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100,128 |
p049401
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d856362d72018a8d6f97ef4c0e857125
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Mrs.
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MN
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2017-03-17 14:13:31
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Math & Science
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Early Development, Mathematics
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Learn to Play and Play to Learn!
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Our charter school is made up of many different cultures and differing academic abilities. The school just doubled in size, so the population has become even more diverse, both culturally and academically.\r\nI work with an ambitious and inquisitive group of first graders who are eager to learn. They work very hard during their school day to complete their tasks. I want to encourage their joy for learning, give them opportunities to stretch their minds in different ways, and persevere by making new ways of thinking fun.\r\n\r\nLearn to Play and Play to Learn! \r\nGames are a fun and effective way to learn! Providing students with different ways of thinking when they complete their classwork helps them exercise their brains and stay engaged. I would like to give them opportunities to play games to stretch and grow their minds when classwork is completed. \r\n
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I want to have a variety of games available to my students to increase their social skills, encourage flexible thinking, speed up their math processing skills, and encourage logical reasoning. Few examples of games are : I Sea Ten, Think Fun Rush Hour, Color Code\r\nIt is so fun to see the kids persevering through the games, celebrating their victories, and encouraging one another.\r\nI would love to have a variety of games in class so that students can have the opportunity to stretch their brains in a different way every day. Help me get these problem solving games into the hands of my hard working first graders!\r\n
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My students need Learn to Play and Play to Learn! \r\nGames are a fun and effective way to learn! Providing students with different ways of thinking when they complete their classwork helps them exercise their brains
| 0 | 1 |
90,653 |
p076190
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f1d2fbdd167246b5b33f5f59b8c98bed
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-10-03 15:56:58
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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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Great Students Need A Great Reading Table!
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My students are very hard working and are eager to learn new things. They are so excited about growing their reading and math skills. They come to school each day with smiles on their faces and the joy of learning in their hearts.\r\n\r\nMy students have a dream to go to college and I want to help them get there! Our school is a title one school which means we have many students that eat free or reduced breakfast and lunch every day. Our parents work very hard with their children. We have the blessing and challenge of having many English as a second language students. As a learning community, we work very hard to help all students make a year or more growth in reading and math.\r\n\r\nMy students want to go out into the world and make their mark on it. They are bright, hard working, dedicated little ones. I know with your help, they will grow into great students.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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We are in desperate need of a group table. We have math, reading and writing groups that are meeting at a desk. We do not have any table that will accommodate small groups of students. With this table, I can pull small groups more effectively and reach more of my students. \r\n\r\nResearch has shown students have more success learning in small group settings. I do not have enough furniture that will allow me to meet with a group of 6-8 students. This table will be used all day, every day, and in every subject. It will be because of you that all my students will grow in all subject areas.\r\n
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My students need a reading group table. So we can have reading groups daily.
| 2 | 1 |
22,741 |
p253451
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cdcd0a33384a1570a099138c59105762
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Ms.
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AZ
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2016-09-24 17:52:57
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Applied Sciences, Literature & Writing
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Learning Through Science!
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I teach in Southern Arizona in a very diverse school. My 2nd grade class is very large with a wide range of abilities. My students have very high energy and are very eager to learn. My class is very engaged when they are learning through science. My district has implemented blended and personal learning into our curriculum. I need supplies so I have the ability to teach personalized learning through science. Supplies are also needed to help students stay focused in such a large class.
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It is difficult to provide enough science supplies in such a large classroom. Arizona 2nd grade science standards students are supposed to learn about life cycles and Earth cycles. With these supplies, I would be able to teach the standards while keeping students engaged and interested in what they are learning. My class would be so excited to have hands on activities to assist in their education. \nThere are 38 students trying to learn all at once inside of my classroom. Having privacy folders will eliminate distractions in the classroom and help students stay focused on what they are being taught.
| null | null |
My students need tools to gain knowledge in making science fun!
| 0 | 0 |
159,021 |
p025308
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8068e3f484f8d091002ac1da0f209d54
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-08-04 18:40:22
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Kid Inspired: On Target to Be More Active
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My classroom is full of activity and excitement for learning. Each day is filled with new things to learn and explore. My students are excited to get to school everyday to see what we will do next.\r\n\r\nThe students in my class are kind and love to encourage everyone to do their best.\r\n\r\nI teach in a Title I school in a rural farming community. My district services a large number of free and reduced lunch students. Even though our community is set in a county with high-poverty, these students always work hard and give me their best.\r\n
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My amazing students were inspired to create this project to get up and to get moving to meet a goal of 60 minutes of physical activity. Unfortunately, our playground does not include much that provides active play at recess or that appeals to our students. These thoughts led to the inspiration to create this project to get moving.\r\n\r\nWhen students were given the opportunity to create their dream project, the students decided they would love to have the opportunity to play team games and to jump rope or hula hoop with friends.\r\n\r\nStudents decided most students would benefit from new basketballs, flag football equipment, jump ropes, and new hula hoops. We are excited and cannot wait to get moving!\r\n
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My students need basketballs, footballs, hula hoops, and jump ropes to meet the goal of 60 minutes of physical activity.
| 4 | 1 |
41,076 |
p124007
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9f00789baf447887e0a019d9bb8bc9ca
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-23 22:16:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Printer & Paper for Projects
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I love that I have the privilege of teaching 21 first graders that all have a healthy thirst for learning. While my first graders come to my class at a diverse range of ability levels, they are all still excited to become better readers and mathematicians everyday.\r\n\r\nWith this project, the students in my classroom will not only have access to engaging and colorful math & literacy stations but they will also be able to take pride in being able to publish their very own writing by printing their stories.
