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94,777 |
p226314
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421b3037526a1ec10eaa6a2dd8a66081
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-08 15:06:02
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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Steady Stools for Active Learning
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Describing my students isn't an easy task. Many would say that they are inspirational, creative, and hard-working. They are all unique - unique in their interests, their learning, their abilities, and so much more. What they all have in common is their desire to learn each day, despite difficulties that they encounter. \r\nOur classroom is amazing - because we understand that everyone learns at their own pace. As the teacher, I pride myself in making sure my students are always engaged, motivated, and inspired to create their own learning! \r\n
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This project is to help my students choose seating that is more appropriate for them, developmentally. Many students tire of sitting in chairs during lessons, and having different seats available helps to keep them engaged and learning.\r\nFlexible seating is important in our classroom, as many of our students struggle with attention, focus, and engagement. We currently have stability balls for seating, as well as regular chairs, but these stools will help students who have trouble with balance, or find it difficult to sit on a stability ball for a long period of time. We are excited to try these stools as a part of our engaging classroom community!
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My students need active stools to help them focus during lessons and class work.
| 30 | 1 |
102,019 |
p067405
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f801023f4be933bde5e4257483c30ecf
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-11-23 09:15:31
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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ESL, Mathematics
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Classroom Supplies
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Our students come from low socio-economic homes in a large migrant community. Many families travel from Florida to Georgia and then to Michigan picking produce. The families are often non-English speaking and the students struggle to keep up academically because of these unique challenges. However, they are grateful for everything they receive and take nothing for granted. You can't help but fall in love with our students! They love technology and come to the classroom early to get on computers, iPads, or whatever I can provide.
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After a Professional Development Training with Dr. Michelle Forney, I am hoping to bring \"Alexa\" into my classroom and encourage my students to find the answers to their questions. They love technology and will learn while having fun.\r\nWho said education has to be boring? Not me, that is why I am hoping to share scented markers with my students and allow them to use them on projects. We are always running out of pencils, paper, and folders. Hopefully with these extra supplies, we can get through the next few months. We take fact fluency tests daily and our dry erase markers don't last a month. Keeping them available will allow the students to continue their daily practice. Thanks for checking out our project!
| null | null |
My students need markers, paper, pencils, and folders for everyday work!
| 0 | 1 |
139,735 |
p156458
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38980e1c64d0a2b105cf87bdb9a0ea26
|
Ms.
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CA
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2016-11-02 20:09:08
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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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Kindergarten Students Deserve Quality Books and a Vibrant Rug
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Do you remember what it was like to fall in love with reading? Help make that experience happen with my kindergarten students. I am fortunate to have an amazing kindergarten job. My school aims to provide every child with the educational skills needed for academic and career success. Unfortunately due to budget cuts, resources at our school site are outdated. My kindergarten class has guided reading books that are over ten years old. They lack color, excitement, and stories that my students are interested in reading. although we may not have the funds needed, my students DESERVE quality guided reading books!
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My students have recently moved into my classroom. Being a new teacher in the district and at the school site I lack the materials necessary to foster the love of reading. It is important for students to practice reading books at their level at home. These guided reading books will allow my students to improve their reading both in the classroom and at home. Also, our room was empty when we got it and needs a bright and inviting meeting area. This classroom rug will help fill that empty space. Please help me motivate and excite my kindergarteners to love reading!
| null | null |
My students need a comfortable and vibrant classroom rug to help facilitate collaborative conversations. They also need engaging stories that will assist in the development of strong literacy skills and build a love of reading.
| 0 | 1 |
175,832 |
p181064
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8d1958fca90a1eb35cd112ffc23f0270
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Ms.
|
SC
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2017-02-01 15:48:29
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literacy, Music
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Listen to Understand!
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Sires Elementary is located in beautiful Summerville, SC. We are a new, Title 1 school with an amazing staff and administrative team. Our students are eager to learn!\r\n\r\nMy self-contained, general education classroom is technology savvy. They love to work together in groups. We pride ourselves on our 'GLIDE'ing behavior! We give, lead, initiate, demonstrate, and engage on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nWe are so thrilled to be the first 'graduating' class of Sires Stingrays. We are excited about learning and leading!
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Students will be able to use our HP Streams for a variety of reasons...now with SOUND! When playing games, watching lessons, listening to online books, or while typing essays, students will be able to only hear what is coming from their computer.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to complete independent work and view tutorials without disrupting other students. Also, students will be able to type and use their headphones to drown out other classroom noise so they can concentrate on their task.\r\n\r\nI am looking forward to allowing my students to work with great technology without distracting others or being distracted.
| null | null |
My students need individual headphones when using technology in the classroom!
| 0 | 1 |
129,012 |
p105074
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6e78cbb767ce417246cb69749929af75
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Ms.
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TN
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2016-07-19 16:28:11
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Early Development, Literacy
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iPads to iGnite Learning
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My students are young Kindergarteners taking their first steps into the school world. My goal is to give them the best opportunity to grow and learn at a young age. They are excited about learning, interested in new/fun concepts, and ready to explore! Our school serves students K-5. This day in age, students are using iPads at home to play and learn, so I would like to give them a chance to use them to learn at school as well.
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This project will help my students grow and learn using technology they are familiar with. A lot of my students have iPads at home. I want them to be able to use them in the classroom as well. We will be using our iPads to take pictures of our learning and share them with parents and use educational apps to help us achieve goals. In this technology literate world, any interaction with updated technology will increase their desire to learn and use the new technology! By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student focus, you will ultimately help to increase student achievement.
| null | null |
My students need two iPads to help enrich their learning experience.
| 0 | 1 |
101,822 |
p258657
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6cb0a1de3408aeb71f11c4fd9708b23f
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-08-11 14:10:45
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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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Tablets For Learning
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My Kindergarten students love to learn through technology. The tablets would help them learn many wonderful things. Young kids are eager to try new things and learning through technology would give them this opportunity. Most of the students in my class don't have access to this kind of technology, so it would be a great experience for them. \r\nIn my classroom we only have one computer that is linked to our Smartboard. So this wold allow for more technology oppourtunities for the students.
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My students will be using the Tablets to be able to access RAZ Kids. This programs is an individual reading program that allows the stories to be read to the student or they can read it by themselves. It also allows for comprehension and reflection on the story at hand. They will also use it for IXL Math. This programs allows for the students to complete different types of Math problems based on what we are learning in class. I will also incorporate Fundations as well as Reader's and Writer's Workshop. We wil also access Starfall Book Flix and BrainPop.
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My students need these to be able to use some of the amazing programs that my district offers to the students.
| 0 | 1 |
81,440 |
p250003
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9f46777678611ddff75ca8ae73162f15
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-04 18:08:04
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Go P.E.!
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My classroom is special because it is filled with students who love and admire learning. They come to school eager to fill their minds with knowledge and their hearts with friendship.\r\n\r\nThey love learning, but many of them love sports just as much! \r\n\r\nHaving a well rounded classroom means my students have access to core curriculum as well as Physical Education standards as well. This contributes to life long healthy skills that will go with them forever. \r\n\r\nThank you for visiting!
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These materials will help us meet the CA State standards for P.E. in the 4th grade. The standards include, \"Strike a gently tossed ball with a bat, using side orientation.\" The wiffle ball and bat will help students practice standing in a baseball stance and hitting a ball with success. \r\nStudents love to play outside, but supplies are limited! These supplies will help bring more structured play to outside games for students to have a positive P.E. and recess experience. \r\nAnother standard these objects will cover is, \"Kick a ball to a moving partner, using the inside of the foot.\" Having soccer balls for students to practice with with help improve these skills that aren't often practiced.
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My students need assorted P.E. equipment. We re requesting kick balls, soccer balls, cones, bases, wiffle balls, wiffle bat, and a bag to keep things tidy.
| 10 | 0 |
151,244 |
p088818
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a2056817346c4dfb7b7d5d286d9e3ac7
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Ms.
|
CA
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2017-04-28 17:52:54
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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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Making Learning Fun!
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My students come from a variety of households, but many are English Language Learners and come from single parent homes. 85% of students at my school receive free or reduced lunch, which qualifies our school as Title I. Although my school offers transitional kindergarten to help prepare students for kindergarten, very few of my students attended, causing them to begin kindergarten without the prerequisite skills that other kindergarten students have. By the end of the year, kindergarten students must be able to add, subtract, decompose numbers to 20, read, and write a five sentence paragraph. In order to make these great gains, we need the right materials.
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At the beginning of the school year, many kindergarten students do not come in with the knowledge of letter names and sounds or knowledge of numbers and 1:1 correspondence. These manipulatives are a hands on way for students to gain access and exposure to numbers and letters. They will also be able to build fine motor skills by lacing the number and letter beads while practicing putting them in the correct order. By building their fine motor skills, they be able to have better grip on their pencils and scissors. Knowledge of letters and numbers are the building blocks of education and these materials will help create a strong foundation.
| null | null |
My students need engaging materials to help with letter and number recognition.
| 1 | 0 |
76,358 |
p057471
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b433d10b7378cc4036d14ba8675796ba
|
Teacher
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OR
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2016-08-01 18:53:28
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports, Music & The Arts
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Health & Wellness, Visual Arts
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Empowerment Through Silk Screen Designed Tee Shirts!
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Art will change students and students need the arts to discover their own potential, as they face many hardships daily, as the school is extreme high poverty. My school is a Tittle 1 ( 100% freen breakfast and lunch) school where students face many challenges before even entering the school building. \r\n\r\nThe students need the arts in order to discover their own potential and to see that there are other perspectives and opportunities outside of their environment. Art is a visual language and the work they create will help students in all academics, as they will be writing, sketching and designing daily. I hope that the Arts will be able to empower students to see their potential.\r\n
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The students who have been selected to participate in the Advanced Art course(printmaking) range from grades 6-8 & are excited to share their ideas with the school.They are students who have high potential, and interest in bettering their wellness and enviroments. \r\nThe signature project for the students is the silk screening. The students will have the opportunity to design,create and to print their own tee shirts, bags and cards. This will allow them to feel empowered in the school community as well as sharing that the arts are a viable source of income(rather than some of the negative aspects that they see daily). \r\n\r\nI am excited to share silkscreening with the students of Reyolds Middle School.
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My students need silk screens and the clamps to create their self designed tee-shirts.
| 1 | 1 |
58,520 |
p110783
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06b776893870bbbcf4b23ce869abe72b
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-03-14 19:53:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
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Let's Play Together!
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My 1st graders are wonderful students who love being outside. They absolutely love participating in P.E. and playing soccer with our parent volunteer Soccer Coach. When we can't go outside, they love dancing and jumping with GoNoodle.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from low socio-economic homes and don't have yards to play in. They would love to have soccer balls, basketballs, dodge balls, jump ropes and other P.E. equipment to use at school for class games and individual play at recess.
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I hope to teach my students how to play as a team, follow rules, and get along with others will playing organized games. I also hope it teaches them to share with others at recess and ask to join others during playtime.\r\n\r\nHaving this equipment will not only give me the resources I need to teach my students more games outside, but it will also allow my students that much needed time outside that they need both for their mental well-being and physical well-being!\r\n\r\nLastly, the extra time we get to spend outside will help me bond with my students, as well.
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My students need P.E. equipment so that they can play games as class. They also need a convenient storage bin so they can use the equipment at recess too!
| 2 | 0 |
52,499 |
p144002
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23f3ad05a8ce39f60ebd8bbc8cb99135
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Ms.
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AR
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2016-09-29 13:30:11
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Code With Us SIMS
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Students need to be engaged while learning. Students need hands-on materials for this. With the materials I am requesting, my students will stay focused and beg to learn more. \r\nThe school where I teach is a very small school in rural Arkansas. We have an excellent school, where the teachers care tremendously about our students; however, we do not have a lot of extra money to purchase hands on supplies for our classroom. Every student has free lunch and breakfast.
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My students will use the iPad mini to look up information for science projects as well as to start learning how to code. They will also use it to take pictures of science experiments as well as make videos. My students like to make up songs to go along with what I am teaching, and the iPad will be beneficial in recording the songs so I can use them in future classes. My students will learn how to do research and use the iPad. Our world is becoming very technology based and this iPad will help them get started with technology.\r\n\r\nPlease help us with purchasing the iPad for our classroom.\r\n
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My students need an Ipad in order to code and conduct research. They also need a cover to protect it.
| 7 | 1 |
113,361 |
p178986
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f7fd10514d65cccdb285395bfde59309
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Mr.
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TX
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2016-08-25 12:31:59
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Lights, Camara, Action!! We Need a Camara!! Please Help Us!!
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My students are gifted and talented and love to learn about robotics and learn how to operate them.\r\nMy students are in a high poverty location in the big city.\r\nMost of the students that I teach speak two languages, English and Spanish. A majority of the students I teach get free or reduced school lunch. They live in a hard neighborhood but they love coming to school. My students are all gifted and talented. They are awesome kids to work with.\r\n
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Do you remember a time you saw something and you wish you had video footage or a picture of it so you could show others? Our students need a camera to video and take pictures of their progress of their robots that they build. If we have a nice camera it can take pictures as well as video. We could capture the experience live on camera when we compete. We also can use the camera for our projects in GT.\r\nBy using the Canon EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit camera into the curriculum, students would have the ability to create their own videos quickly and easily. Depending on the project, they could edit and enhance their videos and make a presentation to the others. Using these video cameras would be a great opportunity for them to gain exposure and experience with this technology.\r\nThe use of a these cameras will be a motivator for students and will allow them to become more engaged in learning.\r\nThey will also be able to show videos to other students and be able to teach them what they have learned. This will be awesome. By using these tools the children will start loving science and become more engaged in learning. Science is fun when you infuse technology.\r\n
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My students need Canon EOS Rebel T6i Video Creator Kit camera, a wireless remote, and a zoom lens for the camera.
| 45 | 1 |
163,847 |
p028912
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16f5d3707003abc5e998352285500fb3
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Mrs.
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NY
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2017-01-02 13:44:46
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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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HELP us LEAP into LEARNING!
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My students are excited to come to school each day. They have so much energy and a strong desire to learn and grow! I love making learning fun for them through hands-on learning activities. My students are six and seven and they are learning how to read, write, add and subtract. Many of my students have come into first grade reading well below grade level. They love reading and have a strong desire to want to learn. \r\n\r\nMy students are our future! They have a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs. I want to ensure that they become productive citizens some day. I want to provide them with appropriate materials to help them become readers, writers, and mathematicians. \r\n\r\n
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Having a Leap Pad in my classroom would be very beneficial for my students. My students would review concepts learned and preview new concepts.\r\n\r\nThe Leap Pad and educational games would motivate and excite my twenty first graders to learn. \r\n\r\nThe Leap Pad would be used during our guided reading and math blocks. The math game would allow my students to practice addition, subtraction, shape recognition, number recognition and much more. The reading game would allow my students to practice phonics skills, spelling, and sight words. \r\n\r\nYour help is needed to improve my first grade classroom and build better mathematicians and readers.
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My students need l a Leap Pad to engage, motivate, and improve their literacy and mathematics skills.
| 5 | 1 |
74,096 |
p045004
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fbf149bf2c2623b565a1777641623580
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-09-22 21:07:03
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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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Wobble and Learn
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I have a fun group of energetic third graders. They are full of life, energy and come to school every day with a smile on their face and ready to learn. They all have different personalities. They are special and unique in their own special way. \r\n\r\nThey are hard workers, they go above and beyond of what is expected of them. They don't give up and they help each other succeed. Their motivation and enthusiasm that they bring every day makes me excited to be their teacher.
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My students were inspired to ask for wobble chairs after learning the 7 habits of happy kids. The second habit says \"Begin with the end in mind\" They said, \"Ms. Pinto, if we have wobble chairs in the classroom then we will do better in our test and classwork.\" I asked them \"How so?\" They said \"If we are able to focus better by being able to move around then we are understanding what you are teaching us, therefore we will do better in class. They want to take control of their learning. My students feel that wobble chairs are exactly what is needed to increase learning in our classroom. Currently, our classroom only has hard plastic chairs. My students want to choose where they want to learn and work for the day, while also benefiting from some physical movement. My students want to be able to move and fidget while they are working! Through these seating options students will build their core muscles, while also increasing their balance, and stimulating their mind. Sitting in a hard plastic chair for many hours can be a difficult task for some students. Having seating options will allow students to identify which type of seating works best for his/her optimal learning.
