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149,982 |
p109592
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0692f3a4c89a92bcf31fb50f9b14737f
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Ms.
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UT
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2016-09-01 00:41:18
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Exploring in the Classroom
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My students are kindergarten age children in an area that has a diverse range of backgrounds. They enjoy coming to school and learning about their community and each other. Students at this age love to explore their surroundings and ask questions. Our community is very supportive of what we do in the classroom. \r\nI want to encourage their excitement by providing opportunities to stimulate their minds through sensory activities. Having a sand and water table, magnets, and other sensory items will continue to grow their curiosity.\r\n
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All of these materials will be used to help kindergarten students explore their senses. Students are expected to describe what the feel, see, touch, etc. This practice carries over into reading and writing. As students read descriptive language they can visualize pictures that help them remember information about the story. In writing they add descriptive words that improve personal narratives. These sensory supplies provide students opportunities for vocabulary development. \r\n\r\nI work with targeted groups of students to improve academic success as they rotate through sensory centers. Centers allow to vocalize and interact with each other to gain language skills with peer groups. It allows me to work with specific educational needs as each group works with me daily.
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My students need sensory materials to improve reading, writing, and communication goals.
| 0 | 1 |
34,755 |
p120117
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532b1b97d06a2ea30a8fdf1731ab98db
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-06-21 13:25:53
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Books Sets for Struggling Readers
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I am amazed at how resilient my students are despite being faced with many challenges in and out of the classroom. They come to class each day ready and excited to learn. They are outstanding children who inspire me each day. \r\n\r\nAll the students in my classroom enter 4th grade at least a grade level below where they should be in reading. The typical student in my class enters 4th grade on a 2nd or 3rd grade reading level and often struggles in math as well. Our grade level has many book sets for on level readers, but is lacking book sets for students who are not on grade level. I would love for my class to have book sets that are just right for them.
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My students often complain that reading is hard and boring. Many of my students have special needs which makes reading harder for them. They tend to get easily frustrated and give up. \r\n\r\nI want to encourage my students to read by making it fun. I will do this by integrating the arts into our projects throughout our book studies. My students will work cooperatively in groups throughout our studies which they also enjoy. I chose two different genres because I also want to expose my students to many genres so that they can find the kind of books they are most interested in when choosing books independently.
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My students need a class set of two novels for book studies and interactive projects. The books I will be purchasing are Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm and The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl.
| 0 | 1 |
82,458 |
p202434
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47869b57b6803ae8d7df0fdce422b576
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-08-05 18:39:03
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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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Wiggle While We Work!
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What do you get when you put 25 students together in an environment that spurs creativity, values innovation, and appreciates risk taking? Magic!!! I feel that my students are magic makers. They love learning and are willing to use perseverance to succeed.\r\n My students are the best America has to offer; they are full of hope and promise. These 5th graders believe that anything is possible. Regardless of their differences ,they have a shared pride in school and community. My students are diverse learners who are proud to be from a small farming community. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The supplies that I am requesting for my students will help them during class by providing flexibility and the ability to incorporate movement while learning. Research shows that kids can attend better to instruction when they are given options for seating that allow for body movement. Students sit at their desks for over 60 minutes every day. These stools will allow them to simultaneously exercise and learn. \r\n\r\nAllowing for movement in the classroom is not only best practice but the right thing to do for our students. Students will use these wiggle stools and the book of games to incorporate, fun, movement, and learning. Kids love to learn when they are having fun and the book of games will allow students to use their whole brain and their whole body.
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My students need the ability to wiggle while they work!!! These wobble seats will allow my kiddos have flexibility and the ability to move when choosing a good fit seat for themselves.
| 0 | 1 |
18,699 |
p092048
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55a9d00d1fd163f816aadec22f01033a
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Mr.
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MI
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2016-09-11 15:32:08
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Wonderful Writers Work With Words
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I teach in a high-poverty school, teaching second graders. My students never cease to amaze me every day. My students come from a very diverse background and upbringing. 100% of the student body receives free and reduced-price lunch. Each day my students come to school with a passion to learn. I believe that this passion stems from the school's emphasis on art, academics, and technology. \r\nThere are many obstacles that stand in the way to my students' success, and I know for a fact that my students have all the potential in the world to overcome anything that is set before them. As a teacher, I want to make overcoming these obstacles as easy as possible and prove to my students that we (as a community) support them and want them to succeed.\r\n
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In my classroom, we aim to use as much hands on learning as possible. Therefore, during our literacy time, we implement a practice called daily 5, which targets the five main components of literacy. One of the stations during daily five is word work. Word work allows students to become familiar with the spelling, usage, and terms, of words they must know. \r\nHands on and tactile activities are one of the best proven ways to increase learner outcomes. The supplies in this project will be put to use during daily five, in the word work rotation. Students will be physically able to manipulate words in many ways. The various items target a variety of learning styles, including those of kinesthetic visual, social and solitary learners. The ultimate hope is that they will have an increased retention rate of their required words.
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My students need these word building activities to improve their word recognition and writing abilities.
| 2 | 0 |
122,699 |
p236342
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8046d450dfbf6dc33c54771a621d4372
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Mrs.
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IL
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2016-08-15 09:32:07
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Novel Sets for Restless Readers!
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I teach at an extremely diverse public charter school in Illinois. My students come from a variety of backgrounds and speak just as many languages. They love to learn and are craving the creative resources to allow them to do so. Each day I try to come up with lessons that will engage, motivate, and inspire my students to interact with and think critically about their reading. \r\n\r\nThey may come from all over the world, but they are all ready and eager to learn! \r\n
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My students are fervent readers. They love to find new books to get lost in. Unfortunately, our school does not have the resources for class novel sets. My students need classroom sets of both The Wednesday Wars and The Phantom Tollbooth so that we can begin novel studies in our middle school classroom. The students need copies of the novels that they can take home to read, refer to, and enjoy as we study. In order to participate in literature circles, classroom discussions, and other meaningful activities, we need classroom sets of these books. These novels are highly engaging for middle school students, allowing them to connect the themes to their own lives and put themselves in the characters’ positions. The Wednesday Wars is a coming of age story about a seventh grade student trying to find his way through school and family life during The Vietnam War. The Phantom Tollbooth follows a young boy as he learns some key lessons while on a pun-filled adventure through an imaginary land. These novels captivate students’ imaginations and provoke critical thinking and discussion. \r\n\r\nWhen students are excited about their reading, they are actively engaged. These novels will provide a vehicle through which students can learn a multitude of academic and life skills. You have the opportunity to help a classroom of great students who love to learn. Your donations can provide them with these much needed novels. You are giving them the tools to become exceptional readers and thinkers! You are making a huge difference in their lives and education! Thank you so much!
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My students need classroom sets of The Wednesday Wars and The Phantom Tollbooth in order to facilitate novel study in our classroom.
| 21 | 1 |
35,411 |
p079768
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d1a0baea49cc70040718b22c16942543
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-10-28 01:04:09
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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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Learning Through Agency
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My students come to school everyday with a smile on their face eager to know what they are going to learn. Some students have never been to school before and some are returning for another year. In addition, some students cross the border every morning just to make it to school.\r\n\r\nI am in awe of their ambition and eagerness to learn when I greet them every morning. As a teacher, I look forward to providing the resources possible to set my students up for success.
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With these materials, my students will be able to build the literacy and mathematical skills necessary to be successful in the classroom and in the near future. \r\nThe CVC center will be using everyday during Guided Reading and Reader's Workshop in order to improve their sight word recognition and reading skills. In addition, students will utilize the 100 chart everyday during math in order build their number sense in areas such as place value and counting in groups.\r\nIn addition, the poster crayons will be used to improve writing when it comes to areas such informational and opinion writing as students are able to articulate their ideas in a visual aesthetic format.
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My students need dry erase board erasers, a 100 chart, sight word puzzles, and word work centers.
| 1 | 0 |
154,744 |
p113450
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d763600cf465451e34344f5f4a9f138b
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-12-21 20:49:05
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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A Unique Computer Supported Science Project
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Our students represent a very diversified school. We have students from Israel, ex-Soviet Union countries, many of us never heard about, such as Georgia, Uzbekistan, Belorussia, in addition to the students from all over Asia, Africa, Central and South America. Our students come from the low income families. Many of them live in the shelter, far away from the school and take a long journey to come to our school. Many of them are a single parent families or live in the foster family. Despite the conditions our students live in, they show good attendance and are eager to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students come to our school with the expectation of experiencing unique lessons that include real-life application.\r\nSome of my students are with Special needs and disabilities.
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I offer a unique program where the students will collaboratively design digital models using an iPad . They will conduct experiment to analyze environmental science using flasks. They will collect data and input into the spreadsheet they create and graph to analyze the results of the experiments using an Ipad I am asking about. Students take turns to share an Ipad to use for each group spreadsheet.To enhance their project based learning, they will then create a digital graphic organizer and print using printer and color cartridge I am asking about. This can then be shared with the class through iPad app Dropbox which is used widely in the business world. In addition, my program is correlated with the Common Core Standards. Moreover, it will open the doors for my students to pursue future jobs as engineers and scientists. Another positive outcome of my program is that students will be motivated to come to class every day excited and ready to learn every instructional minute.\r\n\r\nMy program is a chain of projects based on computer support of rigorous science experiments.\r\nMy unique program will help my students drastically catch up and compete with other students worldwide. My students will master computer skills necessary for new jobs that are not there yet. This project will change my students' view of the classroom as place where they discover and master 21st century hi-tech skills.
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My students need two Chromebooks to complete the unique project I offer to my students.
| 10 | 0 |
99,159 |
p107606
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e0a56164a7993c7990cc51eb22758ad1
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Mrs.
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DE
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2017-04-13 09:43:04
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Other, Visual Arts
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From Creation to Fruition
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My students are awesome by choosing to learn complex materials without a fear of failure. My students though digital natives, have thrown themselves into areas of technology which are totally new to them. They have grown up using technology, but in my class, they are learning how the technology works from the ground up.\r\n\r\nThis curriculum is very challenging and I bring in as many hands on activities as possible for visuals. As you can probably imagine, teaching technology and having hands on materials can be a challenging task.
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This year, we are having our students learn to create 3D animations using a program called Blender. Having a 3D printer will allow them to print their creations and see them. It will also be a nice benefit once they have created and printed their object, for them to learn how to tweak and make changes.\r\n\r\nHaving a 3D printer will help their creativity and problem-solving skills grow exponentially. This is such an excellent way for students to learn with a growth mindset. They will have opportunities that they otherwise will not have. We thank you in advance for your generosity!
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My students need to be able to see their 3D creations that they have made on the computer.
| 3 | 1 |
11,073 |
p162461
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ab250b1a0b460e6f115cdd5342f9ac32
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-12-26 17:16:51
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Flexible Seating for Five Year Olds
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I teach at a Title 1 School in Michigan where many of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\nMy students walk into our classroom every day excited, full of life, and ready to learn for the day. I want them to know they are loved and very important to our classroom family.\r\n\r\nRegardless of some of the hardships in their lives, my 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.
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My students spend a lot of time going between their table seats and their sit spots on the carpet. Whole group learning and small center group learning takes up a lot of our day. The students currently only have two options for seating: their standard table seats or the floor. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating materials will give my students alternative options to sit comfortably so they can focus their learning in a way that suits them.\r\n\r\nThese alternative seating options will be utilized in both whole group learning situations and open ended learning times. By funding this project you will be helping my students to focus their learning based on their own personal seating preferences.
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My students need different seating options to help them sit comfortably while working in the classroom.
| 1 | 1 |
78,660 |
p096730
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4c9c810ceb88187195bd5b5d5569a3e0
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-08-24 10:30:49
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Health & Life Science, Other
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Technology for Third Graders!!!!
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My students have a love for learning! We are in the process of trying of trying to get the students into more project based assignments. We started in on this last school year and the students loved being able to get the hands on feel for learning and not just having to sit and read out of a text book all day! My students are really at a disadvantage being that they come from low income families and do not get the experiences that most other students get. I am hoping that this school year I can give them those experiences and so much more!!!
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Our classroom was supplied with 4 desktop computers that at most maybe 1 would work, when it wanted to! This year I am hoping to get a couple of chrome books to be able to have for students to use in the classroom for learning purposes.\r\n\r\n One of our writing units is a research unit, as you could imagine conducting research with a classroom of students is not easy. With a couple of chrome books students will know the time they have with the technology they will be able to work and they will be able to find the information they are looking for. We also have an animal report that we complete during one of our Science units and being able to have the chrome books for the research would be very beneficial. \r\n\r\nThese students come from a low income homes and most of them this is the only time they get to use technology is when we are in school. Being able to use these products now will get them use to them for when they get into the higher grades and it is a requirement to use them.
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My students need technology in the classroom! We were without working computers for most of the school year last year, help us build some technology in our classroom!!!
| 1 | 1 |
97,298 |
p099570
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e23fda8f0e5ce07c847a6b4e61119e27
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Mrs.
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CO
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2017-03-28 16:47:13
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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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Let's Charge Our Technology!
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We are a school of about 600 students, ECE-5th grade ranging from general education, gifted and talented, to students with autism. My fifth graders are hard working, quirky, and strive to excel at the tasks set before them. As we switch to an environment of a blended learning classroom, I know they will use the resources of Chromebooks to help them grow as readers, writers, scientists, and mathematicians. \r\n\r\nThis environment will prepare them for the schooling, jobs, and the future that lies ahead of them. I will have thirty amazing students next year in my homeroom class that will stay with me for core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, skills, and social studies.
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How effective do you think a classroom can be when there is a piece of technology accessible to them at any given moment? When students are looking to personalize their own learning by challenging their skills through a reading quiz, watching Kahn Academy videos to strengthen their mathematical inquiries, or blogging about their writing on their own terms, the classroom just becomes one hundred times better. Choice and creative problem solving are immediate benefits of such engaging tools, such as our Chromebooks. BUT they need to be charged for us to use them. \r\nWith a docking station, our technology can be forever charged, without the hassle of cords and chaos. With guided inquiry and readily available technology, students can empower their own learning. By building a 1:1 computer ratio, I can provide my students with the power they so desperately need in their own learning. A 1:1 fully charged Chromebook to student ratio will allow me to provide instruction that is individual and unique to each child. Whether it be working on fluency facts at his/her own pace, allowing a child to extend their writing through publishing a blog, or providing ample opportunities for self directed research, my classroom will become even richer with knowledge. Please help us in achieving the goal of 1:1 completely charged computers per student in my classroom.
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My students need a charging station to keep their Chromebooks fully charged.
| 15 | 1 |
28,238 |
p253301
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4ee57415b89e124c1c3909b9ec237d3f
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Ms.
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IA
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2017-04-04 18:50:07
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Boundless Learning for Bouncy Kiddos
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There is nothing that makes my heart swell more than when a student gets excited about their learning. I love it when they beg for book recommendations because they can't get enough... when they rush through the door in the morning to tell me about a connection they made the previous night to a science lesson.. or when that special glow lights up their face when they finally master a tricky math concept.\r\n\r\nIt is my goal to open my small town students' minds to a broader world full of amazing opportunities. These fifth graders are at the age where they are beginning to think bigger, deeper thoughts. They devour books and soak up every bit of history they are exposed to. It is my aim to provide them with the most supportive environment possible, while challenging each of them to push themselves to reach their full potential by learning all they can.
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These yoga balls will offer students new, flexible seating options that can actually help them learn better! Studies have shown that sitting on balance balls such as these can help any student focus and perform better in the classroom. They are especially helpful to students with sensory processing disorders, ADHD, or just an overwhelming need to fidget. \r\n\r\nBy donating to our project, you will be providing students with items that seem fun to them, but will ultimately improve student achievement. I have a rotation schedule for flexible seating in my classroom so that every student gets to experience the different options, of which there are currently very few. This project would bring a whole new energy to the classroom and provide beneficial seating options to many more students at a time.
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My students need yoga balls with sturdy bases for flexible classroom seating options.
| 0 | 1 |
78,370 |
p077171
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2b8571c17afe968271db58c5e887d7a7
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Mrs.
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PA
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2017-03-30 11:46:49
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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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A Magic Carpet For Learning
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My amazing students are from Hazleton, Pennsylvania. My classroom of first graders is a unique group of caring, talented and wonderful children. There are currently 24 first graders in my classroom that have been working, learning and growing together. We have become each other's biggest supporters. \r\nAll of the children at our school come from various backgrounds and bring their own personal stories and experiences to our classroom family! Poverty and heartache are common factors for my students. These factors make education more difficult, but my students are fighters and are pressing through to accomplish their goals.\r\nMy students are worth more than words can say and are capable of so much! I would love to have the opportunity to better accommodate their diverse and various needs of every student in my classroom.