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This printer, toner, paper, and envelopes would be an enormous help to our classroom! In a school of over 1000+ students, our classroom is in the furthest hall from the one sole black and white copy machine in the teacher workroom. If we had this classroom printer, I would be able to provide my students with the most current, engaging learning materials. I would be able to print all of the amazing and colorful digital resources from TeachersPayTeachers that are meant to be printed on cardstock, and laminated for multiple student use. My students would even be able to print their published writing from the classroom!
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My students need a classroom printer, ink, and paper to create hands-on math & literacy stations and to print the word they create on student computers.
| 3 | 1 |
84,477 |
p127408
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e08b52a9db09d409fb84f362e408365b
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Mrs.
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OH
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2016-08-04 13:26:06
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Wiggling and Wobbling Our Way to Success
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We work with a very diverse population of students. Our school partners with Cincinnati Children's Hospital and hosts many of the students and siblings of students that are here on a medical visa. \r\nWe aspire for our classroom to be warm, welcoming and inviting for all of our students, regardless of background or ability. Our students come from a wide range of economic and ethnic backgrounds. Many of our students are English Language Learners and speak many different languages including: English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Arabic. We also service a wide range of academic needs.
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Our aspiration is to make our room a place where everyone can be successful. To achieve this, we sat down with our students and asked, \"How can we make this classroom an even better place for you to learn?\" The overwhelming response was that students wanted to have comfortable seating options and choice in which would help them learn best. \r\nFrom this desire, we adjusted our classroom design with our students' input last year. We had limited resources, but tried to think outside the box and allow students the opportunity to discover how they learn best. We found that the most popular seating options were those in which students could wiggle or bounce, and it really helped them to focus their attention as well. In addition, it helped us teach our students about an active lifestyle and helped them improve their overall well being. \r\nWe would like to continue this project this year with high quality seating options that will really allow our students to focus, build core strength and feel comfortable in our classroom.
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My students need flexible seating options that will allow them to bounce, wiggle and move to strengthen their core and maintain their attention on learning.
| 0 | 1 |
83,183 |
p070365
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ad14d3a96b2f6f4702b2e2427f5359d8
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Ms.
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IL
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2016-08-24 15:39:23
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Krazy for Kindergarteners!
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This will be my third year teaching kindergarten at a school in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Each new year brings approximately 30 new kindergarteners that are eager to learn. \r\n\r\nWhile their neighborhood does provide certain challenges, each student enters my classroom with big ideas and the capability to achieve great things. They are all energetic, fun-loving, creative, funny, and sweet kids, who, without some help, may not get all the opportunities that they deserve. \r\n\r\nEach student in my classroom deserves the same learning experiences as any other student in any other neighborhood. One hurdle that stands in their way, as well as makes it more challenging for me to give them the best education that I can, is a lack of supplies. \r\n\r\nIt is challenging for the parents to send all of the necessary supplies, it is hard for me financially to supply everything myself, and with a school of over 800 students the administration has to spend the money in ways that will benefit the entire school. It's hard to tell my students that we do not have certain things; if you can, please help me start my kindergartener's education off the right way!
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The materials that I have asked for will help my students in so many ways. The learning centers are great ways for my kindergartners to practice their phonics, reading, and writing skills. While I am working with a small group practicing reading strategies, the rest of the students will be working independently. During this time students will be practicing everything from letters and their sounds, writing and sounding out simple words, digraphs and blends, and a variety of other reading related skills. While I have made many different center activities for them myself, it is hard to keep all of those materials in the best condition for each new class. That is why I am asking for these centers, so that my new class of kindergarteners has the best of the best. In addition, the write and wipe pockets will also be used to practice the above mentioned skills, but the pockets will be used to protect the paper so that they can be reused over and over again.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of paper, can any teacher effectively run a classroom without it? The answer is no. Paper has always been a hot commodity at my school, and more often than not I have had to purchase my own paper in order to make all the necessary copies for my students. In-class work, center activities, homework, do nows, and exit tickets are made for 30+ students every day, and when you receive one case of paper for the entire first semester it is hard to make everything that needs to be made. \r\n\r\nAnd of course pencils! We go through a lot of pencils during the school year, and most of the time I have had to replenish the supply myself. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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My students need learning centers and write and wipe pockets to help them become the best readers that they can be. Paper is necessary to make copies of everything that they need. And of course pencils!
| 1 | 1 |
16,101 |
p197306
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e64612c5c335a93facb94b4a3bc6afac
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Ms.
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MA
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2017-03-01 13:13:42
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Help Grow Our Picture Book Library!
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Our student body is a wonderful mixture of different cultures. We have over 600 students in grades K-4, and our staff is full of amazing, dedicated people who truly love this school. \r\n\r\nOur kids love to read and are always excited for book-borrowing times in our library, as well as hearing their classroom teachers or media specialists read aloud to them. We very much encourage students to be curious, independent, and caring. I see this mirrored in their use of our library; not just in reading, but in choosing a book, learning from it, and understanding that they are responsible for caring for that book while it's in their possession.
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We serve a large population of low-income families, so the books, supplies, and services provided here are often all that they will receive. Unfortunately, our school budget does not allow for the purchase of new books (or to replace those that are lost/damaged). Our students are able to borrow school library books for two weeks, which can also be taken home to encourage families to read together and promote growth outside of school settings.\r\nStudents who read often and are able to read something they're genuinely interested in, can quickly become much more fluent readers.\r\nThese picture books would provide our K-2 students with stories that continue to keep them excited about reading.
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My students need picture books to help them become better readers.
| 1 | 1 |
29,093 |
p019121
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25f61b44b72d52b7a8496bd012c75079
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Mr.
