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124,587 |
p130926
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0787818dbdfaaa364b60007d403c53b9
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-09-12 22:25:31
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Grades 3-5
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Two SETSS of materials!
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I work in a Title I school where most of the children come from low income families. School supplies can be expensive, especially when more than one child in the family is in school. My students are from mixed backgrounds, where English is rarely their first language. In addition to some of them being English Language Learners, all of my students have special needs. \r\nMy students this year are in general education classrooms but they need additional support. I will be pushing in to their classes or pulling them out and working with them in my room. Either way they will be getting small group instruction which is more individualized and tailored to meet their learning needs. \r\nMy students need to have supplies for their classroom as well as for when they are working with me in my room. They also require information to be presented in different ways so that they can learn. I rely on the color printers and laminator to make posters and materials that are eye-catching and that the students can work with and even write on. \r\n\r\n
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My students this year will be receiving Special Education Teacher Support Services, SETSS. As a SETSS provider I will be pushing in to their general education classrooms as well as pulling them out and working with them in my room. When the students come to my room they're going to need another set of books and materials in addition to the ones their parents have already sent them in with for their classroom. For SETSS, three subject notebooks will allow the students to keep their reading, writing and math all in one book but neatly organized. The folders will hold the work that I need to collect for assessment purposes. \r\n\r\nAll students should have access to colorful resources that are not only helpful but aesthetically pleasing but students with special needs color printing helps certain information stand out. When working in the SETSS room the students are going to be engaged in a lot of strategy lessons. Posters remind them of the strategies learned. If we can only print in black & white all the posters will look the same and they won't stand out. Color ink helps differentiate information. Using laminate preserves those posters and makes them more resistant to wear and tear so the students can actually use them for reference. Laminate also allows us to write on the pages using dry erase markers!
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My students need an additional set of notebooks and folders for the SETSS room & ink and laminate to create lasting posters to enhance their learning!
| 11 | 1 |
29,233 |
p118751
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b83178d94ae204abe69308dcfd6e2ab7
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-10-15 19:36:16
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Character Education, Special Needs
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Positive for Play-Doh
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Our school is a high needs school located in the South Bronx. Many of our students are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socio-economic status.\r\n\r\nThey love to read and love positive attention. We look for every opportunity to give our students opportunities to help them become successful in life, and become lifelong learners. By looking at the growth potential in each and every one of them, we create a positive environment to come to each day. We are looking for different ways to encourage our students to continue to make good choices and build positive relationships.
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Our students love the idea of using play-doh to help them express themselves. They are excited to earn different rewards for doing the correct thing in class. They are working on being active participants in class and building positive relationships with others. They work so hard each day to continue to learn new things academically and apply themselves. Teachers continue to reward each student and they love to \"shop\" in their treasure box each week and see what they've earned. By giving them different prizes to earn, the students have more incentive to be productive members of the school and the classroom.
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My students need these items to help reward them for continuing to do the right thing in school.With positive behavior rewards,our students are motivated to make the right choices!
| 18 | 1 |
47,391 |
p205276
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a48b11313c2f57dabe4abe134906252d
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-05-19 16:18:06
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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DIGITAL ACCESS FOR THE FUTURE
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I am a 8th teacher of diversity. One class of mine is a service organization, called the Dons and Donettes(D/D), assisting the school and community by volunteering hours of their service. The student's placement in this class requires an application process and interview; therefore, many of the highest performers in the school are given accepted into this class because of time constraints with volunteer hours. For example, the D/D's cleaned up the coast for Earth Day and other times, they give tours of the school to parents and their families on \"Open House,\" or \"Back to school\" night, as well as helping students with homework after school. \r\n\r\nThe other 8th grade classes I teach are a mix of reclassified English Language learners and mainstream students. These students come from all types of backgrounds, such as Latino, Eastern Indian, Asian, Caucasian etc.; however, for many of these students the struggle is the same; motivation and self confidence in reading, writing and speaking. So many have the potential to succeed, but haven't found a way to turn of understanding yet.
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The donors giving the gift of technology to my classroom should know that they are providing my struggling students with accessibility to the mandated curriculum. As well as preparing them for the rigors and expectations of high school and the 21 century such as using applications that are common in the educational system.\r\n\r\nThis means that the reading program mandated by the district and selected by our school site has created an application that builds reading fluency, written discourse through immediate teacher feedback and digital citizenship from peer message boarding; which is all overseen through technology, the teacher can oversee all exchanges.
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My students need chromebooks to assist in their access to the new curriculum mandated by the district.
| 0 | 1 |
7,519 |
p067179
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a7d1337683c8d16d0e17a3994a1e7f20
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-09-01 08:40:50
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Whizz! Bang! Building Up STEM!
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My students walk into our classroom every day ready to invent, ready to ask questions, and ready to try again. My students are kind, smart, and very inquisitive. These kids strive to learn the \"why\" behind everything. \r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school in North Houston where nearly 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. \r\n\r\nDespite the many hardships my students face, their ultimate goal is to go to and through college. Many want to pursue a career in Engineering, a field that is underrepresented by people that look just like them. Everyday I remind them that with persistence and grit, they WILL become an Engineer!\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Students at my school have the opportunity to follow a complete Engineering pathway. They begin by taking Concepts of Engineering and continue to Robotics and Automation. In the next few years we will add more advanced Engineering classes. When students are learning about energy efficiency and alternative fuel sources the Passive Solar Design kit will allow them to visualize the product. \r\n\r\nDonations to this project will give my students the materials they need to advance through the Engineering Career Pathway.\r\n\r\nStudents will gain insight into the field of engineering and make a decision to pursue a degree in a STEM field. My students will no longer write down their ideas, they can build them!
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My students need the Passive Solar Design to kit to build Zero Energy Homes. My students also need Black and Decker Power tools to build a robot for the BEST Robotics Competition.
| 2 | 1 |
145,245 |
p253524
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e8b3bea1b10a13f9fc0d1d1ebece46ad
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-05-13 21:31:58
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Creative Sculptures: The Next Michelangelo or Picasso Awaits
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My students are lively and ready to learn everyday. They take on every new project and are excited about new opportunities. Their biggest obstacle is funding due to the high poverty area they are in.
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My students are a diverse group of children, many who cannot afford a simple pencil. Despite their limitations, they strive everyday to work hard and are some of the most creative children I have ever encountered. They have been allowed to paint murals on the walls of our school and have done an amazing job! I can't wait to see what they will do with sculpture!
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My students will use the materials requested to learn how to carve and build a variety of sculptures inspired by famous and local artists. Their active imaginations will finally be able to take on a 3 dimensional form! They will be creating sculptures for their school to display as well as functional sculptures for everyday use. This will teach the kids the practical, creative and beautiful functions of art.
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As a teacher, you do all you can afford to do for your kids, but it is often limited. I want to provide them with an opportunity they wouldn't otherwise have to explore an area of art that some may never be able to explore without your help! The kids will learn to appreciate and develop a love and passion for sculpture that they may never encounter otherwise. They will get the chance to make our world a little more beautiful through their artistic expression.
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My students need different sculpture materials to help enhance their learning experience and broaden their knowledge of sculpture.
| 1 | 0 |
28,029 |
p182396
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083cc3ca6da3cc0ba862202cc8284a28
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Mrs.
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LA
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2016-09-29 22:45:30
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Mobilizing Our Science Lab!
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My students are at the moment displaced by the Great Flood of 2016. Many have lost their homes and all their belongings. They live in a suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and are for the most part considered low to middle income families.\r\n\r\nThe 6th grade students that walk through my science classroom each day are vulnerable yet eager to learn about the world in front of them. Their spirit is remarkable! We are all making the very best of each day as we have now returned to school. It is a rebuilding process but the students are handling the circumstances like champs! We are incredibly proud of them and their desire to move forward.
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In my 6th grade science class we often perform science experiments. Prior to the flood the students had a large lab table to perform these experiments and/or labs on. Coincidentally, the very lab table I lost in the flood was the same lab table my 6th grade science teacher used when I was in middle school. The table would also allow them a safe place to leave any unfinished work until the next day. \r\n The science lab table sets our science class apart from the other classes because it gives our room meaning and purpose as a science class. In our science class we explore, we question, we experiment, we collaborate. The materials that go into making our classroom function on a daily basis truly change the lives of some of our students. \r\n
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My students need the mobile science lab table to perform experiments and labs.
| 6 | 1 |
42,132 |
p071379
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0fc46da540ac424ffc106971d40d19d5
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-10-05 18:18:49
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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We Like to Move It, Move It!
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My students are a group of 22 first and second graders.\r\nThese children love school and love to learn. They work hard each day to do their best. They are energetic and active. They need to be able to move around and be active, but our classroom space limits their physical activity. Many of our children go home after school to watch TV or play video games. They get most of their exercise at school.\r\n\r\nYoung children need to move! Our traditional seating is stationary and limits their movement. It isn't healthy for students to sit still for hours. It certainly doesn't benefit their learning! My students want and need to move while they learn!
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My students are asking for more chairs that move so they can be mobile while working. I see them each day bouncing, kicking, swinging their feet, climbing on their chairs: they need to move!\r\n\r\nThough they are using technology throughout the day, they do not need to remain still if they are sitting in the special, mobile Cando chairs. Their large muscle groups are still developing. These children really do need to move. They can focus and stay engaged in their work as they stay active. We are asking for help in purchasing these chairs to keep our class moving, no matter what they are working on.
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My students need mobile seating to satisfy their developmentally appropriate need for exercise and movement in the classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
69,884 |
p135822
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d8193d390b0f5c6c52014bbc38edfa6f
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-11-13 18:23:08
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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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Painting Our Reading
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How can we close the achievement gap when students do not have the necessary materials to succeed? Over one-third of my class is in foster care and several live with family members besides their mom or dad. Many of these children have had little or no stability in their lives. They are often moved from home to home with few or no belongings. Many of them have at least one family member who is gang affiliated or in jail in a nearby prison. \r\n\r\nMany of these babies have stories that no child should be able to tell. My goal is to make their life more enjoyable and stable, while they are learning academically.
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My students often draw, color or do an activity with what we are reading. My students really want to paint more. With the funding of this project, we are going to be able to start painting in response to our stories. We will also create drawings that they can wear for have as a key chain. \r\nOur goal is to make our literature come to life for our students. I want them to be able to visualize what they are reading about. This will help increase our reading comprehension and expand our love for reading. Thank you so much for support our learning.
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My students need drawing and painting materials to incorporate into our reading and language arts lessons.
| 21 | 0 |
60,621 |
p157532
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028c3b789a1a1b43193dc770771aea1f
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-12-01 21:10:38
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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We Ditched the Desks - Alternative Seating for First Graders
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My students are all 6 and 7 years old. My students have a wide range of abilities and come from extremely varied home lives. 13 out of 16 students are reading below grade level and 4 receive intervention services. Because of this, much of our day is spent in reading and writing instruction. In one year's time, they make so much progress. Through differentiated, small group instruction my student's needs are met.\r\n\r\n14 out 16 students receive free lunch. Their home lives range from two parent households to single parent to deployed parent living with grandparents to deceased parent living with grandparents. 4 of my students are ELL. My students face struggles outside of school, so I work to fill emotional needs in addition to academic.
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Brain research confirms that physical activity – moving, stretching, and walking – can enhance the learning process. Much of my student’s learning is spent in collaborative groups and in work stations around the classroom. Over half of the classroom is used by desks and chairs. My vision is to make my classroom an environment that supports collaborative learning, choice and movement. To do this, I need to ditch the desks and create hubs for activity. I would like to engage my students in a greater variety of postures, including walking, lying down, moving, learning against a wall or desk, perching, or even squatting. The brain learns best and retains most when it is actively involved in physical activity.\r\nMany schools and classrooms are experiencing a shift in thinking and embracing flexible seating. No longer is productivity seen as something that happens while a silent, still child sits in a hard chair at a metal desk. Twenty-first century classrooms are made for active learning and collaboration between peers.\r\nThe benefits of the flexible seating classroom are many: less movement for movement’s sake, fewer distractions, less bickering, higher comprehension and quieter and more focused students. When students have a choice about where they sit, they are free to move when there is a problem. When students are sitting on a wobble chair, a yoga ball chair or a bean bag, they can move and adjust their bodies constantly, fulfilling their need for constant movement without it becoming a distraction.\r\n
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My students need options for alternative seating. These wobble chairs will allow them to move while they work without being a distraction to others - or themselves.
| 11 | 1 |
120,531 |
p049968
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a9d0f92e160c8872524787808e99ea32
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Mr.
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WI
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2016-08-15 14:21:10
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Method Books and More for Music Education
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As the band teacher at my school, it is my pleasure to be the person who brings music into hundreds of student lives every day. While some families can provide instruments and supplies for their children, other students must rely on school-owned supplies for their musical education. \r\nOne thing all the students in my classroom have in common is a love for band. My students often lament when their band class is over for the day, and tell me that they wish it could be the length of two classes. The students take pride in what they learn and accomplish, and enjoy putting on concerts for their families and friends about once per quarter.
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For many students in my school, coming to their music class is the highlight of their day. My music teacher colleagues and I strive to have high expectations of learning and performance for middle schoolers, while still helping them grow a passion for rehearsing and performing quality music with other students. \r\n\r\nMany of these students have a strong affinity for making music, but come from families who cannot afford to pay for all the supplies and necessities required for a solid music education. Having these quality music books and supplies will help ensure all kids have the right materials to get their music careers off on a solid start, while allowing my to allocate more of my budget to instrument purchases and repairs.
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My students need method books and quality supplies to ensure a successful music education!
| 3 | 1 |
102,352 |
p044917
|
7838cdaf6d777eb7e5f8d7ab2b5e32bc
|
Mrs.
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NC
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2016-08-25 09:47:12
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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\"Stand Up\" for Music
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My students love to have hands-on musical experiences, to play instruments, sing, and dance. The only musical experiences and lessons that many of my students have are at school, due to economic hardship at home. I feel that empowering students through arts such as music is very important.\r\n\r\n Our school is a Title 1 school in a small, rural community of Western NC that serves about 350 students on a daily basis. All 350 students participate in music class. \r\nOur school community has very deep roots and a rich local musical heritage. Many students have parents, grandparents and great-grandparents that attended this school, which served grades 1-12 from the early 1900's to 1972 when it became a K-6 school, then Pre-K to 5th grade. The majority of our students come from families with very low incomes. Our community once had many local industries, but with changes in the economy, many of those industries have closed, resulting in a great deal of economic hardship.\r\n “Whoever has skill in music is of good temperament and fitted for all things. We must teach music in schools.” – Martin Luther.
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Orff Instruments are fantastic tools for student learning. They are xylophones made especially for elementary students based on a concept by composer and educator Carl Orff. The bars can be removed so the chance for students to play incorrect pitches is greatly reduced. They are used by every student. By having the Orff stands for the Orff instruments, my students won't need to sit in the floor to play these particular instruments. This will help students that are physically unable to sit on the floor. Also, some students, due to physical necessity, need to sit in a chair, stand up, or need to be able to pull up to the instrument in their wheelchair to play. During performances, having the instruments on stands helps students to be seen by their parents as they perform. \n\nBeing able to set up and move the Orff instruments quickly adds to the time students spend learning, as I only see students for 40 minutes every 3rd day and every minute counts! The stands also protect these expensive instruments, as the stands have wheels and students can easily roll them into place or to the auditorium for a performance, rather than carry them and take a chance in dropping them.\n\nCurrently, the Gates Foundation is matching donations, so if you would like to consider donating, you could help fulfill it at half the cost!
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My students need stands for two Orff xylophones to help each child be successful in music class.
| 2 | 1 |
91,829 |
p085274
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800bdc39e3abb4202df4c562797f4eef
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Ms.
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MO
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2016-07-18 19:31:36
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning
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Other
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Flexible Seating for 4th Grade Learners
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This will be my first year teaching in Independence, MO, and I am excited to see all of my kids walk in on the first day of school! I will have between 25 and 28 students in my class this year. Many of my students do not have basic necessities at home, and I strive to create a classroom environment that feels warm and welcoming.\r\n\r\n85% of the students at my school receive free and reduced lunch. Many of my students have difficult home lives, and school is a safe place for them! When they come to school, they are fed, loved, and able to learn. My students are the reason that I love my job!
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I want to encourage my students to find a seating option that works well for them as a learner. They will come into the room and choose a different kind of seat that will allow them to be successful that day. Students may choose to sit in a desk, use a swivel chair, sit in a bean bag, work on the floor, cuddle in a bean bag, or stand at a table.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating will allow my students to have independence and choice to power their own learning. My goal is to increase student engagement by allowing my 4th graders to have choice! Adults get to choose what kind of seating works best for us, so why can't students do the same?!
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My students need lap desks, bean bags, pillows, and stools for flexible seating options in our classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
126,470 |
p150980
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faf587cfd88aa42c4b9d0016b5ffe81c
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-09-08 16:39:14
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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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Headphones For Our School
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Sometimes it is hard to get everything we need to make the school year go smoothly. Our school is a Title I school with approximately 100% of the students qualifying for a free or reduced price lunch. Our students truly appreciate everything they receive from, and have access to, in the classroom. Many of our students do not even come to school with their own pencils, let alone any other school supplies to help them succeed. They love being introduced to new concepts and new materials. Their excitement shows every day in all of the work that they do.\r\n
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Our students deserve to have dedicated listening time without interruptions. The Red Ant earphones cancel out most background noise and are perfect for covering the entire ear which in turn makes it comfortable for the students.\r\n\r\nOur students have the privilege of working on computer skills in our classrooms and our school's computer lab daily. \r\n\r\nThe Red Ant earphones will make learning even more enjoyable for our students. Having a nice set of earphones will save time for the students instead of wondering if the old ones will work. The students want to make learning fun and make the most of their time!