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I am requesting a new classroom carpet that will accommodate up to 30 students. This carpet will give students a space to sit together comfortably for whole group learning as well as an area for students to use for independent and partner work. Much of the learning in our classroom takes place on our 'carpet'- it is where my students engage in mini lessons, lead calendar, build community, get lost in books, and so much more. \r\nWhile I do my best to provide an exciting and welcoming space for my students, I think adding a larger carpet (that all of my students can fit on) will improve the classroom climate and promote learning. \r\n
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My students need a carpet to sit on for our learning during calendar, number talk, phonics, and adventures through literature.
| 0 | 1 |
15,918 |
p154643
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dcef5e5a6f94e12d4bc448b31c88bd7b
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-07-05 21:34:11
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Book Tribe Book Clubs
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\"People who read are people who dream.\" - Pablo Picasso \r\n\r\nOur school-wide theme is \"Dream, Hope, Imagine\". I believe through reading, my students can, not only dream, but reach their goals and obtain their dreams as they continually improve their reading!\r\n\r\nOur school is located in a very rural area, and about 70% of our students come from homes with a low socioeconomic status.\r\n\r\nDespite the challenges my students face, they continually surprise us all with their attitude and success! I teach seventy-one fourth graders, and I have been fortunate enough to have a classroom full of eager, motivated readers! However, this is not always the case. I do have some students who are more reluctant readers and require more convincing to read a book. One way to do this is through book clubs and collaboration with peers. Students meet once a week to discuss what they've previously read and plan for the next week. This is something we all look forward to each week. Students meet in groups of four to six and have rich, meaningful discussion of the text.
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Our Book Tribe Book Clubs are based on student choice and interests. Currently, we do not have a budget for classroom books or for library books. Unfortunately this makes it very hard to provide the hottest new releases. I have chosen books that my students will love and can relate to, and then they will choose which group to join. Also I have included books in which the main character faces a personal challenge. These books will help teach empathy, kindness, and accepting others' differences. In addition to these, I have chosen graphic novel book sets. These books are always very popular and will benefit all readers, but especially the more reluctant readers. These books will allow my students to read, discuss, and share books with each other. This organized book club promotes the love of reading and encourages each child to continue to read. I have found that students love book clubs and look forward to this each week. This year we plan on sharing our book club books with others through blog, online reviews, and other social media outlets. This will provide my students a chance to connect with other students, teachers, and authors globally in an authentic, memorable way. #BookTribe
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My students need book sets for book clubs like Wonder, Finding Perfect, Sticks & Stones, and Roller Girl.
| 20 | 1 |
46,702 |
p189994
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4a0a10b4a59e5c93a0fceb5293436b33
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2017-02-28 23:04:01
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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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Seeing Clearly
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I teach 26 amazing students who love using technology in a variety of ways. They span a wide range of ability levels, but they all are enthusiastic about learning. I love using the Smartboard every day for a variety of reasons from interactive lessons to a simple spelling pretest. Due to Arizona being ranked last for school funding and our school district not having the money, I need help getting the materials I need to teach effectively. My students are eager to learn and I want to provide them and future students with the BEST!
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The projector I currently have is old. It is very difficult to read anything because it is dim, instead of sharp and clear. I use my projector all day, every day! My students always ask to turn off the lights just so they can see the screen. This is not fair to them and takes time away from their learning.\r\n\r\nA new projector would solve this problem because students will be able to see the screen with normal classroom lighting on which will save time and more learning can take place. Please consider donating to this cause in order to help my students see clearly each day! My students will be forever appreciative!\r\n
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My students need to see clearly when I project an image, homework, or website on the Smartboard.
| 0 | 1 |
181,110 |
p123444
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cba4be451a3dce8022edc6ef60a74af8
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-05-04 11:12:56
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Environmental Science, Extracurricular
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Outdoor Education-Sustainable Gardening to Streams 05/03/16
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At the end of the year, I want my students to have experienced Environmental Science with laboratory and hands-on activities both inside and outside the classroom. The challenge is having the materials to allow students to obtain the skills necessary and to access the land right outside our doors.
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I teach four Environmental Science classes. College prep and honors classes are predominantly ninth graders. I also teach Advanced Placement Environmental Science to juniors and seniors. All of my classes are intelligent and quite diverse. More than 50% of our school consists of minorities. Most of them have grown up in an urban environment. Many of the students lack experiential learning. My students really enjoy hands-on activities. They have never gardened or collected a water sample from a stream. They do not know what biodiversity is. Environmental students need to interact with nature to experience not only its beauty, but how we impact it, and how the vast natural world affects our daily lives .
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There are two parts to the outdoor education. The first aspect is learning to garden and having some hand tools to utilize for this purpose. Seeds will be planted in pots (indoors at first) for better germination. We will use the humidity dome and a grow lamp we have to aid growth of plants inside. These will then be planted outside. Growing things inside will enable students to understand what is an actual plant as opposed to a weed that needs to be removed. The second part of the project is to sample water from a creek behind the school. Turbidity will also be assessed using a turbidity tube. Environmental factors will be determined outside using the meter. Water samples will then be tested inside using water quality test kits such as dissolved oxygen. The nets will be used to obtain macroinvertebrates from the stream which are bioindicators of water quality. Student outcomes will include learning about sustainable farming, biodiversity, and water quality.
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Donations for this project will improve my classroom by moving it outside. Students will have to tools to promote sustainable gardening and to support the local community garden and Farmer's Market. They will be encouraged to make the connection between growing food themselves and a healthy diet. In addition, water quality testing and having safe clean water are important aspects of environmental science. Testing water and understanding indicators of clean water will become evident to them.
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My students need horticulture tools, pots for starting seeds,(for our garden) and water test kits and tools to study water quality in the stream behind our school.
| 0 | 1 |
2,197 |
p080889
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a8ba0daeea7fefd0121c2b136e66ab35
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Ms.
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AZ
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2016-05-13 23:11:35
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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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Let's Play: Dramatic Play in Preschool
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I teach 3 and 4 year-old kiddos with disabilities in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix.Our days are full of engagement in age appropriate activities, games and play. My students and I are in need of new dramatic play toys to promote excitement therefore language skills.
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Our school is in a low-income area of North Phoenix. My little preschoolers have disabilities ranging from mild to moderate. My kiddos are adorable and they love going to school. At school, they learn through play. As a teacher, I use toys and games as a diving board for vocabulary and language development.
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These resources will be used in the dramatic play area where my kiddos play pretend. By having play toys students learn the appropriate vocabulary and ignites the use of social language among the children. Also, dramatic play toys set up the environment to collaborate with each other.
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The toy washer and dryer will improve my classroom because it will help my kiddos play with something they have at home. The doll house is great to play in partners and sharpen language skills
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My students need dramatic play to develop their language skills.
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8,589 |
p178814
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2b28550b4e79ef63dc7b3560a31476c6
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-12-15 10:30:51
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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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Fancy Fingers Fine Motor Kits
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Curious, enthusiastic, sweet, and hardworking are words that I would use to describe our preschool and kindergarten students. Being an occupational therapy practitioner across the district, I get to see lots of different students from lots of different backgrounds. It is exciting to see their unique strengths shine through and witness how they all contribute to the classroom in their own special way. \r\nTheir little hands spend the day exploring and learning, but sometimes they just need a little extra help to reach their full potential. That is where occupational therapy comes in. Myself and one other coworker are responsible for addressing the fine motor concerns of the whole district. We work hard in the little time we have with each student to make our activities fun, interesting, and meaningful to help them reach their goals.
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I am SO excited about this project. With the increased demand for fine motor help in the younger grades and limited time available to be in the classroom, we need to create a resource that can be left behind and used independently by students. \r\nOur fine motor kits will be full of simple yet effective fine motor activities for students to engage in. Our goal is to have 1 fine motor kit per preschool and kindergarten classroom throughout the district for a total of 32 kits and over 500 kids with access to extra fine motor help! \r\nThank you for considering our project! Your donation is very much appreciated and will be helping students for years to come!
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My students need a variety of supplies for fine motor kits.
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138,637 |
p002820
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2b279b9ddef69f3460c0df13b8fdc07c
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Ms.
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MA
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2017-03-25 19:11:23
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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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Flexible Seating For Student Engagement!
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All of my students are special, unique, motivated, and eager to learn! There are not enough words to describe this outstanding group of students! As an inclusion teacher, my students, including those with and without special needs, all learn in various ways. They collaborate, ask questions, and take initiative when it comes to their learning. Although they face many obstacles outside of school, they come to school each day and don't let anything get in their way! They just need the resources and technology to learn and thrive!
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Do you ever have to sit in a meeting for a long period of time and start to get restless or uncomfortable? Imagine students sitting in their chairs all day! \r\n\r\nGiving students seating choices where they can be comfortable and get their wiggles out will improve students engagement! \r\n\r\nClassrooms throughout the country have had success using flexible seating- allowing students to choose where they complete their work, based on their individual needs. We want to join them! I want my students to be able to have options for where they can best focus on their learning. Many of my students works best when movement is incorporated into their day, and these seating options will make it possible!
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My students need yoga ball chairs and hokki stools for flexible seating!
| 13 | 1 |
126,755 |
p067168
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438d95256a73e95c7c7951826db06789
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-12-16 12:47:25
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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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Lots of Love for Our Class!!!!
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Our students come from a very low income background, one of the lowest in our district. I have special ed, Gt, and in between. \r\n\r\nStudents are always in need of materials for the classroom. What better way than to provide this for the students when parents or school do not have the funds to buy them. Teachers then have to buy these supplies from our own pocket because we don't want students to be without.\r\n\r\nI know my students will greatly appreciate any donations. :)\r\n\r\n
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We need our classroom supplies so that students don't have to worry about not having.\r\n\r\nPencils, sharpeners, erasers are going to be used so that students can get their work done; especially for a test. Pencil toppers and grippers as well as incentives will be used to help students be motivated more to get their work done and get it done right.\r\n\r\nSticky notes, printer paper, ink, will be used on behalf of students to help with projects and activities. \r\n\r\nTablets will be used for students to do their research to help expand the world around them. Since we are a writing grade, this will also help them with the STAAR expectations. They will also be used for Reading Renaissance which is a district expectation weekly. I only have 3 desktops in my room with 28 kids.
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My students need pencils, sharpeners, erasers, toppers, incentives, tablets in order to do their work efficiently and effectively.
| 4 | 1 |
43,279 |
p141008
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97ce53d70ffb5bd819ac37d6fa672de6
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Ms.
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KY
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2016-05-06 18:25:09
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Active Seating for Enjoyable Mathematics Intervention
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My small groups of fourth and fifth grade mathematics intervention students need ball chairs so they can better learn while being active and releasing pent-up energy.
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Many of my students come from families with very limited economic means. And, they have fallen behind in mathematics, lacking the foundational knowledge necessary for mastering grade-level content. They embrace the opportunity to engage in small-group, hands-on learning activities targeted to their strengths and needs. As students are successful with the attainable challenges presented in mathematics intervention, they catch up and come to believe in their abilities to think and learn.
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One of the obstacles to their learning is that many have ADHD or emotional challenges and are easily distracted. The compulsion to move is one of the factors affecting their capacity to learn. The ball chairs will provide them with enjoyment and support them in focusing intently on the mathematical learning experiences.
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Providing active seating during mathematics intervention will change the lives of my students, because they will be more engaged in the learning of mathematics and better prepared for success in the advancing mathematics content.
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My students need ball chairs--active seating for greater focus and improved learning.
| 0 | 1 |
45,159 |
p246201
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a26268e96eb9e38bfa94f1e3af4975c1
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Mrs.
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MI
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2017-03-16 10:37:59
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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I Can Listen and Read!
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Our school is located in an urban area where all students receive a free lunch. Many of the children do not have access to basic school supplies. The children are inspired with a curiosity to learn and succeed. We are a K-6 school.\r\n\r\nOur school is a place where students feel safe and respected and ready to learn. We have a very limited budget at our school with limited or no supplies. Many things I have to buy myself and I need help.
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The students will use the books and companion CD at a listening station. The students are well on their way to becoming good readers.\r\n\r\n This project will allow the the students to listen and read along. \r\n\r\nThe kindergarten students are so thrilled to be reading and are so excited to read and listen to familiar stories. Many of the student's families work in the evenings and the students don't have a lot of opportunities to have stories read to them. \r\n\r\nThe project will support listening skills and aid in the student's comprehension. The children are very proud that they are now a reader!
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My students need books with a companion CD to use at a listening station.
| 14 | 1 |
79,592 |
p042812
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64f18f31c3d232862b36b0897efdebff
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Mrs.
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SD
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2016-08-17 16:26:07
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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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Keeping My LITTLES in Motion
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I will have a unique and wide range of talents and abilities in the coming class. Last year this classroom of students were split into two classrooms due to such a range of needs. This year I look forward to providing an organized yet welcome environment for all of these students even though we will be a bit cramped. We are a small community of approximately 850 people. We have been a four day school week for 11 years with great success. Our elementary school has had Exemplary and Distinguished status for several years. The Flex Fund program that was offered caught my eye in that the bounce chairs, balls, and organizers would provide areas of stimulation while keeping students on task and engaged. We are receiving iPads this year and the rack would also help with keeping clutter at bay. I will have a lot of active little bodies to provide a fast paced intense curriculum this year and would gratefully accept the help from Donorschoose!!
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My project is the need for 2 ball seats and an organizer recess ball rack. I will have 22 students with a wide range of talents, needs, energy, and limited space! I believe all students should have the opportunity to move often but without interrupting the individual engagement of the learning environment. The balls will provide that movement to those students in need and still allow the student the same learning opportunities with the the needed stimulation for them. The organizer rack will be a space saver for our cramped space as we must store all recess equipment and I have basketballs coming out of every corner!
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My students need 2 ball chairs for opportunity for movement without distraction to others!
| 0 | 1 |
47,201 |
p038933
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75a1d2f6202f4f7311b8569660d155b0
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-09-01 16:38:57
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Grades 6-8
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History & Civics, Literacy & Language
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History & Geography, Literature & Writing
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Chrome Classroom Takes a Community
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\"The aim [of education] must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem.\" Though these words of Albert Einstein hail from the twentieth century, they inspire me and the students in my sixth grade English and ancient history core classes to become thinkers who will bring the best to our communities.\r\n In this twenty-first century, students need adequate access to technology to foster the kind of learning that encourages the community builders we will need.\r\n My students are a diverse group of sixth graders attending a public school. They are diverse socioeconomically and academically. Many are motivated and avid students, while others struggle, needing extra encouragement and support. Technology is a visible support that motivates students, freeing up their ideas and providing them an opportunity to express themselves in creative ways.
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Our school goal is to increase all students' achievement through the greater and more creative use of technology, both by teachers and students. To meet this goal, we will need more actual technology as a first step. \r\n These four Chrome Books will almost double our class technology access, allowing a third of the class to be working--writing, researching, and creating--online at any one time. This, in turn, increases the amount of time each student will be engaged in academically online.\r\n Once students have greater access, they will be working both independently and in collaborative groups to research and develop their understanding both about the literature we read together and that they choose to read on their own, as well as a deeper appreciation for ancient history and that history's connections to today's world. \r\n
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My students need four more Chrome Books so they will have more frequent opportunities to write and research in ways the rest of the world performs its work.
| 3 | 1 |
163,022 |
p231144
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4c6987c47851a8aed561e0232f1b38e8
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-09-03 19:56:14
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Foreign Languages
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Technology tools for success!
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With more than 100 names on my class roster, it is no surprise that my students are all very unique. Although many of our students come from low-income homes, our demographic is shifting, as more middle-income families continue moving to the area.\r\n\r\nMy students are very talented and creative. Many have graduated from high school, and pursued higher education. Others have enlisted in the military, and some have pursued entrepreneurial endeavors. \r\nRegardless of their choice, I want to help my students pursue their dreams and reach their goals.
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Adding another computer to our class would provide more students access to technology and help our class to function more efficiently. Currently, we only have four classroom computers to share with as many as 30 students at a time. An additional computer would allow more students time on task and increase productivity.\r\n\r\nThis year, there is a paper shortage at our school. Our students do not have enough paper to print essays, projects, and other assignments. Teachers are very limited as to the amount of paper that we receive, and it is only through the generosity of donors that we have an adequate supply for our classroom needs.\r\n\r\nAt this time, the color printer in our room does not have any ink. Students are very prudent in their use of this printer, and we only have to change the ink twice a year. \r\n\r\n My students are outstanding, and my instructional goal is, \"Success for all\". Having enough tools and having the right tools are essential for optimal learning. All of the items on our shopping list are critical needs, and they will be used by everyone in the class.
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My students need adequate supplies for typing,printing, and organizing their work.
| 3 | 1 |
61,149 |
p106334
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ef34808e025f5f4b63d071cc1fd9124f
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Ms.
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SC
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2016-08-07 15:13:33
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning
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Character Education, Other
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Community Matters
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As a teacher in a Title 1 school in the heart of Greenville, I place a huge sense of community in the hearts and minds of my students. Our students are hard working and come in to school with an obvious sense of joy just to be together. Many of our students are provided with free or reduced lunch and some are involved in a backpack program that provides food for weekends as well. We are privileged to be an engineering school that allows choice students to come as a part of our engineering program. \r\nComing from many different backgrounds and home lives, my students face very different challenges both in and outside of school.\r\nIt has been amazing watching each of these students come together and work as a family to overcome each obstacle that they face.
