keep our global economy, and our own lives, running efficiently. \r\n\r\nThere will be a growing need for engineers in the future to be able to harness the power of alternative energy as nonrenewable sources begin to wane. This technology and engineering will be in high demand as my students enter the job market!\r\n\r\nMy students will need to learn about energy in the new Next Generation Science Standards. A big part of their learning will emphasis all the various sources of energy found in our planet. \r\n\r\nWhat better way to learn about alternative energy than to give them the opportunities to design and build real world structures and technology that can actually run on these energy sources?! \r\nThis is real life hands-on learning! This is knowledge that sticks and leads to interests in future careers! Plus, it is FUN! Kids learning and having fun at the same time??? AMAZING!
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My students need 9 K'Nex Renewable Energy engineering sets to explore alternative energy and to enhance their learning of the power and efficiency of different energy sources.
| 6 | 0 |
59,895 |
p034203
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a99e13c5f0709323216fa69a7c3b4df0
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Mrs.
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TN
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2016-11-02 22:38:01
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Rigorous Readers - Leveled Library
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My students are amazing. They are the reason that everyday I give all I have to teach them and prepare them to be their very best. My students are a very diverse group of students who are eager to learn each and everyday. Everyday we bring all of our different backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures together to learn and grow from one another.\r\n\r\nWhen you work with a group of children who are unique, kind, and thoughtful, work does not feel like work at all. We strive each and every day to better than the person we were the day before. My students have taught me more than I could ever imagined.
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Have you ever wanted to read, but you didn't have the right books? Thats what my students are facing right now! We are in desperate need of a more extensive classroom library that encompasses all reading levels of our classroom.\r\nAppropriate leveled text is a GAME CHANGER in the reading growth of all students! My students need to have access to more quality text that vary in levels so they can continue to enjoy reading as they grow in their reading levels. These leveled reader sets will help build a classroom library that will be utilized day in and day out!
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My students need more choices for books on their individual levels to foster a love for reading!
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127,659 |
p141537
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03d366fc4fd1e5b13abc7378627bef0c
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-07-01 18:12:21
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Health & Life Science
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Safety in the Science Lab!
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My students are special because they come from different backgrounds, different lifestyles, and different socioeconomic statuses. Our classrooms see students from military families who are constantly on the move as well as migrant farm families. We have a diverse group of students who come from traditional families as well as blended families that include aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. We have students with print rich and technology rich households and others who have never used a computer or an Ipad before. \r\n Trying to motivate students from all walks of life can be a challenge in itself. I want our students to have the same learning experiences of those in other schools and districts. We have quality teachers and our district was voted as a Top Workplace two years in a row in 2014 and 2015 and we are always striving to stay on top. This has to start with the students!
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We begin the school year by learning about and reviewing safety in the science lab. I try to relate this to real world experiences by asking the middle school and high school teachers to send us a letter, photos, or a skype to share with the younger students about science safety in the labs. We also relate safety in the science lab to cooking in a kitchen at home. We compare and contrast how they are alike and different--spills, splashes, contamination, etc. My students seem to grasp safety better when we begin to talk cooking. \r\n We discuss how safety in the kitchen helps prepare us for safety in the lab by protecting our eyes, our clothes, and our hands. We discuss how to handle spills and accidents both at home and in our classroom. We plan on using the materials ordered for protection and use during science. Aprons help protect our clothing from anything that may cause stains, such as food coloring. Goggles will protect our eyes from flour, salt, or splashes. The graduated cylinders and test tubes will be used to help measure. \r\n All of the materials in our project will build a strong foundation for a successful year in our science class!\r\n
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My students need safety glasses and aprons to .protect themselves during science labs. My students need test tubes and graduated cylinders for measuring.
| 0 | 1 |
122,364 |
p206353
|
2ac2caf4d9453885e58461703023aa0c
|
Mrs.
|
CT
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2016-09-30 16:01:35
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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An iPad for Grade 1!
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The first graders in my class walk in every morning full of energy and excitement .... and so do I. They are always willing and eager to learn. My goal is to provide them with enriching and interesting activities to enhance their learning. \r\n\r\nAll my students learn in different ways and have different needs to be successful. I try to individualize my instruction to meet all of their academic, behavioral and social needs. My class of 6-year-olds is very diverse. Some come from supportive home lives. The only stability other students have is the time spent in the classroom. Whatever struggles they face outside of school, ALL of my students are eager to learn and begin each new day in the classroom. \r\n
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Students will enjoy having a new iPad for their centers! We have a few, but not enough for all students to use in centers. Some of the school's iPads are slow and freeze. Technology is important for first graders so they can explore and also use programs to help supplement instruction taught in first grade. We use many apps for reading and math in the classroom. Many students do not have access to this type of technology out of school. They will learn to operate and use learning based apps! \r\n\r\nTechnology makes learning fun!\r\n\r\nIt will give them more knowledge and that is key! The iPad will be used for supporting struggling learners as well as enriching students need challenges. It will be used in a centers in addition to time with teacher and small groups.
| null | null |
My students need an iPad mini and a shockproof case to incorporate technology into the classroom!
| 4 | 1 |
174,832 |
p217536
|
cf22ab42f425dd5572be8fa9d6350624
|
Mrs.
|
WI
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2016-08-23 12:09:36
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Classroom Library Needs Engaging Titles
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Happiness is contagious...we love greeting each other with positive energy. Those moments when we say hello in the morning are crucial as they give me a snapshot of how they are feeling and a chance to start their day off on a positive note.\r\n\r\nI teach in a high poverty, Title 1, neighborhood school where 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch, where we work extra hard as a Priority school, having an extra 85 minutes of learning added to our day to help meet the educational and emotional needs of our students. Many of my students face hardships at home that make getting to school and staying focused a challenge. It is my number one priority to make my students feel valued and respected to help them develop into confident life-long learners and independent thinkers. For my students school is more than a place for learning. It is where they have their nutritional and emotional needs met. They crave adult interaction, validation and time with their peers. Small victories are HUGE for our classroom and we will continue to grow together as I will carry them from first to second grade this school year.
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The books that I am requesting are by authors that use humor to engage the reader. The students will use these books as part of the classroom library and author studies that we will do this year to help them write their own personal narratives. Robert Munsch books are their favorites and he bases his books on true stories which is a writing standard that the students will be assessed on. \r\n\r\nThese books will serve as models and inspiration for their own narratives and will encourage reading and writing for pleasure. It is my hope that by filling the classroom library with engaging and interesting titles students will increase reading stamina and will seek out additional books by an author. \r\n
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My students need books that interest them and have relatable stories. They enjoy author studies and Robert Munsch books that keep them laughing and begging to read more.
| 0 | 1 |
88,705 |
p022982
|
72f2be9437aed6fa5d4decbeee57fa2e
|
Ms.
|
NC
|
2017-02-12 10:20:45
|
Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Kindle a Fire For Learning!
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At Eastern Elementary, all of our students are special. They are all \"our kids\" and it feels like a family. I love creating a family atmosphere in my classroom and letting my kids know just how special they are to me, and how much I love them. \r\n\r\nLots of the students at our school are from low-income families; so to them, school is a safe haven. Hopefully, it is a fun place that they can feel free to learn and grow. Our kids are buzzing with energy and enthusiasm!
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Fire up our classroom with technology! The new Common Core standards encourage students to integrate literacy into all areas of the curriculum. What better way to do that than with a Kindle Fire?\r\n\r\nThey would absolutely thrive with a 21st century gadget that would KINDLE their interests further in reading, writing, and social studies! With access to only two computers in our classroom, I am in need of technology to create a 21st century classroom.\r\n\r\nReceiving a Kindle Fire tablet will allow my students to access the world around them, while playing educational games and activities, reading books, and researching areas that interest them. Please set my students learning on FIRE by funding our project!
| null | null |
My students need kindle fires to put technology in their hands.
| 3 | 1 |
40,014 |
p122223
|
8b121033f8f7cf5feb5c49257ee6f9b4
|
Ms.
|
AR
|
2016-08-01 09:02:40
|
Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Campaigning for Earth!\r\nRevisiting the 3 R's (SIMS)
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I teach science to about 100 fifth grade students in a rural farming community in Arkansas. We are a moderate sized public school that is constantly growing - which means large class sizes and students from socioeconomic backgrounds that are extremely varied.\r\nNo matter what type of socioeconomic background my 5th graders are from, they ALL love doing hands-on inquiry based labs! The labs we do throughout the year are what my students remember most about the school year, and it is so important to have them frequently and as varied as possible.
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I believe that most US adults choose not to recycle due to a lack of education, not a lack of caring. It is with this thought, and this grant, that I hope to begin to educate not only my students, but also their parents and my co-workers about what a mess we have made and continue to make of our beautiful world. I hope with the purchase of a few recycling bins, a few more teachers will begin to recycle paper this year. I hope to get worm composting going in my classroom in earnest and not halfheartedly, as in previous years. With the proper bins and the correct types of worms requested in this grant, I am more confident that it will be a success! I have also requested visual aides that show what types of materials will recycle, the infamous \"Unless...\" quote from The Lorax to put on our cinder block walls, and a few experiment kits that I hope will lead to further investigation by my class on what exactly decomposes.\r\n\r\nMy hope is to see a spark in my students this year about what humans have done and continue to do to our planet, and what they can do NOW to help; hopefully, I will light the flame in a few adults along the way!
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My students need materials to ignite our school's participation, one grade level at a time, in lessening our environmental impact by using the 3 R's! This includes materials for classroom composting and recycling education/motivation aides.
| 7 | 1 |
101,218 |
p007979
|
1122eeab2e845c754d832181c2dc1e2c
|
Ms.
|
MA
|
2016-09-10 16:30:15
|
Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
|
Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
|
Science is on the Rise: Goggles, Wobbles and Supplies!
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My second year of science teaching is officially underway! Science is a subject that hasn't received the attention it needs. This year, with a new rotating schedule, our fifth grade students receive 90 minutes of science and engineering instruction every day! The new instructional time has required more supplies and resources. \r\n\r\nThe fifth grade class is comprised of 150 amazing students in an urban district school, many of whom come from bilingual, low-income houses. They come in every day ready and eager to learn. The desire to reach their high expectations drives them to be the best students they can be!
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My students come in ready to learn and grow. With a new science curriculum, our school has been given many materials for hands on learning. However, we are still lacking several items. In order to ensure proper safety during experiments, we need lab goggles. Because of the hands on learning happening in fifth grade, safety is crucial. Note taking supplies, such as chart paper, markers and printer ink, will be used to gather concrete evidence during our science research. My students need wobble chairs to help stay focused during our scientific note taking time. A resource of NGSS Standard Based books will supply the students with extra research materials. \r\n\r\nThe donation of supplies, such as safety goggles, note taking supplies, books and wobble chairs, will ensure my students get all that they need for success this year!
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My students need lab goggles, science books and basic classroom supplies in order to reach their goals in 5th grade!
| 3 | 1 |
52,560 |
p122995
|
5e0ed5cbde8ccb3c12af8b9df3723b84
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2016-09-05 14:27:01
|
Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
|
Technology for the Future
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For my students this year, graduation is right around the corner. Most of them will be the first in their families to graduate and have the opportunity to continue their education at a higher level. Coming from neighborhoods of poverty, crime, and violence they are heroes in my eyes. Growing up in Oakland isn't easy for them yet they show up to school every day ready to learn and push themselves forward.\r\n\r\nMy classroom is a diverse mix of every cultural identity that makes Oakland the great city that we live in. On a daily basis my students teach me just as much as I teach them. They are the force behind our school. They are the leaders, the mentors, the fighters, and the motivators.
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Students at my school have a strong desire to continue their education past high school. They have the heart, the determination, and the motivation. Unfortunately they don't always have the tools to help them get there. \r\n\r\nThese Chromebooks will allow my students to have access to their futures. They will be able to fill out college applications, financial aid and scholarship applications, and even job applications. It is my desire that students shouldn't be hindered from reaching their full potential because of a lack of supplies. I want to see this change. With technology at their fingertips students will be able to see that their potential for a brighter future is possible.
| null | null |
My students need 10 HP Chromebooks to help them as they navigate the college application process.
| 10 | 1 |
41,305 |
p091742
|
5bccb8253a730a0b28a6966741b78458
|
Mr.
|
LA
|
2016-09-13 09:02:38
|
Grades 9-12
|
Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
|
THE LIVE OAK EAGLE WAY
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When asked what makes our students special, many things come to mind. One of the key points I would like to highlight is the community and bond to each other that is seen in our hallways on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nThough the community is not officially incorporated it is a tightly bound rural community that puts family and faith first. As a result our students regardless of socioeconomic status work together to achieve goals both in the classroom and in life. \r\n\r\nThe students of our high school come from the Watson community which is located in a rural section of one of the state's larger metro areas. As a result the small town atmosphere is strong and helps shape our students daily, while providing them an outlet to experience life in the city on the weekends. While some people might not be inclined to a rural way of life, our unique situation allows for our students to have many opportunities to see experience life, while growing up in a family and faith based community.\r\n\r\n
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Replacing and giving back to our kids that have overcome so much as one family.\r\nWhen asked what makes our students special, many things come to mind. One of the key points I would like to highlight is the community and bond to each other that is seen in our hallways on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nThough the community is not officially incorporated it is a tightly bound rural community that puts family and faith first. As a result our students regardless of socioeconomic status work together to achieve goals both in the classroom and in life. \r\n\r\nThe students of our high school come from the Watson community which is located in a rural section of one of the state's larger metro areas. As a result the small town atmosphere is strong and helps shape our students daily, while providing them an outlet to experience life in the city on the weekends. While some people might not be inclined to a rural way of life, our unique situation allows for our students to have many opportunities to see experience life, while growing up in a family and faith based community.
| null | null |
My students need whatever they can use to make themselves better.
| 0 | 0 |
56,207 |
p178858
|
41d24164279a79b62761a4adffb214e9
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2016-09-03 14:00:52
|
Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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College & Career Prep, Literature & Writing
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Help my 5th Graders Explore Technology!
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Access to technology is extremely important to help make my students college and career ready. My goal is to make them all 21st century learners through early exposure to computers. I have 28 fantastic 5th graders who enjoy coming to school each day and love to learn. Our classroom both culturally and economically diverse. My students get extremely excited by the opportunity to use technology. I want to provide each one of them with chance to gain more knowledge about technology.