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My students need wobble chairs! My students were inspired by the gonoodle videos to ask for wobble chairs for the classroom to help them stay engaged mentally and physically!
| 4 | 1 |
97,272 |
p179364
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93290cd0c3b73ac8a72e7589e03d260a
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Ms.
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MI
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2016-08-18 13:05:33
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Reading Materials for Deserving Students
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My students are young children that are eager to learn. Our school serves students coming from many different backgrounds. A majority of the student's in my classroom receive free and reduced lunch, which means our school serves lower-income families. For some students I am their first teacher and their first impression of school. My students are loving, caring, hard working, and motivated. I know that the children will benefit from having materials for implementing Daily 5 and having reading materials so that they are able to leave Kindergarten reading. The sooner that children begin to read books the better off they will be in the long run.
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The materials that I have selected will help my students to be able to have books in their hands that are at their appropriate reading level. My students will have non-fiction reading materials that will expose them to science and social studies topics. They will also be provided with a durable book box to keep their books in. \r\n\r\nWhen my students have access to books it can help them to learn things that they have never been exposed to. A majority of my students do not have many literacy resources in their homes. I want to make sure that they have all the literacy resources that they need when they are in school and in my classroom. All of the materials that I am asking for will provide my students with a literacy experience in the classroom that they are deserving of. With the price of guided reading books being so expensive and school districts budgets at an all time low, the materials that I am asking for will not only benefit this years class but will also last many years to follow.
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My students need reading materials that are at their appropriate reading level.
| 1 | 1 |
133,286 |
p051789
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8bead513de2ca8e70c912723968f8b6a
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-08-17 17:31:41
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Calculators for Solving Real-World Chemistry Problems
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I serve a community that consists mainly of low-income students, immigrant students, and students of color. My students have tremendous amounts of school spirit and actively participate as members of their communities. Gun violence and gang-related trauma are tragically commonplace within the school and frequently effect my students inside and outside the classroom. However, the hope and strength of my students and their communities are unwavering. \r\n\r\nMy students are always eager to engage in activities that are relevant to their experiences or intersect with their ever-developing identities.
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A class set of calculators will ensure equitable access for my students, many of whom cannot afford a calculator to bring to school. Students often share calculators or use the calculator application on their cell-phone. Using the cell phone calculator application is problematic, because the cell phone calculators are not able to perform high-level calculations and they often encourage students to be distracted by their phones.\r\n\r\nA class-set of calculators will allow my students to consistently make high-level chemistry calculations. Quantitative analysis of real-word situations engages students in science, and a calculator is a necessary tool to make these connections. While my students can 'make do' with the supplies that they have, calculators will provide a consistent and invaluable support for my students.
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My students need calculators to perform high level, quantitative analysis of real world phenomena.
| 0 | 1 |
110,470 |
p131334
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44f69d0c15a900d7d1a3c329f997d97c
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Mr.
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WI
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2016-05-03 13:03:53
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep, Community Service
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Color Laserjet Printer for a small, poor rural school
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Students still love to make great projects and be able to show them off on the fridge. Not being able to print color really is a huge disadvantage to our students. Our students develop and print many of the posters around our school and color will enhance these projects.
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Even though we are in a small rural town my students really love technology and are always excited to develop great project with our computers. We are a very small rural school with only 300 students K-12. Our state has really decrease our school funding and things like a color printer our now looked at as too expensive tool for our students.
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The sky is the limit in how I see my students using the color printer and also the quality of projects should improve with the students being able to hold the color project in their hands. From motivational posters, to poster for prom, sports, class papers with pictures, everything is better with color.
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Today's students don't remember the green screens that we had on our first computers and they love to express themselves with color. Students that get excited with their work, go on to do great things and at that point our jobs are done with their learning needs.
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My students need to have a color printer to be able to print real life marketing examples and my yearbook students will also be able to printer out color proofs.
| 0 | 1 |
56,037 |
p145913
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2cc7609da06308b0d79e30de869b9de0
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Mrs.
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WI
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2016-08-15 15:12:16
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Movement in the Classroom, Means Movement Outside the Classroom
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My students come from diverse backgrounds and all learn in many ways. They love the option to choose how they learn. Whether it means using a standing desk, or sitting a on a wobble seat. \r\nBy the first month of school they explore and become independent in thinking; how do I learn best? My students are second graders, so they are active! Help them continue to run, jump and play at school, so that they can be active outside of school.
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Yearly, my students inspire my teaching and their own learning. My students are full of energy and ready to take on challenges within the classroom. Second graders really start to grow independence throughout the school year. They are constantly growing and changing. I have \"awards\" in my classroom, one being the \"bright idea\" award. Weekly I give this lightbulb award to a student or a group of students who have great ideas. Their kid-inspired ideas are how I create my lessons and design my classroom. Although some require supplies, thus Donors Choose. My students LOVE standing at tables and their desks, so the standing desk is a kid-inspired and perfect for my classroom.
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My students need Safco standing desks, balance ball chairs, bouncy bands for chairs, and fidget toys.
| 4 | 0 |
134,751 |
p068916
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9ec1e2afbcd48552a571797d4433afa2
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Mrs.
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OH
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2017-03-05 19:21:11
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Lemony Snicket's! Reading Is Fun!
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My students are fun, loving, and energetic teens and young adults who have multiple disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury. Our school is an inner-city high school in Columbus, Ohio and 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. Many of my students have come to the United States from a variety of different countries. These students and their families face a wide range of challenges on top of the challenges that come with having a child with a disability. Regardless, our students come to school each day ready and eager to learn. \r\n\r\nMy students require a small group setting for all of their academic learning. I teach reading, math, science, and social studies to them each day. I also try to incorporate as much technology, art, music, social skills, and life skills as possible in order to provide them the most well-rounded education possible.
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Not all of my students are able to read books independently, however, that doesn't mean they can't enjoy good literature. Each morning, after we complete our morning work, I spend a little time reading aloud to my students. They have enjoyed many children's novels and especially like it when there is a movie to go along with the book once the novel is complete. Even if they aren't able to read on their own, they are still able to find joy in good stories.\r\nMy students would really enjoy listening to the Lemony Snicket's books and would love to watch the DVD as a special treat! These books would add a lot of fun and enjoyment to our daily reading.
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My students need Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events box set and DVD.
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62,597 |
p147553
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49682e1df07efdf25390faea27476006
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Ms.
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NJ
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2017-03-10 14:33:17
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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Flexible Seating Becomes a Reality
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Our students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. This year, we decided we need to try something new and innovative in our room. Flexible seating has changed the dynamic of our classroom. We work in an inner city school, in a kindergarten inclusion classroom. We have a variety of different needs in our room. Our main challenge this year was getting our children to stay on task and remain focused throughout the lesson. In order to achieve these goals, we have started flexible seating in our classroom this year. The children are so excited each morning when they see new seating arrangements that they are able to choose from. Everyday is a new adventure in our room! We are asking for your help to make this project even more successful.
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Flexible seating has changed the entire dynamic of our classroom. We recently started using wobble stools and the children absolutely love them. As a Kindergarten Inclusion room flexibility is KEY! The students love the current seating options available to them and our goal is to add more seats to enhance the effectiveness of flexible seating. \r\nThese stability ball seats would allow our fidgety learners to get those extra wiggles out and stay on task when completing assignments. \r\nThe students are excited each day to explore different seating options available to them and these stability seats would enhance the options already available ten fold. We hope to get to try these in our classroom with our students!!
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My students need these seats to add to our flexible seating options. We started with playground balls to test it but they are not working the same as these balls would!
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86,215 |
p033616
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d4d3ae2bda7db5b16b68d203ee8489be
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-12-20 13:56:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Colorful Classroom Management
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My students come from all walks of life, but each one walks into our classroom every day full of life, excited to share stories, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nI teach in an urban school district in Upstate New York where 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.\r\nMany of my students receive backpack food on the weekend. \r\n\r\nDespite so many hardships, my students are eager to learn and do their best. They like to move, love to read and be read to, and love lots of positive attention. It is my goal to provide them with the best possible start to their education so that they may be happy and successful in the future.
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Imagine being 5 years old and being told to sit in a circle on a rectangular rug. Some of my students don't even know what a circle is! \r\n\r\nA new rug with separated spots will help them have a clear picture of their space and will help them learn to keep their hands and feet to themselves. It will help them learn their colors faster, as well as help with classroom management so that more work can be completed during together time. \r\n\r\nThis rug will change our students' lives for the better because they will love the colors and will enjoy coming to the rug to learn. Their attention will be on me and not who is sitting where (as that will be clearly marked). It will provide a colorful, fun atmosphere in our classroom.
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My students need a new rug with clearly marked spots to help make them aware of their own space.
| 8 | 1 |
99,666 |
p058875
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ded5afd9734c787af3b60459173346f4
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-09-07 20:43:57
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Health & Life Science
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Dissection Kits & Microscopes
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Our school is a rural K-8 elementary school with a diverse population of students. About 65% of our 500+ students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Our county has the highest percentage of Special Education students in the state of California, and about a quarter of my class last year qualified for special education services. Many of these students have been diagnosed with ADD or attention problems, which can make it hard for them to focus on their classwork and sit for prolonged periods of time.
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Every year, my 4th graders dissect an earthworm on Halloween and a trout at the end of the year. Usually, we split dissection material between 2 classes of 30 kids, so it can be a lot of work to throughly cleanse everything for the next class to use in their dissection the next period. We currently do not have any microscopes, so it would be amazing to add microscopes to our dissections.\r\nIt would be wonderful if each class could have their own dissection kit and a microscope so they can explore the anatomy of the earthworms and trout up close in our yearly dissections.
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My students need dissection kits and microscopes for our trout and earthworm dissections.
| 11 | 1 |
41,147 |
p225984
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eca53867d7da621574b6f0d8e863e2d1
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-07-22 12:21:57
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Ronald Dahl? Who's That?
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My students live in a high poverty neighborhood, but are all typical second graders. They love to play with their friends, sing, draw, and talk. My students are kind, funny, and smart. \r\n\r\nWe start every day off with breakfast in our classroom, family style. Everyone gets free breakfast through a grant our school received. We sit around our tables eating and talking about what we did last night or what we will do after school. My students love to play, learn, talk, and interact with everyone! They love sharing their writing papers or drawings with the whole class! \r\n\r\nMy school is a Title 1 school in Missouri. Our school has over 75% of students who receive a free or reduced lunch. The teachers and staff of our school love all our students and only want the best for them. \r\n
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Donations to this project will put the works of Ronald Dahl into the hands of my second graders. These books will be placed in our classroom library, where my students can read them independently. I will also use these to do an author study that will last the entire year. I read aloud a chapter book every month.\r\n\r\n\"If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.\" -Ronald Dahl\r\n\r\n With several of Ronald Dahl's childrens books, we can read them throughout the year and talk about what it means to be an author. I chose several of the classics as well as a biography book about him and some other poem books he wrote as well. We will look at all the different types of writing and the students will be able to see that you don't just have to do one type. \r\n\r\nThese books will help my students get excited about reading. Ronald Dahl's books are silly and funny and are enjoyable to read. My students will become better readers and will actually want to read!\r\n\r\n
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My students need the books The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and several others to do an author study on Ronald Dahl.
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110,795 |
p121625
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35c99cf6fea87eb73a1724323cd48513
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-09-14 19:07:30
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Mathematics
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5th grade Math lovers
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My students are all unique and are a bunch of sweethearts. I love them. Sometimes they call me mom. My class loves to ask questions and research the unknown. They love reading,math and science. They also love technology. They enjoy assignments online and we interact through presentations. They love the class weebly we created. I love my job and enjoy teaching them and making them think outside the box there are not enough hours in the day to get it all quench their thirst for knowledge.
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These manipulatives will make group work easier to visualize and connect text to work problem solving through this hands on experience. The magazines will help student connect expository text and will expand their literature exposure. Students will read current events and apply reading strategies to increase vocabulary and comprehension with world wide news . It will ease student interact with social conversations with one an another. My plan is to have student learn through differential learning. Learning is fun. Students will learn while have fun making them master all common core subjects and tests. These materials will help my student active all goals intended to be a successful fifth grader.
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My students need hands on math manipulatives to help connect problems to real life situations.
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164,110 |
p057648
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6168d1480f1fce53dfef4917ba250d94
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-09-06 19:13:19
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Standing to Learn and Focus!
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I work in a Title I Renaissance school where over 96% of our students get free lunches and many families work very hard in the fields all day, every day, to support their family! For many of my students English is their second language and they are below level in reading, needing extra support to help them make the necessary gains to increase their reading fluency. \r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have the resources at home to help support them improve their reading skills. My students come to school every day and work very hard every minute of the day. They continue to amaze me in every way! They come from very low-income families where buying even the many necessities can be difficult and at times impossible. This makes it difficult for many of the families to purchase books and reading resources for their children to use at home. I want to provide my students with experiences they never dreamed of!\r\n
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It is so hard for so many students to sit at a desk and focus on learning all day! I want to offer my students flexible seating in my classroom. This will allow them to chose the best way for them to learn! It could be using a stool, sitting on a wobble stool to even standing. Everyone learns is a different way so by providing my students with the option of a standing desk I can make sure to meet more of their unique needs. A simple choice of standing verses sitting can make all the difference in the world for some students! These desks can help them focus and learn which will improve their reading stamina and reading comprehension! The more they can focus the more the can learn!
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My students need standing desks to help them to stay focused!
| 31 | 0 |
132,888 |
p043480
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f75ffa6978d24c5f0662b2e53d3eb946
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-06-04 20:50:21
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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We love to read!!
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The majority of these students come from low income, white, blue collar families. About 7% of the school population is comprised of students from different ethnicities, including African American, Asian, and Indian. Many of our students receive Title I services to help with literacy and math. A high percentage of our students receive free lunch services. Our students are enthusiastic, smart, and deserve every opportunity. I know a lot of the children at school do not have access to books, so I want to provide them with a great in-class library. By providing this library, I would be providing these students with a chance to succeed.
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I am a first year teacher and I want my students to have every opportunity possible. I don't have all the resources that a teacher of twenty years has, but I can sure try to obtain that. The students will be able to build their fluency and comprehension with each book they read. Not only will the students read them during silent reading, but they will also sign them out to read at home and bring back. \r\n\r\nI want the kids to be able to get lost in a book, and at any time. Each time the kids finish a book, it should be celebrated with either a reward or prize. Completing a book at such a young age is such an accomplishment. \r\n
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My students need to have access to books to read during silent reading and to send home in reading bags.
| 0 | 1 |
89,049 |
p140422
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f39902f1e4bb22e8fa4412645fc47838
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-11-09 18:45:15
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Health & Sports
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Community Service, Health & Wellness
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Anxiety and Panic Disorders Among Teens: A Documentary
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My students all live within walking distance of our school which is surrounded by the Korea Town neighborhood in Los Angeles. All our students receive reduced or free meals. The majority of students are of Hispanic descent. About 10% of our students are Korean. Fewer than that Black and fewer than that White. \r\n\r\nOur students are all from a single or low income family. Most of them are not familiar with the process of film production, even though they all are very savvy with capturing video on their phones. \r\n\r\nAll students in the club are doing this project purely for the experience. Since this is not a class none of them are earning any academic credit. \r\n\r\n
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Recently in our school we have seen an increase in the number of students who are suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. The students in my film club feel that it is important to inform students about these conditions and where they can get help by way of treatment. \r\n\r\nSince it is a film club, they decided to create a documentary-style movie. I started the club at the beginning of the fall semester. The 25 students who showed up decided that they wanted to make a movie. Every one pitched an idea. Then one day one of them suggested that we make a documentary about something happening at the school. After a few meetings where students shared ideas, we decided on anxiety and panic attacks. \r\n\r\nOur documentary is composed of six segments. Each segment is being produced by a team of 3 to 4 students. Students have gathered research about the conditions, what kind of help is available, and how students can find help. They have lined up a couple of students who have volunteered to share their experiences and a few teachers and professionals who will providing their expert knowledge and opinions.\r\n\r\nThe students would like to make this video available to all the students in our school and to any teen ager who is living with these conditions. We have decided it to submit our documentary to a couple of film festivals. \r\n\r\n
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My students need a camera and a tripod so that they can capture video images for our project.
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44,117 |
p021919
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094020053abc91da19135d8aaef6acba
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-07-21 17:22:12
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Visual Arts
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Creation Station!