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I have noticed year in and year out that students enjoy working together and simply being together. They love to share with each other about both school and home life. Even the two most different students in a classroom can come together, problem solve, and overcome obstacles when given the atmosphere to do so.\r\nBecoming like a family makes all the difference in the world. Where there is trust, love, and loyalty, there is also hard work and dedication. I want my students to have a communal location in the classroom where they know that when they share others will be able to listen and make connections.
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My students need a rug for our classroom as a place that we can all join together to learn and grow. Building this community places an importance on becoming something bigger than yourself.
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82,533 |
p015027
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6babe90a39e59f61ae6b9bd7297c41e4
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Mrs.
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PA
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2016-08-05 17:10:16
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Moving with Hokki Stools
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The students at my school are an energetic and hardworking group of children. They enjoy coming to school, but school funding cuts over the years have impacted what schools can provide to individual classrooms.\r\nI teach third grade in an urban neighborhood where all the students at school receive free breakfast and free lunch. Some students live below the poverty line and their families struggle to provide them with basic necessities needed to be successful in school. Despite these obstacles, our school has hard-working students as well as teachers and staff who strive to make our school a welcoming and inviting place. In addition, our school is one of the top-performing schools in the city.
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Kids inspired this project because they love having choices about classroom seating. They won't be confined to the uncomfortable chairs. Hokki stools let students sit yet still be active, much more than sixty minutes a day. These students have been shown to be beneficial for students who need to fidget.\r\n\r\nStudents get both physical and mental benefits using the stools. They can move, fidget, sway, and wiggle without being disruptive. The Hokki stools allows students to move, which increases blood flow to the brain. The stools also improve motor fitness. It will ensure that students are getting well above sixty minutes of movement on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nTeachers who have Hokki stools in their classrooms indicate how focused students are on their work. The stools will also give students more choice in the classroom. This in turn will help them take ownership of their learning.
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My students need Hokki stools in order to promote active learning and classroom choice.
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66,752 |
p226321
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e19029c8af2eb9885bc5dbb4bfdeeb92
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Ms.
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DC
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2016-08-18 19:13:28
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Making Indoor Recess Fun!
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My students come to their neighborhood school in Southeast DC every day with a smile on their face. Our school guides them through their learning and gives them 3 meals a day. We work hard, learn a lot, and always make sure to have fun during our 8 hours together. \r\n\r\nFor many of them, their day has only started when they go home to more hardships and responsibilities than any 3rd grader should face. Despite their personal struggles, my students show up every day and are excited to learn. At the end of every day, no matter how exhausting a day it was, I cannot help but sit back and admire the tenacity of each and every one of my wonderful students.\r\n\r\n
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My student need indoor games and activities to play with on the days we have recess inside due to the weather. Being in DC, there are days in the winter when the temperatures drop so much that the children cannot go outside to play, as well as times when it rains for days, which also means indoor recess. Being a new teacher and working in a high needs school, I currently do not have any fun activities or manipulatives for my students to play with on the days when recess has to be indoors. \r\n\r\nIt is important for children to have time to relax their brains and move their bodies every day, even on the days when recess is indoors. These fun items will make the indoor recess days so much more enjoyable for my students!
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My students need hands on games and activities to play with when our recess is inside and they are unable to go outside on the playground.
| 0 | 0 |
167,910 |
p170612
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8a01a503d54c8db10649936fa2daeb9a
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Mrs.
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GA
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2017-01-15 12:59:27
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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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Wiggle While We Work - With Bouncy Bands!
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My fourth graders are an energetic and exciting crew! They arrive to school each day excited and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are in need of academic and behavior accommodations so that they can reach their full potential every day. Despite their challenges, they try so hard and never stop working to reach their goals. \r\n\r\nI am on a constant hunt to find any and everything that can help them accomplish their wildest dreams! “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.”
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Having bouncy bands at each student desk will allow students to move without disturbing their peers or their own productivity. We strive to accommodate each student's needs while ensuring that it doesn't impede on their own or other's learning. \r\n\r\nBouncy Bands will help my students with extra energy and anxiety by allowing them to move and stretch their legs throughout lessons. Research shoes that students who are able to move and release extra energy are able to focus and more productive throughout the day.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves the opportunity to be at their best, even during those times when seat work is required.
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My students need Bouncy Bands to help them move in class while focusing on their work!
| 0 | 1 |
17,998 |
p179968
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5b6ff6c066dabc7f475c2c56f6216166
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-15 22:35:42
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Student Inspired: An Ipad Today Keeps Literacy at Bay!
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\"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard\" is the motto I have taught my students when faced with challenging tasks in the classroom, so that they can build the courage to take the lead in their own learning. \r\n\r\nI am a teacher of wonderful vibrant amazing students of diverse backgrounds in the Bronx, some new to the country and some with special needs, grade 5. \r\n\r\nThe needs of every student in my class varies, but the one thing they have in common is that when they work hard they all make great strides! The smile on their faces to see that they are able to achieve their academic goals is priceless. It makes me feel like I'm doing something right! I want to continue to motivate and inspire my students to create goals for themselves and hold themselves accountable for those goals. I tailor learning when necessary to ensure that it meets all students needs and helps them gain confidence in themselves. Attainable, approachable and measurable goals.
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I have taught a large population of English Language Learners and I must say that they have always been so motivated and enthusiastic to learning the language. This is why the students have inspired me to create this project that will help them in so many ways. The students will be able to use the IPad everyday for different things such as : translations, writing, math, and word study, but I'm aiming to utilize it most during their reading block. Silent sustained reading can be difficult for students when they're at a low reading level because of the lack of complexity in their books, so using the IPad will provide them with a multitude of variety to keep their interest and continue to nourish their love of learning. The reading program we use in our school has a website and app that the students can easily access with the use of technology. It will help my entering ENLs and emerging ENLs with things such as decoding and pronunciation. It will help my more fluent readers with vocabulary building and comprehension.\r\n\r\nThis project will make a difference because it will allow students options in their learning.\r\nThis will teach them that there isn't just one way to learn, they can read books online just as easily as they could from the library in our classroom. They will gain a sense of self as a learner and understanding of how to access information.
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My students need an Ipad and Case to Protect it in order to have books read aloud to them, for translations for my new english language learners, to increase fluency through various school wide applications etc.
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25,584 |
p156174
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1febcfa60f84d3b2e33fc6f5533811c4
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-17 18:22:18
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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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Organization Makes for Better Learning!
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I teach in a Title 1 district that is high in low socio-economic students. Majority are in single parent homes. Many come to school without supplies and I end up buying supplies for them. We are in a fairly new school; however, the desks students have are triangular with little space for storage. This makes it difficult for students to put away their belongings for my class so they can transition to their second class. This places a heavy load for students to carry around these items in their backpack. Many lose their texts because they take them out at home and either a sibling gets hold of it and tears it or it ends up in someone's car. Having to carry all their belongings makes it difficult for the students to be organized. Majority of our students travel to and from school on the bus. \r\nIt is a juggling act trying to get from each class carrying such a heavy load. . I would need three to accommodate all my students. This would enable my students to be better organized and keep track of their books by having them in a safe place. I want to buy supplies too.
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My students will benefit tremendously from having these cubicles for their supplies. It will also benefit the weight they have to carry around from class to class. They will be better organized with their learning materials and gain academic success.\r\nWords cannot begin to describe the effect these cubbies will have on students. Getting around the school will be so much easier, as well as traveling on the school bus.\r\nThe subjects of Math and Reading will be greatly enhanced by students having a way to be organized in their work. Academic achievement is high on our list of expectations.
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My students need storage cubbies for their textbooks and supplies due to the very small space in their desks. This will enable students to be better organized and have less weight to carry between classes.
| 0 | 0 |
15,431 |
p015768
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3fc08e89e5181c21d51c90e7c971a31c
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-07-08 14:46:49
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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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Working Together
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My students are a part of a dual language program and learn in two languages, English and Spanish. They hope to master both language and be successful in school so that they can \"be smart\" and \"get better jobs\". \r\n\r\nIn spite of attend a low income school where 100% of students receive free lunch, they are very motivated to learn. My students are very creative and love attending school. They have a passion to succeed and impress if given the chance.\r\n\r\n
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These rugs will be used to create a comfortable learning environment in my classroom. Students will be able to listen to stories, participate in centers and read together away from their desks on a clean comfortable surface. Many students become restless in the same classroom all day but these rugs will give them the opportunity to move around and stay focused.\r\n\r\nThese rugs are key for students to have a set space where they feel that they are able to work in the classroom. I love that the students will be able to engage in learning together and providing a space for organized instruction.
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My students need a comfortable area to listen to read alouds and work together.
| 0 | 1 |
177,262 |
p084078
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e3e72e525e1038c838161bde8a00efff
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-08-23 22:15:19
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Nutrition Education
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A Chill Environment
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Our Title I school is blessed with a culturally rich, diverse population, with 92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunches, and a high concentration of English language learners. Sean Junkins' quote, \"So often you find that the students you're trying to INSPIRE are the ones that end up inspiring you,\" applies to my classroom every day. \r\n\r\nOur students have generous hearts that will change the world if they are given opportunities to share their passions and learning with others. They will inspire you, as they inspire me each day.
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This compact refrigerator, snacks and headphones will provide a positive learning environment for my students. With these critical supplies, my students can focus on learning instead of hunger or distractions. The headphones will allow individualized and uninterrupted learning opportunities for my students. With the addition of a refrigerator and snacks, my students will not need to leave the room to get a drink or gain energy to sustain their active learning. When all their needs are met, my students will be able to take on the rigorous academics they are required to learn to be successful. Thank you for your consideration of their requests.
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My students need a compact refrigerator, headphones and healthy snacks such as animal crackers, goldfish crackers and fruit snacks to keep them fueled and focused.
| 36 | 1 |
156,105 |
p239400
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8061c8c2a2c08c1468cb12ce842ba691
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Mr.
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WI
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2017-03-03 08:43:33
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Music & The Arts
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History & Geography, Performing Arts
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Reliving the Revolution and Animating Colonial America
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My 5th graders and I collaborate to create an environment of exciting and explorative learning. It can be difficult for 10 year old students to connect and care about historical events, therefore I aim to make the past come alive by infusing fun, hands on activities into my social studies curriculum. It is my goal to make my students from predominantly rural and suburban area in Wisconsin all feel part of a tight-knit and supportive community. My students love to explore literacy and social studies in creative, unconventional ways.
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In order for history to be accessible and have an impact on learning, students need to be teleported to the time period being studied. Not literally of course, but making history come alive helps students have an access point and creates more interest in the topic. The Revolutionary War is a major focus for 5th grade social studies and I would like to help take students there - figuratively - by giving them the opportunity to role play, dress up in colonial clothing and explore the time period in creative ways. My hope is to create memorable experiences that engage all of my students.
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My students need materials to help make Colonial America and the Revolutionary War come alive.
| 17 | 1 |
179,189 |
p003658
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cba8edc9ca1fc32d343fdb83c89ada85
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Ms.
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WA
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2016-08-25 14:59:10
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Early Development
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Play is an Essential Part of Childhood.
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We are a Title 1 school with a diverse population, both socioeconomically and culturally. We serve a high population of homeless students. We are located in the center of our small city. We serve about 300 students, of which close to 60% receive free/reduced lunch. Students speak Spanish, Farsi, Somali, Tagalog, and many others. Our small community struggles economically. Children in poverty tend to have limited access to materials that stimulate creative and interactive play. Even children who aren’t facing the challenges of poverty are often missing out on the much needed play time at home because so many families live hurried and highly scheduled lives running between work and school. \r\n\r\nChildhood is about play. Play is an essential part in developing the whole child. Through play, children are able to develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. To ensure the optimal development of every child, play should be a central part of every child’s education.
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We want every child to play every day. We need children to have access to toys and tools that will fuel their imagination. We want to offer the children a kitchen and accessories to stimulate their creative minds. \r\n\r\nThrough play, children learn a number of skills they will use throughout life. Children learn how to share, how to negotiate and resolve problems, how to speak up for themselves, and they learn how to function as a member of a group. \r\n\r\nThis project will provide the resources that our students so desperately need. Our school community doesn't have the resources to provide the supplies needed for this project. This project will allow every child to engage in meaningful play on a daily basis.
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My students need a child sized kitchen and accessories for creative and interactive play.
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27,180 |
p085092
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e7ae748dfd460e6427d985a2c87ca847
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Mrs.
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ID
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2016-11-23 23:42:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Ten Frames!
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My students are bright hard working children, with a passion for learning. They come from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds. My students enjoy school and have a great desire to learn. Many of my students come from non-English speaking homes and have to work twice as hard to be successful academically. \r\nMy students have a desire to be great, to come everyday ready to learn and grow. But in order to do this they need the right tools, to put in their educational tool-box to prepare them for the rest of their lives. A common phrase said by my students is \"we can do hard things.\" I want them to learn that through hard work they can be successful.
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Our school had gone from creating or own math curriculum to using the Eureka Math curriculum . My students did not have this curriculum as kindergarten students, so we are teaching them everything they should have learned in kindergarten as well as the first grade curriculum. Ten Frames are continually used in the Eureka curriculum and my students would benefit greatly from these ten frames. These ten frames would provide the hands on interaction my students need to establish number sense and one- one correspondence. Ten Frames allow students to see numbers in groups and to count on from a number instead of having to count everything. The benefits would be huge for my students.
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My students need A class set of term frames for math!
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44,767 |
p220118
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0178f69efbf5542474a5179f608362e7
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Mr.
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NC
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2017-02-22 15:20:14
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science, Mathematics
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For the Advancement of my Students!!!!
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These kids come to school every day, some dealing with personal problems and issues that they shouldn't have to deal with at their age, some crying out for attention in a negative way, not knowing how to do so in a positive way. These kids crave attention and affection, and we as a school staff want to provide an environment where they receive that positive attention, affection all while establishing a structured, working environment as well. Our school has made a commitment to do everything we can to help grow, and shape our community's future, which we do.
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I know my overall project seems a tad bit far fetched, but the plan is, since I have a small class size, to have an iPad for every student. These students will be able to continue on with their lesson virtually through recommended websites, instead of continually reading books. These resources will also be able to virtually tutor and assist students who might need the extra help in a certain area of study, also help them with project and experiments. Not only that I have found websites that can assist my students in difficult areas of study, which they may need during morning work or while waiting during dismissal. With the iPads, students will be able to go on education based websites to continue with what they are working on in their own individual classrooms. Projects, online assignments, or even extra assistance will also be available. The Otterboxes will be used to protect from any damages so that this technology will be available for other students and for many years to come.
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My students need I iPad's and Otterboxes so that they can protect and invest in their future.
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46,014 |
p141703
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bfe37b1e7aebed0b9fabc02ad5d98a10
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2016-11-17 16:12:56
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Community Service
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The Basics!
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Do you remember going to school and your teachers having all the supplies they needed in their classrooms. Nowadays, it's not quite the same. Schools are suffering through budget cuts that even the basic necessities that were easily available before, now seem to be a luxury.\r\nI have a classroom of 30 first graders, with the majority of them being English Language Learners, and also come from low income homes.With that said, they can't even afford the basic supplies such as pencils or crayons. Our school is an amazing school with the most incredible teachers that are eager to give students the education they need and deserve. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts we've lost even the most basic supplies we need to TEACH! In order for us to fulfill our day to day teaching tasks we find ourselves using our own financial resources to purchase supplies for our students. The best thing about this is that my students notice everything that is given to them and they know it's of great value and they treasure it. They realize that someone valued them enough to give them the supplies they need to be able to learn; whether it's me as their
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I am requesting materials such as copy paper needed to copy their homework and class work, construction paper, colored copy paper, pencils, erasers, and crayons. These basic supplies will allow students to complete their daily assignments. With these budget cuts our school can't provide us with basic school supplies that we need for our daily tasks. By receiving these supplies it will decrease the stress I carry, knowing that I will have the resources I need to make it a successful school year for my students.\r\nThis is an important project for me because I want to be able to provide for my students just like my teachers were able to provide for me when I was going to school.\r\nWith your generous donation I will be able to accomplish that, and my students will have everything they so desperately need to make it an incredible school year.
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My students need basic school supplies like paper, pencils, erasers and crayons.
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12,187 |
p219032
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f400421b1a139cfc25daf4509c45dab3
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-06-03 14:07:54
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Applied Sciences, College & Career Prep
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Life Lessons With Technology
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I work in a Title 1 school in Titusville, FL where my students are needing more and more help. I have been at this school for 9 years and have seen the economy change rapidly due to the ending of the Space Shuttle Program. In an area where technology, engineering, and science play such a huge role, I feel my students should be given ample opportunities to learn about these concepts.\r\n\r\nI would like to provide my students the same learning experiences that other children are given at more influential schools in our county, especially in terms of technology. Brevard County has a wide range of different economic situations within schools. My students should be given the same chances with technology tools as their peers.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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I have requested technology tools for my students.\r\n\r\nThese tools will provide opportunities for problem solving, team-work, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nMakey-Makey kits allow students complete circuits from everyday items to a computer. The item becomes a keyboard in which the student can maniplulate the computer. The Ozobots allow students to write original codes to move, turn, start and stop. This is an introduction to coding and programming.\r\n \r\nBoth tools enable the students to explore, collaborate, and learn through experimentation. There are limitless options for learning with these tools in my students hands. The sky is the limit in what they can achieve!