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Having easy access to this technology is vital to prepare students to thrive in this technology driven world. There are a variety of ways that we will input these Chromebooks into our daily learning. My students will be able to practice their typing skills and become more comfortable with using computers. They will also allow my students to access education programs and conduct internet research for individual and group projects. Students will also be able to type, edit, and publish the many writing projects we will complete this year. These Chromebooks will be used by my students for years to come!
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My students need Chromebooks to use in our classroom to practice their typing skills, to conduct research, and to publish their writing projects. These Chromebooks will give my class instant access to technology!
| 6 | 1 |
144,232 |
p148043
|
fd57a606f194091ea271117c1e926b7f
|
Mr.
|
DC
|
2016-08-22 16:34:08
|
Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
|
Keeping the T in STEM
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My school is a STEM school with limited technology. We use STEM to foster a strong literacy program. On any given day your will find us researching, investigating, and creating project based learning. \r\n\r\nMy first grade students arrive to me at a critical tim in their reading development.\r\n\r\nSome of them are still learning their letters, while others are blending sounds to form words, and a remote few are reading beginner text. As a STEM school I am always looking for ways to ensure that my students have a variety of ways to access web based programs to build and maintain reading and math skills. While we have an enormous amount of print rich materials, we are lacking in technology. Having access to one computer fail and a laptop cart once a week hinders my students from truly immersing themselves in STEM/Project Based Learning as I desire them to.
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Having a set of Comuuters and iPads will enhance the reading center. Students are working independently on skills necessary for success. Computers and Technology are the root of learning today. Most of my students are from low-income households without internet availability. \r\nSchool is the only place available to provide the world-wide learning experience and the opportunity for accessing programs and providing students a chance to compete in the global market. Using the computers and iPads will enhance their learning experience and open their minds to the wonders of learning Students will be able to work independently or in small groups. They can take the experience learned in school back to their homes
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My students need the computers to gain access to web based reading programs and activities. Considering the various needs of the students, some need iPads for ease of handling and portability.
| 1 | 1 |
105,358 |
p250610
|
671ce35225b3694f0b0d88ad4f7afb4b
|
Mrs.
|
TX
|
2017-02-08 08:00:54
|
Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Applied Sciences, Literacy
|
Brainy Toys for Brainy Kids!
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I teach in our school's K-5 gifted program. Our Title I school has a blossoming program with over 100 students.\r\n\r\nI have a very diverse group of students.\r\nNot only do my students come from many different cultural, economic, and language backgrounds, but they also have many different strengths and areas of interest. It can be a challenge to meet all of their needs during our class time, but it's a challenge I am passionate about. If you could meet my students, you'd know why!
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The materials I am requesting have been chosen to supplement materials we currently have in the classroom. We were successful in obtaining some Dash and Dot robots last year through the DonorsChoose program. These robots have been very popular with the students and have improved their coding and problem solving skills. I'm requesting an additional set so that more students can use the robots at the same time. \r\n\r\nIncreasing a student's ability to think critically and creatively while improving their problem solving skills remains a top priority for me. The CitiBlocs will provide opportunities for my students to be engineers and architects as they create structures and designs. Playing logic and strategy games such as Outfoxed! and Dr. Eureka make thinking even more fun.\r\n
| null | null |
My students need robots, building blocks and logic games to help them learn to think critically and creatively.
| 7 | 1 |
171,966 |
p100471
|
010546c583a0b69f821af2ad5a41a8f9
|
Mrs.
|
MI
|
2016-08-05 15:39:23
|
Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Nutrition Education
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Healthy Technology
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Our multi-age classroom is a community of learners and growers. We spend two years with our students guiding them and watching them blossom. We emphasize working together and being a community. Each student helps another and learns in the best way, by teaching.\r\n\r\nOur students are an amazing and diverse group of third and fourth graders. They come from high poverty areas. School is often their comfort place and provides food as well as stability. The school is Title I funded. Our classroom is like a community and we want the students to feel comfortable and safe to learn.
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My students and I would like to request headphones and mice to help us with our daily learning on health and wellness. We do daily activities on our chrome books and iPads that help us stay healthy and learn about new ways to be healthy. \r\n\r\nThese items would greatly help us in our quest to learn more about our bodies and nutrients to keep us well. It is very difficult for students to navigate around on the chrome books when sound from 50 other chrome books are also playing. The headphones will make their learning more focused. The mice will also help them navigate quicker.
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My students need headphones and mice for learning about health and wellness.
| 15 | 1 |
149,987 |
p251814
|
f200ddcc64debe3bdbcc161a91267722
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2017-04-03 16:12:39
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Grades PreK-2
|
Special Needs, Music & The Arts
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Special Needs, Visual Arts
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Spicing up our new classroom with art work!
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Our students are all from three to five years old. Our classroom is typically their first school experience. The students in our classroom have an Autism Spectrum diagnosis ranging from mild to moderate. Our students come from all cultural backgrounds and beliefs.\r\n We strive to make our classroom the best learning environment and experience we can for their first school experience. \r\nOur class consists of 9 amazing boys and one little girl who all have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Each student has amazing skills and talent. Each student also has an IEP(individualized education plan) created for their own special needs. The majority of our students' goals consists of social skills, play skills, academics, fine/gross motor, and coping skills.
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We have all the materials to create our amazing art work, but we need bulletins boards to display them!!!! We are moving school sites. We are lucky enough to be moving into a brand new classroom. Our students love having their art work to look at around the classroom! We also create a bright, attention seeking, bulletin board for all of our parents information. \r\n\r\nOur students reference their DAILY SCHEDULE many times throughout the day! Having these new materials will help them be able to identify the area where there schedule is located. We will also create many bulletin board to display their art and fun posters that remind our students of their great expectations. We don't have many borders or any butcher paper to put up in our new classroom to display our daily schedule or art work. So we are asking for your help. \r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need New bulletin boards to show off their amazing art work!!!!
| 9 | 1 |
128,636 |
p089580
|
da4c80f8bfc1c92a8cbaf48b0117b86b
|
Mrs.
|
VA
|
2017-01-05 11:42:43
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Seating for Success!
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My students thrive on a challenge and love to explore new ideas, topics, and interests. They are very interested in alternative seating in the classroom and enjoy the few options we use daily. However, by giving them exposure to additional flexible seating options, it could increase their focus because they can be comfortable and relaxed, but also meet their need for movement in an appropriate way. \r\n\r\nMy second graders are inquisitive and enthusiastic learners who want to excel in the classroom.\r\n\r\nTheir motivation and engagement is of the utmost importance to me as an educator, as this will set the stage for their learning. \r\n
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In an effort to transition to a flexible seating classroom, wobble chairs and bean bag chairs would help to create a more comfortable and focused learning environment. I would be able to offer my students a variety of seating options based on what best meets their needs for meaningful learning to take place. These alternative seating options will allow students to relax and concentrate on their independent work tasks, which can help improve their success in the classroom. \r\n\r\nMy project will create a more student-centered learning environment where student needs will be met.\r\n\r\nMy students will be given the freedom to choose a seating option that allows them to focus and stay comfortable throughout the day. Student choice plays an important role in producing quality work and maintaining student engagement. \r\n
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My students need flexible seating options such as wobble chairs and bean bag chairs to create a more relaxed and focused classroom environment!
| 0 | 1 |
96,495 |
p006281
|
143edf787ce5aeb453868481f69fc71e
|
Mrs.
|
GA
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2016-09-01 00:00:08
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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STEM for Everyone!
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My students understand that what they do and say matters. They know their actions can make a difference. I have a very sweet bunch of kids that need an active, hands-on classroom. \r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school, where English is a second language for many students. Some of my students face adversity such as attending multiple schools during their elementary years and poverty. Over two-thirds of our students participate in the free or reduced-priced lunch program. A typical day involves 24-35 eager students who are excited to learn more. \r\n\r\nIt is my duty to meet each one of their individual learning styles, whether they are a typical student or one with specials needs. I have a wide range of learning abilities in the classroom. Although we have our differences, our ultimate goal is to be successful in and out of the classroom and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn!
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These materials would be used every day to create student-centered learning stations for my students that not only focus on 1 subject, but helps to integrate Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies & technology. The success and future of these students relies on them knowing how to integrate their common core skills into real-world experiences that will turn them into lifelong learners. For example, the learning centers would provide my students access to the curriculum without having to do regular paper and pencil tasks. I am currently trying to increase the amount of STEAM projects that my students participate in. These STEM activity books and learning centers including the Hands on Fraction Centers, Number Talks Daily Kit, area tiles will allow my students to have hands-on experiences with concepts that are difficult to understand. The telescope, microscope, , bike pump, planet projector & various books will allow my students have real-world experiences that integrate SS, Science & ELA in a fun, tangible way. For example, the students would the Osmo kit to engage in learning how to code as well as increasing math & vocabulary skills. Additionally, we need science related books to learn about space and the constellations and how they connect to myths. The AV cart with lock will be utilized daily to store our previously donated Chromebooks and keep them safe from day to day. All these items are necessary to increase STEAM in the classroom & will allow my students to become more engaged in their learning. My goal is to assist them in taking ownership of their educational path. These items will allow my students to become leaders to reach their educational goals.
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My students need an AV cart, Osmo, Fractions & Decimals on a Number Line Activity Center, Number Talk cards, STEM activities book; bottle rocket kit, telescope, solar system projector and various constellation books.
| 84 | 1 |
89,901 |
p190587
|
845c9d0cbd8811850764f401b81165e2
|
Mrs.
|
VA
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2017-04-28 09:19:56
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Other
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From Your Nest to Ours
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I am the lucky 2nd grade teacher who was not only chosen to work at this school but with this particular group of students. They each entered my room with their own background story, some more heart wrenching then others but they never complain. They are some of the most grateful and appreciative children I have ever met. We are in a community where some of these children have had to \"grow up\" at a young age and so when they are in school we try and make it a safe and fun
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Unfortunately our air conditioning is broken and here in Virginia summer is already here and in full swing. I am asking on behalf of my students for fans for my room to help keep them alert and ready to learn The heat has already affected one of my students health and I want to do all I can to fix the problem before it gets worse.\r\n\r\nThese students are ready and willing to learn and with your help will be back on the road to a (cool) success!\r\n\r\nThe fans have been selected from amazon to ensure they come with all proper and needed pieces. Some will sit on tables and some will sit on the floor. Thank you in advance for your donation. My students and I more than thank you!
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My students need a fan due to our ac being broken.
| 0 | 1 |
121,865 |
p247826
|
cb4e323dffb7b98878a7d5038957cf66
|
Mrs.
|
IL
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2016-06-13 21:59:11
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Mathematics
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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
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Northside Primary School is a primary center where Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students attend.We are a low-income/high poverty school district, where our students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Our students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with over 70% of our students receiving free or reduced lunches. \r\n\r\nMany of our students receive snack-pack food for the weekend. Despite so many hardships, our students are eager to learn and do their best. They want to be in school because they want to learn all they can so they can be successful one day. \r\n\r\nDespite the many challenges our students face, we are looking to keep things simple and provide them with creative and meaningful learning experiences through our Outdoor Learning Lab. \r\n
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The outdoor learning lab will help student foster a stronger sense of community while providing hands on experiential learning. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences that will address a vast range of standards across the curriculum. \r\n\r\nTeachers will also be able to address ELA, Math, and SEL learning standards. The committee is in the process of developing lessons to be used in the lab. \r\n\r\n\"Academic Achievement is said to be enhanced when kids are introduced to nature-based settings. Research also shows an improvement in test scores when outdoor learning is part of a school's curriculum. Time outside has been shown to help increase cognitive ability and enable to kids to refocus for more intensive learning when they return to the classroom.\" (Natural Playscapes 2011)
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My students need these supplies to help enhance their academic achievement which is helped when they are introduced to a nature-based setting.
| 0 | 0 |
49,067 |
p244874
|
db0f890ccae35b86a825260fe8bc5581
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Mrs.
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OK
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2016-12-04 21:04:49
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Early Development, Special Needs
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Clever Hands at School and Home
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I wish you could meet my young students. They range in age from 3-6 and are all identified with special needs. If you were to visit my class, you'd see kids who love to come to school and enjoy learning new things.\r\n\r\nMy little students come to their first school experience, pre-Kindergarten, with a variety of abilities, needs, experiences, and interests. The students in my class may have Down Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, or other special challenges, but they are, first and last, children. They have the same energy, joy, curiosity, interests, and desires as their typically developing peers.
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Parents want to be involved in their child's education, but they don't always know how. When a child has special needs, parents may need more specialized help. \r\n\r\nI want to create take-home kits so families can support their child's fine motor development at home. The materials will be bright, fun,and engaging. The kits will go home for a week at a time and the materials will be changed out frequently.\r\n\r\nFine motor kits will contain a variety of activities particular to each child's needs. One child might have a tub of therapy putty and pull beads out with t fingers. Another child may roll play doh out into snakes to form the letters of his name. A third might use oversized tweezers to pull colorful shapes out of a tub of dry rice.\r\n\r\nThe kits will be in plastic tubs that fit in students' backpacks with full instructions for each of four activities. The kits will go home on Mondays and be returned on Fridays, and activities will be changed out each week. I will combine the materials purchased for this project with materials we already have in class for a wide variety of fine motor activities.
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My students need kits to practice fine motor skills at home.
| 4 | 1 |
146,489 |
p185963
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d9f0117f1dd293dba14b94318867c0c0
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Mrs.
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KY
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2016-08-20 21:03:29
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Escape, Dream, Challenge - READ
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My school is one of the highest needs elementary schools within our school district. As a Title 1 school, 98% of our student population is free/reduced lunch. In addition, my students have a variety of social, emotional, and academic needs on top of a lack of background knowledge (schema) to help them make connections while learning. \r\n Despite these challenges, my students are fun-loving, energetic, and ready to learn! They are eager to please and become so excited when they realize they are making gains in their educational process.
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Vocabulary has one of the highest impacts on increasing student achievement. Students can build their vocabulary through direct vocabulary instruction, but also through reading - lots of reading. This project will provide my students with direct access to books that will help them build schema, make connections, and increase vocabulary.\r\n My students will use these books to practice reading strategies and build vocabulary during Reading Workshop. In addition, these books will serve as writing models for students during Writing Workshop.\r\n Lastly, books serve as a model for building positive character development. Students will be pushed to explore characters and practice positive character traits.