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My students need nice headphones for Google Chromes and our technology labs.
| 5 | 1 |
9,183 |
p133534
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dabd23a7c70ea1c866a724830a8f8230
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Mrs.
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MT
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2017-01-18 12:05:36
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Wobble Chairs for Little Wigglers
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I am so lucky in that everyday I get to teach a small group of very diverse learners. I am a 2nd grade special education teacher. My students range in age from seven to eight years old. Being a special education teacher, my students have disabilities ranging from mild to severe.\r\n\r\nThe students I have an opportunity to teach everyday are all unique with very diverse needs. My students include three girls and five boys. Every day they struggle to overcome both physical and cognitive challenges to achieve at the same learning rate as their peers. Even with challenges presented daily to their overall learning, I would describe this group of students as caring, tenacious, funny, respectful, and engaging. \r\n
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My students currently have four legged stools to sit on at our tables. These are great, but I find my students constantly rocking back and forth on them. This causes the dangerous hazard of tipping over on the stool and it is also causing the legs of the stools to bend and not stand straight anymore. As I thought about how much my students rock back and forth on the stools, I came to realize the movement isn't just something they are doing randomly, but a need they present. When that need is fulfilled they are able to work at a much more efficient level. \r\n An essential component of my students' academic success is the ability to move during lesson work. My students show me everyday their need to move while accidentally rocking on my current stools. Numerous research has been done on the link between movement, engagement, and academic success. I have read that research, however, just from observing my students I can tell you how much more engaged they are when they have the ability to wiggle. The difference is astonishing!\r\n I am asking for a donation towards the purchase of eight wiggle seats for my classroom. Having these seats would allow the little bodies in my classroom to meet their sensory needs during seat work to allow for their full engagement in the lesson. My students would no longer have to worry about falling off their current stools if they \"forget\" not to rock on them. A fellow colleague has one wiggle chair we borrowed for a day to see the effects of the chair. To quote one of my students, \"Mrs. S this chair is so cool! Look! I can move all around on it and still get my work done!\".
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My students need wobble chairs to allow movement during seat work.
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36,492 |
p124404
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93467efe1ce347e852ae2863f892bf67
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-01-10 19:58:20
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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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Connecting to the World With Chromebooks
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I teach 22 fantastic first graders! They are at the age where they are curious and eager to learn as much as possible. We are a small, Title I School located in a rural community with approximately 85% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. \r\nMy students are creative and I want them to become independent and life-long learners. I want to provide my students with quality education and positive learning experiences regardless of the backgrounds they come from.\r\n When they leave first grade, my goal for each student is to have critical thinking skills and to be problem solvers. \r\n
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With Chromebooks, students will have the opportunity to work in a small group using technology. During flexible reading groups, students will log-in to programs designed to meet their specific needs in reading and language arts. During math groups, students will complete different math tasks as well as complete different online math activities. Students will also use Chromebooks to complete research projects that will be done throughout the school year.\r\nChromebooks in our classroom will enhance students' learning experiences. We live in a competitive and technology driven society. Donations for this project will ensure that my students will be able to experience using the latest technology. When my students move on to middle and high school, they will have had positive learning experiences and be prepared to progress with technology in their learning.
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My students need three Chromebooks to ignite their passion for learning and help them be successful in a 21st Century learning environment.
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111,055 |
p105823
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fd790b544a7329bc88b4eb3753274c58
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-07-25 09:59:59
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Read! Read! Read!
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My third grade students are wonderful, active, and eager learners! They are full of life and love to learn.\r\nMy school is a high poverty school with students that come from a variety of backgrounds and have varying learning needs. \r\nThese needs range from students being gifted learners to students with special learning needs. My students need to be and are active learners. My third grade classroom is made up of wonderful students who deserve the very best. They work hard, and they play hard.
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These magazine subscriptions will provide my students with an opportunity to read about topics ranging from current events and animals to sports and history. The magazines are written with an awareness of the student's age so the topics and vocabulary are designed to be age appropriate.\r\nThese seven magazines will give my students an opportunity to read about topics that interest them as well as learn about current events.\r\nThese magazines will help to create a print rich environment in my third grade classroom. Also, since the magazines will come on a regular basis, the students will be excited to receive them and eager to read them.\r\n\r\n
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My students need a variety of reading materials. These seven magazine subscriptions will help create a print rich environment in my classroom.
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139,947 |
p119645
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96e10949c2205683d26a90c7311a6da0
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-03-08 20:29:58
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Positive Attitude Through Books
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Our classroom has 32 students who are 9 and 10 years old. They live in South El Monte, a low income and high immigrant neighborhood. My students do not have English speaking parents. Reading is a way to make up for the English support that their parents can't give. \r\nThey are happy students that love to read, play and make hands on activities in class. They are great kids who enjoy life. Some of them have after school activities like soccer, football and baseball. Others love drawing and reading. Most of all, they enjoy school. Enriching our library will make them enjoy it even more.
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We currently have a year long lesson on anti-bullying and having a positive attitude. We read a different story everyday and analyze it. Having an interactive whiteboard will make it easy to emphasize important components of each story.\r\n\r\nHaving a positive attitude in life is an important skill that students can attain through reading. I have been collecting books this year on anti-bullying as well as in positive attitude. I hope on attaining a lot more books on this theme. \r\n\r\nOur classroom is in dire need of a good sharpener to continue their written response about our readings. Sometimes we have dry erase group activities and they use colored dry erase markers to make their learning more fun. \r\n
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My students need an interactive white board to analyze text to continue their ongoing lessons on positive attitude and anti-bullying.
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114,981 |
p028586
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76cff344d6adf049bb14972e0f1fce0d
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-10-03 13:49:58
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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\"Can You Hear What I Hear\"Headphones Needed Pleases!
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My students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. I want them to know I believe in them and they can do anything.\r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school in Miami Florida where 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.\r\nMany of my students receive backpack food on the weekend, and our school also runs a food pantry for our families. Despite so many hardships, my students are eager to learn and do their best. They want to be in school because they want to learn all they can so they can be successful one day.
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A critical component of successful reading fluency and comprehension comes from hearing good literature read well.We subscribe to a site that offers just that, such as i ready.\r\nThe students login and select from a large variety of great books. The challenge for us lies in individualized listening. The school is only able to provide dollar store quality headphones. These break easily.\r\n\r\nThese heavy duty noise reducing headphones would provide for a small group of students to listen to their favorite story. The high quality nature of the headphones ensures a much longer listening life.Hearing a book read aloud while following along with headphones/CD player, builds on the child's vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills. We are in need as our old listening center (CD player) no longer works as it is old and outdated.
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My students need two wireless headphones to complete our listening center
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39,062 |
p214268
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a006826c170f91f85ff80dc5a132fade
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-05-24 21:44:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Visual Arts
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Blooming Apple
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My students are eager Pre-Kindergarteners. They are like sponges who soak up information and knowledge. The best way to do that is with hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThey are very excited about learning and I am glad that I have a hand in their early education. In an Internet and computer driven time, I would like to provide my students with the ability to maneuver around the computer easily. Many students are lucky to have computers in their home, but there are just as many who do not have access to a computer. I have seen many students just moving a mouse around the screen, clicking at random. They have not yet developed the skill to appropriately click on the they are aiming for. This is why I am requesting a laptop for my students to use. Apple has been able to provide opportunities for students to use their electronic technology in the classroom, and this one can be too. My students are growing up in a technologically savvy world. Luckily for them, they have been exposed to technology since they have been able to sit up, from music to the television and then to computers.
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Every year, my students love seeing their pictures come up as it has been taken. My students love taking part in adding the pictures to the slideshow at the end of the year. This Macbook will allow my students to help pick and choose which pictures they want to add to their slideshow, as well as learn how to change and maneuver the images to create \"artistic changes\". Apple has one of the best apps that will allow children to create and make changes to pictures on their own. They will be able to create pictures and images using painting tools to create art, other than with just paper and ink.\r\n\r\nThe requested super dive will allow us to burn the movies that are created throughout the year so that each child will have their own copy.
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My students need a Macbook Pro and superdrive to create movies.
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45,310 |
p259538
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c2f6e239d2710da5dd943550ac7fe681
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Mr.
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OR
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2017-02-19 17:42:38
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Flexible Seating in 6th Grade
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Our school serves students in grades K-6 and provides fantastic teachers and a safe learning environment. As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district my students face many challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the challenges they face, I am looking forward to providing my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. \r\nFrom the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth, and with your help I can add to my students academic success.\r\n
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In our personal lives when working on something at home, how often do we find ourselves sitting in a chair at a table? Probably not very often. Instead, we sit on the floor, in a comfortable chair, lay down, etc. When students are working on something or reading, why should it be any different?\r\nWe do our best work when we're engaged, comfortable, focused, and when we have choice.\r\nFlexible seating can allow students to have all of those things, and there's a tremendous amount of research showing increased physical activity within the classroom, increased motivation, better oxygen flow, improved core strength, and much more amongst the students in classrooms who have incorporated flexible seating.\r\nThroughout this school year we have used some aspects of flexible seating, but adding some bean bag chairs and motion stools would allow more of my students at the same time the opportunity to make a flexible seating choose if they felt the need to. Adding two bean bag chairs, two stability balls, and motion stools means that half could use an alternate seat at any given time during the day. Additionally, by requesting chrome books, students who wanted to use the flexible seating could use it while working on math or science projects.
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My students need flexible seating and Chromebooks to help increase engagement.
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81,610 |
p023713
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6a6b9a3e0a5c84240408f3b93f4cba57
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Mrs.
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OH
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2016-08-22 22:07:14
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Engaging Math with Games
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Our school is the most diverse school in the city; welcoming a large population of refugee students primarily from Turkey and Rwanda. Our school was in a state of \"Academic Emergency\" in 2002 but has now improved to an \"Academic Watch\" rating. The district as a whole is the lowest achieving district in the state of Ohio, and the state has given our district a two-year time period to raise academic achievement before an official state take over of the entire district. \r\n\r\nOur students bring a diverse spectrum of skills, interests, and thoughts to our classrooms, and my hope is that we will do our very best to see students reach their maximum potential in every classroom they enter. While many students are behind and need additional help, I strongly believe that with the necessary tools, I will be able to incorporate math practices that can engage students in a meaningful way.
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Math games are a great way to help students stay engaged while problem solving! I am hoping to get my classroom different math games to play with during our 'game days' in class as well as during after school tutoring. Many of my students are several years behind grade level and these games will help them improve the fundamental math skills that are needed to be able to solve higher order math problems.\r\n\r\nThese math games will all focus on creating different ways for students to visualize and think about mathematical concepts learned during the year. I believe that these games will push their thinking as well as be a good opportunity for additional review.
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My students need math games to help learn math in visual and engaging ways!
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164,659 |
p062019
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bbfb418f63b3c07d30c7c724bfffdc55
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Mrs.
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CT
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2016-06-29 19:47:08
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Math & Science
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History & Geography, Mathematics
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Organized, Energized, and Revved up for Fourth Grade!
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My students are amazing! Our huge district services 23,000 students with a school teaching staff of 1600. Our school which was once at the very bottom of 33 schools made the most improvement last school year due to new administration and new staff! We are making great strides and with your support nothing is impossible! My students this year will be the same 30 I had last year! I have 6 English Lanuage Learners, 8 special needs students and 100 percent free lunch population... All ready to learn! They made so much growth it was decided to keep us together as a family to continue the intense academic focus! Last year the 10 funded projects from donors choose made a huge difference in their lives!
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My incoming class is not new faces! I had them all last year for third grade! We became such a family my principal decided to loop me to fourth grade with my same 30 students! SWEET! So before school ended we talked about what changes we needed to make for the next year. \r\n\r\nThis project relflects their needs and wishes... No more notebooks! I guess binders are HUGE in fourth grade. Their mini erasers for their dry erase boards are just not cutting it! They need full size erasers! Oh and the highlighters.... A major top need! These are all things that will help them mature into responsible fourth grade studious learners. \r\n\r\nI agree- they are not asking for much, so let's get this project funded!!!!
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My students need binders to organize their materials, highlighters to reference text evidence and dry erase erasers to erase their notes when necessary!
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70,616 |
p088804
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28f77297a3aecc66346ff69c32e9fb65
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Ms.
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TX
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2017-02-23 09:09:16
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Mathematics, Other
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D.I.Y Math Centers
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I have a classroom of high functioning, special needs kiddos. They love to learn, but not by just sitting and listing to lectures; they learn best by being hands-on and seeing the stories in pictures. I have a classroom with behavior kiddos, so keeping them focused and interested is very important.\r\n\r\nMy students are special needs kids, but they are high functioning. We are a Therapeutic Education Program. We specialize in students with aggressive behavior. We are part of an ISD, and we get the kiddos from all over the district that are in special education and have trouble being in a regular school. A majority of our kids come from a residential treatment center, which means they are foster kids in group home, so often we play the role of teacher and parent. I absolutely love my kids, and I want the best for them.
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After the lesson with the teacher the students need to learn hands-on and all these centers will be able to fulfill that need .Its important that students take responsibility for their own learning. The real world math will show the students examples of how to apply things to the real world\r\nMy special need students also learn in different ways and centers fulfill that need and it encourages them to work indepndently. \r\nThe centers also make math more fun because its presented in a game/playful kind of way. Math is important for their future and with the centers we have a way of making sure that they learn
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My students need to practice their math at their own pace and center are an awesome way of achieving that goal
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89,906 |
p076083
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ad56ae2779dffcd750714df53104cb7c
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Mrs.
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OK
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2016-08-28 10:22:30
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Read Write GO!
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I teach in a high poverty, urban area. Many of my students come in to school below grade level. Many of my students don't have books in their homes and are not read to. Many of my students do not have the parental support they need. \r\nMy very capable second graders need extra encouragement, attention, support, engagement strategies, coping strategies, and remediation. It is a great honor and a great challenge to teach such amazing and unique group of students. \r\n
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My students need lots of opportunities to interact with words and comprehension skills. Many of my students do not have books in their homes. Writing is difficult for many students as well. They need ways to practice in fun ways to practice their skills, so they can grow.\r\nYou can help! By funding this project, you will give my class much needed supplies and activities to do in class to practice in a fun way. Students LOVE having different colors to write in, and different types of paper! Getting the pen moving across the paper can be the biggest hurdle for many of them.
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My students need practice reading, writing, decoding, and encoding words. The comprehension games, word working activities, and writing tools will help with this.
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70,443 |
p149973
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225db9a8c7009b93f57e171ce5de01d5
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Ms.
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CT
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2016-06-06 10:16:00
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Performing Arts
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When the Sax Player Testifies!
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I am incredibly lucky to work with the students that I do! My students have a wonderful passion for music and incorporate it into their lives in and out of school. We are a Title I inner-city school, located in Southern Connecticut. Our school administration and staff are very supportive of our music program and roughly 20% our entire student body is enrolled in the band!\r\n\r\nEvery year our program grows, but unfortunately, our budget does not. As our program grows, we are able to tackle more challenging pieces and perform throughout our community. Our budget covers essential supplies, but as a result, we are not able to grow our inventory as much as is needed.
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Every year, the alto saxophone is the most popular among beginning and advanced players. There is just something about this instrument that my students gravitate towards! It is a very fun instrument to learn and perform, and many of my students want to play it. Unfortunately, the alto saxophone is more expensive to rent from music stores and many of my families cannot afford the cost of purchasing or renting a saxophone for their child.\r\n\r\nThe students are constricted to the amount of alto saxophones that I am able to provide them, and as a result, many are not able to learn the saxophone. This alto saxophone will allow new students to learn this amazing instrument, continue to help our program grow, and provide opportunities to my students that they would not have otherwise!
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My students need an alto saxophone for individual practice and concert performances.
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31,534 |
p145166
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2ac785b983ce581efea0db55fcd02029
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Mr.
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TX
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2017-02-15 13:07:36
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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Sports Uniforms
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Here at Humble Elem we have started a basketball sports program to help students benefit from learning the fundamental skills of dribbling, shooting, passing, as well as the rules to basketball. When these students first started out playing it was to get them involved in a sports program to teach them life skills such as teamwork. Most of these kids could not dribble a basketball or even make the ball reach the goal. Many of them were just playing so they could be a part of something. However, three months later these kids have found a love for a game and a lifelong hobby that many of them wish to pursue on the next level. While most of these kids did not have any skill development to start off now the majority of these kids are able to shoot the basketball with correct form as well as perform a proper layup. These amazing kids were laughed at by other students who watched them play starting off now they have the majority of the school excited about them representing the school and get excited about watching them play now.
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Humble Elementary Sports Club\r\n\r\nHumble elementary sports club is a club to provide a wholesome, enjoyable experience of playing sports for youth in 5th grade while teaching the basic fundamentals of the sport, teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership while competing against other elementary schools This club will encourage the players to maintain satisfactory grades in school and to emphasize the importance of keeping a proper relationship and balance between scholastic and athletic endeavors. We hope to provide a well-organized and implemented program that is appreciated and favorably received by the parents of the community while having a positive impact on students through sports.
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My students need These uniform items will help my students at practice and games
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148,382 |
p105299
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00ddb773e61fddd1c62953d134c3a22d
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Mrs.
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MD
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2016-12-17 09:15:19
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
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The Power of Play!