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When my preschoolers enter the classroom each day, they are prepared to learn and explore. They are excited to see what the day has in store for them.\r\nMy students come from low income families and their parents work eight hours or more a day in order to provide for their family. Therefore, most of my preschoolers spend more than eight hours a day year around. I feel that my students deserve an environment filled with learning opportunities throughout the day. As a preschool teacher I would like to provide my students with a special area where they can enjoy and be creative. Because the first five years are the most important years in their lives. I would like to encourage their creativity throughout their school day.\r\n
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\tI would like to provide an art center table for my preschoolers. Through my experience I believe that art and creativity are important to the development of language, fine motor skills, cognitive decision making, social skills, etc. A new art center table will provide my students with a stable and consistent area that they can use continuously throughout the day. Unfortunately, the current table that we use for art is often moved, limiting the amount of time my students get to use it. The table is often used to meet other needs in the classroom, causing my students to be displaced and preventing them from completing their projects.\r\n An art center would help my students create those special momentums for their families while enhancing their learning and their ability to write.My students enjoy making special cards and art projects for their loved ones. It gives them great pride to know that they've created something special.\r\n During art activities, the children are able to create visual arts, sharpen their creativity, build their self-esteem, communication skills, social skills, and writing abilities to prepare them for kindergarten; just to name a few. My students like to know that they are special and that they’ve created something unique. Art projects allow self-expression. I love the excitement and pride a child feels when they have created a picture of their family or something for their family.
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My students need a art table and supplies to help them create art projects using their imaginations.
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61,958 |
p166312
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28e2be706d7f209ed0319fab1af9e37c
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Mrs.
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IN
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2016-08-31 22:25:12
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Fabulous Flexible Seating Environment
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My students are an inspiring, creative, and supportive group of third graders. They come to school eager to learn and grow from each other every day. I learn from their curiosity and questioning daily, and love the way they enjoy learning so much! \r\nMy goal is to create an environment that is supportive and comforting for all students! Happy kids are motivated kids! \r\n\r\nThese kids like to question, talk and move around so that they can learn from everyone in the room, and I love that! They are collaborators. They have a love for reading and sharing stories with each other, and boy do they love to be read to!!
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Not all students can learn at their personal best sitting at a desk. Being comfortable and relaxed is the best way to learn and grow. Having many flexible seating choices for kids allows them choice and ownership over where they read, writing, and work with manipulatives. It also allows them to explore the best personal choices. \r\nProviding flexible seating choices gives all kids a chance to grow to their optimum!! It's also gives the learning environment a 'home away from home' feel for my students, which builds our classroom community! \r\nThese choices are inviting and scream for kids to get comfy and LEARN!!
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My students need flexible seating choices to provide them the most comfortable learning position. Bed rest pillows and bean bag seats allow them options to curl up and get comfy while having optimal learning!!
| 0 | 0 |
147,954 |
p119287
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ab79c42536bdfaf9dc0e94733536198d
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-05-06 12:21:54
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Character Education, Literature & Writing
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Flipped Learning Classroom & Video Making - ELA
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I teach in a Title-I predominantly African-American school where the mindset of educational learning can be skewed. The students here are interested in music and Youtube videos. So, next year, for the 2016-2017 school year, I plan on making videos with my students.
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My students are interesting characters. I love them. My students are predominantly urban and do not have a love or a passion for learning. As a returning educator for next year, I strive to involve my students in the teaching process. My school is a predominantly black, Title I school, in a low socio-economic community. Our parental involvement is low and our students have several behavioral disorders. Although, serving our students can be a challenge, we strive to introduced them to a different world of opportunity. I am a gifted teacher, and I strive to introduce my students to the world of photography and video making/video editing.
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For the requested materials, I asked for a camera bundle and a photography backdrop. I requested these materials because I want to film my students teaching in the classroom, and make educational videos that we can post online (to create flipped classroom effect). Most of my scholars have cell phones, and often use them for the wrong thing. But, one thing they love is to see themselves. So, for next year, I want to create a YouTube page and Blog Website for my students to create and make their own videos. We already have access to computers and photo/video editing software. Now, we just need a good camera and accessories to complete this project. Students will be trained on how to use the camera and how to take and edit pictures/videos pertaining to language arts.
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This project will make a difference because it exposes my children to a new world of possibilities. Many of them enjoy making clips and videos, but now we can make it educational. These products will assist and help my students in seeing positive versions of themselves. It also gives them another creative outlet. Students are always complaining about how boring learning is, but this gives them the opportunity to make it fun. Thank you in advance!
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My students need access to a quality camera that will assist in creating student videos of learning and creating flipped classroom lessons.
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152,633 |
p230939
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c921b9e701e9771a5b1bee5037c276a2
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-04-14 16:40:09
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep, Other
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College Decision Day
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Our high school is known to be one of the most diverse High Schools in Long Beach with regards to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic background. I have the pleasure of interacting with students who are intelligent, curious, ambitious, and motivated to make change, and it inspires me everyday. \r\n\r\nMany of these students have the great potential to go out into the world and truly make a difference. Most students are low-income first-generation and have no idea about the college process. With a little support and guidance, many are going on to 4-year university next year! I have no doubt that they will all go on to be agents of change in their communities and greater society.
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Many of the seniors we have been working with are headed to college this upcoming Fall, whether it is at CSU Long Beach or Long Beach City College. Choosing to go to college is an incredibly important decision to make, and we want to celebrate this decision with the seniors of Wilson High School. They have dedicated an immense amount of time and energy to the college application process. We want to affirm them for all of their hard work and their commitment to higher education. \r\n\r\nAs such, on Wednesday May 31, 2017, we will be holding an event called “Decision Day” at Wilson High School. This event will promote the college-going culture on campus in addition to celebrating the seniors’ journey through college admissions. May 1st is the deadline for students to decide which college they will attend for the next 4 years, so this will be celebrating that decision. The event will reflect the endless opportunities and possibilities available to them because of their decision to go to college. The places these seniors will go extend far beyond the college campus they will be attending in the fall. These seniors will become leaders and agents of change as they reach new heights personally and professionally through their college experience. \r\n\r\nDecision Day will be a lively event. There will be various activities to get the students excited about college and all that is ahead of them in their future. There will be food and beverages as well as a photo booth station and a signing of where the students will be attending college. Many of these donated materials will be going towards this event to celebrate our seniors and their accomplishments.
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My students need materials that will help them in their journey to College. Many of these items will be raffled or used at an event celebrating students who have committed to a 4-year college.
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148,395 |
p215813
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abfbb525de2b0b9d991020509917afa3
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Mrs.
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OH
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2016-09-19 19:20:53
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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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Movin' & Grovin' to Enhance Our Minds
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My 3rd grade classroom allows students to achieve to the best of their ability while accommodating our differences. Students in my room range from high achieving to those that are on IEPs. We have a low social economic status with many students on free and reduced lunch. Many students in my room need to move about not only because they are 8 years old but also because several have been diagnosed with ADHD.\r\n\r\nAll children want to learn, however because they learn differently, educators need to be aware and accommodate those needs. I would like to give the children in my classroom the opportunity to be able to learn in the least restrictive environment.\r\n\r\n
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Our classroom will be a better place to learn with stability balls chairs. Obviously, the students seated on the chairs will be more engaged because they will be actively sitting, which causes increase in brain stimulation, alertness and learning ability. The other children will benefit too. They will not be distracted by their continuous movement by their peers.\r\n\r\nProviding opportunities for children to do their best learning is crucial within the classroom. Giving students an environment with limited restrictions allows children to focus. Once they are focused they will become active learners. Let's give my students this resource to provide a better education for all!
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My students need stability ball chairs to keep them focused and engaged in learning.
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70,255 |
p229147
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200fd8592600814b4424bc93c4abba83
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Ms.
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VA
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2016-09-12 12:24:01
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Equipping our Scoreboard!
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Physical Education is one of the most important activities in the school. Studies show more blood flow to the brain increases learning. Our wonderful students love to play and our gymnasium is the center of play at our school.\r\n\r\nWe are a Title I school in Central Virginia.\r\nOur students are active in many after school activities, almost all of which are held in the gym. We play basketball, volleyball, archery, drums, and flag. Our students love being physically fit and active.\r\n\r\n
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Our goal is to have a large TV display in our gym. Our gym has large skylights and does not support the use of a projector. Our TV will be used for many different tasks. We will use it as our scoreboard during our many school activities, including: basketball, volleyball, and archery. We will also use it as an instructional tool in our gym classes. Uses include, instructional videos, dance songs, exercise videos, yoga, and more. We also use the gym as a meeting place for parents and staff. Please help us reach our goal. We Thank you for your support.
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My students need equipment to make our new 70\" tv work as a monitor, scoreboard, and various other uses.
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146,160 |
p226450
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2941d3cdd850fe32b249517fa85694bb
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-08-03 00:13:31
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Classroom Garden for Healthy Eating
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My students have brilliant minds. They come to school each day ready to learn. They do lots of cooperative learning projects in class that require partnerships, inside and outside of the classroom. Students take on different roles in their groups to give each student the opportunity to take on different responsibilities. They are all at varying levels of language acquisition, literacy, and mathematics. They enjoy the arts and keeping fit. They are motivated learners who are ready to take on challenges and expand their knowledge.
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My students strive to eat healthy and when I was asked what \"organic\" meant I knew I had to offer my students a hands-on learning experience to understand what organic means. Some students live in apartments and don't have a garden at home, so by offering a classroom garden for them to learn how to plant, care for, and grow their own veggies and herbs would be priceless! By having their garden kits each cooperative group would have their own garden to plant and later eat their vegetables. The root-vue kits would let them understand how seeds turn to plants and how important it is to care for their seeds to flourish to healthy veggies and herbs. Also, the students will understand that some veggies they eat are actually roots! Imagine their amazement when they learn a carrot is a root!
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My students need indoor garden kits, vegetable and herb kits, and root-vue kits to learn how to grow their own vegetables and herbs to promote healthy eating habits.
| 100 | 1 |
58,428 |
p099032
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26393869cbf912e64b7353ba3a06469b
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-09 15:05:27
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning
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Character Education
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Character Crew Puppet Club
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Students at my elementary school come for all backgrounds and ethnicity. My school is 40% economically disadvantaged and resources are scarce. Many students at my school come from environments that create stress and anxiety for them. Often times school is their safe haven and is a place where they can express their creativity freely and are encouraged to be successful. Students are eager and willing to learn about character education so that they can learn to have good character in all aspects of their lives.
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Having a pa system will allow children to create, direct and produce character education puppet shows for students, staff and community. The microphone system will allow student's voices to be projected so that the audience can hear, understand and enjoy the character crew puppet shows. \r\nThe current puppet theater is damaged and defective and needs to be replaced for student safety purposes. The puppet theater is the center focus of the production. With a new puppet theater, the students will be allowed to fully use the timer and the chalkboard to write the name of their production on the board\r\nThe TV/film action clapper boards will help teach students how real life productions are directed. The clapper boards will give students the ability to explore the many facets of a directors job. This will help students have an understanding of the responsibilities of this type of job in case they want to pursue this field. \r\nThese materials lets students discover new opportunities to begin to pave the path to their futures as citizens of good character.
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My students need a portable microphone system, a clapper board and a new puppet theater to help them create interactive puppet shows on character education.
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82,027 |
p015152
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b7f8689106eaedb25eb6f0cbb408e9d4
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Mrs.
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UT
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2016-08-08 19:49:13
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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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Click Here: Computers for Individualized Learning
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My students are enthusiastic, curious, critical thinkers. I have a wide range of students from four years ahead in reading to three years behind in reading. Their needs are very different. They love to learn, especially with technology involved. \r\n\r\nAt our school 40% of the students are on free or reduced lunch but 100% of our students are eager to meet the challenges of a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Many students do not have computers or internet at home, thus school is their only exposure to these essential technology skills.\r\n
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To prepare my students for the world of tomorrow I need the technology of today. Learning technology skills is essential for success. Classroom computers open endless opportunities for my students to learn curriculum tailored specifically to their needs.\r\n\r\nClassroom computers enable me to meet the needs of all my students. My struggling writers fall behind on their assignments but writing on a keyboard helps them succeed. My gifted students need an extra challenge. They can use educational modules, games and research capabilities to keep them engaged at an accelerated pace. My students struggling with math facts can use interactive flash games. Those who score low in science can use online modules to relearn the lessons we have studied. \r\n\r\nThese computers will be shared across grade level teams to benefit many children throughout our school. \r\n
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My students need computers for writing, research, individual curriculum extensions and endless other uses.
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35,191 |
p106328
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5186fe19ce42a9bc4a1d1d124a2d0232
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Ms.
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WA
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2017-02-14 00:09:03
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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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It's More Than Just a Chair!
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My students start the year with a variety of academic knowledge, yet have the same goal to meet by the end of the year. Many of my students do not know the letters in their names or recognize the numbers 1-10. \r\n\r\nSince each student is an individual and learns differently, I try hard to teach to their needs with a variety of resources and techniques. It is important to me that my students feel successful and leave my classroom as confident, happy, lifelong learners.
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The Runtz Ball Chairs are great for students that have a hard time sitting still and focusing. They are able to wiggle just enough to help them do their work without distracting other students around them. \r\n\r\nIt's so important that students have the equipment necessary for them to do their best learning! These alternative seating options will be great for my students success in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe stools will be used at our listening center and small group activity time. They are stackable which will help us store them neatly when we are not using them. The stools are also light-weight and kid-friendly so they will be able to maneuver them on their own.
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My students need 2 Runtz Ball Chairs and stools to use at our small group areas.
| 12 | 1 |
173,780 |
p152177
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7b17c95da53e3d1f011f84232ad01238
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-12-13 00:51:30
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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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Motivation to Learn!
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In a city known for its challenges (San Bernardino), my primary goal is to provide my students with a safe and rigorous environment where they can take the many skills taught within the classroom to a successful future ahead!\r\n\r\nIn fact, my students are the most energetic and eager students ever! They absolutely LOVE to learn new information and facts! Their faces light up every time they learn an interesting detail about a topic.\r\n\r\nMy students are highly motivated to be successful and make an impact in society! They continuously share how they want to make the world a better place. To see their limitless imaginations about life and education is a beautiful and amazing thing to experience! \r\n\r\nHowever, sometimes the learning process can be challenging due to the limits placed on supplies. In fact...supplies are scarce! As most established schools have a plethora or overabundance of instructional materials, our school lacks in this area. More supplies can result in higher academic success for my bright and motivated scholars!
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My students need Stickers, Pencils, and Erasers in order to help motivate them to learn throughout the school day! These three items will not only motivate my students but will excite them about the learning process!\r\n\r\nMy goal is to give students the Stickers, Pencils, and Erasers during instruction order to promote positivity, hard work ethic, and scholarly behavior! These items will also make my students feel apart of the classroom and excited to learn about new topics! \r\n\r\nWhen students feel appreciated, a small token such as a Sticker, Pencil, or Eraser can provide a student with an extra spark and motivation required to become more successful!
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My students need Stickers, Pencils, and Erasers in order to help motivate them throughout instruction!
| 12 | 1 |
10,038 |
p035221
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2b35cf02566b7a438c3b07221d29ce40
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Ms.
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NV
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2016-07-17 20:54:08
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Grades 6-8
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Special Needs, Music & The Arts
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Special Needs, Visual Arts
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Catching the Sun in Glass
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As a teacher in a school for students with severe mental challenges, my students are faced with many obstacles both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide them with creative and meaningful learning experiences that are age appropriate. My students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.\r\nThey like to move and love lots of positive attention. There are things that may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as \"typical\". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
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I work with students who have severe cognitive delays ranging from six to 21 years old. It is important that the older students be exposed to age appropriate experiences. Working with glass in both mosaics and stained glass projects will give them options for hobbies that are in line with what their typical peers may be doing. It is also an art medium that they may be able to incorporate into an income in their future. It will also assist with fine motor skills and provide students with limited sight a tactile and design experience in the visual arts program.
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My students need age appropriate art experiences that they can be successful with and proud of.
| 15 | 1 |
90,569 |
p129120
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52878d21c1e0308f776b3397ced08108
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-09 23:54:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Quill You Give Us Ink?