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My students need access to books within the classroom in order to build experiences, make connections, escape, and challenge their learning capacity.
| 1 | 1 |
152,488 |
p257029
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3dcd409071498734f797d8f4e20c581d
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-11-24 22:18:14
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Being Organized Saves Precious Time
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Against all odds my students show up to school happy and eager to learn each and every day. I have anywhere between 22-24 students who love being with their teachers and classmates. Our students want to feel successful and proud and it is my responsibility to ensure they have the tools they need to reach these objectives. The worst feeling a teacher can have is not being able to execute a fantastic lesson due to lack of materials.\r\n My students deserve better and with your help their dreams are possible. \r\nMy students are a wonderful and hardworking group of children. They face many obstacles in their lives but come to school each day with a smile on their faces and ready to put forth a tremendous amount of effort in order to complete daily tasks. They love coming to school each and every day. They look forward to my lessons and they work hard!\r\n
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Each day my students are eager to learn. One obstacle I face daily is squeezing out every minute of the day to use trying to teach as much as I can. \r\nBeing organized allows us to not waste precious time getting all of our materials together. Each student has a bag of small manipulative to use for exciting math and phonics lessons. This Bin Storage will help us keep our materials organized and at our finger tips, this in turn will save time each day so we can get right to learning and end those days of wasting time gathering materials .
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My students need a storage bin to keep math and phonics manipulatives organized and easily accessible.
| 56 | 1 |
123,963 |
p181648
|
53ea66748517b1310772a0366b585c31
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Mrs.
|
OK
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2017-01-23 16:02:45
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Award Winning Books Make Award Winning Readers!
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Our library is a place for students to learn, grow and become life-long learners. Our students are 100% free and reduced lunch, 90% Hispanic and a very bright group of kids. \r\n\r\nHelping students fall in love with reading is my number one goal and the best way to accomplish this is to introduce them to new books. They are so excited to take books home to read with their parents and siblings. We have several parents come in each week to check out books to read to their students. \r\n
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With budget cuts throughout our state there is no longer a budget for new library books. Being in a low-income school many students move and take books with them. Each year many books are lost and must be replaced to keep the library up to date.\r\n\r\nAward winning books open students eyes to many different writing styles, cultures and interesting stories. Many students get stuck on one type of book. When ordering award winning books I know they will be well written and will help students step outside their box. Many of the books are for read-alouds in the library and students of all ages love to have books read to them.
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My students need new books and because of budget cuts we have no library budget.
| 3 | 1 |
127,616 |
p078773
|
982289789c9b54257f02d8f057ddda51
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Ms.
|
AZ
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2016-07-28 02:03:13
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep
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Make it EASY with DRY ERASE EASELS!!!
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I am teaching an elective class known as AVID. For those of you who do not know what this stands for it means ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION. This program or class I should say is new to the school I am teaching at, but not new in the world of all things AVID. \r\n\r\nAVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. The program places special emphasis on growing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization and reading skills.\r\n\r\nMy school is a highly African American population in varying levels of poverty. There is a great need for this type of class. I am more than excited to get this program up and running at my school to help spread not only the buzz for making college a reality, but also a success!!! Please help my students believe in their futures as well as in their present!
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AVID is a class designed to help foster higher level thinking and practices among 1st generation college students. A major component in AVID is for students to direct themselves in student-led tutoring groups. The idea is that one student presents a question a problem they are struggling with any subject before their peers on the whiteboard easel while group members help question them in order to get the presenter to see their mistakes or come up with an \"ah-ha\" moment. \r\n\r\nThe easels are essential so that all the group members can see what the problem is and how the presenter is working through it. This is a great tool for underprivileged students on a track for college to interact in a social setting while learning how to incorporate academic vocabulary and knowledge through the tutorial process.
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My students need 4 Dry Erase Easels to present their tutorial presentations to their group. Their presenter uses the board to present a question they are struggling with to their group members. Peers help tutor them.
| 0 | 1 |
81,319 |
p188599
|
d59cc58ebf0f3fca88f3d26f81bae669
|
Mrs.
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VA
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2016-08-04 20:37:04
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Learn to Love Reading!
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My students have a wide variety of reading levels and are living in the technological age where not much emphasis is put on picking up a book for fun. I hope to change their mindset (even if they end up picking up an E-book!) and foster lifelong learning within each student who steps into my room.\nThe school is a brand new building and has lots of new technology, but I hope to bring it back to the basics. These students are well-rounded, but I hope they will make reading mainstream. My goal is to build this library around them so books become so commonplace they can't help but read every chance they get!
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My students will benefit throughout their entire lives if they learn to love reading at a young age and if they are allowed to read anything they want WHEN they want.\r\nHaving our own set of books and comfortable space to read will allow students to get lost in the books of their choice and make peer recommendations to each other.\r\nI plan to use our classroom books for informal book talks, book clubs, peer reviews, and to share the excitement of lifelong reading. My goal is for all my middle school students to embrace reading challenges and feel empowered by reading and sharing their reading with their peers.
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My students need to be surrounded by books in a comfortable setting!
| 0 | 0 |
77,559 |
p043017
|
8887fd2b3384fcd517d8d4d9bc874cdc
|
Mrs.
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MA
|
2017-01-07 13:33:32
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Stopping Time to Take Measurements for Physics
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My students are all young scientists beginning to discover the wonders of physics. We love to explore new concepts and ask questions together. If you came into my classroom you might see us trying to shoot marbles through a \"ring of fire\" or making transverse waves with gummy bears.\r\n\r\nApproximately one-third of our students are English Language Learners and nearly three-fourth are from low income families, meaning most of my students face barriers to learning physics that have nothing to do with science comprehension. They are wonderful, curious young people. They work hard to support each other and we love to have fun while learning physics.\r\n\r\nMy school is a true and supportive community. When you talk to any staff member, student, or parent, you know that everyone cares about the success of the school. No matter what issue a student is facing in the classroom or at home, the faculty and staff are always there to support him or her.
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Making time and mass measurements are key to studying physics phenomena. Using physics relationships students can use stopwatches and balances to investigate essential topics such as motion, force, energy, momentum, heat, and waves. The lack of access to such fundamental equipment makes it challenging for students to conduct basic laboratory activities that allow them to experience the phenomena themselves and really connect with them.\r\n\r\nThese materials will provide my students with the opportunity to conduct many basic science labs which allow them to develop and refine their own understanding of physics. We'll be able to measure and compare the velocities of different wind-up toys to conceptualize velocity as a rate. We can also study how the amount of force affects acceleration. We'll also be able to determine the relationships between the frequency, wavelength, speed, and period of a wave. Students will be able to see how mass affects momentum and so much more.
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My students need stopwatches and a center of mass demonstration kit in order to conduct mechanics experiments and explore what center of mass really means.
| 14 | 1 |
22,371 |
p256795
|
f0820c9b51f4fd9c24c927758d29edce
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-08-06 20:06:13
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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This Is How We Yoga!
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My kindergarten students walk into our classroom every day full of energy, with a desire to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. Each day my students are asked, \"Who is the best kindergarten class in the whole world?\" and they reply, \"We are!\" I believe in my students and I strive to show them that every day! \r\n\r\nI teach at a rural Title I school in Georgia where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and 85% receive free or reduced-price lunch. \r\n\r\nMany families in our district have difficulties making ends meet therefore my students have a lot of needs to make their year successful! \r\n\r\nFor the first time in many of their lives, my students are expected to sit and complete written work, learn to read, and cooperate with others. \r\nMy students and I believe that active & engaging activities throughout our day would enable them to become strong in both mind and body!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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What will we do for indoor recess? This is the question my Kindergarten class asks when we are unable to go outside. My students asked if there were any tablet games that allowed them to exercise. What a great idea! So, we did a bit of research and found 2 great health and wellness apps. My students were most intrigued by Super Stretch Yoga HD. This app is designed for kids 4+ and perfect for my little learners. My students suggested getting ipads so we could incorporate yoga in our daily routine. I agree with them. Yoga increases students' mental focus and encourages self-esteem and body awareness. \r\n\r\nSuper Stretch Yoga HD is a great way for my students to move their bodies, feel healthy, build strength, flexibility and confidence.\r\n\r\nWith current budgets being ever so tight, my students need the help to supply them with the equipment needed to get active. My students will use these ipad mini tablets along with the yoga mats and yoga app to increase our physical activity in our classroom. The protective cases will keep our ipads safe while we workout. Your support will make this dream a reality!
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My students need 3 Ipad Mini tablets, protective cases, and yoga mats to use with free Health & Wellness Exercise Applications (Super Stretch Yoga HD, etc...) for brain breaks and indoor recess!
| 25 | 1 |
98,653 |
p080734
|
07151160043aaeb8b7f2f8d02f83f171
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-05-13 14:30:46
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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We're Over Stimulated!
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My students are my world! Teaching is my passion! I put my heart and soul into my job daily and I am always searching for new ideas and materials to broaden our daily activities. I have a dream that ALL of my students will be at grade level by the end of the year.\r\n\r\n
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My school is a free academy located in Flint, MI.\r\nFlint, MI is an area with high poverty and high crime. Many of my students come from poverty stricken homes. I am doing my best to provide them with a great education so they can break the chain of poverty and attend college.
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My students are over stimulated on a daily basis. We give assessments, sit under bright lights and expect them to sit and be quiet all day long!\r\n\r\nI do not want this to be my classroom, which is why I am requesting the materials in this project. I have students who are so easily distracted that they need noise canceling headphones to block out distractions. I am asking for light covers to soften the bright fluorescent lights in a standard classroom. Finally, I am asking for fidgets for my overactive students to hold during instruction.\r\n\r\nThese materials are truly going to help my classroom become a more calm place.
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I want my classroom to be a calm place where students feel comfortable and welcomed. A lot of my students are considered ADHD and overactive. I want to help them receive materials to help them feel at peace.
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My students need noise protectors, fidgets and calming light covers to reduce stimulation.
| 13 | 1 |
4,434 |
p222472
|
ab191f8803ba29a97a04076ccb2bbc89
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Teacher
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SC
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2016-11-01 18:01:08
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science
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Medical Terminology Feeds the Mind
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The students at the SCTC are motivated and work hard to achieve their goals. Many want to work out of high school to help pay for college. The students come from 3 different high schools in the Sumter area and consist of male and female. The students from the different school have a variety of social economic backgrounds. They are together for 2 years and develop a lasting relationship. At the end of the coarse they have the opportunity to take the test to be a certified nursing assistant. They grow together as a team and help each other with academics and skills in lab. The Taber's Medical dictionaries will be beneficial for the students to do their medical terminology and vocabulary for class. \n\n
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If my project is funded the medical dictionaries will be kept in the classroom for the students to use each day. They will look up and write definitions of terms from the different body systems as well as medical terms that they need to know. This will aid in increasing their knowledge of medical terms and definitions that they will use verbally. It will also help with documenting when taking care of medical needs of patients. Currently they do not have access to individual medical dictionaries. Having an individual dictionary will speed up time spent looking up words giving the student more time for lab skills.
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My students need 25 medical dictionaries to use in the classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
124,809 |
p034706
|
f892393ede4d54cac4320e1140fdda0a
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-08-14 00:06:00
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
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Equipment for Special People
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I teach Elementary Physical Education in a Title I school to about 630 students. In addition, I teach a special needs class of 15 students who need assistants to help demonstrate fine and gross motor skills. Because the majority of these students are non verbal, the assistants and I discussed the importance of adaptive equipment. \r\nDue to the low abilities of my special needs class, they require specialized equipment for success in my class. These students get so excited to move in my class but I struggle providing them with the best materials to improve their physical skills.\r\n
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Because my students are non-verbal, my co-workers and I saw through observation, that some students need resources geared towards their abilities for success. The big giant soccer ball will be utilized for my students in a wheelchair during dribbling in my soccer unit. The Indestructable beanbags will be a great addition to our movement songs as our daily warm up activity, as well as throwing and catching unit. The weplay maze balance board will improve posture and balance skills with my higher skilled students. These resources will provide beneficial to all students and encourage a fun and safe learning environment.
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My students need a giant soccer ball, elastablast, and felt soccer balls for safe play in my gym.
| 53 | 1 |
38,157 |
p227255
|
62f1a1cf1a1f64b1bda9b15ad8769850
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Ms.
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IN
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2016-09-25 22:05:19
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics
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Social Sciences
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Revelance Makes Life Long Learners!
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The students at OUR school are AWESOME. I try to instill in my students that they can accomplish anything if they work hard and focus on their education. Some of my students struggle with behavior issues that disrupt the classroom. Our school is 100% free breakfast and lunch. \r\n\r\nMy students will apply the knowledge and skills they learn in our classroom to their real life situations to be better students and be better people. Our classroom is set up so that the children can apply almost everything they learn to their life away from school. When a student can find a point of reference within their own lives, they are better at applying the skills and knowledge to any given situation. \r\n\r\nWe work on life skills with the goal of encouraging all students to become life-long learners.\r\n\r\n
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I am a former technology teacher, so I like to infuse my lessons with technology. Most of my students do not have at home access to computers or internet. In today's world being able to efficiently use a computer is imperative. We need laptops to be able to take advantage of all of the on-line resources that can enhance my students' learning. It is my goal to foster life long learning through relevance. Please help my students work smart by connecting their lives to their academics through technology and creative lesson planning. My students will set the world on fire!!!
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My students need technology to become life-long learners through academic relevancy!!!
| 0 | 0 |
154,985 |
p055171
|
a7c33eeed39d1ce12d1e159cd1c9edb8
|
Teacher
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TX
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2017-01-23 15:27:28
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Clickety, Click, Click, Clickers on the way!!
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Our students are awesome kids with such a desire to learn. They come to class everyday eager and wanting to know more. I have a variety of ethnicity and background in my classroom. Most of our students come from economically challenged backgrounds.\r\n I want our students to have every opportunity to learn and be successful. With nearly 80% of our students on free or reduced lunch, they do not have the financial opportunities other kids have. Donors choose allows our students opportunities they would otherwise not have.
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Using clickers (personal response systems) in the classroom will allow my students to select anonymously an answer to multiple-choice, true/false, yes/no, and numeric questions displayed on the projector. This technology will allow me to better observe students’ understanding of the subject matter, receive immediate feedback, reinforce what is being learned, encourage all students to participate, and observe common misconceptions on topics taught. \r\n The clickers will be a great asset to our students by promoting student engagement, sparking interest in the lesson, and allowing immediate feedback to understanding the class lesson. The clickers will also allow students to enjoy and have fun while learning.