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My students come to school every day eager to learn and grow in their knowledge. They are busy and full of questions about how things work, what things mean, and what else there is to know.\r\n\r\nMany of these students live in poverty but still display their love of learning. Our school is progressive in that we practice the latest pedagogy, engage in hands-on learning, and focus on student centered instruction. It is my dream that my students continue to love learning as much as I do and they are given every opportunity to be successful in their lives. I do my best to create an inviting, loving, and rigorous learning environment for them. The students deserve only the best of what I can give and the look on their faces when they succeed is priceless!
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On behalf of the entire 3rd grade, I am asking for equipment for students to use on the playground. Their play space is a vast field with blacktop areas. They love to play and run around. So much so, getting them to come back in and learn is always a challenge. Right now, we don't have enough equipment for the large number of students who are all out playing at the same time. Having more equipment for them will allow for more of them to get their wiggles out without having 30 pairs of feet all chasing after the same soccer ball! \r\n\r\nThe time for play is a key component of our school day! Students are more focused and engaged when they have the opportunity to run, play, and just be kids! Giving them more items to use on the playground will allow for more students to be engaged in a game at one time. \r\n\r\nWith almost equal numbers of boys and girls we have tried to get equipment that can be used by all students. Your help in our endeavor is appreciated! The students will do nothing but benefit from the use of equipment for the playground!
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My students need equipment to use on the playground to help them get their energy out!
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181,764 |
p080444
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2cab63b797530a19a55f1f3f984fb4c7
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Ms.
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GA
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2017-02-17 11:02:17
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Books for the Soul
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My students are avid pursuers of social justice and advocacy. We have worked to build a collaborative community that focuses on these aspects through writing. They are champions of their own learning and frequently engage each other and outside members of the community in the learning process. We use interactive resources to fuel social discussion that teaches a consciousness beyond the norm. \r\n\r\nMy students are surrounded by problems, they see and interact with them in their daily lives. However, they are not often asked for the solution. Through creating a classroom built on the idea of communal responsibility and social justice we have been able to marry advocacy and rigor to become a people who are solution oriented. We seek to push that advocacy beyond our four walls and truly engage the world. We seek to create sustainable transformation in all areas of our lives.
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This resource will help my students improve writing and continue on their path as social advocates. My children understand the connection between social justice and literature. However, we often lack resources that connect these topics but also speak to the soul. This piece of literature deeply connects the beauty of writing with the tireless pursuit of justice for all. \r\n\r\n They will engage and build a relationship with these poems that will help transform and further their own writings. My students will be able to use this text as a mentor text. They will read, analyze, and develop writings that mirror the themes presented here. This text will engage them in new and relevant ways. It will aid them on their journeys and help awaken the author within.
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My students need books that awaken their minds and speak to their souls.
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90,064 |
p228431
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0fc8fa698f71cea4edc9402a4f5d8cdc
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Mrs.
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AL
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2016-08-11 22:54:41
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Reading Is What It's All About!
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\"What are we reading today?\" This is the question that I hear almost everyday when my students enter the classroom. I'm a Special Education teacher serving 3rd and 4th grade students who read well below their grade level. These students live in a very high poverty area with little to no resources at home. 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch daily as well as a backpack full of food for the weekend. These students crave positive attention, reinforcement and thrive with structure. They have a loving spirit and are enthusiastic learners.
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My students have absolutely no resources at home to be successful learners and as a new to this school teacher, I have little to offer them. I would really like to create a comfortable space in my room to allow my students the ability to have a safe place to read. The classroom is equipped with about 40 books that are about 30-40 years old! The students desperately need this reading area to help improve their reading level, reading fluency and reading test scores. Please consider donating so they can have more current books as well as a comfortable place to read.
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My students need reading books, rug and bean bags to have a comfortable space to read.
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170,466 |
p195179
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d857ae5e99614719f027b89409732d52
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Mr.
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SC
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2017-03-25 17:44:33
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Goggles, Goggles Everywhere! My eyesight is too valuable to spare!
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My students are sophomores and juniors within a rapidly growing suburban neighborhood, which is located in an historic seaport town. The school has seen an exponential increase in its enrollment over the last few years, with funds and classroom space becoming a challenge to obtain. The students in my Honors and College Prep classes are all students who are on track to attend a two or four year college upon graduation from high school. As a science teacher, it is with utmost importance that I prepare my students in every way possible to be successful in their college career, by providing them with an essential skills set within the science classroom. By incorporating an engaging, hands-on experience and opportunities to use the best equipment possible, the students are set up for success for their post-high school educational careers.
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The goggles that are requested for the project will replace those that are broken and not functioning in our goggle cabinet. The students are constantly struggling with the older goggles that have been at the schools for quite some time. They often break, are scratched up and are more of a hassle for the students than provide safety for them. \r\nThe students safety during the lab experiments is at the forefront of any investigations that we conduct in biology class. The new goggles will provide the students with a safe and more comfortable method of protecting their eyes during the required investigations.
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My students need new safety glasses to protect their eyes during their lab investigations!
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16,283 |
p044825
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4c28b66c723f70d9c41916d5a5b4ee3e
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Mrs.
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KS
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2017-02-04 22:55:53
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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\"Toon\" into Reading
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We have an energetic class of third graders who come from diverse backgrounds and face many challenges in their young lives. Despite those challenges, my students come to school eager to learn and give it their best effort. \r\nMy students desire to read, but it doesn't always come easily for everyone. We have a wide range of readers and for many students, reading is a real struggle. Graphic novels are one type of text that support those struggling readers by providing them with visual clues to help comprehension of the text. I want to make sure that they have all they need to be successful in all areas of third grade and in life.
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The Toon Graphics books are written in a comic book style, which helps get the kids excited about reading. The texts have amazing illustrations that will keep students engaged and improve their comprehension. Since the texts come in a variety of levels, this allows all of my students access to great graphic novels.\r\n\r\n “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! \r\nThis is one of my favorite quotes and something that I try to instill in my students. By becoming strong readers, they can learn, do and become anything they desire.\r\n\r\nThese books would be a great addition to our classroom library, where our graphic novel collection is quite limited. Students will have the option to check the books out and read them at school or take them home to read with their families. Support for this project will help our students become stronger readers, learn more, and go places. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support for my students.\r\n
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My students need high interest graphic novels, such as the Toon Graphics, that contain illustrations to keep them engaged and excited about reading.
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83,312 |
p217943
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d094b11a3f6205e1ee96d5ec0d7ae063
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Mrs.
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MO
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2017-04-19 10:02:49
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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STEM Crazy!
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I teach some wonderfully creative, hard-working and passionate 9th graders. We have a very large school district with many students living in a rural setting. \r\n\r\nOur school has high expectations without letting students slip through the cracks. It is our goal is to equip and prepare students for high school and beyond, whether that includes secondary education, technical schooling or the work field. We are working hard to foster creativity and learning in a safe school environment that benefits everyone.
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Our school district has approved a new STEM class for next year. We are hoping to encourage students to use their imaginations and hands to learn. This will be much different from paper and pencil learning in that students will be given a problem and asked to solve it through physical projects and manipulation. We are hoping to help students learn through using problem solving skills and trial and error. We encourage revision of projects because we feel the most learning occurs when you must rethink your mistakes and make corrections. These kits will allow students to experiment with circuits and engineering.
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My students need materials for our new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) class. We are wanting to encourage kids to use their hands and think outside the box.
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57,155 |
p190175
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830519daee701a03dbef0d2f48209974
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-05-07 20:34:26
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Health & Sports
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Early Development, Health & Wellness
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Flexible Seating for Flexible Learning
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Sitting still for extended periods of time is difficult for the little people in my classroom. At 5/6 years old, my students need the opportunity to wiggle, move & sit comfortably while learning. Research shows that when children move and fidget, their brain activity and ability to focus increases.
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The students in my classroom are fun, sweet & motivated 5 & 6-year-olds who need to move! After observing my specific class of active boys this year, I starting researching the data behind flexible seating and want to implement it for my students next year. My school does not qualify for many state services because of our middle-class demographics, but we have children who would benefit from accommodations like flexible seating. I currently have a small couch and many students love to read, write in their journals or complete their work here. This extra funding would help me offer solutions for more of my students and provide an age appropriate environment for them.
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I envision my students reading on floor pillows, completing a complicated work assignment in a wiggle stool or meeting me for small group work on a balance ball. The research backs up the idea that when small children (even adults) are able to fidget and move freely, that their ability to focus increases. This is an amazing tool for the children who have difficulty focusing or dangerously fidget (or fall out of) their desk chairs.
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This will allow me to provide my students with an enriching and inviting learning environment in one of the most important school years of their life. This is where they learn to love school and by funding this project, you are helping me put this tool in their hands. I currently have purchased a few things here and there for my class, but cannot afford to expand the way I need to.
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My students need flexible seating options such as yoga balls, floor pillows, wiggle chairs & wobble seats.
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36,527 |
p160657
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680e9356c02cfcc7b99a4f92285bfec3
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-07-27 19:04:00
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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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Chromebooks for 4th Graders - put technology at their fingertips
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I like to refer to my students as my Awesome 4th Graders. They come to me with a wide range of backgrounds, goals, and abilities. At our school most of the students are Hispanic/Latino or African American.\r\n\r\nMy kids are creators and presenters. I remember after weeks of having them create California salt maps, a mission model, and puppets for a historical skit a student asked me, \"Miss Lopez when will our next project be coming up?\" I hadn't planned on more projects but her eagerness to keep creating encouraged me to give them more opportunities to demonstrate their learning. They love to present now too!\r\n\r\nHowever, when it comes to my students there are pieces of demographic data that concern me. According to the 2010 Census, 44% of Fresno Unified students live in poverty. I know that this can have a significant impact on their learning, especially when certain resources aren't readily available to them on a daily basis. I hope that with your help I'm able to provide some of these resources in my classroom. :)
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Can you imagine being expected to show your summative learning on a piece of equipment that you only get to use once a week at school? In this day and age it seems as though many believe laptops, computers, and internet access are readily available to most students at home. However, I have discovered that the majority of my students have very limited or no access to these resources at home. It is quite unfortunate, especially since magnificent technological advancements are being made each year that they don't get exposed to.\r\n\r\nWhen my students come to school I want them to have daily access to Chromebooks. Throughout the school year my students learn to enjoy presenting and creating projects. I would love to provide each group in my classroom with a laptop that can be used to create group presentations. I believe my students would learn critical thinking skills from doing research and having to check the credibility of online sources. This is a skill that would benefit them as they grow to become educated consumers of information out in the real world. \r\n\r\nUsing Chromebooks on a daily basis would also help them learn important computer skills. With daily practice they'd be able to become more proficient at typing. I believe that this will help my students have a higher success rate on assessments that require them to type in responses. My students will also be able to strengthen a wide variety of computer skills by having to create presentations. I hope you consider taking part in making this a possibility for my wonderful 4th grade students.
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My students need laptops for projects, research, and learning computer skills.
| 1 | 1 |
116,403 |
p192998
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67348f0c7494a0c52c76c693788d8fdf
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Mrs.
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IN
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2016-09-16 16:54:02
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Interactive & Hands-On Technology in Kindergarten
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My students are energetic, lively, and love to learn! Our school is in a diverse neighborhood with students of all different cultures and backgrounds. Due to the diversity of the students in the township, students are not required to provide school supplies and students are given the chance to have free/reduced lunch, which means the teachers appreciate any and all donations to our classrooms. \r\n\r\nAll students learn in different ways and at different paces. Some kindergarten students come to school for the very first time, while others have attended a preschool or daycare setting in the past. Some students in my school attend before school care, learn at school all day, and then attend an after school care program due to parents' work schedules. Our school does a great job of finding resources to accommodate all learners.
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By the addition of two iPads in my classroom, students will be able to utilize different aspects of learning. I plan on having two students use the iPads together ( so with two iPads, we can have 4 students using them at the same time.) I currently have one red bean bag chair, so the purple bean bag chair will be used as the other iPad station. The red and purple iPad cases will be used to correlate with the bean bag chairs so there are not any questions about who uses which iPad and also to keep the iPads safe and secure. \r\n\r\nI have found that when I use the projector or the students are using the computers, they are much more engaged since technology has helped to create digital gurus in young children. With the addition of the Tiggly Math and Literacy Games, the students will have interactive and hands on approaches to learning letters, sounds, blends, and different math concepts. iPads are currently used in some first grade rooms in our school...and the possibilities for small group instruction improve, since there are students that are practicing their small group skill through the iPad while more students have the ability to learn in the small group. This will allow more groups to meet with me on a weekly basis and there are different iPad apps that can be purchased to track students' individual progress and learning. \r\n\r\nSome students are not awarded the luxury of an iPad or computer at home, therefore this will also enhance their digital awareness skills needed to succeed, as we are becoming a technology advanced world. There are some students that have difficulty with maneuvering the computer mouse, so these iPads will allow those students to access the same apps as their peers.
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My students need iPads and accessories to enhance their learning and to utilize the online resources provided by the school.
| 2 | 1 |
64,016 |
p250086
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f65a6572471f4585af02da1d94d3d177
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Ms.
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VA
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2016-06-25 23:54:21
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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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Building a Solid Foundation
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My students are the future me. They're growing up in an environment where most people count them out before they even get started. They live in a neighborhood where all of them are on section 8 housing. For most of them, I will be the only smiling face and hug they receive that day. 100% of my students receive free breakfast and lunch. For many of them, that will be the last meal they have until they return to school the next day.\r\nMy students will not get counted out because of their environment.
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With your help my kinder-babies will gain more help building their solid foundation. As I studied education and attended my different practicums, I began to really appreciate all my family and teachers did to build a solid reading foundation. Kindergarten really begins to lay that foundation down and your donation will help them build a foundation that is just as strong as their classmates in a higher socioeconomic status situation. I work in a title 1 school where 100% of my students receive free breakfast and lunch. It is a place where many of the children don't receive help outside of school. We, the teachers, only get so many hours in a day to teach them (not only the standards, but life lessons). Many of the teachers, including myself, use their own money to ensure that the students get the best education possible. We are not able to provide all the resources our students really need and enjoy to aid in their learning.\r\nTechnology is a major part of learning! With your help, my students will have that extra boost. This will give them the extra phonics help, the reading help, and some mathematics help as well. They really enjoy and retain information when they are using technology and get to interact with it. The carpet will give my students a comfortable place to sit and read or even use the iPads during stations. They really begin to love reading in kindergarten and I would love for my students to have this extra space to curl up with a book that they are interested in.
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My students need iPads to be able to rotate during stations to aid in their phonics foundation. The rug will aid in giving them a more comfortable space to do their independent reading.
| 0 | 1 |
116,669 |
p165151
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59febd0a8d659331a3cc3e74338de3f5
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-09-27 15:32:43
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Other, Special Needs
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Double Trouble : We Need Another Teaching Area
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We are in a k-4 school that serves a multicultural population. Our classroom is made up of students with special needs, English Language Learners, and general education students. These students soak up information and love to learn new things. \r\n\r\nYour perspective can be changed simply by the seat you sit in. The students in my class love to come into the room and see what the plan for the day is. They often get excited about lessons and love the fact that we move all over the room in order to conduct them. This gives them a chance to be comfortable and get the most out of a lesson.\r\n
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As a co-teach classroom, we aim to provide small group instruction where students have access to equitable learning resources. This is vital to the success of a co-teach classroom. Right now, we have only one rug and our students deserve a second one. \r\n\r\nCo-teaching benefits all students. It allows us to address student needs and strengths more efficiently than a single teacher can. A second rug will offer students another warm and welcoming location for learning. \r\n\r\nAdding this rug to our classroom environment will create two balanced learning stations where students can feel confident and comfortable regardless of which station they are assigned to.
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My students need a second teaching area to facilitate the co-teach model.
| 13 | 1 |
125,152 |
p242218
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bde81494da38940f61e20ba7c9efdc69
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Mrs.
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OH
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2017-04-25 17:11:56
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Grades PreK-2
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Dinner Essentials
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school, I see that my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. I am looking to provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, clever, and very spontaneous. They like to move, read, and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free breakfast and lunch. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth. I may not be able to control their home lives; however, I can control their experiences during the school day. 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 was able to put together fifteen bags of food for my students to take home over spring break. The students came back to school and were so thankful for the snacks and meals they received.\r\nSchool breakfast and lunch are the only meals many of the students at my school eat. I have more and more students coming to me asking if there is more food they could take home. It makes me so sad to have to turn any of them away. I am requesting prepacked meals that are filling and nutritious like ravioli, beef stew, beef and noodles, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and macaroni and cheese. I have also requested canned vegetables and some snacks (chips) for after school. This project will help feed at least twenty families. Thank you so much for your support.
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My students need food to have a filling and nutritious dinner each night.
| 152 | 1 |
61,438 |
p083431
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52ed0ba80baa5b8c847586a1f9e6bc2d
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Mr.
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CA
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2017-02-07 11:25:21
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Grades 9-12
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History & Civics
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History & Geography, Social Sciences
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Dell Chromebooks Can Make a Difference!
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Most of the students I teach are considered at-risk of dropping out of school, but with adequate support each and every one has the capability to continue a journey towards college.\r\n\r\nI teach 11th grade social studies at a college-prep high school.\r\nHowever, the students I work with are in an alternative program, which is a hybrid combination of online coursework and an individually designed curriculum to fit the needs of the student. My students need to have adequate access to technology, such as laptops, in order to effectively participate in this alternative program. However, there is currently no money to invest in technologies to support this unique hybrid program. I believe that the introduction of just one laptop computer can significantly impact the students in my alternative program, and this will keep them on the road to college.