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My students are an amazing group of second graders who attend a Title 1 school, located in a high poverty area of Los Angeles. Many of them come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, whose parents work multiple jobs to provide for their families. My students know that their parents want them to be successful in school, and in life, so they try to do their best every day! \r\n\r\nOur school is an amazing place, where students are supported and encouraged to believe in themselves and they know the community, parents, and teachers are behind them 100 percent!\r\n
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We were lucky enough to get a printer donated last year, but as you know a printer is no good without ink. This year my students would love to print their writing pieces, but unfortunately we do not have any ink in our printer. Having ink will allow my students to print their written pieces and display them in our classroom for their parents and classroom visitors to view. My students beam with pride when they can show off their work to their families. With parent conferences coming up soon, my kids will have an opportunity to show off the work they typed and printed to everyone who enters our classroom!
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My students need Epson durabrite 220 ink to print their work from our classroom printer.
| 6 | 1 |
47,433 |
p198837
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435bb6133c934a01eb2e3ea8f8cbd6ae
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Mrs.
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WA
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2016-10-24 17:44:44
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literature & Writing
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Technology for English Language Learners
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We are scholars and readers. We try our hardest and work hard, but who can learn without trying? Who can try without a pencil or feel okay making mistakes without an eraser to clean up the mess?\r\nWe are a school made up of a majority of low income students. Our district is trying to take financial pressure off the parents by supplying classroom needs, but its two weeks into the school year and we are already completely out of pencils. \r\nClassrooms can't function without paper and pencils and erasers, of which we almost have none. Please consider donating to help us fulfill our basic needs.
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I am looking for group set of computers for my students to use for word processing, research and reading. \r\nOur school has a high English Language Learner population. Learning English as a second language is hard and writing it is even harder. I would like 4 computers for my class to share. These computers would be used for typing up essays, instead of students needing to write by hand. This can really help with moving along the writing process for kids who write slowly or need a lot of help revising. \r\nWe will also be using these computers to help us research the Revolutionary War in a jigsaw method. Each student will be researching a different topic about the revolutionary war. Students will also need computers to look up topics about their persuasive essays they are working on now.\r\nAt our school, we have a program, Lightsail, that provides books at different levels for kids. The books can only be read on computers or tablets, but they come in a wide range of levels to help support my low readers.
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My students need computers to use to help with grammar and spelling.
| 1 | 1 |
169,596 |
p054662
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d98c96174dca35793c07baa1c48d86bc
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Mrs.
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UT
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2016-11-09 20:51:34
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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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First Grade Techies
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I love teaching first grade because of the sweet little firsties that make up my classroom. They have eager little minds and are filled with joy and excitement the second they walk into the classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students come from a variety of different backgrounds including single households, multiple families households, and 2 parent households. The parents do their best to support their children and our school. \r\n\r\nMy students have and are currently developing a love of reading. They are excited to explore the world of mathematics and science. I hope I can inspire them to be good citizens and to always do their best. These young children are the reason I became a teacher. They motivate me to be a better person.\r\n
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I currently have 1 IPad in my classroom that was purchased 5 or more years ago. It is way outdated. I am wanting to add 2 more to my classroom to allow more students access throughout the day. \r\n Everyone knows that technology makes learning more fun and engaging. \r\nI will be using them to help improve the students' math skills as well as increase their reading fluency. I will be able to download interactive apps that will allow students to be successful at their individual learning ability.\r\nUnfortunately our classrooms can't be filled with IPads or computers for every student, but adding 2 more IPads to my classroom will help my students be more successful.\r\n\r\n
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My students need current technology to help them be successful in our technological world.
| 0 | 1 |
115,677 |
p197095
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8b5f956cc1e8b7a144e2bfbbc9a7e4d4
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Ms.
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MI
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2016-10-07 16:17:10
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Grades 3-5
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Fidgets for Success
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My students are compassionate, empathetic, hard-working, and full of joy. I work in a school-wide Title I building. With their big hearts, brains and work-ethic, my students are ready, anxious and willing to become successful in school. However, it is difficult when finances are tight, and not all of our supplies can be provided. My students want to become more, and are ready to embrace my idea of \"Fearless Learning\". With your help, and your donations, we can work together to accomplish this goal for my students and my classroom.
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My students are a very active group, that require movement and sensory touch throughout the day in order to stay focused and on task. In order to help them succeed, I want to buy a variety of fidget toys, stress balls, and bumpy seats to give them the freedom to wiggle and jiggle, without taking away from the learning of others.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help my students to get movement throughout the day, helping them focus and ultimately become more successful in school. Without these materials, it can be difficult for many students in my class. This offers a solution for my students.
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My students need fidget toys, stress balls and bumpy seats to help them focus in class.
| 1 | 1 |
75,831 |
p102847
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b30fab8ec721acc51db8af4ec235bb7e
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-12-16 14:04:19
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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STEAMing Ahead...littleBits at a Time!
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Every day is different! This is why I love teaching the elementary STEAM program in my K-6 lab at our school in upstate New York. Please support this project so my students can deepen their understanding of engineering design.\r\n\r\nOur school is in a rural town in upstate New York.\r\nWe serve over 400 students in grades K-6. Every student comes to the STEAM lab for at least 30 minutes each week. The kids LOVE coming to participate in hands-on learning where they are the captains of their learning vessel!
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Exceptional teaching emphasizes the 4C's of 21st Century Learning: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Our students need more opportunities to exercise these skills. The LittleBits STEAM Education Pack will allow them to do just that!\r\n\r\nThe LittleBits STEAM Electronics base sets will enable my students to engage in collaboration through invention-based learning!\r\nMy students in grades 3-6 will learn the process of engineering design through their interactions with the LittleBits, as they \"create --> play --> remix --> share\". Depending on the age level, students will create different projects using the LittleBits. Students might design a robot that creates art, a self-driving vehicle, or an invention that serves a purpose in the school community or greater world. I know once introduced to the LittleBits, students' creativity will take us places that I cannot even imagine at this point. This is the most exciting aspect of invention-based learning!\r\n\r\nThank you for considering sponsoring our students on their quest to invent and understand the engineering design process!
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My students need the littleBits Electronics Base Kit to engage in collaboration through invention-based learning!
| 4 | 1 |
42,062 |
p186246
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ddb1d2f7e2d0c1cacc301e36a0a9101e
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-08-03 20:44:53
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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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Little People, Big Imaginations!
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\"Who is the best preschool class in the whole wide world?\" I ask my preschoolers on a daily basis, and they reply, \"We are!!!\" That's what I believe and want them to know I believe and love them and that they can do anything. My students come to school daily ready to learn, full of life and energy, and excited for the day ahead of them.\r\n\r\nI teach at a Title 1 school in South Carolina where the majority of my students receive free lunch.\r\n\r\nMy students WANT to be in school because they want to learn and I WANT to help them begin their educational journey with a bang.
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In addition to lots of love, my students are also in need of hands on materials (alphabet fishing, alphabet games, counting maze, number cars, and puzzles, etc.) that will motivate them to learn as they begin their educational journey. They will also be able to make connections between the classroom and real life. As young learners they need to use their hands and minds to explore new things.\r\n\r\nLearning the alphabet, as well as, numbers seem simple, but it is the foundation for ALL learning to come.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be used in centers, small group, and large group activities. I want preschool to be a magical time where everything starts to come to life!!! These materials will help me create a learning experience they will never forget! Let's make learning fun AGAIN! My class and I thank you for your help! Let the learning begin!!!!!\r\n\r\n
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My students need hands on manipulatives in every learning center to entice and engage the students.
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39,003 |
p215088
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021edd28fc4922ee434ee89d0c049bbc
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-08-21 12:17:28
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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One Book Can Change A Child's Life
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Many of my students receive free or reduced lunches. These students often come from broken homes. For them, school is a place where they can be themselves and escape from their everyday life and struggles. \r\n\r\nMy students often come to school eager to learn and experience new things. They have desire to increase their knowledge and better themselves.\r\n\r\nMy students are the reason I went into teaching. The look on their faces when they learn something new, makes it worth it.
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The books that are being requested will not only help the students increase their reading level but also expand their vocabulary. Reading also helps the students become not only more creative but also increase their imagination. \r\n\r\nThe books can help a child escape from their everyday lives. This is what is amazing about books. A child can start reading and all of a sudden be transported to a whole new world full of adventures.\r\n\r\nStudents will be able to experience not only new worlds and adventures but also increase their reading level which will only help them as they progress throughout life.
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My students need the chance to increase their reading level by one grade level, which is required by the school district.
| 1 | 1 |
176,422 |
p180590
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207d9cbb434994ee37d3cbadfa3252c7
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Mrs.
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OR
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2016-06-06 16:06:23
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literacy, Visual Arts
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Rural Tech
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I work in a high poverty, rural school district with a high percentage of Latino and Russian students. Many of these students are deficient in basic English reading and writing skills, and I teach a reading class that helps to those build skills. In addition, I am the college and career counselor, and I try to paint a vision for them that reaches beyond minimum wage, survival only jobs. I have very hard working students who just need a dream.
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My students have limited access to updated technology and continue to fall behind in basic skills such as shared documents and group projects online. Having access to the latest technology will not only help them improve their hard skills, it will help them with soft skills. I teach goal-setting and project management through my reading classes and having current technology will enhance the students' job skills. Having a visual is important to ESL and lower skills students who need to see exactly what is expected.\r\n\r\nWe can see the freeway from our school, but we don't have an entrance ramp. This is a metaphor for the students in my class. I can project a dream, but they need the tools to build it.
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My students need technology. Many of them have cell phones, but they need access to the latest technology to enhance their academic experience.
| 0 | 1 |
119,184 |
p106823
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7785bd98be37834a711957bd3e1b3abf
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Ms.
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NM
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2016-09-11 22:28:48
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Kid-Inspired Learnin' Through Movin', Groovin' and Runnin'
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They are great, they are spectacular, they are my kid-wonders! I teach 20 six year-old-scholars who attend a highly mobile, Title I school in the Rio Grande Valley. My first graders love physical activity like running and music movement, they enjoy a good snack and read-aloud, but more importantly, they crave learning new concepts in reading, math and science.\r\n\r\nOne hundred percent of my students qualify for free breakfast and free lunch and 100% of them have great learning potential!
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\"Is it time for Mighty Milers Ms. Charley?\" \"How many steps have we walked today?\" \"When it's recess, can I take a ball outside to play with?\" \"What's for snack today?\" These questions are asked daily within the first ten minutes of the school day by my students. In fact, they inspired this project targeting physical activity, nutrient-dense foods and getting new exercise equipment for outdoor play. \r\n\r\nOur \"kid-inspired\" project is going to help our class stay motivated for a minimum of 60 minutes by participating daily in exercise routines by using pedometers to keep track of how many steps we take when we run/walk our school's track known as the Mighty Milers and throughout our school day, playing with sports balls during recess, consume healthy snacks and make learning FUN with flexible seating with pillows and rugs because some of my learners have the wiggles or need something soft to learn with at their seats.
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My students need nutritious, healthy snacks to keep them energized, sports balls to run, stretch their muscles and exercise with during recess, pedometers for running the track, area rug and pillows to get their learning on!
| 105 | 1 |
48,990 |
p047464
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f0a1323899aa9f5d6381f8989d5ba698
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Mrs.
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SC
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2017-01-20 08:15:26
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Visual Arts
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Pop Goes the Artist
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My students greet me every morning with a big smile! They are excited to be at school and are even more excited about learning. School is their safe place. They know that they are going to be fed when they enter my classroom. A warm breakfast is waiting for them and lunch, as well as dinner will be served later in the day for most of them. \r\n\r\nOur school is located in a very transient neighborhood that is surrounded by apartment complexes and temporary housing. These students may be returning, but a very high percentage of them are usually beginning a new school year with completely new friends, or are moving mid year to join us from somewhere else. In some cases, students move so many times that they truly do no remember the name of the school that they are coming from. \r\n\r\nIt is important to me as their teacher to create and environment for them where they feel like they are at home. They are \"school brothers and school sisters.\" They call me their \"school mama.\" They also know that I am here for them, the whole them, not just them as a student in a classroom.
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These materials are an essentail part of our classroom learning. The art supplies that have been requested will brighten each of our lessons throughout the year. It is also a great way for parents to recognize important notes that are copied and sent home. It will make a huge difference in student work and student engagement as well. I believe that giving students the option to work with brighter materials brings more attention to the projects that are completed. It also brings a sense of pride in the work that they have completed as well. Brightening student work can help to brighten minds.
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My students need colored paper and popsicle sticks for art projects in our classroom!
| 8 | 1 |
47,006 |
p040040
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985a283ecd707d147f68f8d524563110
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2017-03-29 02:00:03
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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College & Career Prep, Literature & Writing
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Touch Screen Technology for the Classroom
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My students are amazing. Most want to learn. Many are excited to be at school, while others feel they are forced to be here and they want nothing to do with anything. \r\n\r\nMy students have potential that many of them aren't even aware of yet. They haven't had the opportunity to shine and see what their strengths are because they have failed so many times. They are great students who need a little extra encouragement and a little spark to get them going. Sometimes, adding hands-on activities are just the thing they need in order to be inspired about school. Sometimes, having technology to interact with is just what they need. Sometimes having something beautiful to see is encouragement to come every day. And sometimes, having a great book or movie to discuss is all that is needed to bring them out of their shell.
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Technology has become a big thing in students' lives and getting to use it in the classroom changes up the daily routine. The students in our school share approximately 160 Chromebooks, and 25 Google boxes (desk tops). The lack of technology in our school has become a hindrance to the teaching of technological skills, testing, and group projects - however, we are getting close to having enough for every student!\r\n\r\nThe Chromebooks being requested will increase the job skills, technology skills, cooperative group skills, typing skills, as well as our individual student's abilities to use many online programs in today's society.\r\nStudents will have the ability to learn how to use Google slides, documents, sheets, forms and other products that are so widely used today all while learning content, completing projects, and doing research. These chrome books are also touch screen so that we can play some interactive games while still learning in the classroom as well.
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My students need 10 touchscreen chrome books and locking/charging station to keep them safe.
| 71 | 1 |
163,424 |
p186504
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9b76e564b0bbb2364b0d9cb79f5420d4
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-23 14:43:32
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Character Education, Visual Arts
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Work Hard, Play Hard!
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My students are an amazing bunch. They are a diverse group of learners who are excited about reading, community, and creativity. Most of them have been in school together since Kindergarten, and our school community has fostered their friendships and personal connections. \r\nOur neighborhood school is a collaborative community of active thinkers who are preparing leaders of the 21st century. Every student is encouraged to achieve high academic standards, meet and exceed their own personal goals and realize social success. Our students sustain a sense of curiosity that is met by incorporating the community into our school to provide authentic learning experiences. We share a belief that each member of the community brings a unique set of talents and skills and this belief is celebrated by providing all children the opportunity to excel by applying best practices in teaching, skillful planning, and providing a supportive and challenging inquiry based curriculum. Our students will emerge from our school active learners and positive members of the community.
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My students work hard and earn some well-deserved free time at the end of each week. \r\n\r\nThese games and crafts will be a special treat for kids at the end of the week. They will be able to play board games and learn to work collaboratively. Learning to be competitive and be a good winner and loser is an important lesson, and one that many kids get little chance to work on. \r\n\r\nAs well, the arts and crafts supplies will give students an opportunity to be creative in an unstructured environment. Students can create and chat with friends, honing in on their social skills.
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My students need awesome free time activities as an incentive for working hard all day long!
| 12 | 0 |
84,191 |
p071806
|
094c3adc6717dfb6dbdce88aabb831fd
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Ms.
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NC
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2017-02-16 10:35:37
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Literature Circles!
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I have about 90 awesome 8th graders this year, each of them unique and gifted in some way. In each class, I have a range of reading levels, some well below grade level and some far above. Some of them are academically gifted and some are not, but all of them want to be successful in school. \r\n\r\nThey are sweet kids and respectful of me as their teacher; even more impressive is how they are so respectful of each other. Some of my favorite moments are when they realize they actually like something I assigned them to read and say they wish they could read more \"books like that.\" It is my hope that I can give them that.
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If I am able to get these books, my students will get a very engaging opportunity to really discuss literature with each other. They will have choice in their reading material, a rare opportunity if all we have available is a class set of the same novel, and they will have choice in how they present their book to the class at the end.\r\n\r\nWe will use these books in student-led literature circles, where they will be responsible for creating their own reading schedule and delegating jobs within the group. It will help them learn what it means to be in charge of their own learning and what it looks like to really delve into a book and discuss the meaning, the writing, and the story.\r\n
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My students need s books to conduct student guided literature circles.
| 4 | 1 |
55,242 |
p258704
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804a9528d45a51d6044b1997a6da6af5
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Ms.