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My students need clickers. (personal response system) to encourage classroom engagement and provide immediate instructional feedback so that I can assist those students needing extra help.
| 2 | 1 |
146,055 |
p145485
|
66196956bd59fc22df18456e958d4a6d
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-12-23 18:39:26
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Engaging Students and \"Charging\" Brains!
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As a teacher in a low-income school, I have had the chance to know some of the most kind and committed students. The students in my 3rd grade class are eager to learn new things and are willing to challenge themselves with new concepts daily. As they work everyday, they are always so happy and so appreciative of the time that they have to work with one another and work with me. \r\n\"Why do we have to have so many days off for Christmas break?\" a student asked me. Many of these students absolutely love school and the chance to learn and be around their peers. They have not had many learning experiences outside of school and do not have the opportunities at home that they do at school. These are an exceptional group of students that encourage one another to be their bests.
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As students are growing their reading and comprehension skills, they use different apps on tablets that engage them and allow them to read along as they story is read to them. In order to be more successful, students will be able to use the headphones so that they can better concentrate on what they are doing and others around them are not distracted. \r\nEngaging students through the use of technology and teaching them 21st century skills is key to their success. The charging station will help keep the tablets organized, charged, and easily accessible to students. This will make it easier for the students to be responsible to making sure that the tablets are charged for the next time they want to use it or another student uses it.
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My students need headphones and a charging dock for tablets in order to access and hear read along stories and math games.
| 1 | 1 |
17,089 |
p153693
|
8e6e80cfadf3d3a333aa4942d4da7379
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-09-11 00:15:36
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Applied Sciences, Extracurricular
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Help the Hawk-Bots Prepare for STEM
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The Ocean View Robotics Club is an extracurricular group of dedicated high school students working to make innovative designs and various robots to compete in FIRST Robotics, an international high school robotics competition. Our students are engaged in various skills such as programming, engineering, and 3D graphic design. Furthermore, our team culture encourages students to take initiative, be curious and innovative while work effectively with peers.\r\n\r\nThrough robotics, our students are given a chance to explore their interests in STEM. They can find possible career options for their future endeavors. Besides competing, our student also reach out to local schools to promote and inspire STEM for the good of society.
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Building a robust, reliable robot requires intricate mechanical work that depends on the proper equipment. Machining parts are thus much safer with the help of the requested quick-grip clamps. Additionally, the link pliers aide in the formation of chain that enables robotic movement. Lastly, when machining at competitions, a utility vacuum would be important for workplace maintenance.\r\n\r\nElectronics that power the robot is a very important technical branch of the team. A dependable wire stripper is essential for wiring electrical components together. Furthermore, multi-meter used to measure the voltage, resistance, and current of components help to prevent harm or malfunction.
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My students need adequate mechanical and electrical equipment to construct an advanced robot for FIRST Robotics competitions.
| 0 | 0 |
152,673 |
p066185
|
cc9225138a8c06d6df26fdd4f4b79623
|
Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-04 20:47:32
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Sphero Robots- Coding With a Purpose
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The students at North Richland Middle School are amazing students from diverse backgrounds. Our population is changing every year and we now have 5 languages, in addition to English, spoken by our students. Our school is a Title 1 school and our students come from very diverse backgrounds. With state mandated high stakes testing, more and more hands on learning is being pushed out of the classroom. \r\nMany of our students do not think they enjoy school due to testing pressure, but they are still very curious and interested in the world around them. In addition to academics, a large majority receive all of their extensions and enrichment while at school. What we are able to provide is what some will experience. \r\n\r\nOur MakerSpace is providing our students with experiences that will enrich their learning and show them true connections between education and the real world, and my hope is it will give them the successes to continue their education. The Spheros will be one part of the Makerspace experience. \r\n
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My Project\r\nStudents of today who are able to code have a very high likelihood of success later in life. Statistics show that only 22 percent of AP Computer Science students are women and only 13% are Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino. With the diversity of our campus, using Sprk Robotics at the middle school level will take the fear and unknown out of coding for our young people and help them realize it is a skill they can be successful at and possibly have a future in. With so many of our students interested in gaming, this project will introduce and enforce the basics behind programming for multiple purposes.\r\nThis project has the ability to reach every single student on our campus.\r\nEvery student, regardless of ability, will be able to use the spheros to learn code and work together. Your support will give our students the opportunity to compete with their peers and have a great time while learning.\r\nBy asking for 4 Sphero Robotics, we can have teams working together in the library media center and in classrooms to compete at challenges and create challenges for others.\r\nSphero Coding will develop math skills, science skills, cooperative learning skills and communication skills that our students need. It is anticipated that this project will also provide many hours of failures, which will lead to discoveries, laughter and sheer enjoyment of true learning.\r\nThank you for considering the Falcon students at North Richland Middle.\r\n
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My students need sphero robots to learn coding skills. We will have small coding clubs after school, as well as classrooms checking them out for classroom instruction.
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38,963 |
p030676
|
aeb15a5b05c1c242f0720434c5d12d75
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Ms.
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AR
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2016-08-23 12:00:24
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Eager Elementary Kids Are Ecstatic For Ebooks
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My school serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. Our school has been identified as a low socio-economic Title 1 school. I teach at a school where ALL of the students receive free breakfast and lunch each day. Many of my students receive food backpacks to take home with them over the weekends. Despite the students hardships, they are eager to be at school and excited to learn new things. My classroom is a fun, warm, environment where students are comfortable taking chances as they learn.
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My students will use the two iPads in the classroom library as they read books. Students in the past have only had access to paper and hard back books and ebooks will be a great motivation in my Read 180 classroom. This classroom is a reading intervention class and my students often get bored with regular books. I believe if they are given the opportunity to listen to ebooks they will be much more motivated and engaged. Research also shows that listening to fluent readers via audio books/ebooks is not only beneficial for second language learners, learning-disabled, and struggling readers but also for average or gifted readers as well . I have also requested two bungee chairs that will be used in the library to allow them to be comfortable when reading. The chairs I have in my classroom library now do not allow the reader to feel relaxed and \"at home\" when reading. These items will really benefit my students by giving them choices and allowing them opportunities as we strive to improve their reading level.
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My students need comfortable chairs to sit in while they are reading their E-books on these new I-pads in the classroom library.
| 2 | 1 |
81,442 |
p110097
|
cb39f3311dd0f1fd917ec71fb5c7fe7a
|
Mr.
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TX
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2016-08-04 23:37:16
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Team Sports
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BETTER TIME! STEAM and STEM for ALL!
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Academics and Athletics have a closer connection than the eye can see. Our students strive to meet STEAM and STEM curriculum that will enhance their future. Our students are vibrant, energetic and very hard working. Our programs help them learn skills and talents through goal setting and determination. Our students live in an area where we have 64% receiving free or reduced lunch due to living under the poverty level. We have the greatest students, they are simply looking for opportunity. Thank You.
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Students in our school have felt as though having a better timing system, they will be able to more accurately set correct goals in their competitions. Having this timer will allow our track and cross country coaches to properly give precise times to our student athletes during practices and competitive meets. All the milliseconds count in this sport and we do not want to cheat our students in any way. They are self determined and extremely hard working. We have students that move on to high school and college to make cross country and track either a hobby and/or career.
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My students need a ten lane Ultrak timer for accurate times during cross country and track meets.
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72,520 |
p019323
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342134918d536c739a8891d875df6670
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-03-24 12:34:27
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Round Tables for 21st Century Workspaces
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Diversity is not the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Santa Barbara, but it should be. My students come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, diverse literacy backgrounds, and diverse cultural backgrounds. Despite high levels of poverty and a somewhat segregated town, my students are anxious to know more about the world around them and the world outside of Santa Barbara.\r\nOver the course of my day, I see 175 students working at all different levels. In some classes, students sitting right next to each other are reading at vastly different grade levels and are struggling with language in different ways. My honors classes do not reflect the diversity of the community in which we live, and providing more opportunities for my college prep student to work with each other in authentic and meaningful ways to create with language and deconstruct language is the motivation for me to read out to DonorsChoose.org\r\n
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The workplace of 2017 is quite different from the workplace of the past. When I ask my students to work with and create with language, they often do not have the kind of space they need sitting in the traditional desks provided for my students by my district. \r\nWhen students create, they need an open and flexible space for their materials: books, laptops, tablets, composition books, glue sticks, colored pencils, and chart paper do not fit on the old school desks in my classroom. Circular tables and chairs will provide a more authentic creator space for them and provide them with work spaces that are more realistic for the types of spaces in which they will be asked to work in the future. \r\nHaving round tables and chairs in my classroom will allow for more productive creating spaces, add flexibility to the participation structures in which I ask kids to work, and promote interpersonal skills. Tables and chairs will also allow students to take ownership for the way in which they set up their learning space.
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My students need round tables instead of desks to promote academic conversations and team work.
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159,673 |
p027919
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2f509fab6010995dd01cdfbbd2fc66ae
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-10 23:35:59
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Grades PreK-2
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History & Civics
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Financial Literacy
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Spend It OR Save It
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We are blessed to teach a fun loving group of five and six year olds. Our school is in a rural area and is a Title One campus. A majority of our students have never been to school before and our classroom is their first experience of school. We strive to provide our students with a welcoming environment and the resources they deserve to have. Our students come to school everyday to work hard and to be the best students they can possibly be. We come to school everyday to give them the best school experience possible.
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Financial Literacy is an important concept to be exposed to. It is best to start learning about important concepts as saving and spending money at a very young age. Being aware of this concept will allow for our students to develop skills to be financial smart as they get older. This is why our kindergarten team is wanting to provide our students with lessons about financial literacy when we learn about money. Our students will learn about saving and spending money and understand why it is important to do both. The students can use the cash register to act out how we use/spend money to purchase items at a store. They will each get to take home their own personal bank to keep at home to start their own savings. We would like to bring literature to our lessons by reading books like My Pretty Pink Piggy Bank and The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money and Dollars and Sense.
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My students need books about spending and saving money to go along with our financial literacy unit. Piggy banks to take home to allow students to start saving their own money.
| 20 | 1 |
105,317 |
p061665
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68ccc2f2932beea1387ca4b5159bc7e2
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-09-06 17:13:31
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Differentiated Instruction!
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Our school is in a very high poverty area of our county. The students I service are students with disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Mild Intellectual Disabilities. Many of my students are unable to recall information and need a lot of assistance in the classroom to access the grade level content. They are from a low income area and do not have access to books, technology and some of the other things that many take for granted everyday. My students come to school ready to learn everyday and I push them everyday for them to absorb as much information as they can learn. Many of them are two grade levels behind and we work hard to close as many gaps as possible. I think with the work that I am putting in, they are all possible of great gains by the end of the year. \r\n
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These items will be used to help support instruction for my students. Having a variety of resources in my classroom is critical when accommodating learning styles. Allowing flexible seating, hands on learning and incorporating technology in my classroom, will help ensure that each student is attentive and on task while allowing me to differentiate the lesson to meet their educational needs. My students will benefit from these items by making learning fun again while enabling them to access educational websites that will increase their academic abilities. The seating and hands on activities will assist with learning styles and increase educational awareness while they are at school.
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My students need materials to help support academic instruction to be successful.
| 3 | 0 |
88,496 |
p208020
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c811c40e355378121a244a215acf05b5
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Mr.
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TX
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2016-08-08 21:35:24
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Performing Arts
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Music is the Universal Language!
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My students are the hardest working musicians in the state of Texas. The students spend lots of time perfecting their craft. As the program grows the demands for supplies are becoming a concern we must address.\r\n\r\nI work at 5A school in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas,majority of the students are ELL students but still have the drive to do their very best. \r\n\r\nThe band program has a strong tradition of creating comprehensive musicians who advance to All-Region, All-State, and receive college scholarships through music.
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Our students work very hard to perform weekly and compete with other musicians in the state of Texas. These donations will help those students achieve those goals and more. Our philosophy states if students are productive and accomplishing our objectives that should have the supplies needed and rewarded with positive reinforcements.\r\n\r\nWhen the students see that people care about them and their program, they will strive for the highest. \r\n\r\nThe donations will go strictly to the items on this list and donated to the students. As stated the bigger the program, the higher the supply demand. Lets show the kids that their community is behind them and supports all their hard work.
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My students need mouthpieces, sticks, and reeds to continue being the best band in the Dallas area.
| 0 | 0 |
175,362 |
p052995
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c39fab106b663ed2eaddaea7716c8e46
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2017-04-20 18:39:17
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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A New World
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The students that are members of science club have varied backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThere is a large population of children receiving free and reduced lunch. We are considered a Title I school. Many of our members are English Language Learners. We would like to start a science club at our school allowing for some students to experience science investigations free of charge. There are currently no programs at my campus like this. Most members complete investigations that they probably would not have experienced otherwise.
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We need a rocket launch set to complete a previously funded project. The solar car kit will allow my students to see how solar power actually works to create and power objects. Students have seen solar power being used on houses but do not understand the science behind it. Especially here in Arizona it would be a great push to get students to see the benefits of the technology as future consumers of Energy. It will also help them with their engineering skills to create their own cars and see if they really do work or if they need to go back to the drawing board and recreate the car.
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My students need a rocket launch set to complete a previous project, as well as solar car experiment.
| 3 | 1 |
66,718 |
p134280
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b3dfba887feba9a9da47fc03c8daca55
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-06-25 10:03:17
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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\"Let's Find Out\" in First Grade!
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We are an integrated collaborative teaching (ICT) first grade class, with a mixture of general and special education students at a high-needs Title I school in the Bronx. While the majority of students come from low-income homes or from homes with limited parental involvement, they are enthusiastic and come to school every day ready to learn. They see school as a consistent part of their daily lives and love to make me proud. My first graders are some of the happiest children I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and they inspire me to provide the best education I can for them.
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I believe children need opportunities to interact with many different types of reading materials. We read many stories together during the school day, but a majority of these stories are fiction. The books that are sent home in their book baggies are also fiction. My goal for this year is to incorporate as much nonfiction reading as possible. \"Let's Find Out\" introduces topics such as insects, animals and holidays in developmentally appropriate and fun ways. Students will be able to read and respond in a follow up activity through this magazine. I also believe that children need to be exposed to events and information about things and places outside their immediate world. This will help them become more well-rounded and deepen their background knowledge about other topics.\r\n\r\nI believe the subscriptions to \"Let's Find Out\" will greatly improve the lives of the children in my classroom. It will give students the opportunity to read about nonfiction topics and learn text features of print. It will also allow students to have something to take home to read with their families. Many of my students do not come from literacy rich homes and having magazines to send home with each student would be a great way to motivate them read more!