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My students need technology in their hands! I have requested the MAKEY MAKEY kits and Ozobots in order to give them more opportunities with technology.
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96,893 |
p037557
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e9ff4a8959dc75ae0f4c9788f75c1dff
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Mrs.
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CO
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2016-06-04 19:01:25
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Closing the Digital Divide
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Our district is one of high poverty. This means that students with the odds stacked against them enter our classrooms day after day, year after year. In order for them to be successful, they have built such strong senses of character. But what really takes them from failure to success is their passion and perseverance: their grit. They know that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. They persevere because they know it is their only option. \r\n\r\nAnd their grit couldn't be more inspirational.\r\n\r\nEvery day I get to watch my learners grow and discover their potential. I have the unique privilege of nurturing their curiosity, wonder, and dreams.
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While a little late to the technology party, our school is arriving nonetheless and jumping into blended learning next year with both feet. This means that we will combine face-to-face instruction with online learning activities. While our staff and students are excited at the opportunity to personalize learning for individual students, we are left with the stark reality that we don't have as many devices as we need or a budget that can support us as much as we would like.\r\n\r\nHowever, we cannot let a lack of resources prevent our kids from getting what they deserve. In fact, research on online learning shows that if we don't close the digital gap between different socioeconomic groups, digital learning will worsen educational inequalities.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we will be able to run a complete small-group station this year (9 total devices). What this means is that during a typical instructional block, students will rotate through a small-group face-to face lesson, enhance or expand on it via online learning, and finally apply their knowledge to an independent project. They will have access to a more personalized experience which allows for maximal growth. Not to mention, today's kids are digital natives and are highly motivated by technology!\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need Asus Chromebooks to provide equitable access to technology, as well as an AppleTV to give us the opportunity to share our screens with one another.
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164,888 |
p177244
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534c19221b57d48a52804e5b8286799a
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-01-12 00:06:44
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Music & The Arts
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Environmental Science, Visual Arts
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New Needs for our New Year
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My amazing students are from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities. We've worked hard so far this year to create a kind little community within our classroom walls, which makes it an awesome place to spend most of my day. Our school is a Title One school with many students who speak English as a second language, and about 45% of them receive free and reduced lunch.\r\n\r\nThe wonderful students at our school are hardworking, kind, and appreciative of the opportunities presented to them. Our school is located in California and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Our campus provides us with a great view and is an amazing place to allow nature to inspire our creativity.\r\n
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While my California kiddos live in a state that continues to be in a drought, we have finally been getting some much needed rain. While this rain is wonderful for Mother Earth, it poses a challenge in an elementary classroom of 32 fifth-graders. We have already had many days of indoor PE and indoor Recess and my kids are BORED with the games that I have on hand. A few new games would help immensely. \r\n\r\nOur classroom could really use a small composting bin to throw our banana peels and apple cores in. I teach my students the importance of saving our planet, not just by saving on water consumption, but also by recycling and composting. While our school has a compost outside, the kids don't seem to use it. I'm hoping that having a compost bin in our classroom will encourage them to compost on a regular basis. \r\n\r\nIn addition, my students need flash drives and address labels to help with organizing their pictures and classwork. They also need new ink, sharpies, and art paper to help complete creative spring projects.
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My students need new games for rainy day fun, flash drives and labels for organizing pictures and work, and more art supplies for spring projects.
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142,267 |
p179717
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888cdb6204d306b35be3f076cd8b428e
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Mrs.
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WA
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2016-10-28 00:11:05
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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College & Career Prep, Performing Arts
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Seeking Innovative Video Presentation Technology
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I have 28 curious and energetic 5th graders in a high poverty school with nearly 800 K-6 students. Many of them come to school hungry, without coats, and shoe soles falling off. Because of the enormous number of students in our school, their access to technology is limited and they thirst for more opportunities to use their creativity and innovation.\r\nOur class motto is, \"every day is a second chance\" because many of my students are disenchanted with school and themselves by the time they get to 5th grade.\r\nThey learn we can always start over and that no matter how bad yesterday was, today is a second chance to try again. They soon realize that they are valuable to our class, our school, our community, and me when they are given opportunities and encouragement to pursue activities they are passionate about.\r\n
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My students are grateful and excited every time they get a chance to explore and use technology. As an International Baccalaureate candidate school, we want to provide our students a plethora of opportunities to chase new ways of expressing themselves and sharing knowledge with others.\r\nYour donation will give my students the access they need for more student-driven innovation and creativity through video presentations, which will lead to a deeper and longer-lasting knowledge of those content areas.\r\nMy talented, resourceful, and imaginative students would be thrilled to have access to an iPad to photograph, record, and make video presentations to showcase their \"Passion Project\" research. Each student chooses something they are passionate about to research, write, and publish a their own book about their passion, and then present their information to their peers in a unique and innovative way. The small size of the iPad mini will be easier for their smaller hands to handle as they film and the shockproof case will help protect against the inevitable \"Whoops!\" when they drop it or spill something on it. \r\n
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My students need one 32GB iPad mini with a shockproof case for student-driven unique and innovative video presentations of their researched \"Passion Projects.\"
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165,636 |
p199812
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76ffd00269e8051fff96feca3929b1e8
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Mrs.
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NM
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2016-08-25 22:03:47
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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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Collaborative Learning Table
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Sparking curiosity and a love of learning is the goal of my fourth grade classroom. My students represent diverse backgrounds, learning needs, and strengths. Despite being in a Title I/low income school, my students strive to show their leadership as active participants in their own learning. We have an amazing community of families that reinforce the importance of education in order to find future success. \r\n\r\n\"Together we will face our challenges and work together to succeed.\" -Mrs. Summerbell's 4th grade students
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\"Tell me and I'll listen. Show me and I'll watch. Involve me and I'll learn.\" -Teton Lakota Native Americans\r\n\r\nThis collaborative learning table will allow students to have a comfortable work space where they can write, use hands-on materials, read, and discuss. We will use this for our small group math, reading, writing, science, and social studies lessons. \r\n\r\nCurrently we are limited to either a table that seats 3 students, or at the floor for group activities. While this can be fun for some activities, it is not a good work space when students need a hard surface to write, organize their work, or use hands-on manipulatives for math.
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My students need an effective place for collaborative learning. We would like a kidney table that will accommodate 6 students.
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79,170 |
p250755
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8128ee4ac7e34f4c5a85de2d3c1abacf
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Mrs.
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AL
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2017-04-25 23:16:04
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Let's Get Wobbly!
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My class is full of personality! They are fun, loving, and anxious to learn new things. These sweet kiddos enjoy coming to school to be loved and cared for. We are a Title I school. Every student receives free breakfast, lunch, and a healthy snack each day. Though this can be a struggle, we do not let the lack of funds to hinder our thirst for 21st century learning. These babies are so precious and are so thankful for everything!
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These wobbly stools will benefit my students who stuggle with severe ADHD symptoms. This will help them to maintain focus while leaning in a small group setting by allowing their bodies to stay on the move. \r\n\r\nBy donating to our project, students with ADHD will learn new techniques and strategies to cope with their learning challenge. As well as, learn new ways to channel their energy effectively and appropriately so others students will not be unexpectedly interrupted. It is my goal to help ALL students to be successful in every way possible. With these stools, students will be given equal opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need flexible seating to accommodate their different learning challenges.
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22,380 |
p053630
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806efc43450439115a7b22f64f702050
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-08-21 19:09:41
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Extracurricular, Visual Arts
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Finding the Perfect Piece to the Puzzle
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With a new school year comes a new set of amazing and unique students. In our third week of school, I have already begun to see the pizzazz and spunk that my new set of 2nd graders possess. They are eager learners who love to explore and create art, projects, and test the limits of their imagination. \r\n\r\nI want to give these students a safe environment of learning, excitement, exploration, and challenge. The majority of my students come from a low-economic background with 90% of them receiving free breakfast and lunch. They come to me with open arms and hearts, and I take it as my responsibility to give them the best atmosphere and educational experience they can get.\r\n
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I want these students to have the opportunity to use, play, and manipulate floor puzzles in my classroom during their center and free time. I like giving my students incentives when they finish their work, and working on puzzles is the perfect activity to increase their brain activity and visual symbol memory. Children who puzzle have been shown to increase brain cognition and are able to strengthen their visual memory which can in turn benefit their reading and writing skills. I would like the students to have a chance to have this fun activity which could in turn help their over all skills in school.
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My students need extracurricular activities, such as puzzles, to spark their motivation, brain activity, and achievement in all areas of their education.
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143,767 |
p182718
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65651eb5158c68e49d85712ff1b2fb8e
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Mr.
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WA
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2016-11-03 12:30:14
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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The One and Only Ivan!\r\nBuilding a Ritual of Reading
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Our school is comprised of about 300 students of whom 85% or more are on free and reduced price lunch. \r\n We also have a large Hispanic population of students. 25% of our student population are English Language Learners. \r\n Our school is located in a small farming community in which many of our parents work on the farms and in the orchards that surround us. Students come to school each day with an excitement to learn, an attitude to be good citizens, and a desire to make a positive contribution to the school community.
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Reading to children not only instills a love of learning and reading, it also helps students build better vocabularies, gain experiences that they can't sometimes access on their own, and provide them with an opportunity to discover ideas and concepts! \r\n These materials will give our families the opportunity to build upon our school community through a shared reading experience. \r\nStudents in kindergarten through 5th grade will have a common reading experience that will become the buzz and excitement around the school.\r\n Only 17% of parents ages 9-11 read to their children. Yet 83% of kids ages 6-17 say being read to is something they either loved or liked a lot. (Scholastic's \"Kid & Family Reading Report\")\r\nThe book study that we would like to experience at our school is targeting a goal to get 85% -100% of our families reading aloud to their children. \r\n
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My students need and their families need copies of The One and Only Ivan. We are participating in a school wide book study!
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181,878 |
p042010
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9375901b15b89d2ffa3f4403f0072ca6
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-07-06 03:34:00
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Gordon's Flexible First Grade Classroom
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In my First Grade classroom, all students come from diverse backgrounds and learn in different and unique ways. I differentiate classroom instruction by offering differential learning experiences through various educational avenues that meet the needs of all the students in my class. I strive to provide an engaging classroom. A flexible classroom would allow my students to discover how they learn best. Some children are able to choose their own seating while other students thrive on a traditional desk to learn and acquire information. Some of the children in my classroom like to sit, some like to stand and some even like to lay on the floor. I want to provide seating options to my students so they are able to learn in their own way. \r\n
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Flexible classrooms are allowing children to determine and discover how they learn best, work collaboratively and effectively with other students and become actively engaged in critical thinking. Statistics are showing that students in flexible classrooms are happier, their grades are improving and they are more involved in classroom discussions. \r\n\r\nI wish to provide different areas within my classroom to allow my students a choice in how they learn. \r\n\r\nI need your assistance to create a flexible learning environment for my First Grade students this year. I cannot fund all the supplies necessary to make this happen. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
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My students need some flexible seating and flexible learning tools to help them learn and be engaged in our classroom.
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181,245 |
p088405
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617afe01efa52a8a9a1f1019fae3ad10
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Mr.
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IL
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2017-01-25 14:39:35
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Future Cyber Security Ninjas
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Our students come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds with over 90% receiving free or reduced lunch. Albany Park is one of the most diverse communities in the entire city of Chicago. \r\n\r\nMany of our students are eager to explore Computer Science and discover the amazing opportunities that are available to them.\r\n\r\nWe are working on expanding our STEM initiative and want to include as many diverse learners as we can. Our program emphasizes certification's in the field of Information Technology.\r\n\r\n
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Students will be using the tablets to further their knowledge to gain more experience towards earning their C NET certifications. As my students gain more knowledge into the world of cyber security their experiences will open up a vast number of opportunities for future personal as well as educational growth. \r\n\r\nThis project will significantly help my student's understanding of the world of Cyber Security.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe donations to this project will help to improve my student's understanding of computer networking.By implementing these tablets into our computer lab my students will finally begin to grasp how it feels to be a Network Engineer as they navigate their networks while using their tablets. We will use these tablets to assist us in becoming life-long learners. \r\nMy students will demonstrate their skill set at the end of the year as their Capstone Project program. Students will be able to implement their knowledge for future projects as our program moves forward. \r\n \r\n
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My students need tablets in order to do their cyber labs in a group setting while using their cyber security lab materials, that will initiate their success in this 21st century learning environment.
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171,211 |
p146236
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9d912d64d0b94ece9a7c3ff2d8832bbb
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Mr.
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NY
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2016-05-15 18:31:09
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Character Education, Literacy
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Adding to Our TODDally PARRfect Library!
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Do you remember the first book you read that made you an avid reader? First impressions are very important. I want to create a great first impression of books for my students so they are able to appreciate and love quality books with the ultimate goal of turning them into life long readers.
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I believe there's something special about our school, the students who attend it, and the staff that make it an unbelievable environment to learn and work in.\r\n\r\nWe're a small, early childhood school that believes firmly that a healthy and active body is essential for learning. Our school serves our students healthy and nutritious lunches and educates students on fitness and nutrition. We also believe that a child's imagination should be encouraged. Walk around our school and students will show you where the super heroes sleep, the door to the chamber of secrets, hidden treasures, and the gate that leads to the dragon's den. The majority of our students come from families who immigrated to the United States to give their children the best opportunity to succeed. They value education very much and always want the best for their children and will work long hours to support their family. Our school is dedicated to providing the best learning environment for our students.
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In our play-based pre-K class, you'll find a bin of quality books in almost every corner and center of our classroom. We believe children should be engaging in imaginative and creative play, but they'll often turn to these book bins and get lost in a great book. \r\n\r\nAlthough they cannot read yet, the beautiful illustrations and pictures are enough to tell its story and engage our children. Fascinated and inspired by these books, they'll allow them to guide and inspire their play.\r\n\r\nReading to our children on a daily basis is so important in their lives. The simple but beautiful illustrations and message of the Todd Parr books will not only engage our students but it will also introduce our kids to important life lessons and concepts.\r\n\r\nA rich library full of quality books has allowed my students to develop a love for literature. Their love has even expanded to inspire them to begin the early stages of writing their own books. I hope to continue to add to our expansive classroom library.
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Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Mo Willems are classic authors of children's literature.Their books are present in every early childhood classroom. Todd Parr is an author, who, I truly believe, creates wonderful books that needs to be in every classroom. With your help, having this class set of Todd Parr literature will allow me to share these wonderful books with my kids and their families and promote the importance of appreciating quality literature.
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My students need 18 beautiful Todd Parr books to read and learn about important people and life lessons.
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72,266 |
p203602
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f906de100df265409e485b00db6f9fe5
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-03-30 09:25:55
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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The City of Ember: Illuminating Minds Through Literature Circle Discussions
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The students that I work with have been identified as academically and/or intellectually gifted. They are avid readers and love to discuss what they read. Our school is a Title I school, so many of the students come from low-income households. \r\n\r\nMy 4th grade students are a spirited, lively group that contribute insightful comments to our classroom discussions. They have amazed me by their ability to lead effective Literature Circle discussions. I look forward to providing them with a rich culminating experience in which they can further develop their love of reading.\r\n\r\n
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These books will positively impact my students' learning and improve their school lives for several reasons. First of all, they have worked extremely hard this year building their communication skills through Literature Circle discussions and have enjoyed them immensely. Above all else, I want to continue to help my students develop a passion and love for reading.\r\n\r\nI also want to provide my students with one more opportunity this school year to engage with an exciting, thought-provoking piece of text to continue to improve their communication and analysis skills. They have grown so much this year in their ability to analyze a piece of text at a deep level, and I look forward to seeing their analysis skills continue to sharpen.
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My students need access to the novel \"The City of Ember\" so that they can participate in whole group Literature Circle discussions.
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63,108 |
p175117
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f26e62b72e9086c935a5d2574c53801c
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-08-09 09:22:26
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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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“READ…Readers’ Eyes Always Discover”
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My Class\r\n\r\nI am a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Funding of this grant would serve approximately 15 special education students. Of these 10 students, 90 percent are African-American, 5 percent are Caucasian. Ninety percent of these students receive free or reduced breakfast/lunch. The primary focus will be on those student labeled at-risk students or low achieving students during the 2016-2017 school year. \r\n\r\nWhy Early Intervention is Important?\r\n\r\nThe goal of the Preschool and 5K Special Education Class is to provide early intervention for children who have been identifies as having developmental delays or other disabilities which would adversely affect their ability to function in a general education classroom. The children are taught in an active learning environment using a variety of instructional approaches and accommodations which address specific needs.