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IL
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2016-08-21 11:54:39
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Literacy & Language
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History & Geography, Literature & Writing
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Navigating Native American Folklore in Third Grade
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I've looped with my 28 Chicago Public School gifted students for three years (this being the last!), and I want to provide the richest experience for them while they challenge themselves to become the best they can possibly be! \r\n\r\nMy students are voracious readers who will read whatever they can get their hands on! We'll be working on a unit about community, symbols, and different cultures, and I hope to provide them with Native American stories that they can read and act out together.\r\n\r\n
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This fall, we will be learning all about symbols, oral tradition, and community in our reading unit. We will be studying non-fiction texts specifically the Thanksgiving Address of the Iroquois Nation. I am asking for this project, however, for you to help fund fiction stories to help balance out the study of non-fiction we'll be doing in class. \r\n\r\nThe books I am asking for will be used for guided reading groups in addition to individual reading adventures by students. I hope to have my students get into groups, read these texts, and then put on plays of these stories for the first graders who will also be learning about Native American cultures. This will allow students to apply what they've been learning about Native American culture into their telling of the tale and the choices of props, sets, and costumes, as well! \r\n\r\nI am excited that the folklore that I chose comes from many different Native American tribes. It's a mix of trickster tales, \"pourquoi\" tales, and modern texts that connect older generations to Native American children living in modern times. \r\n\r\n
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My students need Native American folktales such as Coyote Places the Stars and The Great Race of Birds and Animals so that they can learn stories and legends of North America.
| 24 | 1 |
107,715 |
p178107
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3def1c629299259883e906cc1dbfbc4d
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-12-02 17:24:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Early Development, Visual Arts
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Let the Creativity Begin
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My students arrive to school ready and eager to explore the world around them through books. My students come from a low poverty community. Our school offers free breakfast and lunch to 100% of our students. They have experiences and have learned lessons in life that many of the adults I know have never experienced. The classroom is their \"safe\" place where they come to learn. Our school is also very limited in the supplies and curriculum resources they can provide for our classroom. That is the reason I seek out and provide as many of the resources I can for my students. The look on their face when they learn something new or they can see beyond the four invisible walls set up around the neighborhood is priceless!
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My students love to learn and get creative with their crayons and markers! They love to create \"murals\" that demonstrate their learning. The rolls of paper are used for the murals along with other supplies such as their crayons and markers. They also enjoy turning the paper bags into caves as we learn about hibernation or turning them into books they have created about what they've learned all week.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will allow my kids to display their work and creativity in a way they can feel really proud of their accomplishments. They can place their murals around campus and take their books home to demonstrate how much they know and how hard they work.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will definitely put a small on their little faces.
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My students need paints, paper bags, and paper to allow them to get creative with their assignments. These supplies will allow them to have fun and be creative and artistic while learning.
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153,043 |
p078881
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866b458be4613e6753c940d1943277c6
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Mrs.
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AR
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2016-10-12 11:25:30
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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 Saves the Day!!
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My students enter the classroom daily with loving and pleasing personalities. I am elated in that they are eager to learn, and I want them to reach their potential. They enter their classrooms where high expectations are set, and they eagerly accept the challenge with great anticipation. \r\n\r\nA majority of my students are on free and reduced lunch. Since we live in a rural area, many of them have not traveled over fifty miles outside of this area. So many have not been exposed to college, museums, plays, musicals, or concerts.\r\n\r\nSo many of the students come from single parent homes, and many of them live with grandparents or other relatives. These students silently beg for love and attention. With additional help these students can become productive citizens.
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Getting more technology in my classroom will give my students a greater chance of assessing the school's intervention curriculum. The Chromebook will provide a way of assessing research for scientific inquiries and a means to helping them to engage cooperatively as they work together on group projects in math and science.\r\n\r\nA high percentage of students of my students are free and reduced lunch, and the frequent exposure through the use and availability of an additional Chromebook will provide more opportunities and a continuous enhancement of learning for all of my students. Students will be able to perform at an effective level.\r\n\r\nWith the Chromebook and necessary supplies for the science projects, each student will able to meet the rigor and expectation of each assigned project. Presently, there is a limited number of Chrombooks on our campus which means that our students will not be provided the frequent use of needed technology. I want them to use technology in real world application to solve problems in math and science. With an additional Chromebook, my students, through working together on activities, will promote their thinking and will increase their knowledge about the world in which they live.
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My students need a Chromesbook and project material to help them as they research, communicate, and develop STEM projects.
| 0 | 1 |
115,891 |
p170394
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ce9e331fa92141259b0515c29bb312a2
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-12-04 07:56:56
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Applied Sciences, Literacy
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Learning at the Intersection of Literacy, Art and STEM
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My students are enthusiastic learners who are diverse culturally and in ability. They are in my resource literacy class because of moderate learning differences that require extra support to eventually get them to a grade level Language Arts class in future years. My students are such a joy to work with each day because they are creative and love learning. The stories that they tell and write about their lives and the responses that they have to the literature and texts that we read are inspiring and insightful. \r\n\r\nTo help my students make connections to what we read and to inspire their writing, we do a lot of incorporating visual arts and I am looking to start a project incorporating STEM into their writing with having them create their own interactive books.
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My students are enthusiastic learners who are diverse culturally and in ability. They are in my resource literacy class because of moderate learning differences that require extra support to eventually get them to a grade level Language Arts class in future years. My students are such a joy to work with each day because they are creative and love learning. The stories that they tell and write about their lives and the responses that they have to the literature and texts that we read are inspiring and insightful. \r\n\r\nTo help my students make connections to what we read and to inspire their writing, we do a lot of incorporating visual arts and I am looking to start a project incorporating STEM into their writing with having them create their own interactive books. We are very excited about starting this project in which they will be using their creative writing and visual art skills and for the first time combining them with STEM skills to learn basic principles of how electronic circuits work. This will bring their books to life and plant the seeds for a future of them seeing themselves as makers, not just consumers of both media and the technology that is so much a part of their every day lives.
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My students need LED sticker lights, copper conductive tape, 3 volt lithium batteries and binder clips to create the mini books that they illustrate, write and wire using a circuit using STEM and literacy skills!
| 0 | 0 |
18,354 |
p237409
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6363d6756d64883f56fdf5b534a970a5
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Mr.
|
CA
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2017-04-12 18:23:50
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Priceless Masterpieces Need Peaceful Drying Space
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Kehinde Wiley is one of many culturally inclusive artists my students have focused projects around this year. His work is both strikingly beautiful and a commentary on the art world itself. He paints modern day African Americans and Hispanics in poses and contexts that are historically the racial majority. My students are predominantly Hispanic, African American and Asian Pacific Islander. They exude a vibrant and creative eagerness to learn and grow in the arts. I am fostering the talents and voices of my students so that, just like Kehinde Wiley, my students too can be a strong voice for people of color in the art world.
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This drying rack will allow for my students' artworks to dry in a place that will not be in the way of their learning during other subjects, and in a place that is safe so that no artworks will be lost or ruined in the process. Currently, our student population is growing and the building does not allow for an art room. Hence, I am a traveling art teacher. I move from classroom to classroom with my supplies on my cart and teach my students in their own classroom. This has its benefits, as it saves time to teach students in their classroom and does not waste learning time with transitions through the campus. However, not having a designated art room does have its challenges. \r\nI offer my students experience in working in all of the different art mediums; drawing, sculpture, collage and painting. Painting tops many of my students favorite lists in popularity and can be very messy. While working with watercolors, tempera or acrylic paints, the artwork needs time and space to dry. Currently, it is challenging to allow for 25-30 artworks to dry at one time in the classroom without paint dripping or getting on the carpet, blocking usable classroom space for other subjects and even getting stepped on mistakenly by a fellow artist if the carpet is the only available drying space. My students value their art time, as well as their artwork. When one piece is misplaced or ruined from its precarious placement in the classroom in between art classes, it is a heartbreaking loss to my elementary aged students. This portable drying rack will allow for artworks to dry safely in one spot, save classroom space, be able to move from classroom to classroom and avoid any losses of masterpieces.
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My students need a way to allow their painting masterpieces to dry that does not impede on the space to learn their other subjects. I travel and teach art to each class in their classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
15,130 |
p212780
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7d4e35dfebae37d1ccbc105c0dcbc18a
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-25 21:46:08
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Show Me Data with the iPad: Today's Pencil & Paper
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This is my first year teaching middle school after 11 years at the high school level and I have to say, I have been blown away by my students' genuine interest in learning and their immense curiosity. I get to teach science to a group of students that are so willing to participate and join me in the adventures of discovering how our world works. \r\nAt our middle school, 72.5% of the student population identify as Hispanic, making up the largest segment of the student body. About 86.9 % of the students that attend out middle school, come from families with incomes at or below 130% of the poverty level and are eligible for free meals.
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The iPad will also be used to record, make movie trailers, and take pictures of our lab activities. These activities will be shared with current and future science students and parents. \r\nIn addition, the iPad will help us conduct graphical analysis and interpret data collected through probeware that supports active, hands-on experiments. I want my students to start preparing from their early years in middle school for the technically advanced laboratories some of them will encounter when they go to college. \r\nThe iPad, in combination with the Pencil and Keyboard will allow students, siting at their desks, to easily write down answers to question that are displayed on the board without the need to purchase an expensive interactive whiteboard. \r\nPlease help us make this a reality in our classroom :)
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My students need an ipad to write answers, record lab activities, and use graphical analysis to display for the class. Scientific topics will also become enhanced with the usage of interactive apps.
| 2 | 1 |
117,132 |
p072126
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fb6d817e5fe22a30ccb7daea11a2f3ac
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-30 06:42:52
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Magazine Mayhem!
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As a teacher in a Title 1 neighborhood school, my students are faced with many challenges in and out of the classroom. My students are creative, smart and very eager to learn. They come from many diverse backgrounds. They are little sponges ready to soak up any information I give them. At the end of the day, they want to become better readers. \r\n\r\n I am hopeful that through their experiences in my classroom, they will value reading and learn to love it!
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My students need magazines to read in class to focus on reading different genres. Reading a magazine is a specific skill. The addition of these magazines in my classroom could be the first time many have seen a magazine. Imagine the excitement the students would feel when they can read a nonfiction article about snakes or a story about a dog. \r\n\r\nIn order to become a well rounded reader, my students need to be able to read all genres of literature. These magazines would help me to instruct my students in how to read a magazine. I truly need your help!!
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My students need StoryWorks Jr magazine to learn how to read a magazine.
| 0 | 1 |
160,930 |
p010622
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db2bfcd922f67f20500ac8f4b2a2d9a1
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-06-03 13:46:03
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Kids Needs Books!!!!!
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Let me tell you about my beautiful class. I teach in the Wimauma area of Florida. This is a lovely rural location with many kind people. However, there are problems. \r\n\r\nDespite my students fantastic attitudes, many of them come from impoverished backgrounds. English is rarely spoken at home and many move about in a hard-working but unstable migrant community. \r\n\r\nThese students deserve the best! Please help me improve their quality of life by donating to my project. Every child deserves a chance to be the best they can be.
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\"Teacher, there are no books to read\". These are words that I sadly hear day after day. And it is these words that have driven me to do this project. Please hear my plea as I tell you more.\r\n\r\nMy school has a beautiful group of students who come to learn everyday. However, learning can be a challenge when there are not enough reading materials for my student's yearly reading. My selection of 5 kindle fires is designed to not only provide a huge supplement to my class library, but also to the learning games available. \r\nMy request is simple. Please help my students become the incredible achievers that I know they can be. Fund my project, and I will do my very best to make life-long learners out of every student that I touch. \r\nThank you so much!\r\nSincerely,\r\nLorimar Guadalupe-Camunas
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My students need kindle fires to help supplement reading materials and learning games in the classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
126,973 |
p190506
|
10560bbf48764ee5ff770d8ca6846436
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Mrs.
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CO
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2017-01-03 22:19:03
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Chapter Books for Growing Readers
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The students in my class come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. In our school, we focus on building relationships with one another and treating others with kindness and respect. The students really are empathetic little people. \r\n\r\nOur community is proud to be the home of many military families, which means many students move in and out of our school and/or have deployed parents. We take great pride in our military families and honor them each year on Veterans Day with a special performance and a parade. \r\n\r\nThe students at WHES work hard every day to improve and strive to have a growth mindset. We believe in \"The Power of Yet,\" which means that even though we may not have mastered a skill yet, we will persevere until we do!
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My second graders love the challenge of reading chapter books and need engaging options that they can read independently. Each day, some of our second graders go to a reading intervention group while the remaining students work independently. Often, these students are partner reading or independently reading chapter books to build reading stamina and exposure to literature.\r\n\r\nBooks that are at the appropriate level for my students will build their confidence and love of reading. Magic Tree House books are the perfect combination of engaging plots and readability. The books become gradually more challenging throughout the series, providing just the right \"push\" that second graders need to become lifelong readers!
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My students need a variety of quality chapter books to begin transitioning into independent readers.
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80,571 |
p013333
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eab4c55b2afc06be8f387054a8e732ba
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Mrs.
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WA
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2016-08-04 20:28:32
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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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Healthy Bodies=Healthy Minds
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Kindergarten is an amazing year of growth for students. For most, it is a child's first time being in a school setting. As a teacher in a low income/high poverty school, my students are faced with many challenges. \r\n\r\nI want to provide my students with a fun and engaging environment where they can feel safe to learn and grow. I want to give my students the opportunities to experience many things and to be able to have the same opportunities as every other student.
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My students were discussing at a classroom meeting how we can solve the problem of waiting at the water fountain after our recesses! It was taking so long for them to all get water after playing and running outside! They decided it would be best if they each had their own water bottle! My students also have lunch later in the day and are often hungry before lunch time! Solution? Snack time!\r\n\r\nDehydration and hunger are common problems among students, but they become tired, sluggish, and it's more difficult to learn! Water and healthy snacks help replenish students with the nutrition that they need to have strong and healthy bodies, which helps them have strong and healthy minds!\r\n\r\nThis project will provide us with water bottles to last us THE WHOLE YEAR! We will also have snacks for most of the year! Don't worry about the waste though! I always take our water bottles home to my recycling bin!
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My students need water and snacks to stay healthy and be their best learning selves!
| 2 | 1 |
59,190 |
p215045
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c16ac99d6b8ed1d7a3af3b93fcdecc9a
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Ms.
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NJ
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2017-03-13 09:31:23
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning
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Character Education, College & Career Prep
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Supplies for Future Marketers
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My students are part of a business academy in the inner city. Most have dreams of owning their own businesses, or working within a larger business. Many are part of co-curricular business clubs, or work in our student-run school store. \r\n\r\nMany students do not have access to technology or a printer to use on a regular basis. By having more accessible technology in my classroom for students to use, it will allow them to level the playing field in terms of competing with students in more affluent areas.
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My students currently create many business and marketing related items that they cannot print in color. By having a color printer in the room they will be able to print and use these items easily. By having an extra chromebook, students will have technology more available to them on a regular basis. \r\n\r\nMy goal is to accumulate a variety of resources for students to use so that they can make their dreams of becoming business owners a reality. We currently have several computers that are broken in the classroom,which is limiting the use of technology during class. Donations will allow all of my students to use technology on a regular basis.
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My students need more technology, and an accessible color printer for their work.
| 1 | 1 |
136,561 |
p141074
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551e854422dccca4adc92781d8bd4e4a
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Mrs.
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PA
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2016-08-03 08:47:25
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Big Brain Benefits
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Of all the students in our public schools it may surprise you to learn that our most promising population learns the least. It is often the most able, rather than the least able who will make the smallest amount of academic progress in the classroom this school year. \r\n\r\nThe population of students I am describing are the Gifted Support Student. Did you know there is no funding for Gifted Support Programs in Pennsylvania? \r\n\r\nMy students range in age from six to nine. There are approximately 100 students receiving Gifted Support services in our elementary schools. These students are highly motivated, very intelligent, and need the chance to be exposed to activities which meet there exceptional need to develop higher level thinking skills.