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My students need subscriptions to Scholastic \"Let's Find Out\" to broaden their exposure to the world around them.
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168,618 |
p028897
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658c8567660d8731c8aec2a8be55c267
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Mr.
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LA
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2016-09-30 15:54:00
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Getting Back to Health
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I am a teacher at a Louisiana Junior High School near Baton Rouge and I have the best job in the world. Not only is my Administration amazing, but I have the best students. My students deserve an environment that is safe and encourages learning.\r\nOn August 12th, our second home flooded. We completely lost all of our materials, those I've collected over the years and those students recently brought in.\r\nWe need help in a big way! Thank you so much!!
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My classroom needs to be equipped with Health materials in order to get back to learning like normal. All of my teaching materials were lost in the flood. We need the ipads to help students gain a concrete understanding of all topics covered in Health class, by allowing them research and dive into the world around them. My students are excited to be back at school and are looking forward to learning each day. By donating these materials to my classroom, you are helping these students get back to normal. We are making great strides in the right direction! I look forward to teaching my students about healthy lifestyles and how to incorporate Health in their everyday life.
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My students need Technology in order to explore the vast amount of information about Health and living a healthy lifestyle.
| 0 | 0 |
39,952 |
p033186
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4939a4207b6ec2db1abaead8731d43a9
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-05-20 15:28:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Reading is FUN!
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My scholars come from a very impoverished neighborhood in west Dallas. My classroom is located in an urban area in Texas.\r\nIt is compromised of students with various international backgrounds. Most of them are bilingual, speaking and reading English only at school. Our school is listed as Title I. My students love to come to school because they feel as if it is a safe home away from home. I can tell that their growth with be endless throughout their lives if we build a strong foundation now.
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My Project\r\n\r\nDo you remember that very moment when you saw yourself as a reader? Do you remember that one book that became the catalyst to read more and more books? All students must have this opportunity to grow into a true reader, and having lots of books is key. I am seeking out more books to support classrooms. These books will be made available to teachers to use in their classrooms. Not only will these books spark a love of learning in my students, but spark conversations around character building and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nReading is fundamental.\r\nIt is the key that unlocks the doors of true learning. These donations will not impact only one classroom, but they will impact many classrooms. These donations will increase the chances of a student finding a book they simply can't put down, thereby increasing the chances of teachers being able to say that their students love to read. This love for reading will impact everything students do across all academic areas and in everything they encounter in life
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My students need leveled books they can read on their level.
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146,704 |
p029276
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ce3d4b0be0ed5962e033a51ff9930df9
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Mrs.
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SC
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2017-01-21 17:55:31
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Grades 9-12
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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A Healthier Classroom
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My students are mostly minority students with a high poverty background. They are interested in coming to school and learning science. They enjoy learning chemistry concepts by programming results from experiments and incorporating them into their learning process. They also enjoy drawing pictures to interpret their understanding of the chemistry concept.\r\nA high percentage of my students live in poor neighborhoods where they are exposed to activities that can lead them into making poor decisions. Therefore, I need help in keeping them focused, energized and ready to learn.
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My project is to help low income; less privileged students get something to eat during the school day. Some of my students are always hungry. They come to me asking for food and something to drink all the time and I have spent a lot of my own money trying to help them get through the day. I need help to keep my students focused on learning by providing them with nutrition that would help them.\r\n According to a research on “Hunger in our schools 2015”, it shows that when a child is hunger, they lack energy and motivation; they also have poor academic performance, behavior problems, tiredness and are sometimes sick. \r\nAccording to the same research, Students that are hungry are not able to focus on their school work or interact in a positive way with their teachers and classmates, which may have some implications on their future. They tend to lose out on the chance to become engaged and productive citizens. \r\n\r\nIn order to help reduce some of the impact of hunger on my students, I need your help in getting them some healthy nutrition that would help them stay focused and interact actively in my classroom. \r\n\r\n
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My students need Ultimate Healthy Chips, Healthy Snacks & Bars Variety Pack and Capri Sun Juice to help keep them energized and ready to learn.
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148,906 |
p176730
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41d74f8f02e391a9b302f6a55f5552c3
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Mrs.
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LA
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2017-03-28 23:58:50
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Making Recess Fun Again!
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With newly drawn district lines recently implemented in my parish this school year, many of my first graders are new to our school. I'm certain that along with excitement for first grade, they have also had feelings of curiosity, nervousness, and maybe even fear of the changes.\r\n\r\nMy students are definitely high-spirited, eager to learn, and keep me on my toes! They deserve to have a comfortable, fun, engaging experience in our class, and I intend on providing that for them.
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My first graders have a 15 minute recess each morning. The \"playground\" for my students' morning recess is an empty field with dirt and a few grassy patches. There are no swings, slides, monkey bars, or play equipment. The only thing my students have to look forward to at recess is the chance to use one of the few jump ropes that our P.E. coach allows our 6 first grade classes to borrow. Unfortunately, this leads to students fighting over jump ropes and eventually sitting down on the sidewalk instead of playing. We want our students moving. We want them to be active. We want their hearts pumping and their muscles working!\r\n\r\nI hope that exciting new materials such as the balls and bean bag games will help get my students excited about recess. I hope that these items will get my students moving, creating games, and playing sports! It truly makes me sad to see these kids sit down at their recess, instead of releasing their energy and practice gross motor skills. Please consider making a donation to our project to help us get active!
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My students need playground balls, bean bags, and a bean bag board.
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104,582 |
p133360
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574adef2e399ffd0ab6407037561e591
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-09-01 18:05:26
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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Character Education
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Planning Gone Wild
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Imagine you are back in middle school: You have seven classes, seven teachers, and most likely homework in each of those classes, if not something important they want you to write down. Now imagine that all you have nothing to help you keep track of all this in one place. Hard to imagine right? That is what it is like for my middle schoolers. Some write it down on a sheet of paper, but as we all know, paper gets ripped, wet, forgotten, or lost. \r\n\r\nThey are in need of planners, because like most middle school students, they forget to write down their work, or they lose what they wrote down. As we all know agendas are a great way to keep track of your life. Though most of us use cell phones, not all my students have one. We want to teach our students how to stay organized, improve their communication skills between teachers, students, and parents, and be ready for the adventure that awaits after middle school....high school! \r\n\r\n
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Students will use these planners to keep track of their homework, school projects, and important information. In addition planners will be used as a way for students to communicate with their teachers and parents. \r\n\r\nOur plan as middle school teachers is to teach our students how to stay organized. They will have homework in almost every class, most nights. Students will need to learn how to keep track of their homework, where they should write it down, and learn to communicate with their parents as to what they are doing in school. \r\n\r\nThe agendas we want have a portion where students, teachers, and parents initial at the bottom. In addition, there is a section that teachers can use to communicate between classes. For example if one teacher has a large homework assignment, the other teachers will notice what is assigned and perhaps not give homework that night, or give a lesser load.
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My students need school planners to help with organizational and communication skills.
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151,792 |
p238664
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53cec0049f7691fef08f2fd4e3070682
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-09-05 12:23:57
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Informational Books for Future Olympians!
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My second graders are energetic, smart, and eager to learn. Students at our school come from a variety of backgrounds; we are a Title I school, and we have a high population of students who receive free or reduced-price lunch. We work very hard to ensure that each student has what they need in order to be successful.\r\nThese students have high goals, but they do not always have access to the materials they need in order to achieve them.\r\n
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It's the start of the school year, and we're focused on finding just-right books, books that are at our level and interest us. Students have been watching the Summer Olympics and idolizing the athletes, so I wasn't surprised to hear, \"Mrs. H, do you have any books about the Olympics?\" This question started a conversation and inspired our class to start this project. \r\nStudents started sharing their thoughts on how to become an Olympian; they knew you had to work hard, practice a lot, and eat well.\r\nStudents started to talk about their goals of playing a sport like soccer or doing flips like the gymnasts that they see on TV. We talked about how many of the athletes started participating in the sport that they complete in when they were young children; the students were mesmerized and wanted to learn more. I told the students about Ryan Murphy, an Olympian from a nearby area who wrote a story at school when he was 8 years old predicting his gold medal win in swimming. Students said “If we have books about sports we can learn how to do it and then practice at recess and at home”. Students also talked about needing information from books on how to eat the right foods to fuel their bodies for sports. Having access to these books will motivate students to practice sports more at recess and at home, this will increase their activity levels by at least 60 minutes a day. Also, the knowledge they will gain from these texts will allow them to make smarter, more informed eating choices and consume more nutrient dense foods. \r\nIf these students are exposed to the right things through literature, they can achieve gold too!
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My students need books about sports and nutrition to keep them focused on their high aspirations and informed on how to reach their health and fitness goals.
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156,157 |
p067138
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f835d7c9f1b0a628e6b13cc9a41f36aa
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Mrs.
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LA
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2016-10-10 14:17:30
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Starting off with Technology!
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A typical day in our classroom would best be described as busy. We constantly submerse the children in learning. Whether it is during snack or walking to lunch, they are learning! Technology is growing so fast, this project will help get children there! \r\n\r\nMy students come from a low socioeconomic background.\r\nMost receive free or reduced-price lunch. Funds for technology at my school are low. It would help these children so much to be able to utilize technology to reach our academic goals while being introduced to the latest technology.\r\n
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These iPads will be utilized in small groups. They will be used for whole group and individualized learning, as well. There are so many apps out there that help children become engaged in the learning process. These tablets can even extend learning at nap time! Children who don't sleep will be allowed to work on letters, numbers, and other skills quietly while their peers rest. \r\n\r\nChildren will gain a jump start on technology. Most children in my class may not be able to afford tablets at home. This projects will also utilize apps and program to extend learning. Children will become confidant using tablets and school wide programs. This will help them in future grades where technology is used\r\n
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My students need these ipads to engage in lessons and interact with the latest school technology programs.
| 1 | 1 |
50,500 |
p236028
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d930bf00fe5775d8d30d119705be6589
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Mrs.
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IL
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2016-08-26 17:57:13
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literacy, Social Sciences
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I Can Read the Newspaper and Understand It!
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Many of my students come from a low-socio economical background. These students have not had much exposure to different places in the world or have experienced different celebrations within their own world. \r\n\r\nMy students are smart, energetic and enthusiastic and deserve exposure to the world as much as a classroom can. \r\n\r\nMy school is making a huge turn in administration and is just beginning to get the resources and parental help that we need, however at this point we still need some support. \r\n\r\n
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Newspapers are a great way to learn what is happening in our world, however children are unable to access the newspaper let alone understand it. \r\n\r\nTIME magazine will allow my students to read about real-world situations and discuss/debate real issues that are concerning to them. \r\n\r\nIt is amazing to hear what children feel/think about world issues. Children have real opinions and ideas about why things happen and how we could change things. It is important to expose these students to these issues and allow them to critically evaluate the situation and discuss them with their peers. It is interesting their pros and cons on some of the issues in this wonderful magazine.
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My students need to be exposed to real-life situations in their world (and be able to read and discuss these issues).
| 18 | 1 |
69,832 |
p257354
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a586dddf9857be4d75714f79d916546c
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Mrs.
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MS
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2017-02-15 23:05:12
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Mathematics
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Now You See It
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Our 500 students in grades k-5 come from many different backgrounds. We also have a wide socioeconomic gap within our classes. Our school is located on the outskirts of Main Street of our older town. Our school system is working hard to make improvements to the needed resources to help our student's reach their educational goals. \r\nOne of the areas that is needing some improvements is our DVD section in our library. Many time teachers need different types of resources to help teach a lesson on a topic or concept. It has been proven that students don't all learn in the same way. Many need to see things with their own eyes to understand what is being taught. We are working to start a collection of DVD's that can be used in connection with a lesson or a unit that is being taught.
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These DVD's will aid teachers in providing more effective lessons on topics and concepts. Students will benefit from having a visual lesson or reinforcement to the lesson that is being taught. Many students will gain more on some topics from a educational DVD's than they would from listening to the teacher teach. \r\n\r\nAll students should be given the chance to learn in the style that best meets their needs. DVD's will increase those types of lessons where everybody's needs are met and the concept is learned and mastered. Many times teachers just needs that one small thing to make a lesson connect to the students, showing a learning or educational DVD will achieve that.
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My students need a set of DVD's to increase their knowledge of the concept or unit being taught.
| 8 | 1 |
47,282 |
p030983
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2d6e09a21a554cd7b58556d0fab096a2
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Teacher
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TX
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2016-09-06 12:16:02
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
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Get Up and Play!
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My students love to play outside for recess! We are in a new school (2nd year!) and known as low socioeconomic. The only time they get to be a kid and not worry about anything is at school. These students try so hard to do their best in everything they do. They need time to let off steam and just be a kid! They don't realize how much they work out when they're at recess playing together. They watch out for each other which is wonderful. It's like they're one big family!
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My students need equipment outside to play with for recess. Instead of sitting and talking, they can look forward to grabbing a ball, hula hoop, or jump rope and go be a kid and play! Having equipment outside for the students to play with is like having extra work in the classroom, yet fun. They don't get enough PE time during the week (3 days total) but they get recess every day! \r\n\r\nThis is their time to work on things they learned in PE and yet have fun without even knowing they're learning! With these items students will have more to do which also leads to less hanging around being inactive. Let's get our students active and loving it!
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My students need playground balls, hula hoops and jump ropes for recess.
| 0 | 1 |
35,046 |
p022043
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ee6772baf95a3c3c0800d9f4e0170e13
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Mrs.
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MA
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2016-05-05 08:39:14
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Graphing Calculators Make Life Simpler - We need one!
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Students in the Algebra, Geometry, Trig and Calculus are thrilled by technology, and the graphing calculator is one of those tools that they love to use. In order for everyone to benefit from the potential of this tool, we need to have enough for each student to have their own with which to work.
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My students are eighth through twelfth graders who come from a lower-income community. Our students are active and involved, and eager to learn. We are a small school in a rural community in which all students have the opportunity to take part in as many activities and programs as they wish to take on. The students here have an opportunity to really get to know each other as well as their teachers. We create a team that supports and cares for each other as we follow each student through the six years that they are in our system.
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The graphing calculator is used on a daily basis in Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry. Student use them to work alone and in teams to solve problems and observe results on the graph. It is technology that the curriculum requires the to be proficient in using, and we do not expect families to provide them for their students. Therefore we need more so there are enough for each student to use.