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OR
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2016-08-09 01:38:47
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Physical Education Classroom for the 21st Century
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Our school serves almost 500 students, K-6th grade. I have the pleasure to lead these students in 3 physical education classes a week. They participate in a variety of forms from sport, to skill, to physical fitness. Our school understands the physical, emotional, and social importance that physical education gives children to become successful young adults.\r\n\r\nMy students value physical education and the opportunities it gives them, not only outside of the realm of school, but also the impact it makes in the classroom when students are fit and healthy.
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My students are looking to make real changes in our physical education class. One that looks like a physical education class of the 21st century. In this project they are looking to get two items that will make changes to our classroom. Students are looking for balance disks to use to improve their balance and core strength. We currently have 2 which is not enough for larger groups to use at one time. We are also looking to get an Ipad Air Mini 2 to use for self analysis of movement during physical education class to help improve their gross motor skills such as throwing, kicking, or running. \r\n\r\nThere are many apps that can help students improve and stay active daily in our PE class. Students can be filmed performing a skill. Then, play it back in slow-mo, backward, or frame by frame. You can draw and record a playback with verbal comments. There are apps that provide pictures and directions on how to perform exercises or skills, as well as allowing the teacher to track the progress of students performing those exercises or skills. There is also an app that can be used with our pedometers to help track students steps and activity time in a PE class. \r\n\r\nThese items would be game changers for the students and help them thrust into the 21st century. All items will be used in our daily physical education class where all students will get to use these items.
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My students need 6 balance disks for fitness and core exercise. They also need an Ipad Air Mini 2 for self analysis of movement and activity during physical education class.
| 5 | 1 |
86,368 |
p191734
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a7d6fb7d946d48931538404ee2507aaa
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-08-17 08:24:57
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Clean Air for All!
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My students are 3rd graders who are eager to learn and be successful in all that they do! They are creative children who like to learn through their teachers, their fellow classmates, and through technology. Most of my students come from homes with little to no access to technology, so it is incredibly important that these students are exposed to these things in a classroom and school setting. I know that my students will benefit greatly from having access to these items this year!
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Living in Florida, children are exposed to a multitude of allergens on a daily basis. My students would like to have an air purifier in our large classroom setting to help reduce the exposure to these allergens and to promote an overall healthy classroom environment. My class finds it difficult to concentrate on learning new and innovative material with itchy eyes and a stuffy nose. The class believes it would make an enormous difference in their academic performance to come to a classroom with clean air on a daily basis. My students also plan using their Reading Standard of Compare/Contrast to see if their is a difference between their health last year (with an air purifier) and this year (with the air purifier).
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My students need the Oreck AirInstinct HEPA Large Room Air Purifier to help provide a clean, allergen-free classroom environment.
| 0 | 1 |
167,907 |
p239357
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f3277eff83caa9c4f3e94a4e8033c46e
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Mrs.
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WI
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2016-08-11 14:37:54
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Having a Ball of a Time
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My students need to move their bodies and their minds. High poverty and low income is a way of life for the majority of my students. I want to provide them with not only a stable environment, but one filled with positive and rewarding experiences. My students know I care for them by words and actions. My school is a Title 1 school where the majority of our students receive free/reduced lunch. My students are eager to grow and learn. They love being involved in the community and helping others. \r\n\r\nMy students thrive on movement and participating in group activities. They are intelligent, hard-working, creative learners. They want to show me just how far they can go. Movement and fitness are essential in our day. With it, I can see them pushing themselves even harder. \r\n\r\n\r\n
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Our students love to play but when there isn't any equipment, it becomes pretty boring. Although students enjoy visiting with each other during recess, what they really want to do is move around. Students are asking for a variety of balls, specifically basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls. \r\n\r\nThese materials will be used by all students in our school allowing all students to be active and having fun! Students will have choices of what to play. Instead of just hanging out with nothing to do, they will now be engaged and moving around. Sportsmanship will be learned, team games will be played. Recess and gym will be more exciting!
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My students need basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and other playground equipment for recess and physical education.
| 5 | 0 |
164,199 |
p120204
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e4e445dcbfa58bf621d72d32a076ac71
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Mrs.
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OR
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2016-08-04 15:51:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Comfortable Carpet
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My students are creative and eager to learn. They are active and like to move around the classroom. Our classroom has linoleum flooring and the students do sit on the floor during read aloud time and at other times during the day. \r\n\r\nA nice, large carpet would help create a safe, comfortable learning environment for my 1st graders. The classroom currently has 5 rectangular tables and 1 kidney bean table, but a carpet would make it complete!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for any help that you can provide!\r\n\r\n
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If we can have a carpet in our classroom, the students will not have to sit on the hard floor during story time. \r\n\r\nI taught for 9 years and then was home with my own children for 10. I feel VERY fortunate to have secured a job teaching 1st grade for the 2016-2017 school year. I have already purchased many items for my classroom (basic supplies, books, bins) - I did store quite a few items for the past 10 years, but not everything. The position I was hired for is a \"new\" 1st grade so there isn't anything in the classroom. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
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My students need a carpet in our classroom. Thank you for any help you can provide!
| 0 | 1 |
63,672 |
p159137
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ec0f069647c9e92ca5eb5fa62375f254
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Mr.
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IL
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2016-08-28 11:32:01
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Reading Through Relaxing
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Reading is at the center of all the work our students engage in. It is also a stress for my students who struggle with reading on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nI teach in a diverse neighborhood near Chicago with students with disabilities. \r\n\r\nThe students that I have the pleasure of working with have a variety of academic, social, and emotional challenges. School, in general, can be a negative experience when the curriculum does not come natural to you. By eight grade, many of these students are looking to escape this routine from the first day of school. The students spend the majority of their day with me, separated from their general education peers. \r\n
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The yoga mats will give my students the opportunity to relax during reading instruction. My students have three periods of language arts every day, a subject they struggle with. Many of them do not have a love for reading. Yoga will put my students at ease as they move between areas of over stimulation. Crowded hallways, cell phones, and lectures have their eyes and ears buzzing throughout the day. It can be difficult to transition to reading quietly at a desk after all of this. I intend to use yoga as a means to create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere during reading time.