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Funding of this grant will allow me to purchase books, manipulatives to be used in the Preschool Special Education Class. These materials will allow me to observe and assess student performance by using leveled reading and math materials. Students will participate in one-on-one reading lessons to improve accuracy and fluency when reading. \r\n\r\nBy implementing this program into daily reading and math instruction, teachers will be able to accurately evaluate students’ reading levels and individualize instruction tailored to students’ needs. Teachers will be able to identify at risk students early and provide them with strategies and skills needed to become successful readers by the end of kindergarten.\r\n\r\nStudents will be monitored through teacher observation, checklist and through curriculum based assessments to analyze continued reading growth over the course of a year. They will meet communication and reading performance goals on the Brigance and AEPS by demonstrating a 5 to 10 percent increase. South Carolina Common Core Standards along with students’ individual IEP goals were correlated and aligned to ensure that instruction will be standards based.\r\n
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My students need to become independent, successful readers by teaching them the tools needed for phonics, fluency and comprehension.
| 0 | 1 |
35,047 |
p248317
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b915e88d03daa3daf19fc3e067ee7ae6
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Mrs.
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MI
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2017-01-12 14:38:18
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Health & Life Science
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Hands On Science
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My children come in hungry each day for knowledge. When they arrive they spread out and dive into books. They often lose themselves in stories as they eat breakfast. They take that drive into learning centers and each day they build upon their foundational knowledge. My kids love science and reading and they are eager for learning outside of the classroom. Throughout the day the children thank me for the \"cool stuff\" we do and the things they are able to explore. They are the most grateful children, yet these are things they have earned, things they deserve. These children are our future!
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My children will learn about the life cycles of plants and animals hands on by raising caterpillars and growing plants! They will get an up-close encounter with butterflies and vegetables to promote animal safety and nutrition while learning core science information! By watching each stage of the insects and plants the children will be able to see the entire life cycle and compare plants to animals. This will allow them a look at an obscure concept. The children will also get to explore chemical changes and refresh on seasons and weather, concepts that they will continue to build on it the coming years. These materials will make my children more engaged and interested in not only science, but in saving and protecting our world.
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My students need caterpillars and plants to study the life cycles of plants and animals.
| 26 | 1 |
32,917 |
p255800
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420e3b1eb2aacda41fd27fc65caa02a7
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-08-11 15:52:33
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts, Special Needs
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Music, Special Needs
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Reeds So We Can Read
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We have a diverse population with almost entirely minority students in attendance, including many English Learners (several who barely speak any English). We have great staff members that love the kids and support them in all aspects of their education. Safety is our number one priority in my school. We hope to provide a well-rounded music education where music class is “cool” and kids look forward to coming to class. We are finding ourselves in need of some supplies to help maintain our growing music program.
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My students use reeds every day in class. This is a consumable resource that is simply unavoidable. Quality reeds can get quite costly, and they are absolutely necessary in order for my students to be able to participate to their fullest abilities. With your generous contribution, my students will be able to produce high quality sounds on their clarinets and continue to meet my high musical standards. \r\n\r\nMusic can be a getaway for young students. Your generosity can help students express themselves in a safe way that will help develop their social skills as well. Thank you for considering a donation to my school!
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My students need reeds for their clarinets so that they can participate in music class.
| 28 | 1 |
50,368 |
p199538
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dcb62731f691919a3f711d1e25da8cbe
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Ms.
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SC
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2016-12-06 14:56:42
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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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Educational Resources for Ms. McCoy's Class
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I have a class of twenty full-of energy kiddos who impress me everyday. I have eleven girls and ten boys this year. My students are very active! I am interested in finding ways to continue to help the active kiddos in my class. I currently teach first grade in upstate SC. I absolutely love my school, my team, and my students. \r\nFirst grade students are full of energy and love to learn! My students like to move and wiggle while learning. I enjoy finding new and exciting activities to support their learning.
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This project will greatly benefit my students and foster their success in the classroom. The yoga balls and yoga cushions will allow for movement while learning. Allowing students to move while learning helps them to focus and stay on task. I currently have a few of these options in my class and my students love them! \r\n\r\nThe Hot Dots games are great! They are educational and the students love them! Students are able to learn while having fun with the Hot Dots kits. We will use these during stations and for early finisher work. Hot Dots help reinforce skills in the classroom.
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My students need a variety of seating options in the classroom and fun educational games for station time.
| 3 | 1 |
152,331 |
p230990
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f3a5cbc1a4ab96a8db18bbcede382ef9
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-12-06 17:47:57
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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We Like to Move It, Move It!
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We are a Title 1 school in a small rural town. We have a large number of economically challenged families and many of our students receive food bags for the weekends.Some of my students have been diagnosed with ADHD or other learning disabilities. Some of them are just full of energy! \r\nStudies have proven that students who are able to move and fidget in the classroom, actually focus more. I want to provide those high energy students with seating options beyond the traditional classroom chairs, so they can focus their energy on learning. Flexible seating will also make my classroom more conducive to open collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. This simply cannot be done when kids are sitting in rows of desks all day. \r\n\r\n
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Some of the immediate benefits of flexible seating include burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. Physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior. \r\nBy donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement. Studies suggest that children who participate in short bouts of physical activity within the classroom have more on-task behavior, with the best improvement seen in students who are least on-task initially.
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My students need flexible seating options, such as stability balls and active learning stools.
| 0 | 0 |
123,517 |
p233919
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0276db5d0c75112eae8a59404f68fc5e
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Teacher
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MS
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2016-09-01 14:03:02
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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21st Century Learning With Chromebooks!
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My students are caring, fun, and full of life! Each day they come to school excited to learn new things! I have 24 amazing students who all have different needs and different ways that they learn best. They love to be active and involved in their own learning because they want to be successful. \r\n\r\nWe are a Title I school where most of our students receive free or reduced lunches due to low socioeconomic status. We live in a small city in Mississippi. All of my students may come from different backgrounds, but in the classroom we are a single community. We work together and take care of each other. I want them to have the very best materials to learn with because they deserve it!\r\n \r\n
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My students would benefit tremendously from the addition of this technology is our classroom. We as teachers are expected to prepare our students to thrive in today's world. A huge part of today's world is technology. This would be a great way for my students to gain critical thinking skills, creativity, digital literacy, and continue collaboration with their peers in exciting and engaging ways. \r\n\r\nChromebooks would increase the number of projects we can complete with technology in the classroom. These would be perfect as a resource for projects and everyday questions within the classroom. These Chromebooks will also provide numerous ways to teach, assess, and communicate within the classroom. \r\n\r\nBy donating to this project, you will help create the technology literate students of the future!
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My students need 5 Chromebooks to improve their daily learning experiences.
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69,557 |
p241359
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9025405e770b5f047fba310e3cf3f981
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Ms.
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NC
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2017-03-17 14:45:43
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Other, Special Needs
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Box it up!
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Lowrance Middle School is a public, separate setting that serves approximately 135 students with disabilities. We currently have four classrooms that serve students with severe physical and cognitive delays, six classrooms that serve students with a wide range of Autistic characteristics and six classrooms that serve students with a moderate level of cognitive functioning. \r\n\r\nIn order to actively participate and be engaged, 100% of the student body requires hands-on, repetitive lessons presented in a clear, concise manner. Small classroom size and a high teacher child ratio is mandatory in order for our students to succeed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This grant will supply materials for two very important school-wide projects. Project one will reconfigure our student library space into an easy to understand learning space. Currently, the majority of our students are unable to understand the concept of locating a specific book and checking it out. With the your help, all of the books will be sorted by category and placed in small containers with large, color pictures and text labels. Once organized our students will be able to independently locate a book of choice and check it out! Sounds simple but only with your HELP.\r\n\r\nProject two is the creation of free and low cost vocational task boxes. During Business lab class students complete an assortment of vocational tasks boxes. Currently, there is a volunteer who is ready to create twenty new tasks boxes for our students but we have no place to store them. With your financial assistance, the students will have additional choices and be exposed to more vocational training then previously available.
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My students need Clear and Concise ORGANIZATION. The bins and containers will be used and in two school wide projects. We truly appreciate your support!
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131,854 |
p102976
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8fb3064d581db7ed0d5f81a2af0ef5cd
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-08-11 21:34:53
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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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Flexible Seating In a 4th Grade Classroom
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My students are an excellent group of kids! They are a mixture of all ethnicities and socioeconomic status. I have a class that is almost exactly half of boys and girls. The students are patient and kind to each other, but are a rambunctious group! They love to move around and learn best when given the option of where to sit!\r\n\r\nFairway Elementary has done a tremendous job at bringing the school from a \"F\" to a \"C\"! Every teacher there works their absolute hardest to ensure the whole child is met, not just their academics. The support staff is just as involved, and are constantly there to offer their help in the classroom.
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I have been wanting to include flexible seating into my classroom for a long time, and now I finally have the opportunity to provide this for my students! I know that all students learn differently in each subject. Some students like to stand, lay, or wiggle while they work. I have always been flexible with students who just want to stretch their legs, but often made sure students stayed within their chair. \r\n\r\nAfter observing a flexible seating classroom, I fell in love! I think this gives the students the opportunity to be comfortable- and have less to distract them from their education!
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My students need the opportunity to sit in a position that is comfortable, especially those students who are constantly moving- this is why the Wobble Chairs will benefit these students in a safe way!
| 0 | 0 |
178,490 |
p137476
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0fa367946c91eb95ff978c6fd7a2669f
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-15 12:10:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Dragons ROAR for Makerspace
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Our scholars are in a Title 1 school in Austin, Texas. They are awesome students in a low income school. Our scholars really benefit from hands on learning and visual stimulation. We have a diverse population with mostly African American students and a growing Hispanic population. Most of our students are on free or reduced lunch. Our school is working hard to bring up student test scores and their self esteem through various programs, including a Makerspace room to help improve our scores in science and math. \r\n\r\nOur scholars would benefit from a Makerbot 3-D printer being added to our makerspace. So far our makerspace is very primitive. We are using very basic recycled materials, legos and computer programs to build products and solve problems through trial and error. Our scholars are benefiting from coming to this space to be creative and have fun using a variety of tools to help them build something from their imagination. However, if our students could create objects in 3-D it would help them see the benefit of an education. It's not just about scores and grades for our students, it's about teaching them to use real world experience to solve problems.
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Our MakerBot will really enhance our very basic makerspace and make our scholars feel successful. Our makerspace is a place our scholars come with their librarian to apply their own creativity and build creations using a variety of trial and error and problem solving skills. Currently, our makerspace is very primitive with recycled materials, legos and a small computer section. However, the students are learning great skills with these products alone. I believe a MakerBot would take them even further. \r\n\r\nUsing the MakerBot, we can increase math, science and technology skills and teach our student to become critical thinkers through successes and failures. Our scholars will be able to showcase their 3-D products and this will help with their confidence. Our students will benefit from being inventors and artists with a MakerBot.
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My students need a MakerBot Replicator Mini to increase problem solving skills and explore 3-D shapes in our Makerspace.
| 1 | 1 |
180,472 |
p147467
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76d90b3dc668e7ff244dd02e00ad6758
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Ms.
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IN
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2016-06-23 19:45:20
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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CODING = SUPERPOWERS!
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With constant budget cuts to our school system, our students are needing technological devices to stay up with educational needs. Our technology funding is pretty low and our kids need those experiences to keep them ahead of other schools. \r\n\r\nOur school is 98% poverty, it is highest percentage in our city, and therefore we are trying as many ways as we can to help our kids stay ahead of the game in education by providing them with as much experiences and technological needs that we can.
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Children learn best by playing. For our students to be able to have access to the OSMO Coding Kits, it will help them stay ahead of the game of the increasing world of digital items. These coding kits will help our students with their problem solving and logic skills by being able to program different levels in the kits. The students will be able to use tangible items that fit together like LEGOS in order for them to use their creativity to program.\r\n\r\nThis will expose our kids to an interactive way of using technology in order to code a variety of programs.
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My students need OSMO Coding Kits to teach logic skills and problem solving to help keep our kids ahead of the digital world.
| 12 | 1 |
125,982 |
p210504
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fdeb55eef566feffa71f86a0a7a3c508
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Mrs.
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MA
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2016-12-12 21:28:39
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Today A Reader...Tomorrow A Leader!
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My students are amazing, inspiring, funny, silly, interesting and so deserving of receiving materials to help them stay on task and meet their full potential. We have a diverse population of students with various Autism Spectrum disorders. Our inner-city school currently services over 600 students in preschool through grade 6. A high percentage of our students come from low income families. We service autistic and special education students through pullout, self contained classrooms and inclusion classrooms, depending upon the needs of each student.
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A teacher’s job is to inspire kids to LOVE learning and reading. So creating environments that engage and inspire kids to relax and read is important. Every reading-ready classroom should provide a quiet and comfortable place for students to read independently or with a partner. I am requesting 2 bookcases and a new rug for my reading corner! With these items I can create a new area in my classroom for my students to access. My plan is to create an area in my classroom filled with leveled readers, classroom magazines, and picture books for my curious students to enjoy!
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My students need an organized, cozy reading area to enjoy books!
| 9 | 0 |
44,300 |
p088256
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861a847d6cae8aabd1f7063a7c856c54
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Mr.
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MO
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2016-08-22 13:26:45
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Mathematics, Special Needs
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Bringing Technology to Special Needs Students.
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My classroom is composed of students who are all Special Needs. They have all been identified as having social or emotional needs, which leads to inappropriate school behavior at times. Some of them come from situations where they are living in hotels or are being raised by family members other than their biological parents.\r\nMy students work really hard doing what they need to do in order to be included in their regular education classrooms as much as possible. It's not always easy for them to get along with others or to handle situations that may cause them stress. My students have a lot on their plates and school isn't always the first priority for them.
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My students have access to several different types of online resources while at school that they can even use at home as well. These resources help them with their Math, Reading, and other subjects, especially in areas that they may need to catch up. We try to include our student's with their regular education peers as much as possible, but that leads to crazy classroom schedules, which makes it difficult for my class to have set computer lab times.\r\nLaptop work stations in our classroom are an effective way to get my students using technology and showing great growth. Some of my students have no access to computers other than at school so it is important to get them accustomed to them and to get them on technology as much as possible.
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My students need an additional laptop to access all the technology we have at our fingertips.
| 4 | 0 |
93,409 |
p179748
|
d061dfcf87dd22682f6989c2a68cbfcd
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Teacher
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FL
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2016-12-07 21:36:35
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Words, words everywhere! We need to learn our words.
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Have you ever imagine having your student changing teacher's 3 times in the first three months of the school year? My students have had a difficult first half of the school year, but have showed that they really do care about their learning. Every day they come in, try their hardest and leave with new knowledge. \r\n\r\nI have students with all types of different reading levels. I have students who are struggling with words that they should have learned to read and say in kindergarten, and I have others that need enrichment that would allow them to continue their high reading levels that are 2-4 years above 2nd grade.
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I am at a wonderful school that is considered title one, which means that most of my students come from low-income homes. A lot of my students are struggling with learning sight words and their letter sounds, so that they are able to decode and blend their words together. With Ipads in the classroom my students would have access to different apps that would allow them use our school computer reading program, so that they are able to get my practice, and to also use applications that Apple has made available that would help my students to play games as they are learning their words and letters.
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My students need technology in the classroom to help them practice their fry words, sight words, and letter sounds.
| 1 | 0 |
93,767 |
p143967
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fe9fa531af54a7c21da31da66b97b1a3
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Ms.
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AR
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2016-06-01 15:59:23
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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On the Road to Amazing: A Journalism Quest
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On the road to Amazing! My journalism students are creative and bold. They see every challenge as an opportunity to shine. Despite living in an area where most people do not value education, nor appreciate creative writing skills, my students strive to succeed. Our school is located in the southern part of the state and is comprised of about 650 students from low-income households. \r\n Although my journalism and English students come from low-income households, they aspire to greatness. With a cracked camera held together with tape, and a borrowed ipad, my journalism students published thought-provoking news stories and editorials. In fact, they competed in the ASPA State Convention where they placed in all 12 areas in which they competed. I can only imagine what they could accomplish if they had the right equipment.
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By funding my project, students will be able to shine as journalists. With a camcorder and an ipad, my journalism students will be able to show their journalistic skills and creative abilities. The camcorder and the ipad serve a multipurpose. Students will be able to take pictures for their school news, they will be able to conduct more effective interviews, and capture still shots and video of sports events to create vivid and entertaining news stories.\r\n The camcorder and ipad will be useful educational tools. Students have used only a camera (a cracked camera held together with tape) and have had to borrow a video camera whenever they needed to record. However, with the ability to record, students will be able to improve their video news skills and develop their knowledge of the use of technology. This knowledge will transfer to other academic areas where writing and the use of technology is needed. Along with these skills, nurtured by the new technology, my students will have greater pride in their accomplishments which will fuel their creative ability and bolster their belief that they can meet any challenge and come out on top.
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My students need a camcorder, iPad, and iPad case for class.
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116,362 |
p076570
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cd671bfd51b3c88dae0d953cde6ffcaf
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-03-28 22:04:52
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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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iPads for Little Learners
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For many Pre-Kindergarten students this is their first experience with school. Many students struggle with social and emotional skills. Many of my students do not have any type of technology at home. To be able to use technology at school is sometimes the highlight of my students days!\r\n\r\nI teach in a school which 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. \r\n\r\nThese amazing students need additional support because many of my families do not have extra resources. The addition of iPads to our technology center will be an awesome resource!