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Our students need to be able to be able to compete academically with every other high school student in the country. End of high school exams will require that students competently use technology in order to score well. We want our students to be able to do as well as or better than every other high school student, and having this technology is a part of that.
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My students need more graphing calculators so that every student has access to one. This one additional calculator will accomplish that for us!
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51,012 |
p165407
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394d1c33ebe2f02c8175b7ffa105b0c0
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-02-12 21:46:09
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literacy, Social Sciences
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Build Kinder Literacy With Magazines!
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My students are wonderful. They are bright, eager to learn, and full of energy and potential. That being said, statistics tell us that the odds are against students like mine. 77% qualify for free or reduced lunch, meaning that their families are living under or just above the poverty line. 40% are English Language Learners. Many have histories of trauma. At our school, we are dedicated to helping our students defy the odds by providing personalized, data-driven instruction catered to the needs of every student, by emphasizing computer literacy, and by emphasizing socioemotional learning and attending to the nonacademic needs of students.
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I am requesting classroom subscriptions to two magazines: TIME For Kids (Kinder-1st Grade edition) and Let's Find Out (Kindergarten edition). These magazines provide articles and activities that relate to grade-level social studies and science topics. They are designed to be accessible to children who are in the process of learning to read. \r\n\r\nThese magazines would add rigor and excitement to my reading and social studies classes. In my reading classes, I would give kids access to the magazines during their independent reading time. This would provide students with valuable exposure to a new kind of reading material that is very different from a typical Kindergarten book. It would also provide them with an engaging and enjoyable experience in reading non-fiction text. Non-fiction literacy is crucial for my students as they strive to meet Common Core standards, but non-fiction texts are often dull at the Kindergarten level. In contrast, the magazines would be intriguing and exciting to students, providing them with the chance to see how much fun non-fiction reading can be. \r\n\r\nIn my social studies classes, I would use the magazines to add depth to our study of specific topics. We would read and discuss relevant articles as a whole class or in small groups. In addition, the TIME subscription comes with digital content, which I could either project and show to the whole class or allow students to explore independently on our classroom Chromebooks. \r\n\r\n
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My students need magazines to add rigor and excitement to reading and social studies!
| 6 | 1 |
41,456 |
p179952
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370c834a550b64116c7c18acb1386991
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Ms.
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MA
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2016-10-01 16:54:30
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Character Education, Special Needs
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Warm up our Chill Zone!!
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Every day, students need a safe space where they can go to calm down, talk out their problems and feel listened to. Anxiety is definitely an issue that is becoming more prevalent each year. My students need to learn coping skills to help them get through any challenge, whether it involves friends, school workload or family issues.\r\n \r\nMiddle school students have one foot in childhood and the other in young adulthood. \r\n\r\nThey are caught between needing to be comforted and wanting their independence. I meet with mainstream students, Special Ed students and those with an ASD diagnosis. Each and every one has their own challenge to work through and my job is to help them through these challenges and to see a brighter outcome and feel successful along the way!
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Being in middle school is tough. Whether you're transitioning from elementary, preparing for high school or dealing with any of the complicated moments in between, most students need support. That's where I come in!\r\n\r\nYour donation will help students feel wrapped in warmth and comfort.\r\n\r\nI have set up a wonderful new group room ( the \"chill zone\" ) where I can meet with individuals and groups. Within this room, there is a creative corner for art projects, a mindfulness corner where students can sit on a foam mat and floor pillows and a soon-to-be chat space where students can share their feelings with peers.\r\nThe 4 bean bag chairs will most definitely help my students feel comfy as they often share critical and upsetting issues with each other. I want it to feel a little bit like home.
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My students need 4 bean bag chairs to have a space where we can all sit together during our social skills groups to relate to one another and share our feelings in a relaxed setting.
| 0 | 1 |
178,417 |
p041438
|
c7f8f9a9b3d6c95d2c91183f6c75f6bf
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Mr.
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NC
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2016-09-23 21:51:01
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Grades 9-12
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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Making A Lasting Impression, One That Will Catch Your Ears
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My wrestlers have the passion and are great athletes. My wrestlers attend a school that has 65% free or reduced lunches. My wrestlers are from as small town in a low income county, unlike those they come up against, they don't have the financial means to get year round training at wrestling clubs growing up. Most of my wrestlers have less than 4 years of experience, but that wont stop them from achieving their goals! \r\nOur team may be small but our Hearts are Big! Last year we had 5 wrestlers make it to the state tournament, with two of them placing 5th and 6th place. This year two of them are hoping to return for another shot at placing at the state tournament. \r\n
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Cauliflower ear is one of the most common injury for a wrestler. As the new head coach, I want to show my team that I their safety is my number one concern. \r\nThis Team Set of head gears may be something small for my wrestling team, but it will make a BIG lasting impression. In the past my wrestlers did not have their own head gears to use at practice. They would grab one from an old set before their matches. \r\nThese 20 head gears will be given to the wrestlers so that they will not only have them for their matches but for protection during practice as well. \r\nHaving a set of matching head gears will not only provide protection, but it will also boost their spirits by looking like a team at both matches and tournaments. Whenever they go out on the mat, the crowd know \"Those are the Red Rams!\"
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My students need some head gears which are an essential part of the safety equipment need for a match. A matching team set will help my wrestlers look more like a team at tournaments and matches.
| 0 | 1 |
46,566 |
p198304
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a3e941dd9912b355ad6eeedd313c929f
|
Ms.
|
MS
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2016-10-06 13:14:21
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Empowering the Technology Generation
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My students are educated in a Title I school with nearly 100% free/reduced lunch. My students are 98% African American. My students live in one of the poorest cities in the state. These students are facing the challenges of overcoming generations of illiteracy and poverty. Most importantly, my students are facing high expectations and being held to nearly impossible standards.\r\n\r\nWhen thinking of my students, two words describes them perfectly, diligent and ambitious. My students are champions, conquering standards, goals and dreams one day at a time.\r\nMy students are gracious, determined, and dedicated. Each day I am more amazed with their positive success and attitudes. We may be in the lower percentage of the country when it comes to test scores, but we would rank #1 in effort. We strive for a better school and community every day with rigorous curriculum and data driven education. My students never question their success, because they know that they have the ability to conquer the world. My students are not just typical students, but instead, they are the future of today.
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This project will have several benefits to my students' success. My students can become more familiar with the common core standards and practices and also grade level materials. Access to technology would expand their knowledge of the world and spark their curiosity of the unknown. Access to technology would also provide my students better preparation for testing and allow students to complete their goals and assignments in a timely manner. The educational possibilities are endless with access to technology. The students would be excited for Science lessons and projects that they could research on their own through websites such as Nearpod and many more.
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My students need chromebooks in preparation for end of the year testing, to aid them in their learning processes, and to allow achievement of their Accelerated Math goals.
| 0 | 1 |
28,675 |
p136872
|
590980cfcb09c8256f7f84372b88e183
|
Ms.
|
CA
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2016-10-25 18:38:40
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literature & Writing, Social Sciences
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Chevron and Chromebooks: Bringing Technology to Life in Our Classroom
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Chevron, Please Help Fuel Our Computers! \r\n\r\nWe are a 4th grade Gifted and Talented Education Class who live in an area of highest poverty. Many students come to school after receiving little sleep because of local gang activity, street traffic, or having to live in an apartment with several other families. Many of us receive all three meals at school each week because our parents are either working several jobs or cannot afford enough food for our family. We are bright, inquisitive, and love to use technology, but we are unable to afford it.
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My students cannot afford technology to bring to school with them and our school district cannot afford a laptop for every student who needs one. That is why I am asking for your assistance in purchasing five Chromebooks for my curious scholars. We do a number of projects throughout the year where students need to be able to use a computer in order to complete that project. Right now we are working on a collaborative Google slides presentation about the early Native Americans. Unfortunately, we do not have enough technology in the classroom for each student to contribute a page individually. They must share the computers that we have.
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My students need Chromebook laptops that they can use in the classroom for their projects.
| 7 | 1 |
37,482 |
p061705
|
dfc7bd3c1c743f0deac957b3f34f3f39
|
Mr.
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TX
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2016-09-27 22:51:50
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science
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Lincoln Lab Investigators\r\n
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Students are driven to reach their full potential. Students already have goals to go to college and pursue their dreams. Students come from all backgrounds and despite fighting the odds, they are resiliant in all they do. I have students who are already young polititions, artists, singers, writers, scientist and engineers. Nothing is too big or too small for these young leaders. My classes are student led on a daily basis due to their excellent leadership skills and desire to explore on their own.
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Students will use tablets to explore in the lab using various educational apps, take pictures, and record labs. This will enhance the science lab to have an edge in technology. Labs that require comparisons will be able to be recorded or photographed for data input required in the lab. There are several educational apps that also enhance learning experiences. The various educational apps that are offered also add to the technological edge. Students will use the tablets on a regular basis. The ability to use the technology for data input is an important part of lofe skills they need to be college ready.
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My students need tablets to record and take pictures of labs.
| 0 | 1 |
4,790 |
p007162
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2933c79a182034d33a90cebd27790245
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Mrs.
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OH
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2016-08-01 16:53:10
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Building A Classroom Community
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Building a community for my extremely needy and extremely low income level students. Many students come to school with no supplies and rely on any stability they have to come from the school setting. I want my classroom to be a safe,warm environment for the children to grow and explore to encourage them to dream beyond what they go home to each day. \r\n I start each day with a friendship circle and ask students to share anything special they would like to share. I often hear about time spent with a video games or television. Recently I have heard about police cars coming to their neighborhoods and three times this past year I heard about relatives being shot. I try to give lots of TLC and encouragement and tell them that grownups can make silly choices and they don't have to worry about things like that. \r\n
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I want my student to feel a positive sense of learning and to build academic skills in a fun way. These new games will help us out. The children at our school often come to school never having played a board game or any games( other than video) that require interaction with others. I want to provide opportunities through games and playdough to create,interact and problem solve with others. The containers will provide storage and organization for the students to use individually and in small groups to instill ownership and responsibility. Basic needs are often over looked for our kids and creating an enjoyable setting to explore and read books will hopefully encourage literacy skills. The pillows will be added to a reading corner.
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My students need materials to interact with both individually and in small groups. Pillows to add to reading corner to instill a love of books.
| 0 | 1 |
142,240 |
p141300
|
34b64ace62c52dedb49b316408516684
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Ms.
|
CA
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2017-03-26 18:00:25
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Singing bowls for the stress reduction and emotional release
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Students from this school come from a diverse background where academics are placed at the utmost importance. More recently the emphasis on social and emotional learning has increased and the school district is open to creating more opportunities for creating deeper self awareness, conflict resolution skills, self regulation tools and means to express and explore their emotional worlds. The students are very bright, active, and live in a supportive community. Coming from second generation families, mostly from Vietnam, China and India the student population is diverse
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These singing bowls will be used in the classroom to lead the mindfulness and yoga exercises, we usually use the singing bowls as prompts to remind the students to breathe. \r\n\r\nIn this school we are implementing a yoga and mindfulness program that gives our students the social and emotional skill sets they need to deal with the stress and anxiety they face in their daily lives. \r\n\r\nThese bowls will allows us to have enough bells for the students to lead as well as the support us teaching two classes at the same time. Thank you so much for your generous donation!\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need more mindfulness and yoga singing bowls to support their breath
| 2 | 1 |
28,194 |
p200433
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751642f8f3bbb2d3614fe7d4affdeaf9
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Ms.
|
NY
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2016-06-28 10:28:29
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Math & Science
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Character Education, Mathematics
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Pirate Themed Classroom for 6th Grade Mathematicians!
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Next year, I'll be teaching 6th grade math and I'm hoping to create a classroom environment that inspires and motivates my students every day! Since they attend a charter school, our students have an extended school day and spend a LOT of time in the classroom, working incredibly hard. I want to build a comfortable, peaceful and inspirational room for them. By providing art supplies, math games and books I hope to help invest my students in school and encourage them to access their creativity and individuality. \r\n\r\n Thank you very much for your help :)
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My focus this year is on student investment. I strongly believe that a beautiful, creative and organized classroom environment helps inspire students to work hard and get excited about learning. I would love to have special lighting, plants and beautiful decorations. \r\n\r\nMy students deserve the absolute best, and I want to create a beautiful environment for them! As we learn math, we will travel around the world like pirates, visiting Egypt and studying the pyramids while we learn about geometry and visiting France when we learn about ratios in cooking. The art supplies will allow my students to access their creativity. The books and games will serve as rewards for students who are working hard!
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My students need to feel like their classroom is a special place, so most of the products I'm requesting are decorations, art supplies and fun games and books.
| 0 | 1 |
18,052 |
p239418
|
c854d6df9db69b9e6ed79f4baaa39a8d
|
Ms.
|
WI
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2016-09-06 09:39:10
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Environmental Science, Literacy
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Ipads for Creation and Sharing
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Each day I am fortunate to greet 17 unique personalities at the door, eager and ready to embark on a new adventure! \r\nOur class is filled with laughter, collaboration, and learning. Our classroom is made up of seven and eight year old students, coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. They are able to come together to share their experiences and perspectives. Their natural curiosities are easily explored through a number of different tools. My students continuously challenge me, allowing me to learn and grow each and every day.
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Using iPads, we are able to actively engage in our learning by watching videos, exploring individual curiosities, and photographing the scientific process. With iPads, students are excited to work independently, building their self confidence, while having fun learning. Utilizing apps helps students to explore literacy, math, science and more. Our iPads allow for better collaboration between students, and they allow teachers to interact with multiple student groups at once via technology.\r\n\r\nThe donation of this project will begin to build an iPad inventory that my students will utilize to engage in various learning experiences. Without the help of generous donations many of my students will not have the opportunity to interact with this type of engaging technology.
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My students need another Ipad to work be able to create and share their ideas easily.
| 1 | 1 |
178,739 |
p057978
|
fcf1f1161d773112a0c3f89a54148518
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-11-04 18:54:08
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Help My Students to Read !!
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We get the students from the lower income group. They don't get the basic classroom necessities from their family and our school tries to bridge that gap. These students are motivated to make a mark for himself / herself in life.\r\n\r\nIn this endeavor to help these students to enhance their reading skills, our school runs a program called Accelerated Reader Program in which the students are rewarded on passing the quiz based on the books they read.\r\n\r\nThe students are very excited to participate in this program and hence, I would need your help to build up our classroom library so that they can read more and more books and take more and more quizes.