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The purchase of chess sets will give our elementary gifted students the opportunity to learn a brilliant game of strategy. Children who learn to play chess gain valuable experience and wisdom that they can apply to situations they encounter in the real world. Chess helps raise a child’s level of thinking to a much higher level, promote patience, and enhances leadership skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nI am an advocate for my school district to reintroduced the remarkable \"game of kings\" as a thinking tool in public education.\r\n\r\n\r\nBenefits of chess include increased IQ, better decision making skills, creativity, original thinking, problem solving skills, greater ability in reading, math, language and memorization.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need 21 chess sets to have the tools necessary to promote increased self-esteem, motivation, confidence, ability to focus, organizational skills, growth of dendrites, and improve concentration.
| 1 | 1 |
51,616 |
p126018
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616d0f92503737e747bf7225b1f4cff9
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Mrs.
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NY
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2017-03-17 19:53:44
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literature & Writing
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Building Successful Writers
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My diverse batch of second grade learners are part of an ICT, or Integrated Co-Teaching class, which is part of the NYC public school system. They live in a high poverty, multi-cultural community and the majority of them come from low-income families. Despite most of them coming from temporary housing, these students come to school with smiles on their faces, eager to learn the various lessons that await them, but they need additional resources and materials to help support and enhance their daily learning.
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For this project, I have requested various resources that would greatly help to engage and support my young learners, including my English Language Learners and special needs students in the area of writing.\r\n\r\nMaterials such as writing journals, and language practice journals would help support the various learners, that are working towards understanding and applying writing conventions, such as grammar, word usage, and sentence structure. \r\n\r\nMarkers, crayons, spacers, and document display pouches would help us to refresh depleting supplies, and colorfully display all our published writing pieces.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation towards this project would provided resources that would support the various learning styles within my classroom community, while engaging and progressing their learning.
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My students need writing folders, literacy practice journals, word spacers, pencil grips and other materials to support their writing.
| 26 | 1 |
108,425 |
p002253
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e530524cf7b9d40ac71b2d76364197df
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Ms.
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AZ
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2016-07-31 00:40:09
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Help My Students Practice Correct Posture
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My school is a title 1 school which means that 80% of the students are on free or reduced lunch. Most students wouldn't have the opportunity to eat breakfast if they didn't come to school every day. This challenge does no stop my students from wanting to learn. They always come into my room ready to play and learn a new skill.\r\nI try to create a save environment for my students to come and express themselves through music. This may be the only class where they are able to do that. I want to try and grow a love and appreciation for music so I bring my passion to the classroom.
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I am what most people call vertically challenged so when I stand, I am very short. My students that are not directly in front of me can't see me very well so they either have to strain to see me or practice bad posture because they can't look up comfortably to see me. By having a podium, all students will have a clear view of my conducting and I will not come home with sore arms from having to conduct higher.\r\nSince instruments are provided to the kids, I have to keep them in the best condition possible, but I can't do that right now because I don't have the proper storage for them right now. All of my big string instruments are lined up against the wall and can fall at anytime. Having these stands will also help the student practice proper care for their instruments.\r\n
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My students need to be able to see me comfortably when they are playing and to practice posture. I also have no storage for my string instruments.
| 5 | 0 |
166,920 |
p086039
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0ed4223d8714dd660f1bb546e178d619
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-07-19 16:26:11
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Visual Arts
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Inspire Creative Expression
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I am a kindergarten teacher and I teach all content areas. Our school is predominantly minority, consisting of 97% Hispanic and 2% African American and 1% other. We are also urban, low socio-economic, 99% free lunch, and a priority school because of past low test scores. Many of the student have experienced various difficulties in their life. Additionally, most students entering my class have not been exposed to any formal education. We have a school wide initiative is to build life-long writers. College begins in kindergarten.
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Great writers begin as great observers and thinkers. Young learners consider the world around them. They detect details that adults tend to overlook and make connections. The first step to young learners writing is their ability to express themselves through art. Expressing themselves through art not only helps students to foster these observation skills but more important their writing skills. Creative expression through art inspires students to look closely and then reflect on what they have just displayed. Creative expression through art makes available rich materials for writing. \r\n\r\nNo matter the age of a student, kindergarteners logically associate ideas, words, and imageries prior to mastering the skills of writing. That is way is important for young learners the opportunity to capture meaning through various approaches. The materials will Inspire Creative Expression in my students. By utilizing art in the classroom, my students will be able to convey their thoughts visually as well as adding fresh thoughts. Additionally, the students will use novel information from their personal understandings on their way to creative expressing their freshly invented writings. More important, the materials will assist student in becoming independent learners, which also encourage creative thinking and writing.\r\n
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My students need table top writing center to organize all of the other materials to become independent expressive writers.
| 6 | 0 |
63,557 |
p021529
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15ed38b98e64dbd916428a81ebd17970
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-06-30 11:03:53
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Performing Arts
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Merrily We Roll Along!
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The students in my school come with a wide array of experiences ranging from traditional schooling to home-school settings. We are a charter school of around three hundred students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Our students come from many different towns and communities in our area giving the school a rather unique atmosphere. Their ability and interest levels are greatly diverse yet all are instructed at an accelerated level. Our students compete in all the usual sports as well as participating in chorus and theatre. Each year we produce a musical with students participating from every grade.\r\n\r\nExpected to perform at high levels whether academic or extra curricular, my students are always anxious to meet the challenge. The students in the drama club work on all aspects of a production from set creation to working as production crew to acting and singing! Theatre and drama club is where students can begin to learn who they are while gaining a host of skills related to life outside of school.
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My theatre/drama students need the rolling Z-racks to help organize the costumes as well as transport them from one location to another. Because we do not have a theatre or an auditorium, we put on our productions at an off-site location. We keep our drama supplies and our growing stock of costumes in a storage closet in boxes or bags making finding specific items time consuming. Bagging or boxing many costumes can damage them thus wasting resources. \r\n\r\nYour generosity in providing these rolling racks would improve our organizational abilities making it easier for our student crew and cast to maintain our costumes for years to come! Your donation would allow our crew to access both costumes and props more quickly leaving a greater amount of work time during each rehearsal period. This simple solution for storage would keep us \"merrily rolling along\" giving us more time to work on building sets and gathering props!
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My students need two Square Tubing Economy Z-Racks for both storing and moving costumes for our drama productions.
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107,249 |
p193983
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935400f529e915e0b36793b6a136a5fd
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Ms.
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MS
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2016-11-16 12:38:55
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Space Should Not Be the Limiting Factor for Success.
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My students are very unique and diverse. Some of my students come from homes of rocket scientists while other students come from homes of unemployed Katrina victims. The students are able to overcome their diversity to make our school a wonderful place. Today when I was in the commons area for break, I saw an empty drink bottle on the floor. I asked a student to pick it up. He picked it up and he saw another bottle, which he also picked up. He then told the student that was walking with him that he can throw the bottles in the recycling bin. I am very proud of the students at my school.
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I need a table and chairs for my classroom. I want to transform my classroom in order to obtain an environment for higher learning. While teaching physical science, I need flat tables for labs and projects. We will be able to explore forces and motion without having to move our desk out of the classroom.\r\nMaking a space for learning in my classroom is my goal. Not only am I requesting tables, I am also requesting privacy protectors. The privacy protectors will allow student to complete test and quizzes without the fear of cheating. A productive environment will lead to higher learning. \r\n
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My students need a table with chairs and student privacy dividers.
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157,791 |
p220539
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8927e9c328bbab7b17eccabfaa1d6678
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-12-29 23:44:09
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Help Us Build Our Classroom Library!
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My third graders are an amazing group of students who face many challenges. We are a rural, K-8 school where every child receives a free breakfast and lunch. Most of my students live well below the poverty level, but you would never know it from their positive attitudes. They come to school excited and ready to learn!\r\n\r\nMost of my students have very few books at home. My goal is to provide them with a classroom library that is full of interesting and diverse reading materials.
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I want all of my students to love reading, and in order to accomplish this, I need to provide them with lots of books from which to choose. Kids who read a lot are far more likely to do well in school.\r\n\r\nThese books are part of several series from Scholastic Book Club, and are designed to help kids make the leap from picture books to chapter books. They are high interest, with exciting illustrations and characters that are proven to entice reluctant readers.\r\n\r\nThese small shelves will give us a way to keep the books organized so that they are available to all of my students.
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My students need some high-interest chapter books and two small bookshelves to help build classroom library.
| 17 | 1 |
134,475 |
p111723
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087d77a68582c30e63067dbc2d63685d
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-09 21:32:57
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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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Movin' and Learnin'
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Our school is located in a very industrial part of town. In our district we have 80% of our children on a free/reduced lunch program and we provide a free breakfast for all kids. Many of our students come from families who do not have extra money. We utilize a backpack buddy program to help our families by providing some non-perishable food on the weekends. Due to the low economic status of many of our families, many students are unable to receive the amount of support they need at home. Our parents love their kids and want the best for them, but some are working multiple jobs or do not have the education themselves to help their kids. School is where these kiddos get their educational needs met.\r\n\r\nOur students love to learn! They are fun, energetic, curious, and have a true love of learning. My school works with our youngest learners; pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. They get very involved with their learning and we know that they learn best through hands-on activities. Our kids are sponges and absorb all the information we provide!
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These different flexible seating options will allow my students the chance to move around while still focusing and learning. It is not easy to stay still all day and that is an unreasonable request for 5 year olds. By allowing kids to move, they are able to focus on the learning going on.\r\n\r\nWiggles happen! And that's OK. We love that our kids enjoy moving around and being active. Young children learn so much better when they are allowed to move around and get their whole bodies engaged in learning. So instead of forcing kids to sit still, let's let them move! Let's give our students the best opportunity to work both their bodies and their minds. \r\n\r\nIn addition to being able to focus better on the academics going on, students will be able to work their bodies. As we know, it's very important to keep our bodies in shape as well as our minds. These flexible seating options will allow students to work their core muscles and keep their bodies in shape too! Here's to well rounded, happy, and smart students!
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My students need different flexible seating options to help them keep their their bodies and minds engaged.
| 9 | 1 |
6,539 |
p208972
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4343c708ccd696816cd7816d8d7a00d8
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Ms.
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WA
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2016-10-11 14:56:03
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Fill Our Library With Diverse Book Characters!
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My first graders live in a historically underserved area of Seattle. I work in a Title 1 school in one of the city's most culturally rich communities and my classroom beautifully represents the array of different backgrounds found in this area.\r\nMy students come from many different cultures, ethnicities, family structures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They come to school each day excited to learn and to play with their friends. We greet each other in different languages and embrace our differences each day. The cultural exchange amongst students is what makes our school amazing and I want our classroom library to underscore this diversity while being a valuable resource to further enrich it at the same time.
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As a new teacher in my school district, my classroom library is far from complete. My class is full of diverse students, but unfortunately my classroom library doesn't match their diversity! We don't have books that represent students of color, LGBTQ families, bilingual students or students with disabilities. First graders are learning to read for the first time and I want my students to fall in love with reading. In order to nurture this enthusiasm they need to have books with characters they can relate to. \r\n\r\nChildren should be able to see themselves reflected in the books they read and should be able to see characters that look like them. Books with characters of different backgrounds help to normalize the lives of students from notoriously marginalized backgrounds and this, in turn, provides them with a source of pride and prevents readers from feeling forgotten or invisible. My students need books that mirror their own lives and help them learn about others as these books will not only help the students that can relate to the characters but also the students who can learn new things from them. My students are growing up in a world with people from many different walks of life and they should be exposed to all perspectives in the books that they read. This project will help my new readers develop a love of reading and a respect and understanding of all people.
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My students need a variety of books with characters that look like them.
| 0 | 1 |
93,588 |
p017143
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ce678e5bfa18a988fcf472b5758628a0
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Mrs.
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AK
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2016-10-11 18:48:07
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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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Wibbly, Wobbly, Wiggly 3rd Graders!
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I teach 3rd grade in a Title I school in Kenai, Alaska. Our school has a high population of students who qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch. Our school staff is committed to creating a safe, kind, and caring community where students can learn and succeed. We focus on treating everyone with kindness and respect. \r\n\r\nMovement while balancing on a wobble stool will increase my students' focus, improve their posture, and will create higher student engagement. I incorporate movement in to my classroom in a variety of ways, yet there are still times that I need my students to be sitting at their desks or a table while they are working. Wobble stools will allow my students to work while they are seated while still moving and getting their wiggles out.
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Students need to become active participants in their learning. My students will be able to remain active and have motion while learning when sitting on a Wobble Stool. These stools will help increase student engagement, focus, and motivation while helping them release extra energy. Research shows that such activity will increase their retention of what they are learning in class. These stools will also help students be in control of their bodies and build core muscles. \r\n\r\nStudents will have the choice between sitting in a chair or on a wobble stool, thus providing flexible seating in my classroom while allowing students to take ownership of how they best focus and learn. Disturbances that arise from a wiggly, active student will hopefully be minimized due to these wobble stools and more students being actively engaged in their learning.
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My students need Wobble Stools to sit on during class to help their posture, keep them focused, and to help get their \"wiggles\" out while working.
| 1 | 1 |
125,874 |
p195152
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1628f5001fa3ba08a97c6f6596ed9e92
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Teacher
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NJ
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2016-09-12 08:53:06
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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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Reading Rug!
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\"If kids come to us from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important.\" My students are all wonderful young children who are so eager to learn every single day. My students come from an urban community where they face a lot of struggles and hardships which include paid breakfast and lunches. \r\n\r\nWhen they are at school I want them to be able to feel comfortable and love to learn. Most of my students do not have the essential school materials. Students love these articles because they get to take them home!
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This rug is needed to make students feel comfortable and at ease. This rug will be used during reading time as well as centers. Students will have a nice cozy and comfortable place to sit and read with their classmates. Reading is a very important part of every day with my 90 students! \r\n\r\nWith some students reading levels being below grade level, it is important to get them excited about reading.This rug will definitely get the job done! My students always get so excited when they see something new for the classroom, especially when they find out it was donated!
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My students need a reading rug for reading time and reading centers!
| 27 | 1 |
148,311 |
p189841
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11ba9e94283019d9a6b19eddb7cf105f
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Mrs.
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KS
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2016-09-11 13:28:59
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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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Programming and Problem Solving in a Exciting Way!
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How can we get our students ready for jobs that aren't even created yet? We inspire them to love thinking and problem solving! Many students I serve come from generational poverty homes; some don't even get basic supplies for the school year. These needs can be met, but their future needs must also be met.\r\nTo give these students the educational foundation for the future, I must teach beyond the regular curriculum! I must challege them and show them they can solve problems and can think for themselves!\r\n\r\n
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Programming and problem solving will be the foundation for jobs that haven't even been created yet. In order to expose my students to the skills, I need fun and engaging materials that capture their curiosity and passion. Makey Makeys are programable, easy to use out of the box, and allow students to think out side of the box. They are cool and exciting making them the perfect tool for students to practice their programming skills on. \r\nBy donating to our project, you will be part of creating a foundation that students can build on in the future for jobs in programming, electronics, problem solving and who knows what else!
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My students need 5 Makey Makey kits for learning problem solving, programming and perserverance giving them 21st century job skills.
| 1 | 1 |
179,965 |
p128818
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7592bdb294779ec59b2484898a44a89b
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Mrs.
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TN
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2016-09-30 17:38:37
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Think, Collaborate, Create!
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My students are active learners and they thrive on any activity that involves movement. They are intrigued by the chance to be busy. They love to investigate, research, and ask questions. They are resourceful and keep me on my toes. They have extraordinary minds that are in bloom.\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, curious, and talented. My students are amazing. They are from a neighborhood that is diverse. There are many students where English is a second language yet they thrive and excel in learning.
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Students will develop creative thinking skills and enhance academics such as Math and Science in a fun way. They will use reasoning skills with Tangrams. They will increase problem solving through coding. It will boost children's vocabulary through word games.\r\n\r\nMy students will become better thinkers through using these materials. Students learn so much through hands-on activities. They will work with electronic circuits and increase scientific knowledge. These materials will encourage collaboration and discussion. Students will work together to solve complex problems and share ideas. Your donation will help children think deeper, create masterpieces, and become mathematicians, programmers, and engineers.