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If 10 Chromebooks and 10 Google EDU Management Console License are purchased for my students to use in the classroom, they will have access to a resource that will increase the potential for learning. And without a doubt, developing skills and familiarity with technology, such as a Dell Chromebook, is essential, if my students are going to go to college. With these Dell Chromebooks, I will be able to improve the futures of my students and keep them moving ever onward towards college.\r\n\r\nI am determined to guide them to the gates of college, but it will be difficult for my students to achieve without help. Any help you can provide to assist my students by funding these Dell Chromebooks as they struggle towards college will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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My students need 10 Dell Chromebooks and 10 Google EDU Management Console Licenses.
| 25 | 1 |
8,626 |
p171435
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014103f90fda14689c3c6a645f5f7b7a
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Mr.
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AR
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2017-02-26 22:42:06
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Code to the Future
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I have a great group of boys and girls who learn best through challenging and meaningful hands-on lessons and activities. My students attend a public school in rural Arkansas and come from a wide range of backgrounds. Many of them come from low income families and our school's free and reduced lunch percentage is around 70%. Approximately 15% of my 6th grade students have learning disabilities and the hands-on activities provide meaningful opportunities for them to learn and discover their potential. \r\n\r\nMy students are ready to accept the challenge and seek unique solutions to the problem of the world's future food shortages.\r\n\r\nI just have a regular classroom and I have to be creative in order to provide quality hands-on learning opportunities for my students. They want to conduct meaningful investigations with real world applications. They want to make the world a better place for the future.
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Technology advances forward everyday. Many of my students do not have access to new types of technology except when they are at school. In order for them to learn and achieve in the future, they will need to develop technology skills that will give them the best opportunities. They need a good, solid, basic foundation about how computers can be programed and used to do a variety of tasks. Learning the basics of coding will give them the jump start that they will need to dive deeper into learning how computers and computer programs can be used to solve problems.
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My students need 13 mouse-bots so that they can learn the basics of coding and begin their journey into learning how technology can be programed to help them achieve specific tasks.
| 20 | 0 |
114,208 |
p173660
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9cbfecb42856fcab0acbd0241c397ac3
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Mr.
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TN
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2016-08-01 18:06:59
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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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Student Inspired Recess Activities.
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This year I will be working with 5th grade to work with students who have the greatest needs before leaving our school. \r\n\r\nI teach at an elementary STEM academy. We are the only elementary STEM school in our public school system and our robotics team has made in to worlds for the past two years. However my room is lacking in technology. My students goals are 80/90/100. 80% of students are career and college ready, 90% of students graduate from high school and 100% of students who graduate will enroll in a post-secondary learning opportunity. \r\n\r\nWe need your help. We are in an urban area with very little prospects for the future. We are working to change that and want your help.
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I am requesting two types of materials for these kid-inspired activities. The first is a pedometer for each student. Each morning when they walk in they will put it on. Then at the end of the day any student who has more steps than the teacher will gain a prize.\r\n\r\nThe timers will be used for when students are doing laps with partner to track their speed. This allow students to focus on how fast they run and for how long building their endurance.\r\n\r\nI am also asking for a class set of jump ropes to be used by whole class for daily exercise. Then I am requesting a set of frisbee and a set of balls for the students to use to practice various hand eye coordination along with starting a kick ball league at our school based on kid-inspired ideas.
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My students need sport supplies for recess time and to their teacher.
| 7 | 1 |
53,427 |
p247664
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d206db066056bc23e4c720e4ad3b6626
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Mrs.
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OK
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2016-09-12 23:50:16
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Wobble as We Work!
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My students love to fidget as they work. Research shows that students with ADHD can concentrate better when they’re allowed to fidget. I want to help my students with attention issues learn more effectively by creating a comfortable classroom environment. Research by a number of experts supports a fidget-friendly mindset in public schools. A 2008, study found that children actually need to move to focus during a complicated mental task. My high achieving students need to stay active and focused.
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My students need to move as they learn. The Wobble Chair provides students with a place to sit that allows them to be their energetic selves. No student likes to sit still, but in a traditional desk there is not a lot of room for movement. My current classroom does not allow for a lot of individual movement in the student workspace. The Wobble Stool design follows a child's natural movements, so he or she stays supported and comfortable while they wiggle around on their stool in their workspace. I can imagine a day when my students will sit, wobble and work in calm learning environment!
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My students need wobble chairs to help them stay focused and energized!
| 14 | 1 |
4,281 |
p030263
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1e91d6bafa2d349320e40f6145f421d0
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Ms.
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NE
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2016-08-25 16:41:11
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Digging Into Plant Science
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My students have the power and ability to choose every day at school. They know they are in the driver's seat of their learning. My students come to me for help, as well as their peers. We can learn so many new things not only from text books, but also the people around us. When they come to school each day, they are full of excitement and are ready to learn with their peers.\r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school in Nebraska where the majority of our students receive free and reduced meals. Many of my students receive backpack food on the weekend. We also have students living in nearby lake communities where privilege is what they know. Despite these differences, our students are very accepting of each other and their differences. They want to be in school each day where they can see their friends and experience new things together.
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In fourth grade science we dive into all Earth related topics. Plant science has always been one of my favorite topics because studying plants can easily be hands-on. Looking at real life plants allows students to see, touch, and smell what they are learning about. \r\n\r\nWhen students take part in their learning, such as planting the seeds, providing necessary care, and watching things grow, they become invested in the process. Every year I hear the 'oohs' and 'ahs' as students see the changes happening in front of them as the seeds begin to grow. Having the necessary tools and kits for each science class makes this learning process possible for each and every student.
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My students need plant kits to successfully study and experience the different parts of plants and soil.
| 2 | 1 |
56,954 |
p166465
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058bec2479100e92d0d590c823b97c77
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-16 08:35:46
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Classroom Library for 60 Students!
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I work at a wonderful public school with friendly, loving students. My students are in charge of their learning. I love helping them discover a love for reading. I teach 60 students and each one has a unique story. Differentiation is the key to success in my classroom. I refuse to allow my students to be just a test score! They are individuals who will succeed as self motivated learners while building a love for reading. \r\n\r\nBalanced literacy is the key to success in our classroom! Reading is a priority and is the key to becoming successful learners. I want nothing more than my students to leave my class with a love for reading. No test score can compete with that!
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I teach Reading using a Reader's Workshop model. Reader's Workshop is about student choice. I am able to teach comprehension and content literacy through Reader's Workshop all while allowing the student to be in charge of their learning. Students select their own reading materials and apply skills taught in class. My students need more books to choose from. I teach 60 students and my school has not purchased new books in quite some time. \r\nPlease help me encourage and foster a love for reading! I have a small classroom library, but I would love to be able to provided a large selection of books for my 60 students.
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My students need books! These books will go into my classroom library for students. I teach reading through Reader's Workshop. In order for Reader's Workshop to be successful students need a large selection of books.
| 0 | 1 |
122,445 |
p193330
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e19fca48d3761ff35513cc200623f965
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-24 17:07:57
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Standing Tall and Fit!
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My school is a single gendered public school. I have 76 sixth grade young boys between the ages eleven and twelve years old. The population consists of about 60% Hispanics, 35% African Americans, 3% Caucasians and 2% Asians.\r\nThe school is located in an urban school district in a community where most of the students receive free or reduced meals due to their low socioeconomic families. All of my students receive free breakfast and lunch, and during after school programs receive free dinner. The immediate community helps to provide school supplies, uniforms, and personal needs of the students at he beginning of the year. These students struggle to continue to meet their needs further into the school year.
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Teaching boys is very unique. They are not able to stay in the same position for a long time. During instruction, they want to move around from one place to another. It is much more physically fit for them to stand by a standing desk. If they want to continuously move, a wobble stool will be very appropriate. I have heard them many times say \" ..these lab stools are so uncomfortable, is there any other thing I can sit on? The answer had always been \" No\" . Most times the students would rather sit on the floor or stand at the back of the class to complete assignment even if it involves computer assignments. When they have to use laptops on the floor or at the back of the class, the safety of the laptops was a major concern. The students are very uncomfortable too! I have heard their cries, now I am asking for assistance on their behalf.\r\n\r\n Standing Tall, with the standing desks, will alleviate all fear of any broken laptops.All assignments can be done, with minimized disruption and the students can stay physically fit too.\r\n\r\nStanding desks can hold the laptops safely, without any anxiety of breakage. This will be very useful also when students work in groups involving research on the computer. They can easily create lab stations at different positions in the class.
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My students need standing desks for use when they have to stand up and do assignments on the laptop.\r\n They also need wobble stools for proper posture and body alignment.
| 6 | 1 |
18,950 |
p088850
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f266a36ac4fcf7a1ccbd2288ee675f47
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-09-08 23:22:09
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Foreign Languages, Special Needs
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How Do You Say ______ In Spanish?
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My students come from diverse backgrounds,some students are Japanese, Chinese, and we also have students who are Greek, African American, and Hispanic. All of my students are special in their own way. Some are shy, some are not , they are all intelligent but most important they are all very excited to learn a new language. Some students come to my classroom knowing more than one language, so Spanish would be their third language. My goal is for my students to be able to read, write, listen, and speak in Spanish. Although those 4 skills are important I also teach my students about Spanish culture. My school is located in Bayside, N.Y. The Marie Curie 158 is a dynamic school filled with amazing teachers who their goal's are to teach and help our children become successful citizens of our society.
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My goal is for students to be able to use the Spanish language, by focusing on the four skills; such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish. These Spanish-English dictionaries will help our current and future students to learn how to use a dictionary, and identify the meanings. Spanish-English dictionaries will help provide unlimited resources for each learner. I will conduct a lesson about the dictionaries so students can be able to explore, and identify the order of the letters and so on. This resource will be used during \"do now's \", pair up and independent activities. We currently have seven Spanish-English dictionaries which are given to 7 groups but this decreases the chances of each student having total access. Students will benefit tremendously with the donation of these Spanish-English dictionaries.\r\nThan you,\r\nSandy Garcia
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My students need Spanish-English dictionaries to be able to use the Spanish language inside/outside classroom setting.
| 0 | 1 |
181,268 |
p022383
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6d382d9ef1494e74d57f744dd65a6dc3
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Mrs.
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MS
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2016-08-25 18:22:28
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Health & Life Science, Literacy
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Hot Dots to Make Hot Shot Readers
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I have the pleasure of teaching twenty-four super smart first graders. Unfortunately, my students come from a high-poverty, low socioeconomic community. 99.9% of my students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. Despite these circumstances, my children are full of spirit and have positive attitudes about learning. They absolutely love coming to school. \r\n \r\nThese first graders come in each morning with hugs and big smiles on their faces. They are eager to learn and love for me to teach them new things. I want to make their learning experiences as meaningful and fun as possible.
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I teach five and six year old children that love coming to school, because the majority of them have very little at home. I try to make every learning experience exciting for them. My first graders will be using these Educational Insight Hot Dots to help develop critical early learning skills. These are the coolest interactive pens that talk and let students know if their answers are correct or incorrect. The cards have lessons that cover reading, language arts, letter recognition, phonics, sight words, punctuation, early science and more. The students press the pen to the correct dot, and the pen talks encouraging words for correct responses, and gentle redirection for incorrect responses. These pens make learning fun. \r\nIt's hard to keep a first graders' attention unless you make learning fun. I have the hot dots for math, and my students have excelled with these interactive pens. These are great for small group and independent learning. These pens provide confidence-building immediate feedback. \r\nThese pens will be a big hit in my first grade classroom!
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My students need Educational Insights Hot Dots for reading, phonics, and science.
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31,235 |
p155175
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091bd1738287e1292fd56e2a0ded2ed5
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Mr.
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IN
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2016-07-27 20:13:01
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Nooks for Books
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My students are energetic 4th graders who love to read and learn! We are a Title 1 school, which means most of our students fall below the poverty line. Not surprisingly, many of our students lack access to good books to read, which makes our classroom library VITAL.\r\n\r\nReading is something that is sacred in our classroom, and everyone will be super excited to see improvements to our classroom library! Reading is the key for my students to get where they want to be, and 4th grade is such an important year to get them hooked on reading for life!
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I have been adding books to my classroom library for several years now, but there are currently no bookshelves in my classroom on which to put the books. Right now, all of the books are housed on built-in shelves that are located underneath counters that are used for student seating. Since students sit at the counters, the books are not very accessible to the class.\r\n\r\nThese shelves will bring our classroom library into the open and allow students to more easily discover and access books that they want to read. Difficulty finding and accessing interesting books quickly is one reason why students abandon the idea of reading, so this will greatly increase the amount of reading that is happening in our classroom!
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My students need bookshelves to house all of our books and brackets so that I can secure the shelves together so that the stacked shelves are safe.
| 0 | 1 |
49,608 |
p177938
|
cb23bcf7bbb7a827d412d74d1ea802dc
|
Ms.
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TX
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2016-09-11 16:00:23
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Materials for YES Prep Southeast
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The students at YES Prep Southeast are like no other students I have ever taught. They are the hardest working kids I know. They make me laugh but also challenge me to think. Although it can be extremely challenging working to become a first generation college graduate, it is a challenge our students willingly take on. They work toward this goal every day from the time they are in 6th grade all the way to senior year of high school. Because I believe they are the best and hardest working students in all of Houston, I want to make sure I am working my hardest to provide them with the best!
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The materials in this Donors Choose will allow the students of YES Prep Southeast to experiment with a wide range of materials. From budding artists in Art I all the way to advanced artists in AP Studio Art, you will help give each student the opportunity to push their idea of what art can be. \r\n\r\nExposing students to various types of art making allows them multiple opportunities to feel successful. For many students, art is a highlight of their day and a source of confidence in their school going identity. It is a space they feel safe to express who they are and connect with their peers in a unique way. I greatly appreciate your support of our students and I look forward to their excitement in using these quality materials!
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My students need basic art materials such as colored pencils and paper. I am also excited at the possibility of continuing printmaking! Our students loved the experience last year!
| 0 | 0 |
157,361 |
p157650
|
ec8b6ce2b3f9bbaa1ab0032ba2046902
|
Mrs.
|
WV
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2016-11-17 15:20:29
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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A League of Their Own: A New Tradition Begins
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Imagine getting to be a part of a new tradition, something your school has never had before. A team you could be a part of. This new tradition began last year for the first time ever. Middle school girls had the chance to be part of a team, a team where they could come together to bond, make friendships and begin new traditions. This group of students includes members of the National Junior Honor Society, Student Council Members, choral and band members and even Homecoming attendants! For a few members of our team, this was their first and only opportunity to become part of a team. The tradition has started and the girls are ready to build the program!
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Bats, helmets and fielding gear are imperative to the game of softball. Many of our students are not able to afford the equipment that goes along with participating in the sport of softball. Last year, we started our very first softball program at Horace Mann Middle School. Our school has a tradition of excelling in athletics, fine arts and academics. We want to become part of that tradition through softball.\r\nWith adequate practice and game equipment, the players will have the opportunity to compete with other area teams. This is the 2nd year of our program and our players look forward to creating a new tradition. We do not have a home field and many of our practices are held in a gymnasium. The equipment will allow for students to practice safely and allow travel to be more efficient to games.
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My students need basic equipment for practice and games. Some items include; bats, helmets, face guard masks, practice balls and field equipment. Essentials such as scorebooks and water jugs are also included.
| 0 | 1 |
158,140 |
p260087
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9d1ada4095a81dc7b4bee2a0f641a5f0
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-10-24 19:53:39
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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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Hands-On Learners Ready for an Osmo!
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Third graders are at the best possible age! They are young enough to still be silly, goofy, and have fun, but old enough to understand the impact of their learning each day. I am astonished by something new one of my students does or says every day in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe students in our third grade are so special! They are kind, respectful, ambitious, and full of energy. Our students love to learn, and are always up for a challenge. Each of our students are different and unique in their own way, but one way that they are all alike is that they enjoy a challenge and using their hands to explore and learn. \r\n\r\nWe live in a small, rural, farming community. We are a low-income school, and are not afforded many of the \"newest and greatest\" things that many larger districts might be able to offer. However, our students deserve the best, and every opportunity that we can give them. They are our future,!
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The use of Osmos in our classrooms will allow for a whole new dimension of learning with our iPads. The Osmo programs that we have requested are: Tangram, Numbers, Words, Coding, and Pizza Co. The Tangram Osmo program is a great way to exercise spatial and visual problem-solving skills. The Numbers program is a fun, interactive, and new way for students to build their confidence with numbers and math facts. The third program, Words, is a fantastic addition to our Daily 5, Word Work, and Spelling. Another exciting feature of the Osmo program, is the Coding program! \r\nCoding teaches logic skills and problem solving, and it helps kids succeed in an increasingly digital world. The last program, Pizza Co., is a program where students must fulfill orders, calculate change, and attempt to make a profit.
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My students need Osmo to create an interactive iPad learning experience.
| 0 | 1 |
125,792 |
p109930
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257b7da10151b9de382ce00084848675
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Ms.
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AL
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2017-04-17 10:37:01
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Explore, Design, Create....CUT!