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Our school runs a program called Accelerated Reader Program. Under this program, the students are rewarded on passing the quiz based on the books they read. \r\n\r\nWe need to build up our Classroom Library with new and different topic books so that the students get attracted towards reading a book of their interest area.\r\n\r\nWith more number and more diverse topics books in the classroom, the students can be much more interested to read books and give the quiz under the Accelerated Reader program.\r\n\r\nI look forward to your support and love to make this project a success and help our children.
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My students need new books to read so that their interest in reading more and more books goes up.
| 0 | 1 |
114,511 |
p022654
|
7ac9a993cbd6af46ddc962f57c7a32cf
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-04-28 01:11:09
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Human Machine Project
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This year my goal is to get all 165 students in grades 6-8 exposed to incorporate electronic parts into their projects. When you enter my classroom, you will find my students working in teams, collaborating on projects, and learning through inquiry. They are so excited for this project.
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We are a title 1 school with many single families who want the best for their children. My students overcome challenges. They face them with courage and determination. We are a Project Based Learning focused school that strives to bring the most innovative tools and projects to our students.
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We have begun a project in science where students are creating their own prosthetic to showcase. After researching prosthetics and how they benefit people who are amputees, students are designing their own prosthetic. They will also be creating a persuasive video promoting their prosthetic to a medical company. They will be using these electronic components to create the motion needed to display their prosthetic.
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The materials that will be donated through this project will help my students have the opportunity to explore the world of computer science and robotics. The future of our world is based in computer science so why not expose them at a young age. I can't wait to see the end prosthetics that my students create and the excitement on their faces when they begin to move.
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My students need these electronic parts for their Human System Prosthetic Project.
| 16 | 1 |
171,361 |
p111545
|
8197f0f29b5e40fde893a29a732fdb49
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-12-20 23:19:10
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Chromebooks To Accelerate Our Learning!
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My students are... well, ACTIVE! They are growing and learning in a small, tight knit, school community like the one that inspired me to be a teacher. They are dreamers, thinkers, talkers, and questioners. They are mini inspirations to themselves and others around them, even if they don't know it yet. They are budding ambassadors, world travelers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and teachers. They are our future and I want to give them a great start to their long successful career. I love watching the \"lightbulb\" turn on when they are able to explore and be an active learner.
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My students need two chromebooks to increase their access to technology. Reading A-to-Z, BrainPop Jr., Prodigy, and Epic are all awesome websites available to elementary age children! \r\n\r\nHaving additonal technology in our classroom would allow more students the opportunity to have access to these amazing websites...and even more!! Please partner with our classroom by helping provide two chromebooks. I am excited to see how more technology will increase my student's learning and motivate them to work even harder on their reading, writing, math, social studies, and science skills. Technology is engaging to students and will provide even more opportunities for them now and in the future!
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My students need two chromebooks in our classroom to increase their access to technology!
| 15 | 1 |
346 |
p160151
|
b8f4cd158b2d6b813caed1ff0831a1ec
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Mrs.
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RI
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2016-09-03 06:36:12
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Let Them Play!
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Few students enter my classroom in August meeting grade level expectations in reading. The right tools will help them make the progress needed to achieve grade level standards. \r\n\r\nThis is an old mill town with a high unemployment rate.\r\nThe families in my classroom are involved with their children's education, messaging me through Class Dojo, writing letters, talking to me during dismissal, helping their child with homework, and coming in for conferences. They want more opportunities for their children than they had. My students walk through that classroom door ready to work hard to acquire the skills they need to succeed.
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Our fifth grade students will have access to functional playground equipment which will serve to motivate them to run around and play. Currently, we observe children sitting and walking around the schoolyard. Our school wants to change that! \r\n\r\nThey will be able to play sports that have not been as accessible to them as to students from wealthier communities. They will be able to practice lay ups in basketball or kick a goal in soccer. They will be able to play kickball. Research states that increased physical exercise results in higher levels of concentration. \r\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/pa-pe_paper.pdf\r\n\r\nChildren will learn teamwork through group goals as they try to develop their skills as a team and work towards a common goal. Teamwork is essential when learning in cooperative groups. This is not only a skill for school but also for their future careers.\r\n
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My students need playground equipment so they can run, jump and soar to new heights!
| 5 | 1 |
169,523 |
p153370
|
d70ec5dabd5e634fcad43addc69ba0a6
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-08-20 10:26:39
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Literacy & Language
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Health & Wellness, Literacy
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Stories That Surround You
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When asked to describe my students, my first thoughts are socioeconomic factors, racial-diversity percentages, and teacher-to-student ratios. However, these facts will never describe who my students are. They are intelligent (yes they are!), caring, and active children. \r\n\r\nThey're in fifth grade and still think I'm second only to Jesus. They haven't yet realized that in one-to-two years they will wake up and know that unicorns and \"just over the rainbow\" was all a hoax. They draw pictures, give hugs, and sing when they hear their favorite tune. But most importantly, they still love learning. \r\n\r\nHow sad is it that when our children grow up they grow out of learning? They lose their imagination, their curiosity, their drive to know just for the sake of knowing. But at this age, they still can be reached. Your donation will help children become lifelong learners because they deserve every available resource we can give them. They deserve to be curious, they deserve to go their entire life believing in unicorns; to believe that the acquisition of knowledge is magical.\r\n
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This year my students are scheduled for recess at 2:30...the worst possible time for physical activity and we're stuck with it. Not only do I have to pound complex material into already bulging brains, now I have to keep the students from becoming the walking dead. They're ten and we're asking them to spend seven hours paying attention with no break. However, with the help of technology, I believe there is a solution to this possibly apocalyptic crisis. \r\nHere comes the brilliance of it all.\r\nEvery day the students have thirty minutes of self-selected reading. But instead of reading stiffly around a stuffy room, I'll hand out these headphones, our school's shared iPads, and they'll head over to Lit2go/EPIC/Wonderopolis and listen while they walk our track. \r\nHow exciting to get the students on the move while listening to a novel they chose? The phrase two birds with one stone comes to mind...\r\nWith these headphones the students will not only be physically active, but they will be breathing fresh air while being surrounded by literature. Suddenly, recess at 2:30 isn't looking so bad. From where I'm sitting it's a win-win-win situation, and with your benevolence we can save the world from ten-year-old zombies!
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My students need headphones to listen to audio books as they walk the track!
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76,552 |
p023298
|
0207a5266cdda2903ae8be841082d528
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Ms.
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LA
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2016-09-01 00:02:12
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Go for the Chrome\"Books\"
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My students walk into class everyday excited about learning and ready to share the experiences they have had the previous evening or weekend. They want to share information about insects, animals, people, and places that fascinate them. They come to school full of energy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nImagine the excitement that fills the room each and every day in our classroom. Well, that is exactly what a school day is like for me. My students are eager to learn. Most of their families encourage active engagement and learning at both school and home. This involvement creates an environment that supports and promotes learning.\r\n
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Third graders have so much to learn and experience for the first time in their young lives. Having Chromebooks within the classroom will enrich the lives of those who have the use of technology at home and especially those who do not. \r\nMy students need Chromebooks to practice their math skills, to improve their reading fluency, and to have the opportunity to be able to conduct research about topics they are interested in at school. Receiving this gift would greatly improve their academic lives and enhance their learning within the classroom which could then carry over to their everyday lives.
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My students need 3 Chromebooks to help them practice reading, math, and to improve their technology skills.
| 6 | 1 |
82,597 |
p199877
|
42fdc8b44931ca09b0ae4dcc8792eb05
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Mrs.
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WA
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2016-08-29 14:33:42
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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3rd Graders in Need of Technology to Enhance Learning
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As a teacher at an urban, Title I elementary school in the state of Washington, I have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of a diverse group of students. My students come from varying backgrounds and have had many experiences in their short lives. They are an excited group of third graders who are eager to learn and need an engaging environment that promotes learning through hands-on activities. I work hard to create a positive environment in my classroom where all student needs are met, every student feels valued, and each student is challenged to do their very best.
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Our class was given an iPad Pro through a grant last year and we are in need to some additional items for this iPad to enhance student learning. In 3rd grade my students are expected to take state assessments on the computer. Many of them lack the typing skills necessary to successful articulate their ideas on the computer. We are in need of a keyboard to attach to our current iPad, so that students have more practice typing. We also would like an Apple pencil for students to use while making projects and presentations with this iPad, and a case to keep the iPad safe. Lastly, we are asking for headphones for use with our classroom iPads and computers.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have access to this cutting edge technology at home. It is my job to expose my class to as many experiences as possible, including making sure they are able to compete in our technology driven society. I strive to make sure that regardless of where my students come from, I am doing all that I can to ensure their success in the future.
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My students need a keyboard, case, Apple pencil, and headphones to use with our current iPad's in the classroom.
| 14 | 1 |
140,166 |
p183694
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032c6515c904b5075391742175b90852
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-03-07 13:29:24
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Performing Arts
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LETS HELP SPREADING THE MUSIC
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My students live in a low income area in the heart of Silicon Valley. They have free meals and the majority of them come from Latino families. Being able to learn how to sing or to play a music instrument is a dream of almost all children. Our district is lucky enough to provide students the opportunity of having music ensembles, but unfortunately a lot of times we teachers face big bumps on the road because of the lack of resources.\r\n\r\nHaving an uniform helps students to feel included and part of a group, as also as having materials for performance and performance opportunities outside the school. Wearing a special T-shirt for the choir students and performing outside the school campus would help them to fill part of a real ensemble, feel more confident about themselves and develop a team spirit.
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Our choir wants to spread our voices and love of music everywhere. In order to make it possible, we need some basic resources such as a keyboard for the accompanist and t-shirts to make our students look professional and feel part of a team.\r\n\r\nPerforming with the choir is a very big deal for this students. Using their voices they are able to express their emotions and share their joy with other people. Those young singers are eager to learn new songs and excited to share with everybody. They constantly ask for performances, and for that to happen we need to have the basic materials, such as a keyboard.
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My students need Choir T-shirts to look like a professional and homogeneous group and a keyboard to take to the performances.
| 0 | 0 |
80,177 |
p078125
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d6800044161d459996448313371880b8
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Ms.
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NM
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2017-01-22 00:13:54
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Reading is Fun!
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I teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students, students with learning disabilities, and English Language Learners in a high-poverty Title 1 school. All of our students receive free breakfast and lunch everyday. They face many challenges in their lives, including learning the basics of reading, writing, and math.\r\n\r\nMy students have a lot to overcome, but they are rising to the challenge. Once my students realize they can learn, their learning takes off and the possibilities are endless! As a teacher it is so rewarding to see students who once thought they can't, now realize they can, and it is my joy to guide them towards that realization.
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Rocking in my school shoes, rocking in my school shoes! My students have fallen in love with Pete the Cat. They also love anything that has to do with superheroes. And more than anything, they love having simple, decodable books that they can read themselves. \r\n\r\nThe goal of this project is to support my students' interests, encourage them to read, and provide opportunities for them to become successful readers. \r\n\r\nI need to stock my classroom with books that are easy to read and easy to enjoy. All of these books fit the bill! Decodable books like the Bob books and the Starfall Phonics books will give struggling readers the chance to see that they can succeed. The Berenstain Bear and Pete the Cat phonics readers will help build a bridge to wider reading. The other Pete the Cat and Superhero books all have a reading level between 1.0 and 1.8 and AR tests to go along with them. My students love the Accelerated Reader program which further motivates them to read as much as they can. This project will put a variety of great books into their hands, and when students have great books in their hands, they become great readers!
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My students need a selection of Pete the Cat books, Super Hero books, and phonics reader sets to support their interests and boost their reading success.
| 10 | 1 |
91,400 |
p070076
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01518535c0025db69f4dd5887417c99b
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Mrs.
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LA
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2016-07-02 13:38:39
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Health & Life Science, Literature & Writing
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Mrs. Creel's Comprehension Connections
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My students walk into school each day eager to learn new things and expecting a challenge every day. We work very diligently from the very first day of school establishing rules and learning procedures. \r\n Our class is a safe place where we take risks and are never afraid to make mistakes because after all, that is truly where the best learning takes place. There are 23 students in our third grade inclusion co-teaching classroom, that are truly on many different levels. The growth and success of our students comes from their commitment to always try their best.
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One of the areas my students struggle with most is comprehension of nonfiction text. The materials I chose for my students will provide additional opportunities to practice those strategies that target student thinking and understanding. I believe when I am able to provide high interest reading material and activities it keeps my students actively engaged as they become competent, strategic readers. Pairing fiction with nonfiction helps students practice the skills they need to compare and contrast while analyzing two different texts. \r\n\r\n The materials chosen will help bridge the comprehension gap by giving my students the same grade level content at their reading level by providing differentiated text passages. My students will then be able to make connections between fiction and nonfiction text on their level. These materials will encourage my students to look for text evidence when asking and answering questions.
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My students need opportunities to help develop and practice the skills they need to compare and contrast fiction and non fiction text. The third grade bundle and nonfiction text set will give them this opportunity.
| 1 | 1 |
29,241 |
p211477
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f1614afa089f67830e75d89353cce62d
|
Mrs.
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UT
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2016-09-01 00:05:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Read All About It! Chromebooks Needed.
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My students are ready to learn, inquisitive and full of life each and every day. \r\n\r\nMy students are in a dual-Spanish immersion classroom. Students learn math and science from my co-teacher who speaks only Spanish to them, for half the day. They learn social skills and reading from me as I speak only English to them. \r\n\r\nSome students speak only Spanish away from school and some of our students speak only English away from school. They come from diverse cultures.
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\r\nWith the increase of an additional classroom for our school we do not currently have enough computers to accommodate the needs of all our students within the classroom.\r\nHaving these Chromebooks in the classroom will allow students to access technology during small group instruction time every day.\r\nThey will use Raz-kids leveled reading program each day and the Wonder's reading program our classroom uses lets the teacher assign appropriate reading materials through stories, and games that meet the different needs of each student.\r\nThis helps each student because it gives additional reading practice on their appropriate level in a fun, engaging way. Allowing the teacher to monitor reading practice and accommodate other students at the same time.\r\n
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My students need access to technology with Chromebooks in our new classroom to increase reading and writing skills.
| 3 | 1 |
12,642 |
p046375
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cb0fc18b580fa343f10097c1854ec203
|
Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-31 11:59:18
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Spelling Journals
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My 4th grade students are hard working, eager to learn students. The majority of them come from low income / high poverty homes, but they still come to school daily with their happy, positive attitudes! Despite the countless challenges that these students face, I try to make learning as meaningful as possible.\r\n\r\nThese students are high energy, active, creative kids! Their high energy motivates me to become a better teacher and further enhance their learning, daily. I strive to make their learning challenging, but also meaningful!\r\n
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As a writing teacher, I am consistently asked \"How do you spell.....\". With an average of 40 students daily, this question becomes increasingly monotonous. Aside from that, it also takes away from class time to help individual students with the spelling of words. These journals will dramatically increase student performance in writing by being able to keep their very own journal of spelled words to use independently. \r\n\r\nSpelling is challenging for students, but these journals would build their confidence! Not only would these help build confidence, but it would also make them develop into successful writers. We will use these journals to aid us in the process of becoming life-long writers!