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My students need added technology to enhance their learning and knowledge. . The iPads will help with fine motor coordination. The iPads will enhance our technology center and will allow more students to gain knowledge through the world of educational apps.\r\nPre-K students are eager to learn and are like tiny little sponges soaking up knowledge! \r\n I know that my students will gain so much by having iPads to learn on and from. They are such quick little learners. In fact I am sure that in just a very short amount of time my little learners will be teaching me how to do new things on the iPads.
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My students need iPads and cases to continue to learn using the latest means of technology.
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43,523 |
p115447
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ed5355c98f0d086659a21e96bd5b50c2
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Ms.
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MD
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2017-03-31 12:31:46
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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ESL, Health & Life Science
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Building College and Career Readiness with Chromebooks
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I teach at a high poverty Title I high school with a large immigrant population in Gaithersburg, MD. 74% of our students have been eligible for free and reduced meals at some point. Many of my students have large gaps in their learning from moving often and being in and out of school. \r\n\r\nThe majority of kids in my classes come from impoverished backgrounds and face many challenges- jobs after school to help their families, learning new languages, and a lack of access to books and computers at home. My ESOL Biology students often have limited education in their own language, much less in English, and little experience with using technology.\r\n\r\nThe students I teach all grew up not far from where I did, so I am aware of the types of struggles they face on a personal level. Parents in our community are incredibly supportive, but many are working, some more than one job, and we simply don't have the kind of PTA participation that leads to raising the supplementary funds wealthier communities can contribute. My kids are bright, hard-working, and deserve to have as many opportunities as can possibly be provided.
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My students need to have access to technology on a daily basis to build skills necessary for college and career. Technology helps immensely in supporting ESOL and Special Education students increase their independence in learning. Presently, computers are only available by competing with other classes to sign up for limited computer lab space. The technology we do have is outdated and often doesn't work; my students regularly have to share computers if we can get a spot in a computer lab.\r\n\r\nHaving Chromebooks in our classroom would change the way we can approach nearly every learning experience.\r\nThe benefits of having technology available every day in our Science classroom are innumerable: we would be able analyze data for experiments using professional software, learn from interactive simulations of labs which are either too dangerous or too expensive to conduct in real life, build websites, construct electronic presentations, and develop research skills using the internet to explore the most up-to-date science. Students would be able to practice word processor skills and see spelling and grammatical errors to correct immediately, my ESOL and Special Education students would have the ability to look up words they don't yet know or images to support their learning without slowing down or swallowing their pride to ask for help.\r\n\r\nI want more than anything for my students to be prepared for success in the \"real world\" which they will soon be entering; in order for that to happen, they must develop skills applicable to eventually becoming productive members of the workforce. Computer and research skills are vital to that effort and regular use of technology is imperative to our goals.
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My students need 4 Chromebooks towards our goal of a classroom set for everyday use in building college and career readiness.
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98,677 |
p218546
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ba444671e78162c0fab3e6e3e68f0556
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Mrs.
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KY
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2017-02-16 09:47:38
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Media Literacy: A Critical Inquiry of Commercial Advertising
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Our students come from a once-thriving coal-mining community that has been devastated by the loss of income and industry. With over 82% qualifying for free or reduced price lunches, these children are in great need of a high-quality education. Education and shared resources will be their ticket out of poverty.\r\n\r\nAs the school librarian, my target area is LITERACY. Many of our students love to read and they are avid TV watchers. All of them are in need of learning about media literacy as well as informational literacy. In order to get my students excited about learning, creative programming is a must.
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Students will investigate the influence of commercial advertising on their daily lives. We will begin by doing a survey to find out exactly how much advertising the students are exposed to on a daily basis. For homework, my students will watch their favorite tv show and document the amount of time spent on commercials during their show. In small groups, my students will identify hidden media messages and interpret how the messages are presented through advertising. They will also have a small group discussion of the effect of advertising on our culture as a whole. At the end of the lesson, all small groups will present their findings using the chart paper and floor easel.
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My students need clipboards & notepads for peer editing, chart paper & markers for small group work and a floor easel for sharing their small group results with the whole class.
| 20 | 0 |
33,799 |
p211262
|
4be1bfbf0b58e4419eb8e8fe004f5a8c
|
Ms.
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NJ
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2017-01-07 23:12:35
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literature & Writing
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Technology for Ms. Thomas' Terrific Teenagers: Chromebooks for a Classroom
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My initial instinct is to tell you my students are most deserving of your donation because they are not privileged. They live in a low-income district, where learning Language Arts isn't their only challenge. Many are faced with personal and family issues that interfere with their education. Although this is important information, I don't want you to think of them as \"those poor kids\" because they are much more than that. \r\n\r\nI teach in the school I graduated from, a place where school spirit soars. My students are passionate about technology, music, friendships. They hate wearing school uniforms, school lunches, and being disrespected. They're teenagers in every sense of the word. What sets them apart from the typical classroom, is the majority of them don't speak English at home, they have younger siblings to care for daily, and most are on public assistance. They would be insulted and embarrassed if they knew I told you that, so I won't share this part with them. :-)
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Chrome books in our classroom would be incredibly beneficial for my students. Currently, to use a chrome book, we have to sign out for a cart that is only available to us approximately every 6 weeks because we are sharing this cart with 10 other classrooms. Our school has a computer lab of 35 computers to share with almost 700 students; it's nearly impossible to use to these computers. This is detrimental to a Language Arts classroom where reading and writing plays such an integral part of the learning. \r\n\r\nMy students are enthusiastic about Learning Stations, Google Classroom and Google Docs, but without daily access to technology in the classroom, using these educational strategies proves difficult. My college bound students will greatly benefit from having a chrome book in the classroom, even if it needs to be shared with a group. Many of my lessons can be extended deeper with this tool, and the activities much more meaningful to the students.
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My students need Chromebooks to use Google Classroom and Google Docs.
| 0 | 1 |
89,543 |
p151659
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f3909245a45f99806a5564857fd6a5ca
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Ms.
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WI
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2016-08-06 04:50:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Nutrition Education
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First Graders Making & Eating Healthy Food
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We want to get healthier! A great way to do that is by learning about and making healthy foods. That's what this project will help us do.\r\nThe 27 children I teach are a great bunch of kids who love to learn together. Our classroom is a warm and supportive place where kindness, curiosity, teamwork, initiative, problem-solving, and perseverance are encouraged. \r\nMy students come from a wide variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Many live below the poverty line with parents working multiple jobs.
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When I asked my students how they thought we could be healthier, they came up with the idea of making smoothies in class. We'd done it once before, but with the supplies in this project we could do it on a regular basis! They thought a smoothie cookbook for kids would give them lots of ideas to explore. We found a large and durable blender that should stand up to all of the scrumptious smoothies they'll slurp up. My first graders also want to research other healthy foods and exercises we can do in the classroom. They think an iPad would be a great way to do this. It would allow them to access exercise videos they could move to, find recipes for us to try out, and more. Our goal is to fit exercise in for an hour each day. The ink is for our printer so we can find articles at their reading level about how to eat healthy and print up posters of exercises.
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My students need a smoothie cookbook for kids, a blender, paper towels, cups, an iPad to research healthy foods and exercises, an iPad case, and ink to print up articles about eating healthy & exercise.
| 73 | 1 |
57,591 |
p121527
|
9e2c5e60b149bb811875d14ecbe4ea74
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Mrs.
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IL
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2016-08-30 15:03:32
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Book Buddies Need Books!
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Our students are learning language! Two-thirds of the students in Kindergarten through fifth grade are bilingual, but all students are learning language. Some students are learning English and Spanish; others are learning just English. Yet 97% of the students are low-income. Many do not have books at home, and parents are struggling to make ends meet. They are good, respectful kids, but need a little encouragement to be successful in school. We want to instill in students a love of reading and provide the opportunities to practice reading at school since they may not have those opportunities at home.
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Students at our building continually score below average on reading tests. Yet, I have noticed that students who ride the bus have 15-25 minutes of waiting before school starts after they have finished eating breakfast. This is time that they could spend reading and improving their reading skills. \r\nResearch shows that the best way for kids to be better readers is to READ! Students who are finished with breakfast can select a book from the book cart to read with a buddy while waiting for the all school assembly beginning our day. The only problem is that the majority of the books we have for them to select are in English. Spanish books would make it possible for those students who are still learning English be able to improve their literacy skills in Spanish which will transfer over to English.
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My students need books in Spanish to improve/maintain their primary language.
| 3 | 1 |
85,413 |
p057262
|
61a84aea7c6a624fdb83cf3cac17699f
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-09-05 12:41:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Foreign Languages
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Bringing Learning Home Through Bilingual Books
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I am a Kindergarten teacher in a classroom located in East Harlem. My class is full of curious and bright students who are eager to learn and delighted to share their learning with their families. Many of my students are identified English Language Learners and benefit from hands on, interactive experiences to enhance their learning. \r\n \r\nOur school places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' sense of pride in their diverse community and cultures. We strive to create a strong partnership between home and school because we believe families are a student's first and most important teacher.
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Learning to read now will help my students to succeed in the future. Reading at home is incredibly important for developing literacy skills as well as for building a lifelong love of reading. Families are a child's first teachers, and some of my students' families speak a language other than English at home. Therefore, having a lending library with foreign language books is important. In addition, I want to celebrate and reflect students' home cultures in our classroom. One way to do this is by having diverse literature in our class library that students can read both at school as well as at home.
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My students need bilingual and foreign language books for our classroom lending library since many of them speak a language other than English at home.
| 0 | 1 |
120,747 |
p193031
|
415dc738cd41398f9a178cbe67760646
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Mrs.
|
CA
|
2016-09-01 09:22:16
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Creativity, Chromebooks, and Critical Thinking
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My fourth graders live and attend school in a very diverse neighborhood in Long Beach. They come from many varied and cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Our school serves this culturally rich but high poverty neighborhood. More than half of my class are second language learners. Not only do we provide our students with free breakfast and lunch but we also provide them with love, safety, and the opportunity to learn. We are a Title 1 school containing 98% economically disadvantaged students. \r\n\r\nOur school goes above and beyond to help our students achieve success and give them the skills they need to make them college and career ready. I want my students to leave our classroom every day with an excitement for learning and a love for reading. My goal is to reach each one of them through differentiation and learning choice.
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In the 21st Century, all students need to be responsible digital citizens, effective communicators, respectful and open collaborators and creative innovators. Using Chromebooks and running a mock Newbery in my fourth grade class can foster all of these essential skills and dispositions.\r\nMy students will use the Chromebooks and Google Classroom to stay organized, access and assess information, and confer digitally with students in our class. Having three Chromebooks will help students to work on shared research projects. Students can partner or work in small groups to use these technology devices to better understand a concept. They will learn about team work through collaboration and partner grouping during their shared research activities. They will be more motivated to complete task as well because they will be using engaging tools to help them.\r\nThey will also use the Chromebooks to participate in a mock Newbery awards process. They do this by reading eligible books and studying them by the light of the criteria. Then they will participate in a vote where they will choose \"the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children\". \r\n \r\n\r\n
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My students need 3 Chromebooks and a selection of literature books to aid them in participating in a mock Newbery award project.
| 3 | 1 |
115,456 |
p232223
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b8fef78dce1f8cf4e99dbe104e6ad3b1
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-07-22 13:47:10
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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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Alternative Seating for Our Fabulous Firsties
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I teach at a high needs school that is high poverty, and also has a high percentage of English Language Learners. My students are up and coming first graders. Essentially I am looping with my students from Kindergarten last year. These students are tactile learners, and love to move around the classroom while completing their school work. These students learn best by moving around and trying new seating areas that work best for their type of learning. It's my job to help them recognize that learning is possible through varieties of alternative seating that can benefit them.
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I am lucky to be teaching these energetic and active first graders! My students need alternative seating arrangements to learn to their best of their ability. My students are rising first graders, and learn best through moving around the room to focus. \r\n\r\nResearch has been shown that students whom are fidgety, or many have attention disorders can benefit from non-traditional seating in the classroom. \r\n\r\nI am working hard to establish a culture in my classroom that exhibits curiosity for my students through self-directed learning. I can't wait to see how these alternative seating options help my students realize that you don't necessarily have to sit at a desk to learn, but that learning is possible throughout our classroom whether on the floor, or on a ball chair. Students will be more engaged and comfortable with these different seating options, which opens the door to be better learners.
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My students need 4 Balloon Seats, 2 wobble cushions, and 1 balance ball to sit on to help with their active movement in the classroom.
| 0 | 0 |
17,316 |
p155308
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bb495ac0be43c388808e7b1f42615975
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Mrs.
|
CA
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2016-09-02 17:29:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Other, Special Needs
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Technology needed to Support STEM in Adult Moderate/Severe Classroom
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My students attend an Adult Transition Program for young adult 18-22 years of age. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, our program is not equipped with current and portable technology to support student learning. Incorporating technology will engage 100% of my students! My students have a wide range of learning styles and abilities, but they all have the desire to learn and create using technology.\r\n\r\nMy students need, want and would love to have some new portable technology to use in the classroom. This technology will enhance STEM learning and support differentiated instruction.\r\n\r\nMy adult students love to learn. They are incredible individuals. They need the constant practice and understanding about technology to be successful academically and socially. My challenge is meeting the needs of every student, engaging them and having the appropriate resources to do so.\r\n\r\nDespite their everyday challenges, they are eager to learn and do their best.
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Each day we teach math (money concepts) and provide the students with life skills training. We teach a direct instruction lesson, followed by guided practice which consists of pencil and paper work. For some students, this is enough, but many students have difficulty writing due to mobility issues. This requires additional learning support that is not only helpful but engaging. Having iPads in the classroom would allow us to access applications that support every math lesson we teach. Students would be able to work in pairs and play the math app together, which would reinforce the daily math lesson. The students are highly engaged when using technology to support learning. The problem is we don't have the technology necessary to make this possible. While our main use for wanting the portable technology is to access the money concepts apps, there are also tons of other apps that support student learning in STEM, life skills and other academic areas.\r\n\r\nThese tablets will allow students with mobility, vision and fine motor issues to participate in both academic and social activities.\r\n\r\nStudents with vision impairments will be able to see items on a larger screen while allowing them to have access to the same technology. Students with mobility and fine motor limitations will be able to talk, touch and swipe to access programs.\r\n
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My students need current technology because their physical limitations do not allow them to access the general curriculum.
| 2 | 1 |
159,312 |
p115069
|
140fadcb627afae21bf6cd8766095240
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Ms.
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IL
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2016-09-11 16:33:29
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Early Development
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Hands on Learning
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I teach on the south side of Chicago to a wonderful bunch of Kindergarteners. My students enjoy reading and writing with creativity and spending time problem solving in math. Our school is a Title 1 school and often my school and students lack the ability to purchase the items we need in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThey are inquisitive and hardworking with a growing love of learning! Kindergarten is the best because we are just starting our adventure in education and building the foundation for the rest of their lives.
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My students learn best through doing so hands on, fun activities capture their attention and stay with them long after the activity is over. Practicing fine motor skills while building literacy and math concepts will benefit them in so many ways. \r\n\r\nKindergarteners need time to use their hands and creativity so providing them with the tools to do so will leave a lasting impression. Using play dough and fun tools can give them the opportunity to enjoy learning as well as using supplies like pipe cleaners and beads to create words and letters can build their literacy skills. Students can use beads and popsicle sticks to build math concepts by counting, sorting and creating shapes.
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My students need hands on materials to build their fine motor skills as well as reading and math concepts.
| 0 | 0 |
119,843 |
p082402
|
68fcb71051f506ea8e373878d39f2ee0
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-06-23 01:09:36
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Alphabet Soup for the Kindergarten Soul!
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I have 23 awesome kindergarten students in my class. Many of them have had no preschool experience so my class is the first time they have attended school. They are excited about every little thing we do in class. I want to give them as many opportunities as possible to grow and learn. Having the necessary resources can make all the difference for my students. They need materials that will help them explore, create, and discover all on their own.\r\n\r\n
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My children need lots of opportunities to explore the alphabet. Having hands-on materials makes learning much easier for them. They need something concrete to help them make sense of the alphabet. Resources such as the Magnetic Fishing Letters are perfect for them. They can learn letters while they have fun fishing for them. The Alphabet Learning Packs are like little suitcases filled with letters cards and pictures of items that begin with each letter. The children get to pack their luggage by matching up letters and pictures. \r\n\r\nMany kindergarten students begin school without knowing the letters and sounds of the alphabet. We begin practicing right away since my students need to be independent readers by the end of kindergarten. Having the appropriate resources can make all the difference. You can help us begin our journey to learn how to read just by supporting this project.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need Magnetic Fishing Letters, Magnetic Letter Builders, Peel & Stick Letters, Alphabet Learning Packs, a Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit, and an Alphabet Macaroni Pack to help them learn letters and sounds.
| 190 | 1 |
135,916 |
p201589
|
68c8bd1219977e1043b0896c818df965
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Ms.
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PA
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2016-08-19 00:39:19
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Character Education, Early Development
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Step Right Up & Win a Prize!