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My students need yoga mats to encourage them to relax and enjoy reading time.
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73,040 |
p185745
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4511e90b092586106e139a7c93ab7a0e
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Mr.
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CA
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2017-02-05 13:11:23
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Climate Science Station
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I teach at a Title I school in Los Angeles where 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\nMy students start the day, everyday, hopeful of what we will learn in class that day. I ask them, \"Why did you come to school today?\" and they reply, \"To change the world!\" My students know that I believe in them and that with passion, determination, and positive outlook of their potential they can be anything they want to be.\r\n\r\nMany of my students receive complimentary district provided meals after school. 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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An all in one touch screen computer dedicated as a climate science center in the classroom will give my students the tools they need to gather local and global weather information, geolocate these places on 2D and 3D google earth maps, and synthesize the information on student created interactive Excel graphs. The cover photo shows how we use interactive touch screen technology as a whole group to combine these 3; Excel, Google earth and real-time weather reports. My students are ready to have an independent center where they can do this themselves.\r\nClimate change information is everywhere. Students hear the term “global warming” in the media; they see images of polar bears and glaciers and may hear opinions on the matter from family and friends. Because of this, many students ask about this topic, and want to know what it means for them. What is an appropriate way to include climate change instruction in the elementary grades?\r\nHaving access to climate information around the world through google weather, being able to geolocate these places on google earth, and then being able to synthesize this data in an interactive Excel graph gives my students a foundational, interactive real-time understanding of climate around the world.
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My students need a climate science station: a dedicated weather center.
| 2 | 1 |
130,383 |
p258733
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7aa0cc849c26db99002468fdcb13e36e
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-07-14 21:35:19
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Character Education, Literacy
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Carpet Time=Family Time
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My students are not just students to me- they are part of my classroom family. Each one brings unique gifts and personalities that help our family grow and thrive together. \r\n\r\nEach student in my classroom faces a variety of challenges due to the fact that our school is in a low income rural area. Despite this, my students are some of the smartest, funniest, and inquisitive children that you will ever meet! They just love to learn and spend time collaborating with one another each and every day. \r\n\r\n
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Every day in our classroom begins with a morning meeting, in which our family gathers together to build our sense of community and share our thoughts with one another. Getting a large classroom rug, would help our class have a comfortable space to be able to do just that! We would also use this rug to gather throughout the day for various activities and read alouds.\r\n\r\nDue to the backgrounds and circumstances of my students, they need a space where they feel their ideas are valued. This rug would give them that opportunity by allowing them to sit together and collaborate with others in a warm, inviting and non-judgmental environment.\r\n\r\nThe students would gain personal experiences with one another that would help them understand that no matter how different they are, everyone is loved and is a part of our family! \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need a classroom rug where they can come together \r\nfor morning meeting, read alouds and other daily activities.
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176,880 |
p052566
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3fc8dc6114eb1de7c5af3d0e6a5fa8b1
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Ms.
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PA
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2017-04-06 19:54:22
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Lovin' Every Minute of Independent Reading
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My 7th graders are creative, quirky, passionate, good humored adolescents with busy schedules and full lives. They are Columbian, Caucasian, African American, and Nepali. They are dreamers and doers. They care deeply about relationships. Their understanding of the world is expanding, and their ability to see from multiple perspectives continues to emerge.\r\n\r\nCompassionate and curious, my students bring their energy, questions, and unique life experiences to room 210 each day. Our school district receives Title 1 funds, with 27% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, so a number of my students' families face financial challenges. My students love technology and collaboration. They act in the school play, score on the lacrosse and soccer fields, and participate in the orchestra. In many ways, they are still young, willing to bring in a favorite stuffed animal for a class activity -- and yet, they are maturing and entering an increasingly complex world. Our days bring whispers of a new crush, tales of victory in yesterday's track meet, and wonderings about the afternoon algebra test. Together we've become a community of readers and writers, and I'm honored to share stories -- written, read, spoken, and lived -- with these seventh graders.\r\n
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I've been teaching for many years, but this is my first year teaching English Language Arts, which includes independent reading time. I want my students to view reading as a joyful, relaxed activity that they'll choose to engage in on their own, both now and in the years to come. Students who read for pleasure generally have stronger comprehension and a more developed vocabulary, leading to greater success in the future. \r\n\r\nWith beanbag chairs, my students will associate reading the novels they've chosen with relaxation and enjoyment. They'll also no longer need to race for the two comfy seats I've been able to provide. These additions to our classroom will help to foster a joyful reading community.
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My students need beanbag chairs for independent reading so we can nurture a lifelong habit of reading and a love of time spent with good books.
| 0 | 1 |
152,808 |
p021008
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5fefe5f96abd59b7693c33ad3afb0ad4
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Mrs.
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NJ
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2016-11-15 20:16:50
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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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Sight Words: Learning to Read!
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My classroom this year is a brand new Kindergarten classroom. I want to make sure that all of my students have a fantastic first year of school, so it sets up the rest of their schooling career.\r\n My school has 70% free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs. The students come from hard working, low income families. \r\n My class is very diverse in language and family backgrounds. I want my classroom to be a safe and exciting place to come to everyday!
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My Kindergarten students are excited to learn how to read, they just need materials to make reading more fun! This is my students first experience with words, I can't wait for them to play around with different games while exploring. \r\n Playing games and singing songs are the best way for students to remember facts. Sight words can be taught by worksheets or through activities, and I feel activities are the best way to learn. \r\n Figuring out how to put the alphabet in order while singing the song is fun when completing a floor puzzle. Once they know their letters, it will be easier for them to memorize their sight words. \r\n \r\n
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My students need different sight word games to help their reading skills.