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My school is geared up for learning. My students attend school in a small town, Cuba, Alabama. Many of them have gone to school together since kindergarten, but our town is growing and we have several new families at our school. The students in my room have diverse reading abilities and my library needs to support the needs of readers at all levels. We are a Title I school, meaning a large portion of our student body comes from low income families and may not have access to books, computers, or printers at home.\r\n\r\nMy students need a cricut in order to help incorporate arts and crafts into their learning.\r\nEach child learns differently. Some children learn best through using art. By having this cricut in my classroom I will be able to tailor to the minds of my artistic students.\r\n\r\nI work with different students in a Title I school.\r\nMy students live in houses where their parents work two jobs or not at all and are not able to help them learn. Therefore, my classroom needs to be a happy, safe, and creative learning environment at all times.\r\n
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Students will be using the Cricut to create visual presentations, posters and science project boards. I believe art is an essential part of project based learning, and the machine will allow them to easily create fonts and art work that can be glued onto their professional-looking posters. The key word is professional. With high expectations and rigor, they will know that details are important when presenting academic work. They will meet requirements and fulfill projects that will make them proud of their achievements. \r\nThe Cricut will be used for at least 4 academic classes this year.\r\nIt will also be shared with other teachers in the building that may need to create visual aids to support their students. Please know that your donation will simply go a long way. Teachers share resources, so it is inevitable that other classes will benefit from your donation. You will not only touch the lives of my students but, perhaps of the other K-8 children in this great learning community.
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My students need a Cricut to create visual presentations and posters for the classroom . I believe art is an essential part of project based learning, and the machine will allow them to be creative.
| 5 | 1 |
79,436 |
p032094
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ae8ae748c160486ce5b89134590229b4
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Mrs.
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MA
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2017-03-27 19:02:55
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Books For You and Books For Me! Books For Everybody!
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My students come from diverse backgrounds and immerse themselves daily in the cultures of their peers through learning two languages (English and Spanish). Our students strive toward academic excellence in both languages in all academic subjects which makes them very unique. Each child brings something special to the classroom through their experiences and areas of expertise. They make our school an exceptional place to be through their determination to be successful academically while embracing the many cultures that come together within our walls.
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Our classroom library has seen happier days. It is wonderful to have students that are avid readers however, over the years, some of our books have grown feet and walked away or have been worn ragged from being read so often. Given this our library is looking a little sad.\r\n\r\nOur students deserve new books to keep their reading interests alive and to pride them with ample resources of literature.\r\n\r\nNew books in our classroom will be able to fill in for areas where we are lacking such as missing books or limited book choices for all students. Having a student discover their love of books through interesting titles and genres is one of the best rewards for a teacher.
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My students need new books for our deteriorating classroom library in order to keep kids reading!
| 24 | 1 |
67,399 |
p114278
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bfdee4bd08c642a28ef912e57d675440
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Mrs.
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OH
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2016-08-03 15:30:20
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Organized Writing Station for Super Second Grade Writers!
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My students value a focused and intentional instructional day where they can and will learn. We begin each day with \"I can and I will!\" In order to support my students' desires to do well and their instructional needs, I incorporate hands-on, engaging activities.\r\n\r\nMy 2nd grade class is only 1 of 3 and many of my 25 students are children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of alumni.\r\nOur staff strives to make learning rigorous, relevant, and rewarding. Our students are motivated when they are challenged and engaged in learning. They also perform better when their work is valued and appreciated. I work to provide this by providing a safe classroom environment where students can interact with people they trust and feel valued. My daily instruction is differentiated to meet my students' needs and increase student engagement. I strive to help my students meet the goals I have developed for them as well as the goals they have developed for themselves. We are building a classroom of lifelong learners.
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My students enjoy working at our reading and writing stations after they finish their independent work. Currently, our writing supplies are all mixed together with no organization or structure in sight. The requested supplies would make our writing center look attractive to grab the students' attention. I want my students to want to write and right now our writing station doesn't do that. With these supplies, it will make it feel more like a grownup space where they feel comfortable collecting supplies, writing in journals, creating stories, and doing research for nonfiction reports.\r\n\r\nHelp me foster a love for writing in my classroom by supporting this project!
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My students need organizational supplies like paper trays, pencil cups, and file organizer for their writing station.
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126,143 |
p122180
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b346603378f502626ccd97f55c432d24
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Mr.
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TN
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2016-06-08 19:07:10
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Performing Arts
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New Drums to Keep the Beat Alive
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Nearly all of the students are on free or reduced lunch, and classroom funding is extremely limited. Despite these obstacles, my students are very eager young musicians. They perform regular concerts, play in a pep band for sporting events, stay after school for jazz band and drumline, and even participate in regional events like honor band auditions and solo competitions. Very few of my students can afford to rent an instrument, so a lot has to be done to get a musical instrument into every student's hands. I stretch what finances the bands can muster to buy used instruments, I borrow from other school systems, and some students are using instruments that I personally own. With so much devoted to this effort, we can rarely replace old and broken equipment.
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Two years ago, my ambitious percussion students volunteered their time after school to start a drumline. This group allowed these students to have fun while putting in extra practice. They are a welcome addition to our seasonal band concerts, and they have even performed in our regional solo and ensemble festival. One necessary instrument for a drumline is a set of multi-tom drums (sometimes called quads or tenors). \r\n\r\nWe were lucky enough to snag our local high school's old set before they threw them away, but these drums are in a sorry state of repair. Much of the remaining hardware is rusted, and an entire lug is missing from one of the drums. Wood along the bottom of the drum shells is worn and chipped, and we struggle to get the heads to hold even approximate tuning. By giving to this project, you will be giving my students a new set of drums that will allow them to continue with this after-school drumline. You will be helping some very deserving young musicians keep pursuing their love of music. And, you will be helping to keep the arts alive in our little rural school.
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My students need a set of multi-tom (tenor) drums to replace our old broken set. These drums will allow my students to continue to have an after-school drumline.
| 10 | 1 |
174,676 |
p141477
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62ca08bcd8d989e708ec2b4a6e5169b7
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Mr.
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NY
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2016-12-26 13:39:43
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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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Help Us Build a Laptop Lending Library!
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I am determined to provide my amazing students with a high-quality, 21st century, college-prep education. I do not want the challenges of teaching in an urban, public school in an under-resourced community to eclipse the many joys that occur when students are set up for success.\r\n\r\nMy school is located in the poorest Congressional district in the country, but that does not stop my students from coming to school with high hopes for their future. After all, if Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Grandmaster Flash also came from this same neighborhood; what's stopping my students from dreaming big? Despite sometimes enormous obstacles at home and in their communities, my students are full of good will. They are eager for culturally relevant instruction, texts that speak to their lived realities, and learning activities that kindle the sparks of intellectual rigor. And in order to achieve this, they need access to technology that facilitates meaningful and engaged learning.
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I am hoping to bridge the \"digital divide\" by building a Chromebook lending library for my students. I have had this goal for several years. In today's English classroom, robust literacy instruction depends on regular and reliable access to technology. In my school, technology is in high demand but short supply. To complicate matters, as in many high-poverty areas, most of my students do not have a computer at home. Some students even try to type essays on their phones! A Chromebook lending library would mean that students could sign out a laptop to work on writing projects at home.\r\n\r\nAccess to these Chromebook laptops would ensure that all of my students have constant opportunities to read, write, listen, view, think--and create!\r\nI envision these laptops being used every day. My students could read articles, mentor texts, and primary sources related to the novel we're reading in class. They could write individually in Google Classroom and blogs; they could write collaboratively on Google Docs. Students with learning disabilities and those who are English Language Learners could use a wide range of software to support their comprehension and scaffold their writing.\r\n\r\nMoreover, Chromebooks would enable my students to execute long-term projects both at school and at home. The final part of the year is dedicated to Exhibitions, which are interdisciplinary projects that culminate in a research paper, a creative component, and a public presentation. Students could use these Chromebooks--with the option of borrowing one to use at home--to create Prezi slideshows, podcasts, infographics, and multi-genre writing pieces. Truly the possibilities are endless...
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My students need 3 Chromebooks to boost their literacy skills: reading digital texts, composing essays and online writing, listening to audiobooks, viewing videos, and creating interdisciplinary projects.
| 25 | 1 |
85,695 |
p162500
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968167315158b3874e7f04836d8c0be1
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Mrs.
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MI
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2017-04-08 13:07:05
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Panther Scientists: Future Masters of Magnetism and Elite Electricians
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My fourth graders love Science and are especially great at it when given hands-on projects and activities that are highly engaging. My students live in a rural community and most of my students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. My teacher problem: I do not have the necessary materials or enough of my own funding to supply necessary materials for an upcoming unit on Electricity and Magnetism. Patricia St Clair Elementary is battling budget cuts so funding is not accessible.
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Instead of only providing students with a binder full of worksheets on important scientific concepts, I will provide students with concrete, visual materials to improve the teaching and learning of these difficult science concepts (electricity and magnetism). With these science kits, students will explore electricity concepts and Magnetism. Students will complete step-by-step experiments. They will create simple circuits and test conductors. Students will also use bar magnets and electromagnets to explore Magnetism. Through the use of guides and activity cards students will have access to concept vocabulary and content knowledge. The hands-on activities will reinforce these academic needs. I feel these kits are needed in order to show and reinforce the difficult science concepts.
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My students need hands-on materials to learn about electricity and magnetism.
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161,881 |
p091252
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b1d71470ed0435d3a3c8ebcdde2fabb8
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Mrs.
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MS
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2016-07-28 20:47:47
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Engaging Young Minds with Chromebooks
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We are a low income school in an inner city in Mississippi. We take pride in high expectations and high standards for all students. Our students come from a wide range of families. Some are homeless, misplaced, in foster care, or between homes. We have a great staff here dedicated to ensuring student safety and a positive environment for those students who come to school for more than learning. We look at our classrooms like a family. I am often called \"mom\" by mistake in my fifth grade class. I see that it is my responsibility to teach the children more than just standards. We need to teach responsibility, respect, integrity, self-control, discipline, and love. It can be quite difficult for some students to know what love is when they get here, but they will always leave my room knowing they had it here.
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We are working on setting up modules online with all classroom resources. We are quickly working on obtaining materials and online resources that go along with each standard for common core. I just got back from MECA, which is a technology conference for our state. I was so inspired to get moving on what will be a fun and hands-on way of learning in my room. I would like to ensure that each student eventually has their own device. I know that Chromebooks are easy to navigate through and the students love using them when we are able to get them. I will be doing daily language skills, reading excerpts, interactive graphic organizers, countless apps, writing, and message boards. We also have Canvas, which is a great program to put all assignments online and is also a great communication tool that we can use when we are not in the classroom.\r\nThis project will make a difference because most students don't have an opportunity to get on an electronic device and as a teacher, I do not make enough money to buy each student their own device.\r\nIt will improve student collaboration. It will also boost their confidence. Our state tests are taken online and this will help give them more confidence in using electronic devices and help improve scores. I will also enjoy using the interactive tools instead of giving handouts for everything.
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My students need a classroom set of Chromebooks for engaging, assignments to improve literacy and writing skills.
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72,034 |
p106401
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8e6c34d6f1ae724526097da525f0cb26
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-04 12:02:33
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Keeping it Tech Savvy in Reading Intervention!
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My students are such a wonderful group of kids! We are lucky to be a part of a very positive cultured PK-5 campus; which includes being part of the Energy Bus school model where we teach our students to be the driver of their bus. We are considered a Title 1 district and many families are low income. My campus is constantly looking for ways to make their learning experience the best it can be!\r\n\r\nOur kids come to school everyday with smiles on their face, a positive attitude, & ready to learn; so, I would love to help make their time with me exciting and innovative!\r\n
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My students thrive in a fun, interesting setting. I am a small group reading intervention teacher and they love mixing it up from their traditional whole group classroom setting.\r\n\r\nI would love to meet their needs of hands on, high interest, effective lessons and this would an excellent tool to do just that!\r\n\r\nWe have many resources online that can be utilized, but the touchscreen technology for these games & word sorts would be amazingly engaging for them! They would also be able to access the reading website that we use to monitor progress which not only helps them, but the teachers too!
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My students need innovative technology to assist in closing any grade level gaps they may have in their reading.
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77,046 |
p250780
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6e80f2d84257e08c6f99b458c406f83e
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-01-15 21:44:46
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Wobble Stools: Promoting Better Reading & Thinking!
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Fifth grade students on tracks 1 and 2, are made up of 56 awesome kids who are ready and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nEach one of our students are growing and learning in a small, tight knit community.\r\nOur classes are very large this year which is which is why this project is so important.\r\n\r\nThey are dreamers, thinkers, talkers, and questioners. They are mini inspirations to themselves and others around them, even if they don't know it yet. They are budding ambassadors, world travelers, scientists, entrepreneurs, teachers. We are their voice and want to help them to be heard!!
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Picture a group of fifth graders sitting around a table meeting with the teacher during guided reading. Now picture of that group, some of those students have their own chair, a few are sharing a chair, and one may be on their knees. This is what an average guided reason lesson for a 5th grade class looks like.\r\n\r\nHave you ever felt so squished you couldn't think straight?\r\n\r\nI'd imagine that is how these kids sometimes feel when they try to fit 7 chairs around a table that is designed for 5. It just doesn't work out. How many of us can sit still so often for extended periods before becoming restless and uncomfortable? That is what it is like for students in our classrooms. We need wobble stools to help give students flexible seating options where they can be active even when they have to sit at a desk.
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My students need 8 wobble stools to help improve our guided reading area.
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172,084 |
p096415
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2a63fd7ad8711473c34c44719e0ca0a1
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-11-16 17:13:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Applied Sciences, Early Development
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All Aboard the Kindergarten Train!
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My class is filled with kindergarten students who come from varied educational backgrounds. Some have attended preschool, a few have attended transitional kindergarten and the majority have never been to school.\r\n\r\nAll the children are excited about being kindergartners! They know that kindergarten is a special place and I strive to create a kindergarten program that will meet their needs. Although I have been doing this for over 25 years, each new year is a challenge and an opportunity to have my best year yet!
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My recent focus has been in building technology in my kindergarten classroom. I am noticing that many of my children do not have good problem solving skills when it comes to real world problems and need more experiences with hands on objects.\r\n\r\n I think a wooden, non-electric train set is a good way to encourage cooperation and problem solving among my kindergarten students. Wooden train tracks lend themselves to real problem solving while providing opportunities to collaborate with classmates. I remember the hours my own child spent putting together train tracks and I think this will be successful in the classroom as well!\r\n
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My students need a wooden, non-electric train set complete with engine.
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179,664 |
p253443
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ac273e9fac33e0b897c301336562ca70
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Ms.
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IL
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2016-07-19 13:41:08
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Hands-on Learning
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This group will be made up of students with a wide range of reading needs. The new classroom I will have this year will be made of very diverse backgrounds. We will have both multiple socioeconomic classes as well as various educational levels and needs. I want to create an environment with lots of hands on activities so that all students, regardless of their needs, can perform in the classroom. Their need to interact and work together is essential for their learning.
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Students will be able to work in small groups and on their own to learn valuable reading skills as well as have the opportunity to read meaningful literature during guided reading. We have a very limited amount of quality literature at our finger tips so these books will offer us the chance to read quality books in a small group setting. The students always enjoy colored booked that seem to appeal to their eyes better. They also love games and activities that they can do on their own without the constant help of an adult. These games will improve group work and independence.
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My students need all the hands on learning materials they can get. They need materials that allow them to work together and also on their own to create a variety of learning skills.
| 1 | 0 |
169,017 |
p144783
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d2667b2b648066fba3c41049709a4910
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Ms.
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PA
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2017-01-12 21:17:12
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Learning With Our Minds, Hands, and Hearts.
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This year, I have the opportunity to pilot the Life Skills Support classroom at my elementary school for Grades 1-3. It has been beautiful watching my scholars grow in their academics as well as in their emotional development. These young people are brilliant and so unique in their ability to show not only their peers but adults in our school how there is more than one way to learn and share their thoughts. Ranging in age, gender, and disability, all my scholars have one thing in common: perseverance. They are the most caring, silly, and hard working group of students I've had the honor to teach every day.
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By providing the scholars in our LSS classroom these materials, they will expand their reading skills at their own pace with a new listening center. Additionally, with the sensory tools, this will provide a healthy, emotional outlet for them to take a break when needed.\r\n\r\nBy providing these children reading and sensory tools, you'll be providing them further opportunity to practice their skills we've been working towards since August of this year. If each of the scholars had their own sensory tool, they would not only better their self-coping skills but also reinforce their responsibility skills to keep their personal tools clean and safe.
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My students need individualized instruction in order to reach their personal educational goals. These materials would assist them in building their academic and emotional skills.
| 0 | 1 |
63,310 |
p217529
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f9e2fc61ef5a2e681f2549d05e35fdfa
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Ms.
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NJ
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2016-09-30 18:17:22
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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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The Faistl Family Needs Your Help!
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My students shock me every day with how special and smart they are! They are like sponges and amaze me when they can remember difficult terms and topics from months ago. Most of them come from economically disadvantaged homes and receive free and reduced price lunch. \r\nMuch of my salary goes toward buying supplies, books, videos, and rewards for them. As a teacher who moved from teaching middle school to elementary school this year, I am starting from scratch, trying to build my classroom into the most stimulating, wonderful place that the kids can imagine. I would like to purchase supplies and games for them to enhance the curriculum that I teach. These activities would supplement my lessons and allow the children to practice these new skills in a fun way during Centers and Guided Reading time. Unfortunately, budget restrictions forced me to cut these activities and games from my order for more \"essential\" items, but that's where you come in! All of the donation money received will go directly to helping these children enjoy a school experience that they may not have otherwise. Thank you so much for any support you can offer!