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My inner-city Kindergarten students are eager to learn and share. For many of these students it will be their first official school experience. With this in mind, I want these students to continue to want to learn and come to school.\r\n\r\nI want them to still be eager and willing to learn after kindergarten and actually for their entire lifetime. They come to school excited and curious from all different types of backgrounds and starting points. Given support and opportunities they are all capable of getting a strong educational foundation that will benefit them their entire lives.
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Part of a strong educational foundation is learning how to be a good citizen. Working with others successfully is a very important skill which strengthens student learning. People learn so much from one another and school is a much more enjoyable place when people treat each other with respect. So lets reward their efforts to become responsible human beings. \r\nDon't you like to be rewarded for your good deeds? Well students do too! These prizes will be used in several Kindergarten classes to help motivate and encourage good decision making. Students respond to many positive reinforcement techniques. But sometimes it is nice to earn a little prize to go along with the kind comments, extra privileges, and positive accolades. \r\nStudents get so excited to choose something fun to share with their families to show that they are learning and making great choices at school. If something small helps students realize that being a good citizen is worth the effort, I think it is a simple step we can take to help.
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My students need motivational prizes to encourage and reward positive behaviors.
| 19 | 1 |
127,763 |
p103432
|
f3055a7faed56c17812c3022c8bec6a5
|
Mrs.
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MA
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2017-01-04 15:19:35
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports, Literacy & Language
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Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing
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Feeling Flexible???
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Our students are an inquisitive bunch of learners. They come from many backgrounds, and most have been in our school since pre-school. We are the only pre-K thru eighth-grade school in our district. \r\nOur school is located in an urban environment where students struggle to find resources to attain 21st-century skills. Many of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch. Yet, these students set high expectations for themselves and met their goals. They work hard and aim high and want more and more knowledge.\r\n\r\nOur school has a great attendance rate and high parent involvement.
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This year we started flexible seating in our classroom using exercise balls. IT has allowed for a huge transformation in our teaching and in our students learning.\r\nThe students have been so much more focused and engaged on our lessons. \r\nWith this project we are hoping to expand the availability to the students. Having these extra exercise balls will allow more students to sit in these magical engagement and focus tools. \r\nThese exercise balls in our room will also help us to incorporate come healthy exercises in our room. We have been looking at some exercise ball yoga videos which we plan on using to help our students relax after testing!!!
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My students need more exercise balls to keep them focused using flexible seating.
| 34 | 1 |
30,851 |
p213581
|
91982a329362ed9fdb6d11cca0b3e956
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Mrs.
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KY
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2017-04-17 10:36:14
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Reading Beyond the Textbook
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My students arrive to class every day disadvantaged. We live in one of the poorest counties in the nation. Despite this fact however, they also come to school with the desire to be fed, not for food but for knowledge. They are always excited and ready for whatever is coming next. \r\nThis is a particularly exciting time for us as we finally get to have a building of our very own. Since the devastating tornado of 2012 took our building we have been sharing with the high school. For the first time since then, we will have our own space. I am just as excited as our students. We just need the materials to make our school and classroom great.
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Scholastic Scope magazines provide high quality language arts materials for kids of middle school age. I had these for my current school year and they have been such an asset. However, I need a new subscription for next year in order to continue to provide these materials for my students next year. \r\n\r\nThese magazines provide rigorous materials that challenge middle school students in reading and writing. I tell my students often, if you can read you can do anything. It has been my goal for as long as I've been teaching to instill a love for reading in my students. By provided challenging and high interest materials I believe I can do just that.
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My students need Scholastic magazines for Language Arts class to help them grow their reading and writing skills.
| 14 | 1 |
45,875 |
p136672
|
a2ee7980ab702342a40abe9b857b1633
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-18 21:16:30
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Speech and Language Therapy Materials
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My students are a group of eager-to-learn girls living in Brooklyn, NY. They are an energetic, zesty, and hardworking group of kindergarten through fourth graders. They have speech and language difficulties and would benefit from a variety of resources. \r\n\r\nMy students always have fun learning and look forward to coming to speech. Whether it be in the classroom, in my speech room, or in the hallway with other students, these girls pride themselves trying their best every day. \r\n\r\nIn my speech room, we work on skills such as articulation (using the correct production of sounds), vocabulary, listening, and reading and narrative skills. Each of my students come to speech to work on different skills and work hard to improve in these areas.
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I am a speech-language pathologist for K-4th graders in New York City. I am in need of more speech and language games and materials. I typically use worksheets, but from experience working with these children, have learned that they are more receptive to hands-on activities. They are more motivated to learn while they are having fun! \r\n\r\nSome fun, new activities for my students would help motivate them to excel in their speech and language goals. I am asking for comprehension and inferencing tools, as these are areas my students often struggle in. Additionally, I am asking for classification and naming activities to assist my students in vocabulary acquisition and use.\r\n\r\nProviding my students with these activities, will allow them to work on their speech and language goals while having fun at the same time. For my students, these skills take a lot of hard work, and using exciting new games could help ease the pressure of elementary school!
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My students need fun, motivating, and education language games and materials to assist them in achieving their speech and language goals.
| 0 | 1 |
93,511 |
p184408
|
eb56c3b3b43d5bf0df175528b8435f7f
|
Mrs.
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NC
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2016-08-02 11:36:17
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Team Sports
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Run, Girls, Run!
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I teach first grade at a public school in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The children come to school eager to learn. Watching their eyes light up is what drives me to constantly search for new ways to keep them engaged. I want to mold students to be lifelong learners.\r\nMy students deserve every opportunity to become important members of our community. Education is vital to what the students see as their niche in society and with your support, they will be off to a great start!\r\n\r\n
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I am so proud every year of the accomplishments of my Girls on the Run Team. I am the head coach of anywhere from 15-20 3rd and 4th grade girls at my school. They train so hard not only for a 5k which is the conclusion to our season, but also to become strong emotionally. \r\nWe teach the girls to combat bullying and self-esteem issues, as well as seeking fitness goals. I believe these Garmin fitness trackers will help these girls keep a close eye on their goals and be able to celebrate them immediately. The watch is equipped with a long battery life, records steps and distance achieved. With your help, the girls will be so excited to be able to track progress along the way!
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My students need Garmin Vivofit Fitness Trackers for my Girls on the Run Team.
| 84 | 1 |
110,295 |
p097219
|
73e247e9c505c0cfb5a9be1a3e33ad4f
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Mrs.
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UT
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2016-11-20 13:27:31
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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STEM Maglev Cares
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My students come from a wide range of economical backgrounds with a large percent receiving free and reduced lunches. They also come from a wide range of home lives. Even with life's challenges my students are amazing, caring, and loving human-beings. They have a huge potential to do great things and just need some financial support to make this happen. We as a class love to explore, create, analyze and find new ways to do things. One of our favorite activities are our STEM activities. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.
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We are learning about magnetism and are having the students create their own Maglev cars. We need the supplies so each student will have the opportunity to create and test their own car. We are in need of a Maglev car track for them to test their cars that they design on. This is one of our STEM projects we would like to do this year. STEM is a important part and fun part of our class's discovery and learning time. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, this is a great way for students to learn and develop life and career skills.
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My students need supplies for Maglev cars to learn about magnetism.
| 0 | 0 |
166,667 |
p122070
|
79ea784fc7bbae61198c28767c562897
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-10-02 18:10:16
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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STEM in DISTRESS Need Tech Can't Rest
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Our school is surrounded by beautiful palm trees embedded in an urban community in Tampa, Florida. We have a population of approximately 700 students in grades VPK to fifth grade. It has been ranked one of the lowest rated schools in the district. However, the test scores do not define who our students are or will become. Hardworking teachers and administrative team have put forth a great deal of effort to transform conditions. My fifth grade class are goal oriented 10 year olds in the process of strengthening their growth mindset. Although, they have had academic challenges every opportunity presented to them is embraced with a \"Can Do\" attitude. Their favorite subjects are math and science. When faced with a tough task they persevere in order to get the job done. They love working on projects as a team. These extraordinary young people are supportive to one another when they see someone struggling. Each of the students have made a commitment to do their best and be their best daily because they are scholars.
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Due to low test scores response to intervention is embedded in our schedule in order to close achievement gaps. Each student must score proficient or better on reading, math and science county wide assessments. There are various computer based programs that were purchased by the school to assist. However, we only have one computer in our classroom that is used to share presentations and videos with the whole class. It is difficult to rotate students on technology during critical instruction when it ties directly to instruction. \r\n\r\nEvery student is required to have at least 60-90 minutes weekly on each of the programs to enhance their understanding of concepts. We no longer have access to a computer cart due to the computers on board not functioning. With the four laptops we can have a consistent schedule in place to ensure each student get their time fulfilled. Moreover, they will do the much needed research for science for reports and team projects.
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My students need to increase their math and reading skills. Our response to intervention program is embedded in our schedule whereas we use I-Ready for Reading and Dreambox for math. Unfortunately, we only have one computer.
| 0 | 1 |
158,986 |
p205323
|
c49ee844ee9af3432a8ba3df2ff8d4db
|
Mrs.
|
CT
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2016-12-31 16:14:01
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Easy Shopping For Books Just Right For Me!
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My classroom is made up of students of varying ability, personality, and financial backgrounds. The classroom is a balance of boys and girls as well as different races. We are not a neighborhood school, so the children come from all parts of town, with varying experiences and home situations. All different on the outside, yet all children with kind hearts and a love of learning, on the inside!\nOur classroom believes everything can be summed up with 2 principles: Work hard, be kind! Wouldn't the world be a better place if we all followed these two principles.\n
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By organizing the classroom library, students will readily be able to not only shop for \"just right\" books and books of interest, but they will be able to easily return them to the correct spot for the next eager reader. More time for reading and less time spent on figuring where books are or where they go.\r\nEach drawer of the cart will be labeled with an author, genre, subject, or reading level, as well as a number. Labels will make it easy to shop for books of interest or just right level. Each book will be identified with the corresponding drawer number so students will know where to put the book when they are finished.\r\nThis will also help those students currently reading at a lower level than their peers to shop a bit more privately.
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My students need a more organized classroom library in order to help them shop for \" just right\" books, books of different genre, books of special interests and books by certain authors.
| 0 | 1 |
45,845 |
p142313
|
cf32323806fbe12b084a37f689d12ae0
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Teacher
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CA
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2016-08-11 13:02:56
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Technology World; Here We Come!
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We love Kindergarten!\r\n My students are enthusiastic learners and love coming to school. \r\n\r\nI couldn't ask for a more enthusiastic bunch of students. My students won the Perfect Attendance Award almost every month. Their favorite subjects are science and math.\r\n\r\n Many of my students do not have Internet access at home. Their main access to the Internet, is at school.\r\nMost of my students are second language learners and eligible for a free lunch. We are busy little bees, as you can see from the painting we created for a school fund-raising activity, we love to learn and we would like to use our Smartboard to access learning through the internet world!
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We are Kindergarten and we count!\r\n\r\nMy students will be able to access the Smartboard, using the computer and projector, to actively participate in many academic programs and various subjects of interest. \r\nStudents can use the Smartboard to learn about the alphabet and phonemic awareness, nouns, verbs, and more grammar. Students can also use the Smartboard to access all other academic subjects - math, science, environmental studies, intervention, skills, health and physical education.\r\nStudents can learn to operate the Smartboard on their own. It uses active learning such as, touch and drag technology to teach students. Students can listen, then actively touch the correct answer, or drag the correct answer, before moving to the next skill. Students can use the board to create their own kid-inspired learning programs. They pick a subject; access clip art, or information from the internet, or input what they know and create a lesson.\r\n Once students begin to use the board, or know how to use the board, their learning is endless.\r\nThis is a engaging and highly motivating learning activity for kindergarten students and their peer tutors.
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My students need a working computer, one that does not crash, and a projector to access the world via the internet on our Smartboard.
| 0 | 1 |
117,137 |
p199774
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72ec87d519413f0808390de3bdccddbf
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Mr.
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NY
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2016-06-20 15:05:55
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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You're Only as Good as Your Reed!
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One of my favorite parts of teaching band is starting beginning band students on their first instrument. I see my 6th grade band students three times per week, and by the middle of October, they've chosen which instrument they want to learn, and have a school horn checked out to them.\r\n\r\nLike the saying goes about making omelettes, learning to play a woodwind instrument means you've got to break some reeds! Each student tries to keep four reeds in good working order - no chips, cracks, or discoloration. It takes some practice, but even the most careful student will accidentally chip or break a reed while they're learning to play.
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One of the continual costs involved with an instrumental band program is buying reeds. Clarinet and saxophones both use reeds made out of a plant called Arundo donax, commonly known as Giant Cane. It looks a bit like bamboo. This plant is harvested and cut into thin reeds that fit the mouthpiece of the instrument.\r\n\r\nReeds are very thin (so they vibrate), but that makes them fragile (so they break easily). A young player typically goes through 5-6 reeds during their first year, because once a reed chips or splits, you have to toss it out and start over.\r\n\r\nHaving a good supply of reeds allows me to insure that all of my students have equal opportunity to learn and excel. Students that can afford a box of reeds buy their own, but many of my students can't afford the cost of replacing broken reeds.
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My students need reeds! These clarinet and saxophone reeds will help me get all my beginners started, and keep my intermediate and advanced students making music all year long.
| 2 | 1 |
72,783 |
p173505
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62666410c2e423a955f44d92151e9435
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-09-25 08:03:15
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Binding Supplies for New Writers
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My kids move from two different classrooms throughout the day, from reading to math. In my school, these students are given a great deal of responsibilities throughout the day. My school is a Title 1 school in the middle of an extremely diverse community. Many students rely on school for a safe environment and receive 2/3 of their daily meals in school.\r\nI believe that in addition to providing my students with the best education possible, my job includes providing a safe, comfortable environment for my students to always feel welcome and wanted. I do my best with whatever resources I have available, but being a first year teacher, these resources are limited. I love my students as if they were my own children and would do anything for them to feel the love and comfort I try to provide for them.
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I am formally teaching writing for the first time and I would love to be able to make my students writing come to life in a professional looking way that they can keep for years.\r\nMost of my students have not been taught writing before this so it is a big learning curve for all of us. I would love to be able to send home a portfolio of my students' work for them to keep and show their families. Writing can be such a fun, creative outlet and making their love for writing grow would mean the world to me.
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My students need a way to make their writing come to life and be able to 'publish' their own writing to keep for years to come!
| 1 | 0 |
12,754 |
p158173
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aefbd95343d8588eb3f9efd26bcac475
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Ms.
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AR
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2016-09-09 19:09:46
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Future Mechanical Engineers Need Technology
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My students are special. They are wonderful. They are enthusiastic. They are awesome children. Every day to them is an opportunity for them to improve themselves and learn. They make my job a pleasure to do. They are eager and happy to be at school. They look forward to learning. They are intelligent and all around great children. A day in my class -Students eagerly await the knowledge that will be bestowed on them. Maybe today they will be lucky enough to get the iPads to seek knowledge on their own, to research, to do a Gizmo, or just learn at their own pace. But no....the English classes get them. They always do..My students are great students. They are hard working and eager to learn. They are funny and make me laugh. They keep me young and make me want to come to work every day. Most come from low socio-economic homes. Every student gets free breakfast lunch. Many are on a backpack program where they take a backpack home each weekend with food. They deserve every advantage that I can offer them. I hope that with your help I can give it to them.
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There are many things the students can do with this iPad. They will be able to do research, do prezzies, make videos, take photos, do popplets, do Gizmos, learn for themselves and so much more. Students research many topics in science. The iPad will enable them to spend more time on their research no matter what the topic or class; thus allowing them to produce a better research paper. Our limited time with this valuable resource sometime rushes students and results in work that is less than perfect. The new Common Core Science Standards have dramatically changed. The iPad will give the students a resource they can use to research science topics in the new standards. It will broaden their knowledge base about so many areas of science and technology that they are yet to discover. There are many student led projects that they can do if this iPad was available.\r\n\r\nIt is so important to prepare for the future by exposing them to new technologies available; yet like so many schools we have a limited number of computers, iPads and other technology.\r\nThe ipad will improve things for my students; thus impacting their future. Because of the limited number, some classes rarely get to use the technology. By purchasing this iPad, I will be able to enrich the learning process of my students and ensure they will have access to technology on a daily basis. The slinkys are for a fun lab on waves.
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My students need the Ipad to help make their future the best it can be and the other items to help make science fun!!
| 16 | 1 |
129,216 |
p042121
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b30052bf1f6068509e5a4b3b2c53e738
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-12-05 21:31:39
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Grades 6-8
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Bouncing to Learn; Adaptive Seating for ASD
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I teach at a for students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. My classroom of students are also diagnosed Autism Spectrum/Sensory Behavior Disorders, Mental Illnesses, and Intellectual Delays. My students are diverse in their backgrounds and abilities. Most also come from high poverty areas and struggle in their home life as well, as our school is in a Highest Poverty Area, with all students receiving free/reduced lunch and free breakfast. Our school focuses on both academic learning and behavior modification through Positive Behavior Support systems and low teacher:student ratios (3:1) in order to provide intense supports to our students.\r\n \r\nThe students in my class require high tactile and visual sensory learning, hands-on/kinesthetic experiences and frequent positive reinforcements in order to increase students' appropriate behavior and help them achieve their academic goals. We use a variety of motivators (rewards) in order to help the students progress in their academic and social skills and use special enhancements to the curriculum to fit each student's specific needs. I have an amazing group of students!