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34,841 |
p198523
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6f53e42a44e0c990e02710103d099719
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Mrs.
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MI
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2017-02-22 15:12:42
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Making Math and Literacy Connections
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We are a preschool class in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We serve low income, at-risk families and students and provide them with high quality health and educational programs. We partner with organizations in our community to connect our families with the support they need to become strong families. Our families are very diverse and come from at least five different countries and we speak at least six different languages! We are active and curious about our world and we love to play!
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Learning through picture books and children's literature is an important developmental process for my preschoolers! It helps them feel in control of their learning in a way that is enjoyable and meaningful. We will use these books during our math time to read aloud about concepts we are studying. We will use them during our \"Book Look\" time and students will be able to reread them alone or with a partner. Rereading familiar books helps build fluency and reinforces the math concepts that are taught. \r\n\r\nDeveloping math skills is a key ingredient for preschoolers' later school success! We want to make sure our library is full of great math content!
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My students need Different Ways to Count Book Set, Fun With Math Book Set, What Is Alike and Different Book Set, Shape Hunters Book Set, books about shapes, patterns, and counting, and the book, Hands-On Standards.
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58,326 |
p112280
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b57ba79bcf854e7ca9b2baf52ce104b3
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Mrs.
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NV
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2016-08-27 12:28:36
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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A Cozy Space to Gather & Learn
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I teach first grade in a school that serves an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse population. Many of them begin school lacking the basic skills needed. However, my students do begin school with great energy and enthusiasm!\r\nI work hard to harness that excitement by creating an atmosphere where they can feel comfortable and fully engaged in learning!\r\nThis means having cozy, age appropriate spaces where they work and explore.\r\nI utilize every space in the room for them to participate in hands-on activities. These activities are meaningful and help them remember the information being taught\r\n
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Everyday my students spend a lot of time sitting on the floor either listening to a story or lesson, participating in a class discussion, or they are working in groups on assignments. Playing and sitting on the floor is a natural place for six and seven year-old children to be. I use the floor as a gathering place to read stories, to give directions and to transition from activities. Much of our carpet in our classroom was removed and replaced with a tile floor.\r\nThis large carpet will serve as a focal point in my classroom.\r\nIt will be the place where I introduce, and review necessary skills needed for academic success. It will be the place where they can sit comfortably and hear a story for the first time. It will be the place where they can sit with their friends to solve a math problem, read a book, or participate in a cooperative game.\r\nThe design on this rug will allow my students to each have a personal spot to sit. The squares will serve as a way to teach graphing, sorting, and organizing.\r\n
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My students need a large rug where they can sit comfortably while they listen and work.
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83,610 |
p153340
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14532f01a0d866f22b4e2d09a1c7a267
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Mr.
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TX
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2016-08-31 13:13:26
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Help our Pirates paint on canvas
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My rural Texas students are creative, clever and itching to create higher level art. we have our paint and our paint brushes, now all we need is the canvas to paint on!!!\r\nMy students are some of the hardest working students in the world, and they truly love art! these students put a lot of work into their art pieces, some times working more than 8 weeks on a single artwork. This is why I try to use nice materials, because they deserve it; and I want to teach them how a professional would create art.
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It is never to early to start teaching kids professional techniques that will help them later in life to express themselves through art; and that is why I am asking you to support My Kindergartners - 5th graders. All of my students can benefit from learning upper level painting techniques, and by helping me buy real stretched canvases you will help every student gain ownership of their art piece. We will learn about proper painting techniques with paintbrushes and acrylic paint such as blending, strokes, using painting knives to create a heavy texture and more; then each grade will be able to express themselves by using a different art era as inspiration to paint on their canvases.
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My students need stretched canvases to paint on so they can create a masterpiece they can be proud of and hang on their wall.
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57,380 |
p100614
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4ab63068f31f4e6797309ad9d0384a84
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Ms.
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IL
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2017-02-08 11:47:11
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Dragon Technology
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My students come from a suburb outside of Chicago, they have such a willingness to learn. Even with our few resources we have we are able to be creative with their learning. I teach k-6 PE and their levels range so much even in one classroom. It still doesn't stop them from loving to learn. Our goal is to have students become life long learners and have control on their health. K-6 is made up of 450 students who are all unique.
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We are focusing more on integrating technology into the class setting. The use of these ipads will not only enhance the students learning it will also show that physical education isn't just a ball on the court. Physical education is constantly changing and us as teachers need to change with it. \r\nThere are so many different applications that can be used in the physical education setting. I hope to bring technology to the physical education setting to help modernize the program. The students can use the ipad to record test scores they can also use it to connect with the class. \r\n
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My students need ipads to help increase their learning. We are such a technological world that when the students are either doing the mandated fitness tests they can input their own scores.
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56,559 |
p245375
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585500db0f5ab20a280fbc04a97b83fb
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Teacher
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TX
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2016-08-01 17:29:04
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Team Sports
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Keeping My Body & Brain In Shape
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During the years that I've taught at our school we've had 1500 to 1800 students annually. We educate 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with the majority of them following into the economically disadvantaged category. \r\n Our students are special because we view all obstacles as opportunities to showcase problem solving skills using their intelligence. We believe all of our students can and will be successful. However, all of our students are not involved in extracurricular physical activities. So as educators we support the entire well being of our students. \r\n
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Donations to this project will allow my students to set short term physical health goals using the equipment and see improvements in a timely manner.. When our students are physically fit there is a positive direct correlation in other courses. As educators we've made decisions to change a students schedule so that he will attend a course that allows him to be active so that he's more astute in his following classes.\r\n\r\nMy goal for the future is that my students will take with them the importance of a healthy lifestyle which includes being physically fit. Hopefully, if there are members in the home they'll be encouraged to become healthier. \r\n
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My students need training materials as well as activities that are fun because I want them to enjoy becoming physically fit for a lifetime;; when using the vertical assessment they'll see improvement throughout the year.