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These games, activities, and supplies will help my students immeasurably! Many of them enter 2nd grade below grade level, so these activities will boost their knowledge in both reading comprehension and Math skills.\r\n\r\nTime is set aside daily for Guided Reading, Language Arts centers, and Math skills practice; these games and activities will ensure that my students are practicing the skills taught during whole group time with the rigor and intensity needed to achieve the standards covered in the common core.\r\nDonations toward this project will enable the students to participate in richer learning experiences while having fun! I'm in the process of building a second grade classroom that will hopefully change these students' lives and purchasing these games, supplies, and activities will enable me to do that!
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My students need need fun reading comprehension activities and math practice games.
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5,773 |
p037313
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712ff0cb1314c83eb6edf66a02ccf312
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-01 00:16:01
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Crazy For Chromebooks
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I teach 8th grade and my students are amazing. They are polite, respectful, energetic and dedicated to doing their best every day. Eighth grade is the transition and bridge year to high school and my students are aware of the importance of this critical point in their education. Many of them are stepping up with better grades and a better attitude than in their two previous years of middle school due to maturity and a realization that college is near.\r\n\r\nMy students are passionate twenty-first century learners at a California Distinguished School. Some of my students come from affluent households and some come from the other extreme. They have all had access to high achieving schools and exemplary teachers in their school district, and therefore rigorous educational resources at their fingertips. Despite the varied financial backgrounds from which they come, these students have forged deep friendships and relationships with one another. Within the classroom walls, these students will stop at nothing to support one another in becoming successful. The work ethic, stamina and perseverance that my students possess is inspirational and a positive foundation that I want to ensure they carry on with them to high school, college and beyond.
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Having a set of ten Chromebook laptops that remain in my classroom would immediately improve the use of technology from once a week to a daily routine. As of now, I have to sign up to use the Chromebook cart in my classroom. The cart is shared between six teachers, so access to the laptops on a regular basis is impossible. \r\nTechnology is infused in every aspect of my classroom. Each of my classes are connected through a Google classroom where online discussions take place, videos are watched and commented upon and articles are read and annotated. Students are also online for research, webquests, google drive, video creation, and current events and news. Having at least a half a class set of Chromebooks is imperative for my classroom to become a fully functioning 21st century classroom. My students will soar with such technology at their fingertips which they need to navigate this ever-changing high tech world.
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My students need Chromebook laptops so they can access our Google classroom, webquests, research articles, and much more so they can become the most proficient 21st century learner possible.
| 8 | 1 |
30,704 |
p071065
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7545f3a9212ee344521124ec373ebb7e
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Mrs.
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KS
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2016-05-16 16:20:34
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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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Bounce and Learn
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My motto for my class..... \r\n\r\n*To Teach Is To Touch A Star*\r\n\r\nEvery day I get the privilege of touching those stars through teaching.
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I teach in a very involved school. We work hard to make our students feel important and included. Every teacher goes above and beyond to ensure our students reach their full potential. We all work as a community for our students. It is a truly amazing school!
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First graders are very energetic kiddos. We spend a lot of time moving and grooving. Being able to move and learn is essential in my classroom. I am looking forward to being able to provide a way for them to move in their seats while learning. I'm excited to use ball seats in my classroom to help them focus and soar.
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My students will be able to bounce and use some energy without asking to get up out of their chairs. Plus, who wants to sit on a hard chair all day long?! Not me! Thank you for helping my students bounce and learn.
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My students need a way to bounce and learn. Balls are an excellent way to help my students move and learn at the same time. Thank you for your consideration! :)
| 1 | 1 |
36,792 |
p082765
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dd1d79ed17fa8874202c2e23b7df028c
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-02-01 11:10:38
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Environmental Science, Special Needs
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South Bronx Champs Need Green Tech Love!
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My students are over 92% high poverty and have a high love for learning. Please let my students promote preserving the environment through mathematics and photo essays. My students love using computers to document their learning but because of budget cuts, we cannot afford them right now.\r\n\r\nMy students come from high poverty and most do not have the necessary items such as paper and pencils.\r\n\r\nYet, they love to communicate and tell a good story, as well as helping the environment. One of my favorite assignments is to have students choose a topic regarding the environment, such as global warming or recycling. Students love projects that involve technology. Students have to apply mathematical facts to their photo essays. We are requesting a Macbook computer to help them aggregate their research and compile it in a way that is meaningful. Video recording will allow students to present their material and edit it to get the best quality. Many of my students have Individualized Education Programs or IEPs which dictate a variety of strategies and services designed to best meet their learning needs. They are in general education classrooms but receive direct instruction from myself in a special education.
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My students are taking the REGENTS statewide testing and there are so many resources on Macbooks. This additional wide-screen Macbook will help them practice the various icons and features of the Mac. Students will write papers, research the topics on the Internet, access various math programs online like TenMarks. They will learn to use technology to complete assignments and further improve their skills on the computer. Technology is recommended for many of my students as they have fine motor delays.\r\nThey will feel comfortable with the way the computer operates which will assist them during the state-wide test prep in the spring.\r\nStudents will get creative and make a mural of our planet using recycled, colored plastic bags. The mural will show a pictorial representation of continents with rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges that includes grasslands, forests, wetlands, and deserts. Using the environmental education curriculum and activities, students will learn about the animals, plants, the soils and climate of wetlands, deserts, mountain regions, and forests and how they interrelate. They will learn how interconnected our natural world is and the effect human activity has upon the earth. Students will study wetland ecology and learn how important marsh lands are to river water purification. Students will specifically study wetlands of Florida's Everglades with its diverse plant and animal life. Equipped with understanding of ecological systems, today's children will become the environmental problem solvers of tomorrow! They will tie this data to the standards and create trig functions and graphs showing the relationship between recycled goods and its effects on the environment.\r\n
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My students need a MacBook computer in our special education classroom.
| 54 | 1 |
75,221 |
p073283
|
1bc4f229fae267ff0259345672823f47
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-01-05 14:32:22
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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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Flexible Seating for Flexible Thinking!
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There's nothing worse than sitting in an uncomfortable chair. And, let's face it, school chairs are the worse! My students deserve to be comfortable and at ease at school so that they are able to be the best students they can be.\r\n\r\nI teach an amazing group of 4th graders at a Title I elementary school where over half of our students receive free or reduced lunch.\r\n\r\nWe are a school that is proud to service many military families, and they come with an array of extraordinary experiences to share. My students will let nothing stand in the way of their learning and growing, discovering and creating. They seek authenticity in their learning, expect engaging interactions, and thrive on hands-on learning experiences. It is my responsibility as their teacher/facilitator to provide them with the resources necessary to become innovators of the 21st century.
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Our classroom is not designed like the typical classrooms of yesteryear, but with novelty and variety in mind. We have a flexible seating arrangement which consists of pillows and carpet squares for the floor, padded crates, stools, bar height chairs, and a few camp chairs that have broken and are now destined for the Camp Chair Graveyard. \r\n\r\nThe comfort and aesthetics that flexible seating arrangements bring to the classroom are favorable for a variety of learners. Student motivation and engagement increases when students feel comfortable and at ease. Studies show that flexible seating arrangements promote open collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. Also, it encourages physical activity and helps to strengthen core muscles.\r\n\r\nThe Coleman Outpost Camp Chairs I am requesting will help to complete the flexible seating arrangement in our class. These chairs will bring comfort to my students and allow them to focus on the task at hand.
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My students need 6 Coleman Outpost Breeze Camp Chairs to complete our flexible seating arrangement in our classroom.
| 15 | 1 |
35,485 |
p053650
|
3ba692f733b7447a9058991c74433f64
|
Ms.
|
MD
|
2016-04-27 12:35:39
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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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TABLES to make us ABLE!
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A typical day in our classroom involves the students working together to provide them the opportunity to learn through one another. This has given the children new skills and new found independence.
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My school and my students come from an area of need. My students are constantly arriving to school hungry and in need. Their home lives tend to be very unpleasant and stressful. Our school is their outlet to a save haven. My students have spent the year working hard and learning new concepts to prepare for third grade. Creating a classroom where the students are in charge has been our main focus this year. My students have matured in an academic way, far succeeding my expectations of them, but also in social way to create a more positive classroom.
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The tables in my classroom would allow for the students that I have now and the students that I will have in the future to work together and not be constricted because of desks and lack of space.The current furniture that we have is old and falling apart. Tables will provide the children with the opportunity to work together throughout the entire day and easily move from group to group or partner to partner. It will also allow me to create a more student centered classroom. Currently, having 25-30 desks in my room makes walking around and having space really difficult. My school system recently went 1 to 1 with technology and having the desks has made it hard for the students to use their devices and work on a paper and pencil task because their is not enough space for all of their materials.
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Having tables donated to my classroom will create a totally different learning experience and will facilitate the students being able to work together. A student center classroom has been my goal for the past two years, but has needed to be changed due to a lack of resources. I want my children to arrive to school and love walking into their classroom and feel a sense of happiness.
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My students need tables to allow for them to have cooperative groups and increase student learning.
| 0 | 1 |
180,262 |
p126180
|
78df0bdc7fd407feb88304f0e8298ddd
|
Mrs.
|
TX
|
2016-09-01 12:13:55
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science
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Making Science Personal
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My students love hands on activities. This helps them to not only memorize facts but actually learn concepts that can help them in their futures and make things seem more relevant. They have goals of being doctors, programmers, lawyers, and other high achieving goals just like other children. They, however, often feel they are behind other students when it comes to resources and it can discourage them from trying to go farther. I aim to help them realize they can achieve those dreams and build the foundation they need to get there.\r\nStudents are eager to learn and achieve they just need the resources to challenge them and allow them to work hands on.
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Students often Ask why do we need to learn this? Why is this important? How does this apply to me? Why is school so boring? and many other questions that make me as a teacher want to hook them and real them in to help them understand why their education is so vital. \r\n Being able to experience science first hand by actually participating in hands on labs gives students the chance to make science more relevant. This will help them not only look at this one species but compare it to their own anatomy and how their own body works. This can help them see the importance of taking care of themselves and better understand their bodies as well as organisms around them. Getting hands on experience makes learning more fun and students are often much more willing to take their education to the next level which is what I hope for them. This also helps set the foundation so they are not behind peers from other areas when they go to college or health related fields. You don't have to be in the medical field to know your eyes are important but learning about how they work may encourage proper care and help students better understand when there is a problem what exactly is wrong because they have a picture to compare it to. This helps them make educated decisions instead of blindly following advice.\r\n
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My students need dissecting supplies to assist them in hands on learning.
| 4 | 1 |
88,062 |
p081106
|
087bc5d6cd5037f08ad963846233b191
|
Ms.
|
SC
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2016-10-21 10:30:44
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Grades PreK-2
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History & Civics, Music & The Arts
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History & Geography, Visual Arts
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Art Mash Up
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As an art teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to give them experiences they will not have outside the classroom. This year I want to give them as many opportunities for hands-on art exploration through multimedia such as clay, paint, charcoal, and oil pastels. Most students are use to coloring and cutting in art but I want to expand on that.
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My students in third, forth, and fifth grade need these art materials to help create their upcoming mixed media projects. These experiences will highlight various cultures, traditions, and techniques found around the globe. Charcoal pencils will be used to create their own still life portraits. This will teach them proportion, value, and shading. Bright colored pastels will keep students engaged with the \"pop\" of color they can add to their artwork. The Marbling Kit will introduce them to textile art. Students in our building have never been introduced to this type of art before. These are all very important techniques that will help them grow as artist.
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My students need various supplies to complete their mixed media artwork.
| 0 | 1 |
181,022 |
p249479
|
f15ab2f1b77cfed08ba418b37bae6741
|
Ms.
|
CA
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2016-09-01 00:06:36
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Character Education, Literacy
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Falling More In love Everyday with Reading
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My students are a community of learners that are excited, curious, and caring! They have an array of interests ranging from ocean animals to learning to code. They love interacting with one another, helping each other and their teacher, and also having peace and quiet time with books they love to read. \r\n My students are hardworking and passionate about any activity they engage in. They are a diverse group, identifying with a range of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are a title one school meaning most students receive free or reduced lunches. Students come from families that work hard, care about them, and really trust in our classrooms to be a safe place where their students can thrive. They come to class eager to share what they know about the world and want they want to learn.
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My students are already so excited about books! My only concern is with the variety of books our classroom library has. We spend over an hour each day focusing on literacy. It's critical that students have access to high interest books. Our school is focused on high success in literacy by honing in on many strategies which include independent reading, small group (guided reading), shared reading (whole class), and read alouds. In order to provide the most exciting and beneficial experience to my students, access to plenty of books that meet their needs and interests is essential. \r\n Your donation will provide students with such a precious gift, excitement about reading with a variety of genres, topics, and authors right at their hands! I have selected series sets so that students can find joy in being motivated to getting to the next book. Knowing that my students love Dinosaurs and that I have a limited selection, I made sure to add as many of these books as possible. I also found graphic novels at all levels of reading so all of my students can access them. As students become more fluent in reading throughout the year, they absolutely love Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. These are chapter books with pictures, dialogue, and a lot of text. They also come in a series so that students will be eager to keep reading. \r\n In addition to high interest books I also looked to expand our classroom library with books that reflect the experiences of different cultures, as well as books that teach lessons related to social emotional learning. These books reflect the needs of my students who speak many different languages and are of many different ethnic backgrounds.
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My students need ; a ton of high interest books! The Diary of A Wimpy Kid and Dork Diary sets are big hit, they do have pictures and a lot of text to keep students engaged.
| 1 | 1 |
103,179 |
p246444
|
89e12fcefbb2b5448b38dd37841dafd9
|
Mrs.
|
IN
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2017-01-11 11:55:11
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Getting the Most Out of Math With Technology!
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The students in our school come from a wide range of cultural and economic backgrounds. Nearly seventy percent of them come from homes that qualify for free or reduced price lunches, and my students are also from different countries around the world, with over thirty countries represented in our school. Our middle school is one of the most ethnically diverse schools in Indiana.\r\n\r\nEven though our students are faced with a variety of challenges, both at home and school, they come to school eager and ready to learn each day. I am looking to provide these students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. In doing this, I hope to to inspire them down the path to academic excellence!
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My students will be using Scientific Calculators to perform mathematical investigations. Our students are allowed to use these calculators on district-level assessments and statewide assessments. It would benefit my students to have a class set of these so we can practice using them before testing. These calculators will allow my students to perform math calculations quickly and efficiently. With this class set of calculators, my students will all be able to practice using the same type of calculator, with the same commands. \r\n\r\nProviding these technology needs will help prepare my students for the future! Chromebook chargers will also allow my students to charge their Chromebooks at school. Many of our students split time between homes so charging their Chromebooks become an issue. Allowing them to charge them at school would give them the ability to still perform the needed work in class. \r\n\r\nLastly, keeping pencils sharpened is an on-going battle in our classroom. By providing these pencil sharpeners to our students, it will help ensure they also have something sharp to write with.
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My students need Scientific calculators to perform math investigations. We are fortunate to be a 1:1 school with Chromebooks; however, charging is an issue, so a few extra chargers in our classrooms would be awesome!
| 3 | 1 |
26,911 |
p185369
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244d717d5800662116f7b64636e7b2d2
|
Mrs.
|
CO
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2017-02-01 11:49:33
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Multi-Sensory Tools For Success!
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Students who work with me have unique communication needs, such as articulation, phonemic awareness, fluency, language development, social skills, and much more! I provide services for these needs in small groups, individual sessions, or within their classroom environment. \r\n\r\nI teach communication skills using many multi-sensory approaches, including game-play, role-modeling, book-shares, puppetry, sing-a- longs, etc. As a speech-language pathologist in the school setting, it's my duty to provide students with engaging activities that promote increased classroom participation and successful social interactions with their peers and teachers! \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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These multi-sensory tools will help meet the unique needs of my students that require specialized, small group instruction. My students have needs with speaking, listening, language, hearing, academics, fine-motor, and social skills. \r\n\r\nThese games will provide the opportunity to teach several skills through auditory, visual, and tactile approaches. For example, the game \"Squeeze, Scoop & Ice Cream Count Shop\" targets requesting, turn-taking, counting, eye-hand coordination, and sequencing. Not only does this game target a variety of skills, it allows students to practice these skills using multiple modes of learning (hearing, seeing, and feeling). They will have fun engaging in these academic games! \r\n\r\n
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My students need multi-sensory tools to learn new concepts and practice learned-skills!
| 1 | 0 |
62,803 |
p058132
|
76f153f4089bdd9e7a5d9325ec4e6d4c
|
Mrs.
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OK
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2016-07-24 23:15:26
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Big Books for Little Hands
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I work with Pre Kindergarten students. The students I work with have special needs. I have taught students with speech delays, behavior difficulties, autism, and hearing impairments. My students are special and unique, and I love each and every one. My students are caring, kind, gentle, and they love to learn through play! The students in my classroom often have strong parent support. It is a joy and a privilege to work with the families of my Pre Kindergarten students.
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Big books are essential in Pre Kindergarten classrooms. I have several big books, but I am in need of new and different books. Big books allow children to see pictures and text as the teacher models reading skills and strategies. Children learn early reading skills such as print concepts, letter sounds, and rhyming. The size of the pictures allow children to follow the story and focus their attention as they are learning to listen. With the use of big books, the teacher is able to create a whole group reading time, and can then encourage interactive writing experiences for all learners.
| null | null |
My students need big books to explore early reading skills such as print concepts, letter sounds, and rhyming.
| 0 | 1 |
113,163 |
p236646
|
a0e463ac449e6e8e21041dfeb44ed557
|
Ms.
|
NY
|
2016-09-17 00:41:31
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Help our school research grow!