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My classroom consists of students who not only have Intellectual Delays, but also have Emotional and Behavioral Disorders triggered by Sensory Needs, such as Autism, Sensory Processing, and ADHD. Many times, during times of teacher lead instruction, students will walk around the room, go to the bathroom, or simply \"act out\" in order to escape sitting at his/her desk for periods of time. This takes away from instructional time and decreases overall learning.\r\n\r\nIn order to reduce unwanted behaviors and increase student focus during teacher lead, whole group instruction, my students need adaptive seating that allows them to move while staying seated in their area. These chairs and straps will allow for students to bounce on the chairs or push on the straps with their feet while I am teaching. If my students are able to fulfill sensory and movement needs while staying in their seat, they will be better able to focus on the lesson.
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My students need stability chairs and strappy bands to satisfy their sensory and movement needs to stay seated and engaged during group instruction.
| 9 | 1 |
124,631 |
p023894
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e44624085d09cbed84e17304583f356d
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Ms.
|
DE
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2016-08-04 01:10:06
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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Healthy Strong Bodies = Healthy Strong Minds
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My classroom is always full of a great mix of abilities, cultures, and backgrounds. A large percent of my students are growing up in poverty. 100% of them receive free breakfast and lunch. 25% of my students receive ELL services and 20% of them are identified with special needs. \r\n\r\nDespite all of the roadblocks that get in the way for my students, they are the best students any teacher could ask for! They truly do want to succeed in life and I am determined to get them there.
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Have you ever had a room full of 7 year olds that could sit perfectly still in hard plastic chairs for 6+ hours a day? I haven't either! These stools are every teachers dream! Children are always moving! I am not the kind of teacher that stresses over it, yet I haven't been able to provide enough opportunities for those students that cannot control their constant need for movement. \r\nThese stools are a win-win because students will improve their core strength while being able to stay focused on learning! \r\nPlease support this kid-inspired project by helping by helping my students to have a healthy lifestyle.\r\n
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My students need to be able to move while engaged in learning and these stools would allow just that!
| 3 | 1 |
15,488 |
p077636
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0a9ae580af7b14d0550d99b5e96261d6
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Ms.
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PA
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2016-10-24 10:25:17
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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We Need A Comfortable Home Away From Home
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My students come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. 98% of my school is eligible for free or reduced lunches and my district has a weekend food program to be sure that students have something to eat when they are not at school. These students have difficulty with attendance, but not with determination. They are here everyday that they can be and give me 110% at all times. I want to reward their determination with continued motivation and success!
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Many people take for granted the comforts of home. Unfortunately, for my students, this is something that cannot be done. Many of my students don't know where their next meal is coming from or if they will have a bed each night. If they do, they share them with siblings and family members most of the time. How can I expect them to sit in rock hard chairs at small desks with empty bellies and tired minds?\r\n\r\nI take this part of my job very seriously and want to continually find ways to incorporate my kids needs and make them feel more at home in my classroom than they do when they get \"home\". Studies have shown that students learn best and retain information when they are comfortable, respected, and feel safe in their environment. Many of my students have fallen asleep at their desks because they are more comfortable than what they have at home.\r\n\r\nI am trying to foster a love of learning and reading in my classroom. I would like to have some flexible seating options for my students to choose from to be responsible for their learning. This will foster a community feeling in the room and allow the students more options for group and individual work by allowing them to move to other spaces in the room.
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My students need a comfortable place that they can call their own when they get to school that is consistent and makes them feel special.
| 0 | 1 |
121,144 |
p159864
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f42ca4e5684ca17c4b29d402eebaaef2
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Mr.
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WA
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2016-10-13 10:11:20
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Growing a Band Program Through Proper Equipment
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6th graders enter a whole new world on their first day of middle school. They may know some kids from various elementary classes but that doesn't change the fact that middle school is a scary new place they must adjust to. The middle school music classroom can help alleviate the difficulties of this transition. Over their three years in music, they develop friendships, have fun, and, yes, learn to play music. I have witnessed the development of an amazing community of young musicians in my years teaching band and orchestra. This community has stuck with me above everything else.\r\n\r\nMy school is as diverse as they come, representing many different ethnicities and cultures. In such an setting, it is inspiring to see such a strong community develop among young musicians. These students are incredible contributors to a positive school climate that helps every child feel safe, loved, and free to expand their creative minds. They love being goofy with each other but also know when to buckle down and get to work. I wouldn't teach in any other school.
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Two years ago, I inherited a band program that had potential but lacked many basic essentials. These essentials (reeds, ligatures, spare brass mouthpieces, etc.) are an absolute must-have for our beginning band students, yet they were still missing. Without them, it is difficult for students to participate fully in each band class. When kids are beginning to learn instruments, it is important that they are able to be active in the class every day. This is not possible in our current situation.\r\n\r\nWe have started developing an inventory of such necessities but there is still a long way to go. Fully outfitting a band program is a process that requires time and money. Still, I do not want my students to wait while we piecemeal materials that can help them improve immediately. With your donations, you can help us reach our goal of providing every student with quality materials for class...Thank you considering your support for this project!
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My students need essentials such as ligatures, mouthpiece covers, reeds, and brass mouthpieces to better ensure their success as they learn to play band instruments.
| 15 | 1 |
133,903 |
p168269
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29ed4d1dd0613269d191b813ad314aea
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-02-05 13:25:48
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Chromes for 21st Century Learning
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My students live in a very diverse area with diverse backgrounds. We aren't Title One, but could be. We have a very strong community presence in our school, which helps, but constant budget cuts mean less money. \r\n\r\nEven with these obstacles, our community is eager to see their children achieve a higher level of academic success than previous generations. In today's world, being literate in technology is an essential skill. We hope to prepare and enrich our students for such a tech-based world.\r\n
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The goal of our school is to have every classroom be a one to one classroom for technology. That means every student needs access to technology at the same time (right now I have to beg and borrow Chromes from other teachers if I need my whole class to use Chromes at the same time). \r\n\r\nI would love to incorporate more learning games and interactive games with my students to help review skills and concepts. I would love for students to be able to collaborate on research and writing projects through Google drive. I am interested in doing more with Google classroom and truly using the technology to its full potential. Please help my students get a few more Chromes. They will truly appreciate it and use the Chromes daily.
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My students need Chromes for research, presentations, Google drive, learning games, reading practice and so much more. I would love my classroom to be one to one technology so I can better engage my students.
| 2 | 1 |
155,163 |
p050840
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c33ff7a0d4423b2120c390c71bf6441e
|
Ms.
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PA
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2016-07-25 09:20:09
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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The Power of Movement and Learning
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Research states that \"Movement is a powerful teaching tool, and when we as teachers thoughtfully incorporate physician elements into instruction, we elevate the learning experience.\" \r\n\r\nI plan to provide my students the opportunity to incorporate movement into learning in a proper way. The students in my room range from fifth to eighth grade. They are active learners and would benefit from having options to incorporate movement into their day. The equipment requested will give my students various channels to enhance their learning process.
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Research states that \"Movement is a powerful teaching tool, and when we as teachers thoughtfully incorporate physician elements into instruction, we elevate the learning experience.\"\r\nI plan to provide my students the opportunity to incorporate movement into learning in a proper way.\r\nThe students in my room range from fifth to eighth grade. They are active learners and would benefit from having options to incorporate movement into their day. The equipment requested will give my students various comfort levels in which to work in order to enhance their learning process.\r\nMy students will be able to choose how they want to move in the classroom during instruction. They will be able to find out what style of movement enhances their learning. The use of these desks would be a start in that direction. This insight can be utilized as these students continue their educational path. The possibilities are endless.\r\nThe donations from people like yourself will give my students an opportunity they may never get.\r\nI am hoping to make my classroom one where all students have what they need to learn. Your donation can make that happen. Thank you.\r\n\r\n
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My students need equipment that will be a solution to fidgeting and anxiety. We would like stand up desks for student use.
| 3 | 0 |
87,163 |
p178618
|
18ffddab746172f59b9248d245ffd5f5
|
Mrs.
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NV
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2016-08-05 02:18:07
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Techies in Transit
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\"Great job!\" \"I have 5 books to go!\" He just got a 100!\" \"She's on the last level!\" \"He graduated!\" \"Woohoo!\" \"Way to go!\" \r\nThese are just a few of the statements you will hear EVERY DAY in my classroom. Students unite together, support each other, and cheer on their classmates. They set goals and encourage others as they work to meet them. The students at our charter school come from different neighborhoods and backgrounds. They all unite together over their educational goals and accomplishments.
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My students like to move. They would like ways to accomplish their learning goals and still move around freely. Students tire of sitting, and would love an opportunity to exercise while completing their educational goals using technology. Why not exercise our legs and core muscles while doing our math and reading? \r\n\r\nThe exercise bikes and stability balls will help students use some physical energy and stay healthier, while still being able to focus on their tasks in class. Research shows that active bodies actually support active minds. I am so excited to see the impact these materials will have on my students fitness, behavior, and educational progress!
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My students need exercise equipment to use while they complete their learning goals!
| 6 | 1 |
19,490 |
p174114
|
88fd4ac719844d0f04e909e5e021c987
|
Mr.
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TX
|
2016-08-23 13:52:26
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Chess Club at Crockett High School
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My students are fantastic! Crockett is a Title 1 high school serving 1600 students from a variety of backgrounds in South Austin. My students are passionate about learning and bettering their community, and take great pride in their school and their own learning. It's a school where everyone gets along and is tolerant of everyone else's differences. \r\nMany of our students, however, have never been exposed to the game of Chess. I've learned chess is a great way enhance students' problem solving skills, creativity, strategy and memorization, and I'd love to expose our awesome students to the world of chess.
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I'm trying to get my students passionate about chess and was looking to start a chess club. I thought a great way for students to learn and have fun would be to play games on giant chess during lunch! Since our floor is tiled, we could play in the classroom or in the school's courtyard. \r\nI've learned that chess is a fantastic ways to improve reasoning. logic, creativity and problem-solving. I worked at a residential juvenile detention center for years teaching math, and I learned chess was a also a great way to break down barriers and form great relationships. Please help Crockett get a giant chess set!
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My students need a giant chess set to learn chess and enjoy the experience of playing chess on a BIG scale!
| 0 | 1 |
154,628 |
p067972
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1ca2208845584568fea559deaaced4ca
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Mrs.
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PA
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2016-08-01 10:10:32
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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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Doing the Hokki in Fourth!
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My students are energetic fourth graders who love to learn. They are always asking questions and looking to find out more than what is \"required.\" Hand-on lessons are part of our daily routines. To understand difficult topics being taught, my students always have a manipulative to assist them. \r\nBeing able to move during school is something that is missing and I want to change that this year! My students love being active and engaged! I want to make sure they are able to learn as much as possible during the year with me in a fun, interactive way.\r\nMy fourth graders are inquisitive and always trying to find out more. I love this about them! They are ready to go and learn. Many of them take home their new knowledge to share with their families so that they may better understand how our classroom runs. This also means that everything we learn during our health class in science, gets to go home to be shared with families.
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\"By too much sitting still, the body becomes unhealthy; and soon the mind.\" -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow How many of us have had to sit though a long meeting and just could not sit still? I know it happens to me more often than I would like to admit. Just imagine how a nine-year-old feels trying to sit still during math class or a science lesson. It is just not always the easiest thing to do. \r\nBy having Hokki stools in my classroom I hope to allow my students the opportunity to stay focused while moving safely during class. These chairs also help the students build core strength. By having Hokki Stools in my classroom, children will be able to be in small groups working with their teams or on an assignments while still having the movement they need. As a donor, YOU will be allowing the students that have difficulty sitting still in class, the chance to move around while still learning!\r\nThey will get to decide if they need one that day and for how long. These students will be able to learn and not worry about getting told not to rock on their chair or move around. There is so much research out there that has shown how valuable it is to students to be able to move while learning.
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My students need 7 Hokki stools to keep them active while learning!
| 28 | 1 |
41,094 |
p152419
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bbf512afbe0825f7a3f04a9f9b91fd21
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-06-01 20:59:43
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, History & Civics
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Mathematics, Social Sciences
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Table for 30
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My students come from various backgrounds but they all have a desire and passion to learn. We learn as a whole class, by leveled grouping, and with our partner pairs. \r\n\r\nMy students love learning math but what they really love is the individualized attention they get when we do small group instruction or one-on-one talks. \r\n\r\nMy students thrive when they are able to reach their goals or master content they previously struggled with. Our classroom is arranged in groups so that we can work on various activities or content after we have worked on our mini-lesson. \r\n
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We really need a kidney shaped table to help us with our small group instruction. Students would be able to gather around the table and work on mathematics standards the students need to master. Having this table would also allow me to monitor students who are working in pairs and/or groups at other tables. \r\n\r\nStudents benefit from feedback and an individualized instruction. Having this table in our classroom would greatly help us by allowing students to work in a much smaller setting. Students would also be able to rotate to a teacher-led station up front with me assisting students who our struggling with content or who need extra help
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My students need a kidney shaped table that would assist our small group instruction for our class size of 30.
| 0 | 1 |
49,946 |
p039827
|
6cb1c6e59aa078a09a8e03b6fb3cb138
|
Ms.
|
CT
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2017-01-23 18:34:45
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Early Development, Literature & Writing
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Playing to Learn and Learning to Play
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My Kindergarten classroom is a place of learning, discovery, socializing, and play. Students spend the year learning foundational skills to help them read, write, spell, add, and subtract. Skills that are the critical building blocks to their future to become college and career ready.\r\n\r\nThe classroom makes up a wide range of learners from various backgrounds. Some students have developmental delays while other students have minimal preschool experience therefore they are still learning the letters in the alphabet and there sounds. Other students live in homes with rich literature and had preschool experience. These students are ready to start reading. \r\n\r\nThese younger learners are excited to learn and apply new skills to their everyday life. They love to show their learning to anyone that comes into the classroom. \r\n
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Over the last 5 year teaching Kindergarten I have seen a wide range of students and learners. The learning expectations of a kindergarten student has steadily increased. As a result of this increase, the amount of time allowed for children to play, explore, and problem solve has decreased. \r\n\r\nAfter five years of seeing the impact of increasing academic standards, I wanted to make a change in my classroom. Teachers can design engaging learning opportunities through authentic play that still allows students to meet the Common Core Standards. \r\n\r\nEach year I always find time for the students to get a minimum of 20 minutes of center play. In the past I would assign a center to a small group of children and they will would play in that area for the day. However, this year they are able to pick any center and move to any center they want. As a result, the students are creating and extending their imaginative play. Students use paint and markers to create signs at the “grocery store”, they make puppets to reenact books that we read that morning. They try to create tracks for cars or marbles to race down. While they are playing I see them using language from our reading, writing, and math lessons. They are proud of the work they accomplish. \r\n\r\nThe students love this time, but I am able to see how much more valuable this time could be if they had more. We have baby dolls that do not have clothes. We have limited amounts of pretend food and no plates or pans. We have two sensory tables, but nothing to put in them. Through play students will have access to higher levels of thinking. The materials being asked for will help to expand and deepen their thinking.
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My students need a variety of learning materials to deepen their regular classroom learning through purposeful play while building social-emotional skills.
| 0 | 1 |
118,176 |
p018956
|
18044516eaba27818e7c664ce6f829bf
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Mrs.
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NJ
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2017-03-24 19:40:33
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.
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Each morning our students arrive at school, ready for a long day. They are required to leave the security of home and family and face the world. Living in a city plagued by poverty and violence, they seek to find their identity.\r\n\r\nThe stakes are high, and their parents and teachers want the world for them. Who are these students? They are citizens living in one of America's poorest and most dangerous cities. For many of them school is the safe haven. The classroom they enter has starfish and seahorses, rocks and magnets, wasps nests and ostrich eggs. Their home life experiences are limited. They won't be traveling. Disney is a dream and pictures are taken on a phone and left unprinted. Who are my students? They are my blessings and the future.
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Each year my students travel to the farm to pick pumpkins and apples. Recently, we visited the fire department. They tried on hats and met the heroes in the neighborhood. They visit the aquarium to see for the first time a stingray, sea turtle or a gigantic shark. I'm there to document the many firsts in their lives by taking pictures. We need a Cannon printer and ink to print these moments that are captured in time. \r\nThe children sequence the events of the trip or experience and create classroom books. Emergent reading skills are developed as they read and reread about the events that have meaning in their lives. I send home pictures for their families to enjoy. It also allows the child to develop language skills by sharing with their parents what is taking place in the pictures. They may not remember that they learned to count in preschool. They will remember that it was a special time when they see their pictures.
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My students need a color printer and ink to provide a literacy rich environment and capture the many firsts in their preschool lives.
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