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176,121 |
p199505
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e255195921d9c45b2a94d1a2e9745222
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Ms.
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MD
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2017-02-03 15:07:01
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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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Help us listen and learn!
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Our school is a unique school in which a high percentage of our students are living in poverty. We are a Title I school, with 100% of our students receiving free lunch. In my class of 23 students, each one comes with a unique background and set of circumstances. Majority of the children are students who are eager to learn but have difficult lives outside of school that interfere with their learning.\r\n\r\nSocioeconomic Status should not have an impact on the learning of my students. However, the reality is that is has huge effects. Families of our population of students have difficulties feeding their children and school has become a place where they can depend on for comfort. We want this school to continue to be a place where the children can break through barriers through learning!\r\n\r\n
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As a Title 1 school, we are provided with Chromebooks to enhance the education of our students. Student use these Chromebooks on a daily basis to read books, type essays, play math games, and watch educational videos. Teachers are able to tailor the education of students to meet their needs. We are so grateful for this piece of technology but with it comes other needs. \r\nStudents are required to bring in their own headphones but a majority cannot afford to do so. This means that students are constantly distracted while they work on their Chromebooks to read or practice math facts. Having headphones would reduce these distractions and allow our students to truly focus on what matters. Please help our students engage in their work and continue to grow!
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My students need headphones to stay engaged while using technology in the classroom!
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37,317 |
p169344
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890a064026cf58c2c669046e733006f9
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Mr.
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MI
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2016-08-09 01:03:36
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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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4th Grade Fitness
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I am fortunate to teach Physical Education to every student at my school (approx. 410 students). Being with such a great group of energetic kids each day is the best reminder to keep the fun in fitness.\r\nAdults call it \"working out,\" kids call it \"playing.\"\r\nOurs is a Title 1 school, with most students receiving free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch and many are limited to resources for extracurricular exercise. This makes our time together even more meaningful through healthy living activities and to also support their education as a whole. \"A healthy body, a healthy mind.\"
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Our 4th graders inspired this project after being asked how they could be more active every day. A few of them have activity trackers and knew they would be more successful if all of their classmates were working toward their goals together (along with a little friendly competition). For most of the grade, this will be a new way to be active and track fitness. Students will use the data collected such as steps taken, calories burned and active time to set personal and group fitness goals.\r\nParticipating in at least 60 minutes of enjoyable, physical activity every day will help my students to stay active and healthy.\r\nStudents will trade off days and partner with a classmate while we work toward having Fitbits for each 4th grader; this project will bring us ten closer to this goal. Wearing Fitbits will keep students active inside and outside and be a great motivator to living a healthy lifestyle.
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My students need Fitbits with wristbands to track their activity and set goals for a healthy lifestyle.
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66,710 |
p193395
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685401c8ae20cb0f9309a7ed88493fe0
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Ms.
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UT
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2016-09-01 00:01:38
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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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Chromebooks for STEM Classroom
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My students get so excited about learning. They come to school each day with great attitudes, ready to learn. They are ready to learn the 21st century skills needed, if only we had the technology in each classroom.\r\nTrying to accommodate all my fifth graders' diverse learning styles and levels is a challenge I am happy to accept; it is why I love being a teacher! While working with my students each day, I love seeing them work hard and be proud of themselves for what they accomplish. Kids are the future. Let's get them ready!
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Students need to be prepared for the 21st century skills required in school and beyond. These Chromebooks will not only help my students learn and grow their 21st century skills, but will help them learn and integrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) in every subject! In this day and age, technology is vital for student learning and assessment. There are not enough computers and technology in our school for the students to take full advantage of the opportunities out there. \r\nAs a teacher I would use Chromebooks daily with the students and would be an asset to math, ELA, science and social studies lessons, to make the students more engaged and more willing to participate and learn. My students get so excited when it is \"Chromebook time\" and we get to use Chromebooks for about 40 min. This simply isn't enough. We need Chrombooks in every classroom in every lesson!
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My students need Chromebooks to learn 21st century STEM skills vital for their future. Students should have the opportunity to work on technology just like in the real world!
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171,419 |
p096605
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91f500f4e0fd8c27c69b6e6d727d36c2
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-05-19 23:20:43
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Extracurricular, Visual Arts
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Captured Moments
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My students are inner city at risk youth, with a desire to obtain success despite their surroundings. They battle the daily struggles of poverty and view school as their happy place. The school demographics consist of 98% minority. 93% of our students receive free or reduced lunch services.\r\n\r\nDespite their circumstances, the students have a huge passion for technology and it's constant changes. Students prefer the use of technology as a teaching tool in every subject or an outlet for fun.
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My students would love to capture the school year memorable moments but lack the tools. During the upcoming school year, I would like to appoint student photographers. They will be responsible for taking pictures at every school event. Other duties would consist of learning photography basics. \r\n\r\nEvery two months, a different student will be appointed the student photographer role. The position criteria includes: a passing grade in all classes, less than 3 absences, good behavior, and a teacher recommendation.\r\n\r\nThe donations will have a tremendous effect on students. It will afford them the ability to experience the life of a photographer. The photographer position will also assist in the school's culture. Many students will gain more school spirit and truly feel like they played a part in their middle school experience. \r\n\r\nI also want to use this position as a motivational tool for students to stay on the right track. It is proven that student's will go the extra mile in school to participate in something they love.
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My students need a camera & printer to capture and display the memorable moments on campus.