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Although our students come from low income neighborhoods, they continue to prove how high achieving they truly are. The growth in their maturity is matched by their new sense of determination to further explore the world and make their own lasting impression. They are interested in the arts, and are always looking for ways to share their talents. \r\n\r\nI want my students to push themselves, so I have chosen three challenging classic plays to dissect, perform, and interpret on a high level - both in performance and their scene design. I want to challenge them because I already know how brilliant they are - I want them to realize it as well!
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We want our library to have the technology to meet our students needs. Having technology like a document camera, media for students to interact with, group sets of books, and two printers will turn our library into a fully operating research facility. \r\n\r\nThis equipment will allow our library to serve whole class instruction, and teachers can use the facilities to support the learning happening in their classroom. This technology will help differentiate learning and give students the chance to be hands on with their instruction. The materials and technology will ensure our students are learning the basic tech skills needed to be successful in the world after school.
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My students need an Elmo document camera, printers, media for the library, and books for literature circles.
| 28 | 1 |
101,892 |
p252244
|
0e9cbceb6da1f32f77a61a99df8a24f7
|
Mrs.
|
CA
|
2016-08-02 02:12:05
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Getting Our Wiggles Out!
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I teach in a low, socio-economic neighborhood. The students in my class are a mixture of English Language Learners and gifted students. Some students face challenges of poverty, family instability, and emotional struggles. Although my students may face some of these problems at home, they come to school everyday willing to learn. The school's motto is \"Never, Never, Never Give Up!\" They have definitely shown this kind of positive attitude in times of need. My students enjoy learning about the world around them and have inquisitive minds to make a difference in the world. \r\n
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Students have stated that they get tired of sitting still for a long period of time. This can be distracting and hinder their ability to concentrate. They have mentioned that if they received comfortable chairs, they would be able to focus and learn better.\r\nHaving Hokki Stools will not only provide a less distracting way for my students to move and get the wiggles out when sitting is required in the classroom, but will also promote proper posture and help students build core strength. We attend school from 7:56 am until 2:15 pm and, because of increasing academic demands, there are very few opportunities for breaks that allow for free movement and physical activity is often limited to 30 minute recess periods each day and only an hour of PE class each week. Sitting still for more than 5 minutes at a time is very difficult for my students, much less for hours.\r\nHaving supplies like pencils, a sharpener, and Hokki Stools allow for much needed, individual movement while still remaining focused in the classroom. Keeping students more focused will cut down on behavior problems and greatly increase student engagement and focus. This will also allow my students to work together more effectively because the wiggly students will be less of a distraction or aggravation to their classmates.\r\n
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My students need Hokki Stools, an Electric Pencil Sharpener, and Pencils.
| 32 | 1 |
82,339 |
p131188
|
4fdce1262ec8fac0408f974ff582fe88
|
Ms.
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TN
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2016-08-09 20:53:57
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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We Like to Move It, Move It!
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My students are motivated and eager to learn as soon as they step into my classroom every morning. I need to be prepared and ready to provide them with the best learning environment possible. \r\n\r\nJust as we learn best when we are comfortable, so do children. I want to provide them a choice in their learning by allowing them to work in a spot that works best for them. \r\n\r\nFirst graders are active and wiggly. Although we move often during lessons, many of these seating options will allow them to move while they work without disrupting their learning or distracting others. This movement will allow them to stay focused, while staying active and improving posture in the meantime. They will take pride in working hard if I show that I care about their needs.
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The items requested are already loved by my class! We have a couple of these seating options currently and we can't wait to have more! The addition of a few more wobble stools, ball chairs, and wobble cushions will allow more students to have the opportunity to bounce, wiggle, and move as they work. \r\n\r\nAlong with improving posture, these seating options help my students move when they need to, allowing them to stay on task, active, and focused all day long. \r\n\r\nMy students are confident and motivated. These seating options allow them to learn more about themselves as they explore the different options to figure out how they learn best. \r\n\r\n
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My students need wobble stools, ball chairs, and wobble cushions to stay focused while learning.
| 2 | 1 |
39,233 |
p199752
|
bcc8e126467bb08d37312b9db0974284
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-07-06 19:55:14
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Help us Choose Kind!
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My typical day is 50% in Spanish and 50% in English. By the end of the year, I would like my students to continue their passion for both of their languages.\r\nThe majority of my students come from low socioeconomic families.\r\nThese students receive free or reduced lunch. They are enrolled in a Two Way Bilingual class because they strive to become bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. Despite their home struggles, these students come to school eager to learn everyday. The excitement I see in their faces when receiving new materials is priceless.
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Wonder is a book about about a boy born with severe deformities. He is just like every other kid on the inside, but longs to look normal on the outside. Auggie Pullman was homeschooled for most of his life. Auggie will be attending a private school for the first time, and my students will learn the truth of Auggie's journey and what it means to them as individuals. Each section of the novel is told through the point of view of a different character, which helps readers better understand the choices made by some of the characters.\r\n\r\nThis is a great novel to read and to learn about diversity, an important topic that needs to be taught and practiced from day to day. Additionally, the themes in this novel involve being kind to others, accepting others' differences, and learning to be yourself while allowing students to make connections to their own world with examples such as Star Wars, bullies, making friends, and moving to middle school. \r\n\r\nI would like my students to be excited about reading and I want to provide my students with reading material where they can relate to the characters.
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My students need 32 copies of Wonder by R.J. Palacio to learn how to spread kindness.
| 2 | 1 |
29,126 |
p209299
|
efaa2cd50eb0562fa4acc183897ff8ed
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Mr.
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NH
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2017-03-12 09:36:43
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Grades 9-12
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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Practice Uniforms for Nashua South Baseball
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My students are from an economically diverse area in Southern New Hampshire. Over the past ten years there has been a demographic shift and much of the middle class has dwindled, creating a very large income gap. Many people have moved to surrounding towns which has made it hard for our sports teams to compete with the wealthier districts. \r\n\r\nCurrently, sports at our school are based on \"pay to play\", meaning that students have to pay anywhere between 150 and 500 dollars per season depending on the sport that they choose. Many of the lower income students feel pushed out, and something that should be seen as a sense of importance and pride to their city is simply not something they can participate in. \r\n\r\nParticipation in athletics is down, and only a certain demographic tends to participate in these sports and activities. Sports should be available to all students and should be a sense of pride to a school, not a detriment.
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My project is based around creating a sense of community and culture for the baseball program at Nashua High South. High School athletics are a very important aspect of school climate and culture. High School athletics offer create a sense of pride in the community. Currently Student athletes currently have to pay for their practice uniforms out of pocket. The cost of sports per student athlete is burdensome for some families. \r\n\r\n\r\nAthletics is an important part of high school climate and culture, and participation of low income students has been in steady decline due to rising costs and social stratification. After buying equipment, practice gear and pay-to-play, students are spending upwards of 300 dollars to participate in school sports. This project will help relieve some of the costs for the students. \r\n\r\n
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My students need practice uniforms for their upcoming season. Students in the district need to pay to play, which for baseball is a cost of 150 dollars. Students take pride in their look and appearance.
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51,477 |
p184720
|
55302df727238f6a275cbe7f9292cda8
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-09-25 10:52:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Wiggle It...Just a Little Bit!
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Our classroom is filled with 30 little friends who are beyond excited to come to school, scared silly to leave their parents, and thirsting for all that we can give them over the next year! Kindergarten is the year that sparks their love of learning. As kindergarten teachers it is our responsibility to start them down the right learning path!\r\n\r\nOur building consists of 450 kindergartners! Thats right...we are a whole building of 5 years olds! Our school takes first time friends and gives them love and kindness to spark their love of school!
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\"Please let it be my turn for the wobble chair!\" That is the quote of the morning! When my 5 year olds come in to class they get to choose their alternative seating choice. Unfortunately, we only have two wobble chairs. The kids are loving the wobble chairs and are asking for more! \r\nWe have the perfect place in our room that has two traditional chairs that we would like to upgrade to wobble chairs. With the additional two wobble chairs we will have transformed all of the traditional chairs in the room to alternative seating choices. These new choices allow my little friends to wiggle it just a little bit!
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My students need wobble chairs to let them move and learn!
| 1 | 1 |
116,724 |
p104929
|
8525fdf418c48610890e9d2d144c8eac
|
Ms.
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OK
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2016-10-23 20:13:31
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL
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Curl Up With a Good Book and a Fuzzy Dog!
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My students come from high poverty, low socioeconomic backgrounds. Many of them live in low income apartments. 100% of them qualify for government assistance and the federal free lunch program. Many of them are ELL learnners and speak English as a second language. However, these barriers do not discourage their love for learning! \r\n\r\nThese students come to school every day excited and ready to improve their reading and writing. Their parents are very concerned about their children's education to provide them a better life. Although they are disadvantaged in so many ways, you would never know it by their positive attitudes and eagerness to learn.
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This year, because of state funding issues, our school was left without textbooks. And we've never been more excited! Good teachers know that the best learning comes from interesting literature not a boring textbook. The problem we have been facing is funding classroom sets of books.\r\n\r\nEvery child enjoys a great book over a boring story from a reader.\r\nThe students would use these books in whole group instruction, small groups with teachers, and in peer teaching to practice fluency. The books would also accompany an art lesson over colors and incorporate the language arts component of figurative language. Amber Brown is not a crayon, but is a fantastic learning tool for beginning readers as they learn to love reading and explore chapter books
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My students need a set of classroom books for guided reading to use in whole group, small group, and with each other.
| 15 | 0 |
139,545 |
p118589
|
c93d87d7fd1a49bf625b0d98722c2f6e
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-11-28 20:27:03
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Other, Visual Arts
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Designs for a Lifetime - Yearbook Class Computer
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Our students are bright and capable young men and women, eager to learn and socialize. We try to provide many opportunities for them to come together and work as teams outside of the classroom, to improve their skills and best prepare them for a future of human interaction.\r\nOur high school is located in North Carolina and is largely populated by the children of our military stationed here and overseas.\r\nWe are a high need school, serving a low income population. With the North Carolina school budget being cut in every department, we no longer have enough funding for extra materials and look to you, dear donor, to aid in the education of all these bright young men and women.
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The requested iMac computer will be used specifically for creating our school's yearbook. This is a large class that teaches students photography, basic elements of design, graphic design and copy editing. We currently only have one computer that has Photoshop on it and it has a small screen that is difficult to see. It is also not built with high speed graphics processors, like the iMac's. With an iMac we can run Photoshop at full capacity and complete our work faster, with better results. \r\n\r\nOver the years, one of the biggest complaints my students have is that they can't properly see the full color previews of all the hard work they are doing for the yearbook. When we project it, the low resolution RGB color scale doesn't accurately portray the design templates. Last year we found out the hard way that what looked \"dark orange\" on our projection screen actually printed apricot! We want to upgrade our yearbook class to a large screen iMac computer so that we can all see each page of the yearbook in high resolution with the accurate colors. \r\n\r\nYearbooks are important in high schools. Each year the class works diligently to cover all the athletics, clubs, academics, extra curricular and other various comings and goings of a large high school. The finished product will be cherished by many students for years to come. Help us create memories to last a lifetime!
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My students need a high definition large screen computer to create our annual yearbooks.
| 90 | 1 |
118,641 |
p072381
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b574c6cdc894c4fd596c95c5e09f848f
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-04-26 19:18:29
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Health & Sports
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Early Development, Health & Wellness
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Pre-K Rest Mats
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I am a teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school district where my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. \r\n\r\nI may not be able to control their home lives; however, I can certainly control their experiences during the school day. 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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Pre-K has rest time built into our schedule. It allows students to take a break from their busy learning times. Unfortunately, the cots provided for the students are hard and bulky. The cots are not comfortable at all.\r\nSleep is a necessity for everyone, but especially young students who are working hard every day.\r\nMy students do not always have the opportunity to sleep consistently at home. Nap time is essential in our school in order to provide each student with the energy they need to make it through the day. These cots will provide each student with a comfortable spot to rest their bodies.
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My students need rest mats for a comfortable rest time during their daily schedule.
| 36 | 1 |
26,627 |
p214142
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985a195e611ca392848890c4ef242beb
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-01-12 09:20:30
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Grades 9-12
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History & Civics, Special Needs
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History & Geography, Special Needs
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Building a Class Set of Computers
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. My classes are comprised of Special Education, ESL and low performing inner city kids. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. Often lacking basic supplies and access to technology my students just want to succeed. My students work hard and I try my best to provide them with access to materials that will help them be better students.
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My students desperately need computers. Many of my students have no access to technology at home. My students need computers to type essays, do research, check their grades, work on college applications and more. My classroom is a safe place for students to stay after school or get some help with an assignment. These computers would change my students' lives. Computers will give them access to technology that will help them succeed. Lack of technology should not prevent my students from keeping up with their work and learning how to survive in a technology dependent world. Please help provide my hard working students with some new computers.\r\nI am slowly building a class set of Chrome Books that will be enable each student to work on a computer. Each and every student will have a computer to write, study and learn.\r\n\r\n
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My students need three Google Chrome Books to help build a class set of computers.
| 101 | 1 |
15,698 |
p007460
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55d32e5e6fb9927c14d2330a443918cc
|
Ms.
|
IN
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2016-07-29 16:33:50
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Silly Sally and Wiggly Willy
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My classroom supports students with special needs, but is a new position within my corporation. With the position came a few resources for myself, but few for my students. I'm looking to create an environment where all students are supported in their learning academically, behaviorally, and socially. My students need lots of support including sensory items that allow them to learn and work alongside their peers.\r\nThese items allow students to write better, pay attention more, and learn alongside peers because behavior is under control leading to a more successful education.\r\nThank you for your support!
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My classroom is a self-contained classroom for students with behavioral control issues preventing them from being in a general education classroom for most of the day. The goal is for all of my students to integrate into the classroom with their peers.\r\nTheir learning needs are typically quite different than many students in a general education classroom. Body awareness, language comprehension, sensory input, processing, appropriate social interactions with peers and adults, and other factors contribute to a student's ability to learn. Most of us take these things for granted, but for my students the support they need comes from outside sources. Please help us learn!
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My students need deep pressure vests and fidgets to allow them to stay focused. Items such as putty and alternative seating allow them to move without being a distraction to their peers.
| 0 | 0 |
51,642 |
p220254
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68ca3c4af79016137bd8798791b0947d
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Mrs.
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UT
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2017-02-06 18:39:08
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Book Series That Keep Students Wanting More
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My goal as a teacher is to encourage students to not only read, but to enjoy reading. A students once told me a quote from Diane Duane:\r\n\r\n“Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.”\r\n\r\nThe students at our free, public, charter school are held to the highest standards of scholarship.Our school is a Title 1 school, and our students are part of a very diverse group of students that come from many different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our students are taught to be more than just students, they are taught to be leaders. They are a great group of kids that overcome many obstacles in order to achieve excellence.\r\n\r\n
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All of my students are required to bring a personal reading book to class everyday. They are also required to complete a quarterly book project. Some of the book project options are focused around getting other students interested in reading their book. They have options to create fun book posters or present a book talk to the class where they read a portion of the book as a teaser for the rest of the students in the class. I like to keep a classroom library in addition to the school library in my room so that I can easily walk over to the bookshelf, recommend a book, and check it out to a student all at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe books I have requested contain many different types of stories; however, they all have one thing in common. All of the books on my purchase list are part of a series. Often times, students get to the end of a book like the Maze Runner or Divergent, and they cannot wait to get their hands on the next book in the series so that they can find out what happens to their favorite characters. This is the same concept that the student who quoted Diane Duane to me was going for. After I asked what he meant, he said, \"I could not stop reading until I had completed the entire series because the series is just that good.\"\r\n\r\n Books that are part of a series keep students interested in not only reading one book, but reading many books. So, please help me add some very fun, high interest series to my classroom library so that I can keep students excited about reading all year long.
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My students need books that are in a series that will keep them excited about reading all year long.
| 1 | 1 |
52,789 |
p031676
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b123bdf529cc877396b4b7e6ceb76d0f
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-11 00:04:28
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Health & Sports
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Early Development, Health & Wellness
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Stand Up For Learning!
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Our first grade classroom is a place of learning and discovery for 22 energetic and bright students. Each student has a infectious love for learning and a desire to learn more each day. \r\n\r\nMy school is a Title 1 school, with many students on free or reduced lunch. Our learning group is diverse, with many students learning English as their second language. My students come from varied backgrounds and cultures. While my students face many challenges, they remain eager to learn and put forth great effort.
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My long term goal is to have every student of mine have a choice in seating that best fits their learning style. I would like seating to be flexible and comfortable. I would like to start by incorporating two standing desks in my classroom. I hope that students who struggle on focusing and need to move more can utilize these desk stations.\r\n\r\nResearch has shown many benefits to the use of standing desks. Included in these benefits is that students are able to move more, are more productive and focused, and they are happier, too!\r\n\r\nI am excited to see the impact the standing desks will have for my active students. These desks will enable my students to work in their own area, have improved focus, and to do their best.
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My students need two standing desks with stools to provide flexible seating options.
| 0 | 1 |
153,900 |
p169387
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899420c78a55acba850a09ba10d25b83
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Mrs.
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IL
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2016-05-20 14:08:57
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literature & Writing, Social Sciences
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Boards to Stop the Boredom!
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I teach in an elementary school that is a 4th / 5th grade building in a small town in central Illinois. Next year I will be teaching three different classes of students reading and language / writing / spelling. In my classroom, my students enjoy a variety of activities including hands-on and collaborative learning in order to help make the information real and interesting to them while giving them a reason to practice.\r\n\r\nOur students are a wide-variety of students at our school with over 60% of our students receiving free lunch. Because of this low-income percentage, our students often require additional help and support to help make their learning valuable and real-world to them. Our teachers work hard to collaborate in order to help all of our students achieve at their highest level.\r\n\r\nOur community is very supportive of our schools, but lately because of lower levels of state support many local businesses have cut back on individual assistance for classrooms. In order to continue some of our learning projects, we have had to look to other support to help us out.