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My students need an Osmo Genius Kit, Snap Circuit Lights, and battery eliminator to enhance their creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.
| 9 | 1 |
38,526 |
p128008
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7170c83f2ae2762b9143ac1e4971757c
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-09-13 01:47:49
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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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Abc's and 123's
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I love seeing my scholars vibrant faces each as they walk through my door eager and ready to learn. They are my little sponges that are willing and ready to soak up new and exciting information through developmentally appropriate hands on learning practices. \r\n\r\nPlanning the appropriate lessons and hands on activities, allows my scholars the academic foundation to begin their life long journey of learning how to read, write, and do math independently. \r\n\r\nThe dynamics of my Van Guard Magnet school consist of 90% of the scholars have qualified for free and reduced lunch. This means that they are living either in or below the poverty level as well as having English as a second language spoken in the home. \r\n\r\nWith these dynamics in place, it is necessary to have a print rich environment and hands on experiences to foster learning cooperatively as well as have empathy for other scholars. \r\n\r\nUsing read-alouds and engaging in developmentally appropriate workstations, makes a dynamic recipe for Academic Success, Student Achievement well as the introduction to life long learning.
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It is my goal to plan activities so that scholars get involve, engage and create experiences in which they use their critical thinking skills to solve problems.\r\n\r\n In order to achieve academic success , scholars must have multiple opportunities each day to engage in critical thinking and problem solving activities . Scholars may believe they are playing yet, they are practicing skills and objectives needed for learning. \r\n\r\nThe items that I am requesting will deliver a hands on concrete approach to learning. I have chosen resources such as; alphabet puzzles, number puzzles, and peg boards to begin to lay the first layer of early learning concepts.
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My students need developmentally appropriate supplies to supplement lessons in workstations and cooperative learning. Scholars can also use their critical thinking skills and peer group for problem solving in reading and math.
| 0 | 1 |
154,093 |
p062229
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0f1aecde4c72787d6a15c756846df2cc
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Ms.
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MN
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2016-06-17 18:46:23
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Visual Arts
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New School Supplies for Deserving Students!
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I have 25 wonderful, energetic, and curious first grade students. The students in my classroom speak a variety of languages--8 total! My school is 88% free and reduced price lunch, and is quickly rising. 49% of the students at my school identify as Asian, 26% identify as African American, 14% identify as Hispanic, 10% identify as Caucasian, and 1% identify as American Indian. My classroom is rich with diversity and we celebrate each student's identity and culture. \r\n\r\nMy students are always moving! I use alternative seating, center based learning, and differentiation to target the needs of all of my students. \r\n\r\nIn my school, the classrooms are co-taught and have a cluster of students who are just learning English or have special needs. I currently have a Language Academy room but next year, 2016-2017, I will have the special educatioon room and I couldn't be more excited!
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I was having a conversation recently with someone about my school, students, and supplies we have at my school. We were talking about the quality of supplies my school has and how few school supplies my students can afford to bring. It's great when friends, family, or even strangers donate used supplies to my classroom, and I usually take them gratefully because I know the students will use them and love them. I was telling my friend how I wish I had money for new, quality supplies. My friend made the comment, \"well they're lucky to have the supplies that they do have.\" My friend meant well but those words struck me.\r\n\r\nWhy should my students be lucky to have mediocre, used supplies? They deserve beautiful, new, shiny supplies that other students from wealthier families and school districts have. We will be able to use clipboards for learning on the carpet and collaborating around the classroom and school. Students will use colored pencils and skin colored crayons to accurately portray themselves in their drawings and writings. They need new storage bins for their work instead of hand-me-down cracked storage bins we have now.
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My students need basic school supplies so they can have a successful school year.
| 5 | 1 |
35,849 |
p060193
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1b645143fb20b0f7aa55de8edc6959e9
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Mr.
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GA
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2016-08-12 11:01:07
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Performing Arts
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Please help our program !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Our students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with over 90% of our students receiving free lunch. Our school is also one of the most ethnically diverse schools in the DeKalb County School System. Our students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. We have more students in band than we can provide instruments for, which means one instrument may be shared by six people. Please help our program in anyway you can!
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We have a school with 1700 students. 415 of the 1700 students are in band and we are in desperate need of more instruments and supplies to serve our students and community. We only have enough equipment for 170 students max so we are constantly borrowing equipment from other schools. \r\nOur student can't afford a lot of things but we do our best to give them the best music education possible no matter what we need or don't have. The clarinets will eliminate sharing for at least two students, the drum set will help us start up our jazz band and give our students more opportunity to play popular music that they can relate to in their culture.
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My students need a Drum set for our jazz band and clarinets to take home and practice.
| 0 | 1 |
53,122 |
p004086
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841b362ce40d2da730a4e1e8a0a046af
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-08-01 09:16:43
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Wibble Wobble While We Work!
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Our students are very special to us. We have a very unique and diverse classroom, where our students stay with us for two years. Everyone fits into this classroom community. Our multi-age program lets kids grow into responsibility and take on leadership roles. It is so wonderful to see children bloom and grow as the year progresses. Our program has a diverse range of abilities from gifted to special education. Each child will grow and learn at their own level. \r\nOur school is 100% Title I funded. My students receive free breakfast and lunch. Due to current lack of funding, much for the supplies the students have been using are from my own purchases. I would like for my students to have access to supplies that provide opportunities for wellness and develop healthy children.
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In an early childhood classroom, students are always moving around. Sitting still is very challenging for long periods of time. I would like to enhance their learning experience while providing them opportunities for flexible seating, while they are learning. Studies have shown that physical movement enhances brain and emotional development. It is with this understanding that I create as many opportunities as I can to promote opportunities for movement for my students. \r\nProviding students with resources to allow them to move while learning, will greatly impact their success. Giving students different seating opportunities to best fit their needs, will also give them a greater chance at success in the academic setting. \r\nMy students will be utilizing the requested materials throughout the day, which will positively affect their overall health and well being. Students need opportunities to move for at least 60 minutes a day, and with the flexible seating, this can easily be accomplished. Students are comfortable, students are moving and students are learning. This is a win-win all the way around!
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My students need wobble cushions, reclining chairs, balance balls and other flexible seating options to allow students to move while they learn.
| 11 | 0 |
145,923 |
p221152
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c85b680aae19a23e92e1f63e08f764b9
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Mrs.
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NH
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2017-01-30 20:49:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds
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We are a fully inclusive classroom with a widely diverse student body. Our school is deeply involved in the community and works hard to provide students with a safe, respectful environment in which to learn. In our classroom and school, we try to meet the needs of all students so that they may access the regular classroom environment. We try our best to make sure every student has equal opportunities to discover a love of learning. Our school is situated in a low-income environment that brings new challenges to our students every day, however, our students and families have a constant determination to succeed and do their best every day.\r\n\r\n
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Students are expected to do a lot in one school day. By giving students flexible seating options, we are able to best meet the needs of all learners during all parts of our day. My students will be able to choose different seating options throughout the day to support them. We can use the furniture during reading, writing, math, and when working in small groups and partnerships.\r\n\r\nWhen students are comfortable in their environment, they are more willing to take risks in their learning. It is my hope to give students an environment that is welcoming, comfortable, and positive for them.\r\n
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My students need more options for flexible seating in our classroom.
| 10 | 1 |
148,140 |
p007457
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8818321a2e739e87dabd28b3a05682cb
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Mrs.
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ME
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2017-04-09 17:22:38
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Making Math Fun
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My students are energetic and excited little 5 and 6 year olds. These little people are just beginning their educational journey. They are curious and enthusiastic learners. It is my goal to provide them with every opportunity so that they can find joy and success at school.\r\n\r\nWe live in a small, rural community that is high poverty. Our main source of income for our community is a paper mill that is always on the verge of closing. Life in our community is unpredictable. The opportunities that are offered to my students are few. Our school district tries so very hard to provide the students with every advantage that it can, but I know there is more for them out there. They want to learn and explore, and I want them to love school and get excited for the next 12 years of it!
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In our school we have a math program that involves a lot of paper work. Sometimes this is not the best way for kindergarteners to learn. While they are learning a lot from the program some hands on manipulatives would make the experience much more meaningful for them.\r\nKindergarteners learn best by playing, these tools will allow them to play while learning their math curriculum. I am excited to use these manipulatives, games and tools to help my students gain knowledge and confidence in the math lessons that we are working on.\r\nMany of the games will be used as centers which just sounds much more fun to kindergarteners! They will be able to apply what they are taught to fun, educational games.
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My students need math manipulatives to help them experience, enjoy and learn math.
| 15 | 0 |
65,269 |
p190931
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a26268e96eb9e38bfa94f1e3af4975c1
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-08-03 11:25:36
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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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Back to School Supplies!
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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. \r\n\r\nThe 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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We are asking for back to school supplies! The school supplies will be used in a kindergarten classroom everyday! The students will use the supplies in the classroom to better support their reading and math skills. \r\n\r\nThe students will use crayons, glue and scissors everyday. \r\n\r\nKids love hands on projects and are essential for this age! For many of these students this is there first time at school and they have never been exposed to basic school supplies! \r\n\r\nThe joy of new supplies creates excitement and motivation for the students to take pride int heir work! We appreciate your generosity in making this a reality for these students!\r\n\r\n
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My students need basic school supplies: crayons, glue, paper, scissors, pencil sharpener, tissue, cleaning wipes and tape.
| 8 | 1 |
174,033 |
p219320
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03347ead32ce379b6a5d943edd5890e0
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-11 07:28:51
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Neat Seats are Great!
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I am a third grade teacher and my students come from a 99% Hispanic low income background. Their parents cannot afford to help as much. They are worthy of goodness and I can't do it all myself, (wish I could) . I would like to help them get organized to help with their success. My students are smart, loving and caring. They always try their best and they want to learn. We don't always get the things that we need or want due to the fact that many of these parents work two jobs just to keep food on the table. So with that, our donations are limited.
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Today with the Common Core State Standard, the students are required to consume a large amount of information. This takes many resources and textbooks. This leaves their desks piled high with all of those materials.. This can lead to disorganization and sometimes they can't even see the board. I am asking for the seat pockets so that I can help my students to get organized which will help them to be more successful in their academics . So for these reasons, I am asking for these neat seat storage bags. The students and I would be ever so grateful if this project could be funded. Thank you for your consideration. Love, Mrs. Pouelsen and the Room 31 kids!!!!!
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My students need seat pockets for their chairs to keep their notebooks and items organized. Their desks are not big enough to fit all of their books and notebooks inside so the seat pockets will help!
| 0 | 1 |
146,019 |
p113786
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15ccb65329efc1c35dac47b52c1066d4
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Mrs.
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NY
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2017-01-31 22:12:00
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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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We want to bring our Certificates Home!
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I teach in a Title 1 Public School in the Bronx where almost 100% of students receive free breakfast and lunch, which is absolutely amazing! The children come from low income areas and on a daily basis they face challenges that no 5 year old should. \r\n\r\nGetting to school on time, doing homework with an adult assisting and their basic needs most of the time are responsible for these tasks on their own.\r\n\r\nIt would be hard to describe my students as a whole group, because they are all incredibly unique. Some are outgoing, social butterflies, and others are shy and slowly but surely emerging from their cocoons. Many of them spend their days working hard at school.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The students in my class love any extra praise they get in school. They get verbal praise, stickers, hi-fives, but this would give them an opportunity to take home an actual certificate printed out from a program they have been working on.\r\n\r\nHow amazing would the students feel if they were able to bring this certificate home to their parents to show how well they are doing on computer programs. \r\n\r\nIt would make their day and put a big smile on their innocent faces! We would like to thank you in advance and look for pictures once the project is funded.
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My students need a working printer so when they complete tasks on programs, they can print out their certificates and boost their self esteem.
| 0 | 1 |
46,141 |
p171621
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9901c887a9eba20faeb9a0eb33f01c7c
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Mrs.
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NJ
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2017-01-06 20:57:45
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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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Fabulous Firsties Need Storage for Laptops!
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My students come to school each day eager to learn and explore new concepts! Each day they come to school wondering what new and fun lessons they will learn that day. I believe that ALL learning should be fun and in my classroom that is exactly what we do each day!\r\n\r\nI teach first grade in a high-need, low-income large urban public school district in New Jersey.\r\n\r\nOur students come from many different diverse cultures. Many come to school without the basic supplies needed to be successful in school.
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Thanks to recent donations my class has received laptops to increase the technology in our classroom. My students are so excited to use these new laptops each day to enhance their learning, unfortunately our classroom does not have enough electrical outlets to ensure each laptop is ready for use each day. \r\n\r\nThe charging cart will ensure that every laptop is ready for use each day. Additionally, this cart will allow for a safe and secure place for our laptops to be stored. My students work together in groups each day and need chart paper to display all the fabulous work they do!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need a charging laptop cart to store our recently donated laptops, chart paper, and magnetic whiteboard erasers!
| 9 | 1 |
126,662 |
p157707
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8b0223c947a15bb06a643609cd9adf4b
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-11-19 14:46:45
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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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Welcoming Help
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My students are awesome! They deserve all the resources to help them achieve success. My students attend a Title 1 school that is considered high poverty. We have almost 50% of our students receiving free or reduced price breakfasts and lunches each day. We even have a weekend food program too. \r\n\r\nMy students are working extremely hard to be successful with the Common Core curriculum and I want to get them all the resources to achieve this. I appreciate how hard they work for me each day, and I know they'd appreciate any support you could give them.
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I love to have our families come into our room to help. This year, I'm lucky to have parents coming to read and work in centers. We need a new carpet and a table to make our family helpers feel more welcomed. The carpet is needed when I have family members come to read or work with students on the floor. It's nice to have a welcoming spot for our parents to sit on. Then, a table that parents can sit at to help students is greatly needed. This table is designed so a parent working with students at a math or language arts center is productive. This table would also be used for parent conferences and everyday meetings with families too. Having these resources would make our room more welcoming for our parents.
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My students need smaller carpet and a table for our classroom.
| 298 | 1 |
42,032 |
p018444
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406a91fc272e6fc6ba9d4ecaa5a43301
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Ms.
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MS
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2016-10-30 15:18:28
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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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Fund Our Fidget Friendly Classroom
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My students attend a rural, public, elementary school in the southern part of the United States. Both of my classes are inclusion classes. A portion of the students in both of my classes have individualized education plans in order to meet their educational needs. Some of them are also receiving behavior interventions.\r\nThe students come from a variety of backgrounds. Many of them receive free or reduced price lunches. They are third graders. Both groups of students receive math and science instruction in my classroom.
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A large percentage of the students in both of my classes have difficulty sitting still due to the fact that they have ADHD. They are constantly adjusting their positions in their chairs. Some of the students also have physical disabilities that make their traditional seating uncomfortable. The fact that our chairs are very worn compound the challenge of adjusting to find a comfortable seating position. \r\nI would like to provide my students with classroom seating that will make the learning environment optimum for each student.\r\nThe active learning stools will give them greater flexibility of movement and provide them with more comfortable seating. \r\n\r\n
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My students need 22 active learning stools to sit on at their desks.
| 26 | 1 |
159,629 |
p246559
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7c9edbe7d69b453d285be2acea13ce3c
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Ms.
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NJ
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2017-03-28 20:55:48
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Listening Ears and Storage Station!
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My students are mathematical geniuses who aren't given the benefit of the doubt. Though their math skills are low, with the right tools my students can conquer Algebra 1. I work in a high-need, low-income, large urban public school district in New Jersey. Our students are primarily African-American and Hispanic, and they include a high number of special education students. Every student is provided the opportunity for a free breakfast, and more than 85% of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
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My students need headphones and a chromebook storage cart. Right now we are taking advantage of technology and all of the online resources to help aid student learning. We have discovered a number of tools that we can use to help each student succeed to their maximum potential, however we could use some headphones! It is incredibly hard for 25 students to listen to a video individually if they don't have headphones! \r\n\r\nLearning can be fun! Technology is advancing in a way that has transformed student learning. Unfortunately, a safe place to store all of this technology is sometimes out of reach. By obtaining a chromebook cart, we would have a location to keep all of our chromebooks safe throughout the days, as well as a place to charge all of them at once!
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My students need 25 headphones for individualized student learning and a chromebook cart to hold, charge and keep our chromebooks safe.
| 8 | 1 |
87,260 |
p205760
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52469c4b15a94e7ab91108736add5d8f
|
Mrs.