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43,609 |
p044805
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8734d58e18f6c2475e7e57cd9db0a444
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-09-07 16:39:27
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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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Spot On
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I have had the privilege to teach for 26 years! I have seen a lot of change in education, but the one thing that hasn't changed over the years is that every child needs to feel like they belong . They need a place to feel safe and be accepted. Building a team camaraderie within our classroom is key to a successful year in Kindergarten! In my school my classroom is an inclusive classroom with different learning styles and a very diverse population. I want my children to learn to be accepting of one another and to respect each others differences. I feel that if we learn to respect one another we can work together more effectively. If we can work together and collaborate with our peers regardless of their backgrounds we become 21st Century learners. In Kindergarten we learn the very foundation of collaborating and teamwork. A carpet with individual squares would be the answer for finding one's own space, respecting others and learning to work together! We would be able to sit in close proximity with others as well as understand each person's space. Everyone would be \"Spot On\" and be ready for 21st century problem-solving skills!
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My class spends a lot of time on the floor area doing fun and exciting activities and preparing for 21st Century Learning, however, it is often difficult to get everyone in a \"spot\" for reaching their full potential academic learning. Wiggly and excited Kindergarten students often have difficulty finding a place that they can sit in comfortably and call their own. A carpet with individual bright colored squares will give them their place and also allow the teacher to use the color squares as an organizational tool to prepare them to work in collaborative groups.\r\n\r\nStudents that have a comfortable and safe spot will be encouraged to share and learn while accomplishing social and academic skills. They will feel confident as well as be off to a good start in learning about people's differences, respecting those differences and building a bases for 21st century learning.
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My students need a large, bright colored carpet to sit upon and learn to be team players and problem-solvers in the 21st Century!
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889 |
p165037
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41163be161d93cb73456b19c3913387e
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-14 16:16:56
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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AP English for Underserved Students in Low-Income Area
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Read, write, act, but most importantly THINK. Since students are preparing for the AP test, they need to be prepared to analyze the literature before them. In order to do so, they need to really interact with it. They will interact with the text through acting it out and writing about it.\r\n\r\nMost (about 95%) are part of the free and reduced-price lunch program, and many of them will be first-generation college students.\r\n\r\nFor many of them, this class is their first AP course, and they will need basic supplies to make English more interactive and interesting. Our school is a successful charter school, and many of our students do enter post-secondary education. However, despite the gains we help them make, many of our students enter college somewhat behind their peers in regards to test scores and financial assistance.
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Students will use the costume supplies (capes, hats, glasses, etc) to act several parts in plays and novels. Acting out parts makes English both more exciting and easier to understand. Students will use the organization materials (crates, file jackets, pens, etc) for their writing portfolios. Writing portfolios help students track and improve their writing. Game materials (timer, buzzers, etc) will make quizzes and checks for understanding more exciting and more interactive so students can better retain their learning. The video camera will allow us to tape our Socratic Seminars and discussions in order to review the discussion. Students can then learn and reflect from how they and their classmates interact in discussion. Some of the fun pencils/erasers are for rewards for students to increase their motivation. Lastly, the wooden card is for a movable print station so students can print their essays.\r\n\r\nBy donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials will help bring English to life for these students, and the items will give students access to content they could not have before.
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My students need acting costumes and supplies to bring English alive.
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82,517 |
p119486
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9f9fca2358474017f4667ca74fbbb319
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Mrs.
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NH
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2017-02-16 13:20:17
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literature & Writing, Social Sciences
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ChromeBooks for Global Communication
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Night and day. That's how clear-cut the divide is in socioeconomic status within my classroom. By 6th grade students in this rural town are more a large, bickering family than classmates and they struggle to imagine a life and perspective that extends beyond their community. \r\n\r\nHowever, my students' capacity for kindness and empathy transcends predictability and I find myself amazed at their creative, critical thinking at how kids can make a difference. Many factors suggest this shouldn't be the case.
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Students will be interacting with other middle school students worldwide through on online site. Students in New Hampshire might be matched with students in Denmark, California, and South Africa, for example. They'll learn about the experiences of others who are different than they are by reading articles, watching videos, and responding to thought provoking questions. They share these responses with their pen pals around the world who have done the same.\r\n\r\nStudents collaborate with peers around the world to discuss topics, such as the teenage King of Tibet who has been living in exile, and how they can learn from him to make a difference themselves. This not only allows them to develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills, but also allows them to work on their writing, social interactions via digital interfaces (a needed skill in today's world), and their analysis of information from a variety of source formats.
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My students need ChromeBooks to be able to continue interacting with their online pen pal courses that connect them with other middle school students worldwide.
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50,632 |
p151614
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1223043b741ed3ddbfa1672bd8868341
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Ms.
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NJ
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2016-08-09 21:37:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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Supplying Success
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\"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!\" - Dr. Seuss I believe my scholars can achieve any goal they set their mind too if they have the motivation and support to do so. Providing the necessary resources is part of providing support. I am starting a new year with a new group of fantastic first graders! Our classroom is a very diverse group. Our population consists of mainly minorities including but not limited to a large black and hispanic population. Many of our scholars qualify for free or reduced lunch to the high level of poverty that families in our school experiences. Our class is filled with scholars who come to school every morning anxious to learn something new and to share their knowledge with each other. Our school is a wonderful place to be and we appreciate all of the support we get from administration and the community.