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Next year we will be focusing a great deal of our ELA (English Language Arts) time in 5th grade to improving our writing across all the curriculum: math, science, reading, language, and social studies. These individual marker boards will give my students the ability to practice writing skills individually while giving me the ability to check individual's work as they practice. They will also allow them to add creativity to their writing and vocabulary practice. \r\n\r\nThese boards are an amazing tool in the classroom, and all kids enjoy them! They offer them the benefit of working by themselves and making errors that they can then learn to fix - such an important step in the learning process.
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My students need small individual marker boards to help them creatively practice writing and spelling in our classroom.
| 1 | 1 |
45,173 |
p202738
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017df9f49c8764b05b88a5235046ba5a
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-06-12 15:14:11
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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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Classroom Furniture
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Our school is located in a low socioeconomic area. The majority of our students are ELL and all students receive free lunch. Our school runs a food pantry for our families. Despite so many hardships, my students are eager to learn and do their best. They want to be in school because they want to learn all they can so they can be successful one day. As a teacher I am always searching for innovative ways to improve instruction and environment.
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A traditional classroom has students at a desk where they sit all day. My goal this year is to improve my classroom environment by giving students choice about seating. These tables I would like to purchase are a part of the change I wish to make. Students can gather around the table to work together. This will be a flexible seating option as students may choose to sit at the table or at a variety of other places in the classroom. I want to empower students to make good choices and work in an environment where they feel they will be the most successful.
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My students need activity tables where they can work together in groups. My goal this year is to provide choice fro the students beyond traditional student desks.
| 1 | 1 |
157,064 |
p126211
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cb3953f410c7e2f83b5cc1f6762ad027
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-11-06 16:12:25
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Foreign Languages, Literacy
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Supporting Bi-Literacy \r\nWith Spanish Language Books
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Imagine 20 kindergarten students joyously singing in both English and Spanish to celebrate the start of a new day. I get to begin each morning to the sound of their little voices and they bring this energy with them throughout the course of the day as they learn to become proficient in two languages. \r\n\r\nI teach kindergarten at a progressive dual language school in Washington Heights, New York. \r\n\r\nI have an integrated classroom, meaning that 25% of my students have special needs. Despite the various needs of my students, each child is supported to take ownership of their learning and achieve their goals. I believe that it is my job to empower young learners to become change-makers who advocate for themselves and others. We are home to the Expeditionary Learning program that leads students through the inquiry process to become experts in their studies. My students are incredibly curious and eager to learn!
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My students are eager to read their favorite books in both English and Spanish. This project includes fairy tale classics as well as popular current authors such as Mo Willems. \r\nMy students need more Spanish language books to engage them and peak their interests. \r\nHaving more Spanish language books in the classroom will also allow my students to bring these books home and share them with their families using our take-home lending library. In this way, my families will have greater access to read a range of interesting books with their children. Together we can work towards strengthening my students' literacy skills in school and at home!
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My students need more interesting books in Spanish to support their literacy skills at school and at home.
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72,737 |
p232825
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f179fb0a02fa6ca117734278c6541e5a
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-08-10 21:48:07
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Foreign Languages, Literacy
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Technology Learning Adventures
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My students are amazing young learners, who are eager to create new learning experiences and show off their academic talents. As a primary teacher, my job is to accommodate my teaching practices to meet the needs of my students. I enjoy teaching my kids with different tools such as computer based programs, books on tape, E-readers, and much more. \r\nExposing young children early to a rigorous curriculum will give students the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Due to the fact that almost half of my class is composed of non-native speakers and some come from low-income families and lack the basic educational resources I have to find creative strategies and effective tools to help the students become literate in a new language and become successful in school.
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The digital tool (i-pad) can be used as supplementary visual material to provide comprehension instead of simply auditory stimulus. This tool is a great fit for all learners, especially for visual learners who appreciate the use of images, pictures, color, and visual media. English Language Learners (ELL) students that may be having difficulty learning the language would benefit from this interactive resource. \r\nTechnology can also support student collaboration on creating new projects and can offer students the opportunity to experience the outcome of their work. Technology and, especially digital tools must be embedded in the learning process to keep students engaged in subject matter As an educator who appreciates learning from teaching, the use of new digital tools and software is always welcomed.
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My students need an Apple-ipad and a printer to complete virtual projects and print the resources needed to engage all learners.
| 1 | 0 |
122,739 |
p022717
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3ba6b5f6ca0a6213b1e637cd24e82a14
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-11-24 12:08:08
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning
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Character Education, Other
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Calming Corner to Find Peace and Regroup for Learning
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Our school is a Title one school where all students receive free breakfast and lunch. Students come to school ready to learn and want to achieve in school. \r\nI am enthusiastic to provide an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable area for my students to calm down when they become overstimulated or frustrated. I teach my students to use anger management strategies to cope with emotions at school. In this calm down corner, students will have a safe place to reflect on their actions in order to turn around their behavior.
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In order to put these strategies in practice so students can have successful days, my students need a calming corner to find peace and recoup for learning. \r\nThis donated project will allow for students to go to a comfortable location in the room and practice calm-down strategies. The squeezie toys are an outlet to express their energy instead of hurting themselves or others. The large pillows will allow students to have a comfortable place to calm down and work through why they're upset. Thank you for donating to this project; it will greatly help my students regroup and return to their learning!
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My students need 3 therapy squeezies and 2 giant pillows for a calm down corner.
| 6 | 1 |
125,070 |
p074524
|
c8ac5749a552c5e542eadf8438b9a8d6
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Ms.
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DC
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2016-08-27 11:20:05
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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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Tablets for Tiny Tubman Toads
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Often, teaching is a delicate juggling act - each of my students has their own individual needs, strengths and struggles and it's my job to meet them all where they are. Technology makes that a little more possible!\r\n\r\nMy students are the sweetest group of kindergarteners that you will ever meet. They come from hardworking families and face many obstacles on their path to academic success. They are not easily deterred, however - they show up smiling every morning, ready to tackle whatever the day holds. We work together, support each other, and celebrate each small victory.
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My students will use the tablets to engage in targeted academic programs such as Lexia, RAZ Kids and ST Math. These programs are individualized to each particular student and target skills that the student needs to strengthen. The programs also provide directions and explanations in students' native languages, making it easier for them to engage. It's almost like having another teacher in the room! With technology, I can make sure that ALL of my students are engaged in meaningful activities even when I'm meeting with small groups.\r\n\r\nThis project will help ensure that my students' needs are met at all times of the day, meaning that they will be strong readers, writers and mathematicians when it's time to go to first grade! Kindergarten is such a crucial time in their little lives - the more early, targeted intervention they receive the more likely they are to succeed in the later years of school!
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My students need tablets to access personalized, engaging math and literacy programs like Lexia, RAZ Kids and ST Math.
| 7 | 1 |
54,773 |
p124742
|
227175f228e7ab8aab87ba6ced19694c
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Mr.
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MD
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2016-12-23 20:40:19
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Grades 6-8
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History & Civics, Literacy & Language
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History & Geography, Literature & Writing
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Bringing the classroom back with Google Chromebooks as textbooks
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Chromebooks as the classrooms textbook? Yes, it is my goal to offer students opportunities to learn more about geography, arts integration and math and sciences in my classroom in a fun and interesting way. I cannot think of what would be more fun than with a class set of Chromebooks that will use our class website www.mrpsocialstuides.com to make learning interactive and fun.\r\nI love my school, I love my students and they love Art. \r\nI am a committed Baltimore City Public School teacher that is willing to work hard to be a great teacher, however, I cannot do it alone. We are a Title I School that ninety-nine percent of my students are African American from many diverse backgrounds including including English Language Learners, military families to single families. These factors don't phase them; I see each and every one of them working to get the most out of the classroom. Despite significant challenges, they work hard to make themselves the best they can be in our Baltimore City School District. This google chrome books integration project would take my class to the next level, I'm sure it would have the whole school talking. Will you help us?
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A class set of Chromebooks with a protective secure cases in my classroom would make the experience surreal for my students. They would be ecstatic about learning by giving each student the opportunity to use our digital textbooks on this new technology. Teaching them via the Chrome books provided to my classroom would make this a dream come true for them and mine of extending the classroom outside of our walls. The students will use our class site www.mrpsocialstudies.com and our on-line access to assist them in learning new information about not only the content but our society and the changes that occur in order to make better inferences and or decisions about their learning, school, and life all together. Connecting real life occurrences to their social circles will allow them to rise past the roadblocks they will face in their lifetime due to their upbringing and lack of exposure to a variety of learning opportunities. There is no greater joy I would feel than giving my students the opportunities to learn using the same resources other privileged students have been using for years; my students deserve that and much more!\r\nDonations to this project will improve my classroom by introducing learning combined with technology. Teaching students to work together sharing ideas and make them 21 century learners, while each eagerly explores the numerous avenues of learning while integrating technology. The joy of learning has never seemed so bright for my students. Introducing technology using our textbooks on-line version, as well as current event magazines on-line, while using the class website with the new set of chrome books will impact their learning immensely.
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My students need 32 Chromebooks and charging stations to bring the world to my classroom.
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162,493 |
p028730
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12761cad8fc59202ca3f1cb2a195575f
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Mrs.
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HI
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2017-03-25 02:47:04
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Move Your Feet Choose Your Seat
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I am a teacher at a small school on the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. More than half of my students live below the poverty line and have obstacles at home that are bigger than what they can face alone. They are smart, social and interested in just about everything! They are curious and enjoy exploring our island home with the friends they make at school. Our classrooms are inclusive of all types of learners coming from diverse backgrounds. \r\n \r\nMy students love to work in groups! My students enjoy being able to travel around our classroom to different learning stations, exploring hands on learning experiences, and collaborating on small group projects. When it's time for independent work, students can be found working alone or with a partner at desks. With so many different types of learners in my class, differentiation is easier executed when the whole class has options and opportunities to collaborate. My students quickly learn that being part of team provides great opportunities, not only for academic success but also for social success.
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Studies have shown allowing students to move while working gives their motor cortex something to focus on, resulting in greater success in learning. Having options that allow fidgeting, will support the learning of my students who struggle with sitting still. Students who can't sit still in their chairs often lean back and rock on the back legs. Not only is this dangerous, but it also causes frequent disruption since I need to remind many of my students of this danger very frequently. This often alienates students from whole or small group activities since their behaviours become disruptive to the whole class and their actions are singled out. My students deserve seating options that work for them so they can contribute to our collaborative work atmosphere in the most positive way. They need chairs that move WITH them, safely.\r\n\r\n The flexible seating I wish for my students will allow my wigglers to wiggle and wobble safely while contributing to our large and small group activities and during independent work times. Having seating that meets the physical needs of my students will allow for a less disruptive and a more productive day at school. My students will be able to shine like the stars they are without being restricted to a traditional chair. One size does not fit all! These awesome seats are just what my students need and would be a blessing in our class!\r\n
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My students need flexible seating options to meet their needs. Stools and cushions that allow some wiggle room will keep my students engaged and motivated. Not everyone can sit still all the time!
| 0 | 1 |
120,754 |
p028192
|
5befac74d01c4980e45d54788de41bd1
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-29 10:53:59
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Turn The Pages Of Your Imagination And Read!
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In my first grade classroom, students are learning how to read. Each student has their own reading goal. Students are expected to pass Accelerated Reader quizzes with a score of 85% or higher. We need simple yet interesting books that will help each student meet their personal reading goals.\r\n\r\n I teach 25 eager first grade students who enjoy learning how to read, write, and do math.\r\n\r\nOur wonderful school is located in sunny, Southern California. My students range from gifted and talented to below grade level. We are proud to be a Nationally Recognized School of Excellence and have won many prestigious awards. Since we are not a Title I School, funding extra projects is very difficult.
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The AKJ books that I have selected would be the perfect addition to my classroom library. These books are specifically leveled for first and second grade students. After reading each book 2 or 3 times, students would be allowed to take an Accelerated Reading Quiz. Taking these quizzes will help them meet their reading goals in my classroom. Students will enjoy the colorful pictures, which help beginning readers understand the meaning of the text. These 34 books also integrate best research-based practices for close reading, text analysis, writing to text, narrative and expository writing, and fluency development. We could use the books for whole class, small group, and independent practice. I also like that these books are leveled to reach below grade level, on grade level, and above grade level students. We are also trying to become a \"Master Reading Classroom.\" To qualify for this award, 90% of my students must read at 85% or higher over a 25-week period. Help us reach our goal!\r\n Kids like to laugh.\r\nStudents would love reading these funny books. I have set individual reading goals for each student. We need interesting books written specifically for first grade. I know these books will engage my students as they learn to take comprehension quizzes, develop self-confidence, and improve their fluency. The books range from below grade level to advanced, making this set perfect for my students. Help us meet and exceed our reading goals. Thank you for your consideration!
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My students need 34 high interest books such as Spider And The Fly, Gingerbread Friends, and the Splat The Cat series of books that will build fluency skills as they learn how to read.
| 106 | 1 |
79,606 |
p161834
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31f4dcc4d6c52124be3406d668ca23cf
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Mrs.
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WA
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2016-08-09 18:39:48
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literacy, Visual Arts
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Creative Exploration Comes to Life
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These students are very bright, caring, creative students. They come from a low income community with some being migrant students. Many of the students have creative talents with no way or supplies to use their talent. Our school provides them with free breakfast and lunch. For some that is the only food they get. Some go home with a bag of canned food for the weekend. Many of the students live in neighborhoods where gang members reside and they strive to stay in school and stay away from the negative influence that surrounds them. Our school is a safe, loving environment for them with staff who care about them and all their needs.
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Some students I work with have some great creative talent. Unfortunately they do not have the means to show it. They work on projects and presentations and this Cricut and tablet would allow them to show their creativity. They would also get the experience of searching for their ideas on the technology. It will increase their reading, their use of technology, and give them more confidence in their creative talents. \r\n\r\nSome students do not have creative talent and feel embarrassed with their presentation boards. The Cricut will increase their confidence and help them feel better about themselves in their work.
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My students need a Cricut to explore and show their creativity.
| 5 | 1 |
6,145 |
p243026
|
24185304f2ae65c7f6d530fc76218bd1
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Ms.
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OR
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2016-12-05 15:17:46
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Music & The Arts
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Mathematics, Visual Arts
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Over and Under: Weaving \r\nTogether a Community of Learners
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We are a Title I elementary school in the Kenton neighborhood of North Portland. We have a wonderfully diverse population of students including Native American, African, African-American, Guatemalen, Mayan, Mexican, French, Laotian, Vietnamese and Chinese.\r\n\r\nMy students are facing many challenges that are out of their control. Many are struggling with poverty and the insecurity of a place to call home. Some have deep emotional disturbances or significant learning disabilities. However, they all love to create with their hands and are eager to express themselves through art. By providing students a choice of art materials, they have control over how and what they create. We draw, paint and work in clay. My students need to experience working with textiles and learn the therapeutic art of weaving. My students need a loom in the room!
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The process of art making is therapeutic for the mind, soul and body. The students that come into my classroom have varied life stories; some are dealing with physical and emotional disabilities while others are experiencing homelessness and poverty. All of them want to create and express themselves and all of them are part of this vibrant community.\r\n \r\nMy students need many hands-on activities to keep their minds and bodies focused. By providing a choice based classroom, my students decide on the materials they want to use. By having the option to weave on a loom, my students could explore the art of textiles and learn that by weaving together, they can create a tapestry for life.
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My students need to learn how to weave on a loom to make their art experience full and varied.
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Mrs.
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2017-03-18 10:33:17
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Flexible Seats for Active Learners
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I teach 54 excited and active 4th graders. As the world around children today evolves and becomes more fast-paced, I strive to meet the needs of my 21st-century learners! I have a diverse student population from various backgrounds, nationalities, abilities, and learning styles. My kiddos love to learn! I hope to meet them where they are and help them reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nMy students are active and eager learners! Our classroom is a safe place to take chances where each individual can take responsibility for his or her own learning experience. We focus on personalized learning, as well as creating a strong sense of community. Students are able to benefit from innovative approaches to education and learn in the way that works best for each individual!
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My students enjoy having a personalized learning experience. One way they do this is through innovative seating options. Students in my classroom already have some alternative seating choices. They enjoy having the freedom and responsibility to choose where they learn best, whether it's a traditional desk or an alternative option. Current flexible seating choices for my students include sitting at a table, using a ball chair as a seat, sitting on the floor at a low table, or using a \"cave\" space to block out distractions. Through borrowing furniture from other teachers and purchasing materials with my own funds, I have been able to provide my class several areas where students can choose to work in an area that is best for them. Given the popularity and increased focus I have seen so far among students, I am hoping to provide even more choices. My goal is to allow each individual learner access to an environment best suited to their personalized learning needs. The stools will be a necessary addition to my classroom in my effort to reach this goal.\r\n\r\nMany students need to be able to move a little as they learn, and your donation will help provide them this opportunity. The stools I have picked out provide the perfect balance of movement and stability to allow my students to meet this need. They will be in control of their bodies while their minds stay focused and free of distraction. Thank you for your consideration and help with reaching my goal to meet the needs of each individual student.
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My students need seating options that allow them to stay active and focused. Wobble stools will allow them the freedom to move while they are working.
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