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My students need these word journals to enhance their writing skills. Spelling is hard for students, and to eliminate the hassle of 40 students constantly asking \"How do you spell....\" these journals make writing easier!
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18,726 |
p115137
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72687df77aea0904282ced7e67ec0f48
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Mrs.
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UT
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2016-08-12 14:49:38
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Character Education, Parent Involvement
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Organizing our Thinking !
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My students come to me from different levels of poverty. Most of them are at 65% living at the poverty level. Their parents are unable to help them at home for either lack of education, or multiple jobs that they need to sustain life. \r\nMy students need structure in their lives. I need to communicate effectively with them and their parents about their progress. \r\nThey also need to know that school is fun and that they can succeed. This project will help them with that.
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This year I am focusing on organization, and communication with not only the students, but their families. I will use the materials that I chose to better communicate with the parents and the students and to organize the students in class. \r\nMy students will learn to look in their appropriate bins and box to collect materials to take home, and share with their parents. They also will learn spacial awareness and keeping their hands, and feet to themselves by sitting on the carpet. This will enable them to concentrate on the lessons taught and to engage in learning more fully.
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My students need paper organizers, book bins and a carpet to sit on so they understand spacial awareness.
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29,379 |
p000712
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b20c15708c81218b72239ed7ac071b4b
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-08-01 13:37:17
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Staying ACTIVE (Even on Rainy Days)
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Our school is in a working class neighborhood. The children are primarily first-generation kids. The kids love to learn, but sometimes they need a break, sometimes they need to get up out of their seats and move around!!\r\n\r\nMy students love exercise and I want them to see the connection between the health of their mind and the health of their body... We emphasize \"in seat\" learning too much and we sometimes forget that they need to exercise at least 60 minutes daily!!!\r\n\r\nOur school just turned 100 years old and we are all proud of our neighborhood.
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My students and I brainstormed ideas regarding fitness and staying active for at least 60 minutes per day... It is a difficult task at school because students are asked to increasingly sacrifice EXERCISE for academics. \r\n\r\nWatching GoNoodle exercise and yoga videos and getting up out of our seats to DANCE, DO YOGA STRETCHES, AND DO ZUMBA CLASSES was a KID INSPIRED idea that I really like!!! My students had seen these videos in other classes and they really loved them. Now all we need is a laptop to be able to connect to my projector and stream the videos- EVEN ON RAINY DAYS we can exercise!!!\r\n\r\nEducators know that when kids are physically fit and they engage their BODY as well as their MIND they are better students and do better on tests and in school. This project will help my students increase their peer to peer learning about health and sports and the connection to being a better student.\r\n\r\nIn class, kids need a break sometimes... I have taught for 20 years and I know that when kids GET UP OUT OF THEIR SEATS and just move around and dance, they can focus better on those math lessons afterwards. Getting a laptop will help me STREAM THE ONLINE VIDEOS from the Gonoodle website (GoNoodle.com) and inspire my kids. It was their idea and they LOVE doing the dance classes.
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My students need a laptop (Apple Macbook Air) so we can watch GO NOODLE online exercise and yoga videos to keep fit and to reach our goal of staying active for at least 60 minutes daily!!
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44,796 |
p117009
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162243551a566dae0dbfe4e1c5ce657e
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-10-16 13:25:32
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Community Carpet for All
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Our school is located in an urban neighborhood with a vibrant, active parent group. In fact, it was the parents who lobbied to reopen our school, which originally opened it's doors to students in the 1920's. Our school is now starting it's third year after reopening the doors in 2013. The historic building lends a sense of history but the enthusiastic teachers and staff are what makes our school an extra-special place to teach. \r\n\r\nWe will begin the year with 20 enthusiastic little 3 and 4 year olds, most of whom will be experiencing 'real school' for the first time. My goal for my students is to instill in them a love of learning. We will definitely learn our ABC's and numbers this year, but even more than that, I want our students to walk away each day loving school and knowing that they are loved, special, and capable of amazing things.
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My students need an area rug that will give us the opportunity to gather for large group community building activities, to listen to stories, and to learn to become a community. We will sing songs, learn our letters and numbers, listen to puppet stories, and so much more. \r\n\r\nWhat I really love about this carpet is that it will give each student a clearly defined place that they can call their own. Our students are a mixed age group of 3 and 4 year olds and having a designated space that they can call their own is such an important part of being a 'big kid' in the classroom, that I believe this carpet will make a tremendous difference in our classroom experience. I can't wait to see how excited the students will be when our new carpet arrives and everyone gets to sit in their own special spot.
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My students need an area where we can gather as a class for large group activities, stories, and community building. Each child will have their own personal space to experience Pre K
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30,936 |
p031858
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6d53ef4193a24424eb67c4298fa44170
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Mrs.
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DC
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2016-07-13 17:18:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Mathematics
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School Supplies For Children In Need!
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My students attend a low income, low performing school in the Southwest region of D.C. They are in first grade and with limited budgets, we do not always get to have the technology and materials that we need for our students to be most successful. I will also be a teacher leader as an instructional coach for teachers in grades K-2 this year and will need additional technology for our meetings and planning time together in order to e most efficient.
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School supplies canbe a huge financial burden for some families at the beginning of the year. Often these supplies can cost a lot of money that families at my school simply do not have. This project would allow our classroom to have essentials such as organizational bins, pencils, erasers, glue, Kleenex, and wipes that will be utilized through the beginning of the year. This will take a weight off of the shoulders of my students' parents as well as our own school budget. If you can help to get these materials into the hands of my kids at the beginning of this school year, we would greatly appreciate it!
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My students need basic school supplies like glue, markers, pencils, and erasers to begin the new school year on the right foot!
| 69 | 1 |
110,102 |
p197233
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aff7a530484da14a5c2d4affc3ee40c3
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-07-20 19:00:37
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Drumming Around the World
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I teach music to some amazing kiddos! They are smart and eager students who want to strive to be the best musicians they can be. These kids are always willing to stretch themselves and work as a team torward a common goal! Music is more than the classics and I believe that these kids and the community at our school would fully embrace his project. Our school is very focused on student lead learning and I feel as if this project would allow our kids to take ownership in their own learning.
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This project will allow my students to fully submerge themselves in drumming around the world as well as developing their skills in music. They will be reading and writing drum scores from cultures all around the world. Music is about emotion, love, and bringing people and cultures together for one common goal. Music can speak where words can't and I hope through this project we, as a classroom, can come together as a family and enjoy music the way they do all around the world. Music is more than notes on a page...it is inspiration, love, emotion, and a way to bridge the gap between different people all for one goal.
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My students need buckets for bucket drumming. we will be studying music around the world and through this project I will teach each student in the 4th grade how to drum from every culture.
| 0 | 0 |
173,222 |
p046604
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96da8b96e608d8ab4ed051ac8232672f
|
Mrs.
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LA
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2016-11-04 10:29:16
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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A River Ran Through It
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A typical day in my classroom looks like organized chaos. Students come in the classroom and begin by singing our \"Money\" song. This gets them fired up and their brains pumping and ready to be filled with knowledge. We \"Pump Up the Volume\" for our brains!\r\n\r\nMy students come from very diverse backgrounds.\r\nEach day is a challenge and joy at the same time. They are a class of energetic 6 years old eager to learn and have fun at the same time. Coming from a very rural, high poverty area, school is a saving grace for most. We have students who are homeless and on the verge of homelessness. This is a challenge within itself. They come to me each day with way more on their minds than school. Usually the night before, or the morning before school brings heartache to them. Someone may have been arrested, shot, fighting, etc.. You name it and most have seen it. I am doing my best to help them overcome the trials and tribulations and become the most successful individual they can.\r\n\r\nMany of my students were displaced in the recent flooding Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. We are in desperate need of supplies.
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The Historic Flooding of 2016 really put a damper on our football season. Much of our equipment became wet and mildewed. We tried cleaning as best we could. We had too. There was no other choice at that moment. Our equipment is in terrible shape.\r\nThe flooding set us back, but with your help we can make a fresh start. \r\nThese materials will give students the confidence needed to step-up their game and the pride to step out on the field feeling proud. Having new practice equipment will , not only boost moral among team members, it will also make them practice to the best of their abilities.
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My students need new football equipment, because of the flooding of 2016
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68,910 |
p075465
|
92ed2b6d8a3cfa73d1b525437c2041c5
|
Mrs.
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AZ
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2016-11-26 19:22:17
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Grades PreK-2
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Baby it's Cold Outside
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My classroom is filled with English Language Learners who have amazing dreams just waiting to be fulfilled. We are in an urban neighborhood where many homes go without power and water. Our school is 100% free breakfast and lunch and yet our amazing students manage to maintain at least 95% attendance ratings.\r\n\r\nSchool is most often the only place where these children feel safe. It is there one place where they always get food, air conditioning or heating, and a smile. They rely on us as much as we rely on them.
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In our school, 100% of the students receive free breakfast and free lunches due to our high poverty area. Our students get food sent home monthly to help feed them when we are not in school. If we have days of no school, the cafeteria makes lunches for the students to come and get so they can be fed outside of school. \r\n\r\nClothing is a necessity most students are not equipped with. We send families to a field trip to get uniforms, shoes, socks, etc. for the students multiple times a year. Four of my students have received this blessing to get the minimum amount of clothing for school. \r\n\r\nNow that winter is approaching, my students are still coming to school in short-sleeves and shorts because they cannot afford winter clothing. I am asking to provide each student with one sweatshirt for them to wear to and from school to keep them warm.
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My students need sweaters for the winter months to get to and from school.
| 4 | 1 |
66,432 |
p216145
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5cd8abcd5533ad0cd65d115249ff6399
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-09-27 21:40:15
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Code Away in Second Grade... \r\nUsing Robots to Enhance Learning!
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-If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you\r\n\r\nMy class is full of amazing students ready to embrace 21st century learning!\r\n\r\nWe focus on a growth mindset in our classroom. We strive to learn from our mistakes and embrace the opportunity to learn from each other. \r\n\r\nOur district has a student centered philosophy that guides us to meet the individual needs of all students. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment for them. My second grade class is full of learners that are ready to take risks and eager to engage in a variety of activities. We have a strong classroom community that helps everyone work together as a team. We work together to be a group of learners that respect, love, and grow with each other.\r\n\r\n
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We are living in a world that is fast changing. I want to give my students an opportunity to explore possibilities and introduce them to learning in a way they would not normally be exposed to. \r\n\r\nEducation in the age of globalization will create world class learners. Using Dot and Dash, students will use apps to perform various tasks. Students will be able to create new behaviors and engage in coding activities. They will code projects and puzzles, exploring events, conditionals, and even injecting humor into the activities. This is all powered by the user, a 7 or 8 year old! Amazing, and something students would not be exposed to without this technology.
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My students need Dash and Dot robots to become 21st century learners!
| 2 | 1 |
69,332 |
p083302
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3abdf81980152874701706e312e1742a
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Ms.
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NJ
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2017-03-09 13:40:27
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Extra, Extra, Read All About It!
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My students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. I want them to know I believe in them and they can do anything they set their mind to.\r\n\r\nToday you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!\r\n\r\nYou have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.\r\n\r\nThe more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.\r\n\r\nA classroom should be a comfortable learning environment and you could be the one to make a difference in their life.
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Reading is an essential tool for students to grow! I have selected books to add to my classroom library. Each day I read a chapter from a book and we have a classroom discussion. \r\n\r\nReading is an essential tool for students to grow! \r\nDuring these discussions I am able to check for my students understanding. Are they able to identify the key aspects of a book.\r\n\r\nWe then apply what we read and take into our writing time. The students write about the characters, setting, problem and solution from the books that we read! \r\n\r\nWhen students that age listen to a story they are engaged. They always want to know more and what story is next. I would really like to add books to the library which allows my students to grasp an understanding that there are books for everyone and to thoroughly enjoy them.
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My students need to have a library with age appropriate books for them to read. I have selected book sets that I am able to do a read-aloud daily for the students to build their vocabulary.
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178,179 |
p258328
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cf58e23fb8eaff5b74674f47fe4deb46
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Ms.
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KS
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2016-06-12 22:51:11
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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The Missing Piece to Learning!
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My energetic group of kindergartners thrive on the creative process. My students are not only hungry, but they are hungry to learn and create on a daily basis. We live in an inner city school where basic needs are difficult to meet and therefore, finding time to explore creativity is excessively difficult as well. As a class we need so much and need to let our creative juices flow. \n\nMy students come from a very economically-challenged area in the city. In our Title One school, all of the students qualify for free breakfast and lunches. Many parents work multiple jobs and some families live in shelters. A majority of my class can't even afford basic school supplies for their children. Despite these challenges, they are eager and ready to learn. One thing my students really love is hands-on activities and crafts that relate to what they are learning in class.
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This project is one the missing pieces that my Kindergarteners need to achieve success working with one another! These particular Floor Puzzles are not only informational, beautiful , Curriculum based and a wonderful , large size. They are perfect to help my little ones with their fine motor skills and large enough to have the students work in groups of four or five which is imperative for learning appropriate socializing behavior.\r\n \r\n The items listed will help no matter what subject area is being taught , experienced and learned. The key to success is learning how to behave appropriately in a group. Socializing in the early years while learning academically is a perfect way to teach the Golden Rule!\r\n \r\n The cubes are an excellent tool for fine motor skills as well! Children will manipulate them for counting , adding , subtraction and on and on with their creativity and imaginations. The tactile box is another hands-on activity that helps their hand muscles to strengthen and will lead to better writers. I'm excited to share the materials with our future leaders.\r\n\r\n\r\n\\
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My students need floor puzzles, manipulatives, and counting centers in order to improve their fine motor skills and to promote cooperative learning.
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