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NC
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2016-10-19 21:15:28
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Encouraging students to love reading
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My students are amazing young scholars that deserve the best and that's exactly what I want to give them! I work at a Spanish language immersion school with 76% of the population receiving free and reduced lunch. My students come from diverse backgrounds as well as socioeconomic status'. They are excited about learning and often just need that extra spark to get the to really shine!\r\n\r\nMy students come to school with many different needs and backgrounds and that's why I strive to make sure their needs are all being met! I think of my students as my own children since I often teach many of them for 2-3 years at a time. I teach 2 reading classes and 1 journalism class. During class we often have DEAR or \"Drop Everything and Read\" time. I would love for them to have a special place to read and really enjoy getting lost in a book. I hope this project enhances their learning and makes them feel as loved and cared for as possible.
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I am trying to add high-interest novels that are not currently available in my school's book room. The novels I am asking for are high-interest and will provide a good selection for my students to choose from when we have novel groups. My students will have the opportunity to discuss these novels in literature circles and I am so excited to see them discuss their novels with passion! These novels will provide a great choice for students to read and get \"lost\" in the book. \r\nI believe that these novels will make students go from dreading reading to being excited to come to class and get back into their novel! We read 3-4 novels a year and I always want to have more choice in the novels we have to choose from.
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My students need more high-interest novels for our class novel studies.
| 3 | 1 |
41,220 |
p241276
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cceadd2299fad7ce24cb037f6540b8a7
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Mrs.
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CO
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2016-08-26 09:41:37
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Make Our Mariachi Band Magnificent!
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My students are excited about music. They always are looking for opportunities to try new things and gain new musical experiences. They love to perform and play instruments.\r\nI teach in a Title 1 school where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. Students who stay for our after school programs receive dinner as well. Many of our families get a backpack of food to take home on the weekend.\r\nMy students come from a variety of cultures. Our school is the culturally linguistically diverse education center for the district, so there are many languages represented in our building. These students are eager to learn about the United States and also about the cultures of their peers.
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We are going to start a mariachi band so that students can experience a new level of making music. This year, students in third, fourth, and fifth grade will be invited to join the group. They will build confidence and musical skills as they learn to play their instruments and perform for the school and community.\r\nYour generous donations will provide instruments to students who cannot buy or rent them so that all students have the opportunity to be in our mariachi band. My students are excited about music and I am ready to give them an opportunity to take their skills to the next level.\r\nThe students who are in the mariachi band will not only have increased musical ability, but will develop other skills through their participation in the group. Music helps students in math and reading, and also helps develop concentration and motivation to learn!
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My students need violins, guitars, and trumpets for our mariachi band.
| 0 | 1 |
125,157 |
p134266
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8335b83dc47647c8df6689ec421e8a39
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Mrs.
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OH
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2017-03-11 16:35:37
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics
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Social Sciences
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Engaging Learners with Wobble Chiars
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Kids can wobble, but won't fall down! I work at a suburban school that houses 5th & 6th grade students. I have all of the 5th grade IEP & 504 students, as well as three SBH students mainstreamed into my classroom. These students benefit from flexible seating options and non traditional classroom set up. I encourage movement and self-regulating behaviors that will help these students engage in the lessons and focus.\r\nOur school provides education and services for all 5th & 6th grade students in our district, including about 20% who are on free & reduced lunch. In addition to having the special education students, I have 60% of all the 5th grade regular education students as well. These students come with a wide range of abilities. I am always looking for ways to engage their minds and meet their daily needs through accommodations, modifications and movement strategies.\r\n
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These wobble chairs will make a difference in my students' learning by helping them to self regulate and have the ability to \"move\" while continuing to learn. Having this option would provide active students with an outlet to exercise their need for movement while also attending to school tasks. Instead of the typical desk chair, wobble chairs allow students to engage in necessary movement while sitting at their desk. In addition, the wobble eliminates distracting behavior which can affect nearby students.\r\nAny donations to my project will provide my students with an outlet for their active mind & bodies. Movement is highly encouraged for students that need it, and we find many student find success when allowed the freedom to wobble! We appreciate any consideration made towards this endeavor.\r\n
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My students need the ability to have flexible seating options while continuing to learn in the 21st century.
| 0 | 1 |
131,614 |
p127851
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394f77638b144d724dfc5da0d3e2a5ee
|
Ms.
|
CA
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2017-04-10 16:37:57
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Increase Reading with TOON Graphics
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I teach fifth grade at one of 17 elementary schools in a city with a population of 140,000. Consumable materials are not supplied by our school's budget, textbooks are outdated, and resources are limited. \r\n\r\nI want my students to be inspired by learning activities, to discover new interests, and to become engaged in their own learning.\r\n\r\nMy students come from diverse social-economical and ethnic backgrounds and speak over 20 different languages. In order to provide them with relevant lessons, it is essential to respond to their individual needs.
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Graphic novels are a great way to engage reluctant readers and to develop skills to build fluency with other formats of reading. Even our avid readers will benefit from the visual supports and increase comprehension skills and stamina. Graphic novels are especially helpful in providing context for students acquiring English. \r\nToday's students are easily drawn to electronics-- now these graphic novels will draw them back to reading!\r\nImages will support vocabulary, plot, theme, and character development. Toon Graphic Novels also come with lesson plans that make immediate implementation possible for this current school year. Donations to this project will help students improve their attention and focus, and ultimately increase their academic achievement.\r\n
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My students need 6 sets of Toon graphic novels to use in small group instruction to engage students with high-level texts and increase comprehension with visual support.
| 14 | 1 |
58,279 |
p256017
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261304d1007839e079717b596dae3d95
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Ms.
|
SC
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2016-08-10 06:21:35
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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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Flexible Seating Promotes Healthy Habits!
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My students love to come to school! It is a safe place for them where many children receive and education, but also to enjoy a balanced meal and adults who provide stability in their lives.\r\nStudents at our school are eager to learn and are appreciative of the \"ordinary\" things many of us take for granted.\r\nThey are excited to read new books, write about their families, and play math games with their friends.\r\nI am always amazed at the light in their eyes and the spring in their step!\r\n
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Flexible seating options provide students with the opportunity to move throughout the day. Obesity is becoming an epidemic for our youth, partly due to the fact that they lead sedentary lives. With technology at our fingertips and schools still requiring a lot of 'seat work' students do not have the chance to do what comes the most natural to them, MOVING! With these stools, they will be moving over 60 minutes daily!\r\n\r\nHokki Stools help students academically by aiding them in concentration, but also physically, in the development of their core.\r\n\r\nThis project is kid-inspired! My students from the previous year have come and talked to my new students about the benefits of Hokki Stools! Research repeatedly show that students who are allowed movement during lessons, retain more of what they've learned!\r\n\r\n
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My students need Hokki Stools to help keep them moving throughout the day! Last year, I noticed an immediate difference in my student's ability to focus longer, with the ability to \"wiggle while they work.\"
| 7 | 1 |
59,012 |
p212513
|
6f4263b4de0dabb5617085bbee488029
|
Mr.
|
MO
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2017-02-03 00:55:02
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Learning About Nature Through Coding
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If you were to look at the faces of our students, you would not be able to see the struggles and challenges they face in and out of the classroom. You would see hard workers, motivated learners, and problems solvers. In reality, the majority of our students are from socioeconomically low households, receive a free or reduced lunch, and are being raised in a single family household. Most of all, they deserve the same opportunities as a student in any other district. \r\nAs a teacher in a low-income, high-poverty district, I strive to provide my highly diverse and deserving students with as many learning experiences and opportunities as I can. They love constructing STEM projects, diving into a challenging book, and using technology to extend their learning.
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Our class has begun working with a local botanical garden in an effort to provide our students with the remarkable opportunity to explore their understanding of the environment through the StarLogo coding program. As 21st century learners, technology has become an essential part of education and our daily lives. Unfortunately, the majority of our computers are outdated or broken, limiting opportunities for my students to learn computer science and programming.\r\n\r\nWhen students learn to code, they are not only developing their ability to problem solve, analyze variables, and use logical reasoning in the classroom, but they are empowering themselves to tackle the challenges of their daily lives. These Chromebooks will give my deserving students access to technology that fosters their growth, regardless of their socioeconomic status or home life. They will get to analyze air pollution, plant growth and precipitation, and create their own simulations. My students will see their imaginations come to life through the StarLogo program, and they will continue on the path of becoming lifelong learners.
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My students need (2) Chromebooks to provide them with the technology necessary to continue their learning of the StarLogo coding program, a phenomenal program that offers students the opportunity to create simulations of environmental events.
| 0 | 1 |
171,684 |
p155338
|
060157e4f15e6ee03988986a87d818ed
|
Ms.
|
VA
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2016-08-07 16:50:59
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Ready? Set.... READ!!!
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Children are amazing beings. They are able to overcome almost any obstacle put in their way, and like a plant, they will thrive with love and patience. I teach students like this every day. Students who come from extreme poverty, but still come to school with smiles in their eyes every day, eager to learn. You would never know some of the struggles these students face on a daily basis by looking at their faces. \r\n\r\nAs an educator, I want to provide each of my students, regardless of the struggles they face in their environment, with an opportunity to succeed. \r\n\r\nEvery child deserves a fighting chance, and it's my job as their teacher to show them what they can achieve when pointed in the right direction and given the tools needed to foster hope. It's a wonderful feeling to see a child excited about learning and having adequate materials. This is what I see every day. Children who are excited about their education and ready to defeat the world.
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My students come from homes where often times books are not available. Not having access to a literacy-rich environment means that my children are lacking and need even more support in the classroom. \r\n\r\nRead alongs in the classroom will help my students get the practice they need to be successful readers themselves! \r\n\r\nI will use the read along books in independent listening stations where students will follow along and practice reading. This will give them the opportunity to hear how they should attempt to read and expose them to words that they may not encounter in their everyday worlds. The more students read, the better they WILL read!!\r\n\r\nI will use the BOB books in my small group teacher led stations. The different books focus on different areas of instruction, which will enable me to differentiate instruction and focus on each students ability. I will be able to push students to the next level using these books, while also giving them something interesting to focus on.
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My students need read along books to use during independent listening stations. They also need books to use during teacher-led stations to help with phonics and reading.
| 0 | 1 |
135,204 |
p078187
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9914277bc79ec1da0f84c72c2f0ecf1d
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Mrs.
|
MA
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2016-10-20 15:25:23
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Makey Makey for the Makerspace!
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Our students are active, outgoing, inquisitive, and good natured. They live in a middle-class suburban community and are very involved in recreational activities. The project that you will read about directly relates to their eagerness to be engaged and challenged in different ways when learning about new things and applying new skills. Our students really like the community they live in and enjoy their school knowing that they are in a safe place with hard working, loving parents that do their best for them and talented teachers that care about them and find the best resources to teach them in the most creative ways.\r\n\r\nOur students are willing to do what it takes to be successful in life and get excited about new opportunities. They are well rounded in their successes whether it be related to academics, friendship, citizenship, empathy, sports, religion, the arts or hobbies. When new opportunities and challenges are posed to our students that are hands-on, project-based, performance-based, altruistic or philanthropistic they rise to the challenge. Our students are well-rounded children that we appreciate.
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The educational item that I am requesting from Donor’s Choose is to provide more robust opportunities in our MakerSpace. A MakerSpace in an innovation Studio for project-based learning, innovation, creativity, communication and collaboration for all East Longmeadow students in grades 3-8 (est. 1,100 students). The studio is beginning to be outfitted with, but not limited to, furniture, cutting edge technology, tools, machines, consumable materials, circuitry, robotics, design curriculum, storage and more. Every student will have the opportunity to learn and master 21st century skills of innovation, creativity, technology, collaboration and flexible thinking. The work in the studio will mirror the creating, collaboration, building, communication, critical thinking and solving of complex problems that scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, and innovators encounter in the real-world. \r\n\r\nMakey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century that allows students to turn everyday objects into interactive touchpads. I am requesting 20 Makey Makeys. This will allow students to do things such as turn playdough into a piano or make a guitar out of cardboard. Students will explore basic programming and basic circuitry. It can turn any everyday object into a unique invention and will develop makers out of all of our young students. Watch the video, you will be amazed at what our young students can do with the Makey Makey invention kit. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfQqh7iCcOU
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My students need the tools to build a maker space where they can create and grow!
| 0 | 1 |
115,388 |
p178621
|
bac5e1aecaf348780fdca016f1a9bfc3
|
Mrs.
|
LA
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2016-09-12 15:26:29
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!!\r\nExploring Your Future Career
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My school is an innovative school in which students pursue industry based certification in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) area such as Nursing, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, ProStart, or Photography. Our CTE programs enable students to learn job entry skills before high school graduation, or to prepare for additional training at the post-secondary level. Students enrolled at our site can earn dual enrollment credit from our local community college while others are earning the HISET (formerly GED) diploma. \r\nI want my students to be able to use the latest research tools and learn more about whatever career path they want to follow. Our school is a place where all students are provided the opportunity to reach their maximum potential in a safe and positive environment. A large percentage of our students qualify for the free lunch program. The population at our school is approximately sixty-three percent minority and thirty-seven percent white. We have a very diverse population of students from a wide range of academic skill levels. All of our students have the potential to leave our school with the necessary training to succeed in high demand career and technical areas. \r\n\r\n\r\n
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Utilizing up-to-date career resources is an important step in career exploration. The books we currently have in our library collection provide a lot of career information, but our print collection is outdated. For example we currently have the 12th edition of the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. Funding of this grant will allow us update our collection to the new 16th edition of this career resource. We also have several career development series that are no longer in print. By receiving more recent career development resources, students will be able to get more accurate, up-to-date career information.\r\n\r\nThe requested materials will make a huge difference in students’ learning and improve their school lives because it will afford them the opportunity to make more informed decisions about their future career choices based on the latest career research information. The updated career research books that I am requesting will help my students learn how to acquire and manage all types of information about contemporary careers. \r\n\r\nBy gathering concrete information from the most recent resources, my students will be able use these materials to make better decisions about their future careers. Students will be able to use updated research tools to investigate typical job duties, training and educational requirements, job outlook, and salary ranges. \r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need the latest career research materials to help them learn more about their future career choices.
| 2 | 1 |
85,772 |
p250884
|
18783fec614e7bd07d063084bbbf2090
|
Mrs.
|
MN
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2016-12-05 23:20:31
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Literacy & Language
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History & Geography, Literacy
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Help Us Journey to Ancient Egypt!
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My students are enthusiastic, energetic, and creative group of 8 and 9 year old kids. They enter the classroom each day eager to grow their brains and tackle new challenges. I have a group of 20 students who are eager readers and love to update their library with new reading material.\r\n\r\nThese fabulous third graders come from various cultural backgrounds, but come together each day as one learning community. They are kind and respectful learners! My students are curious, inquisitive and eager readers.
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Our class will be exploring ancient civilizations, first stop....Egypt!\r\nThe books about pyramids,pharaohs, mummies, gods and goddesses will ignite each student's passion to learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt while allowing us to practice our reading and comprehension skills in guided reading groups. \r\n\r\nHelp us unlock all the intrigue and mystery surrounding mummies and boy kings through these high interest level readers. Even reluctant readers can't help but be motivated to read through these kid pleasing adventures. Who knows, maybe the next big archeologist is among this group of fabulous kids. These third graders are ready for this journey!
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My students need leveled reading material to support our ancient civilizations unit about Egypt.
| 0 | 1 |
130,325 |
p242234
|
acf09d78bb434317daaca3b91db1f96c
|
Mrs.
|
IN
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2016-09-15 16:10:42
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Protect and Practice
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The students in our school are extremely unique. We live in a suburban area of a mid-sized city. Many of our students are first generation citizens to our country. They come to school with varying backgrounds and are seeking the comfort and safety that our school provides. \r\n\r\nWe see students that come to school and are ready to work even though they have many different obstacles in their lives. We want to provide them with every tool that is necessary to make them successful in today's world. We are working to ensure that they are engaged and are enjoying their learning through the different avenues available to us.
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The students in my school need protective cases for 16 iPad Minis that were purchased through a grant to use in classrooms. These iPad cases will be placed on the iPads and then distributed to over 9 teachers for student use. \r\n\r\nWe are beginning to conduct Guided Reading groups and are looking for ways to keep students engaged during their independent work time. We have many available resources that can us used on the iPads but we are unable to use them until we have them protected. We are looking for ways to keep then engaged and excited about their learning and in today's world digital resources are the way to go!\r\n\r\nMany of our teacher attended professional development this summer on ways to use iPads in the clacssroom. They are informed and are ready to begin using this resource but we must ensure that the resource will last. Protective cases will allow us to use the iPads that have been purchased for our building.
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My students need protective cases for iPad Minis that have been purchased for their use.
| 1 | 1 |
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