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Each and every year, my goal is to help scholars achieve their academic goals in a classroom where they feel safe, loved, and free to explore and learn. With school starting in just a few short weeks, I want my scholars to enter an environment that is bursting with positive energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I can't think of a better way to do that than to welcome my scholars with all the supplies they need to start the year and to keep that environment thriving for months to come.\r\n\r\nAlthough many of the supplies I am requesting are often found on a back to school supply list, many of my scholars come to school unprepared and unable to provide items that are so essential to our classroom. \r\n \r\nIn order to maintain our health and well-being, I am requesting basic cleaning and disinfecting supplies. My scholars will have access to hand sanitizer and tissues to keep those yucky first grade germs to a minimum! I will use the Clorox wipes to disinfect the table tops daily.\r\n \r\nTo keep our classroom running smooth in all subject areas, we will need to stock up on basic writing instruments and tools that we use daily. These include pencils with extra erasers and thin expo markers to be used for phonics instruction and math. We will also need scissors and glue sticks to use in hands on projects and activities. Last but not least, we need a place to keep all of our small supplies organized. I will use the organizing drawers to store an extra scholar and teacher supplies so that they are readily accessible throughout the day. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my fantastic first graders and myself, we greatly appreciate any and all of your support.
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My students need hand sanitizer, tissues, and basic school supplies such as pencils, erasers, scissors, dry erase markers and glue. We also need a way to organizer our smaller items so that they are easily accessible.
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157,497 |
p222993
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9e4550fbe63354ad0c7c2709f6116a32
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-05-25 10:04:56
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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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SHELF!!! SHELF!!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with all sorts of challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I try my best to make sure that school is a place where they can learn and feel safe. \r\nSimply put, my kids are AWESOME. They like to move, they love math and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households or by grandparents and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and, unfortunately, may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as \"normal\". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom they become \"my babies.\" I can't control what happens once they leave me but I can certainly make sure that their time with me is meaningful.
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The bookshelves that I am requesting for my students already have a \"home.\" In other words, I know exactly where they will go. I've got empty space on both sides of my sink that would be perfect spots for these two bookshelves. We just need you to help us get them. \r\n\r\nOver the past year, thanks to my students, we've been able to accumulate a large classroom library of books. We've been using plastic crates to store the books but we want an authentic looking library. Please help us make this dream come true. We know that your generous donations will help this dream become a reality for us.
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My students need sturdy bookshelves to house all of the new reading materials that fill our classroom library.
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23,947 |
p168849
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a2c5e89c3a1c8ab2a76a073afd259a8e
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-09-08 21:32:34
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Listen: We Are Learning Language
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Inspiration beamed from the eyes of my scholars. It is such an honor to get to be a part of that moment in time when scholars understand something new for the first time! \r\n\r\nAt our K-12 campus, we stress academics, thinking skills, culture, and practical application of knowledge that will prepare our scholars for a lifetime of learning. The majority of my 23 scholars are second language learners and qualify for free or reduced lunch. Our goal is preparing them to be the first in their families to not only attend college but also to graduate as well.
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As young scholars love to hear a good book, I would like to provide \"guest readers\"! My goal through this project is to provide them more opportunities to listen to fluent readers. \r\n\r\nAs many of them are still learning to be proficient in English, the more exposure I can give them to fluent models of language, the more improvement they are likely to make. \r\n\r\nI will be setting up a listening station in my classroom for 6 scholars at a time. This will allow them to follow along in a physical novel as an audio version of the book is read to them.
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My students need exposure to fluent reading to increase language development.
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99,863 |
p183513
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89687229cfde1137eb581c5cf4869ecc
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Ms.
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WY
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2017-01-19 18:16:05
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Mud, Sculpt, Fire, and Glaze = VUALA
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Working with 9th to 12th grade students is a new adventure every day. The students that are in my class come from a variety of different socio-economic backgrounds. Because this school is so diverse, art is an escape to work through their emotions and be able to connect with others like them. Most of the general population of the school comes from low income families and have not used high quality and professional materials in art. There are 1,047 students and 45% of the student population is Free Lunch, 15% Reduced priced lunch, and total Economically Disadvantaged students is 60%. \r\nWith this being said, the budget we are given to supply our classrooms is not enough to buy class sets of high quality materials for everyone to use on their project. I would like to give the students the opportunity to experiment and build a knowledge of how to use different mediums that they may not ever get to use. \r\n
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Working in Ceramics class, all the materials are expensive. Being a low income school and on a tight budget makes it hard to buy a variety of glazes and tools for 6 classes that have 18-24 students. \r\n\r\nAllowing the students to design their ceramic piece with a variety of tools as well as in the colors they choose can be difficult. Glazes are a necessity to a ceramics project; without a variety of colors, it makes the projects look similar rather than unique. Glazes are not the only important part of a project. Ceramic tools are also needed to push their creativity as well as build their skills in coming up with unique and detailed ideas. Not having tools to add little details and designs to their piece can limit their process of building a piece. \r\n\r\nThis project would help the ceramics classes I teach tremendously by allowing the students a variety of tools and glazes to build their creative projects.
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My students need ceramic tools and glazes to make their projects unique.
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11,183 |
p144457
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7e2910387ac7c74ad1cd9c6fe09225a7
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-12-19 20:04:03
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Room 204 Learning On The Floor.
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I teach at a Title I school in Rural North Carolina, where 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. My students come into class ready to learn everyday. We begin our day enthusiastically by singing and dancing. Many of my students have a lot happening at home. When they walk into the door, they know it's time to shake away their worries and focus on themselves. We create goals and celebrate our success weekly. I tell them daily and they know they are the best kindergarten class in the whole school. Despite the difficult times at home, my students are always eager to learn and encourage others.
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The large carpet I am requesting, will be placed in the front of the room. The carpet will be used daily for our classroom meetings, mini-lessons and math and writing activities. Whole group learning is a large part of our day. We learn the foundations of reading, sight words, writing and math on the carpet. We also share personal experiences and stories everymorning on the carpet during group time. \r\n We are currently sitting on the floor and calling it the carpet. The Floor is beginning to get cold and my students are beginning to complain. The carpet will allow us to have a warm,inviting and meaningful place to learn together as a group.
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My students need a carpet for a place to work and learn collaboratively.
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107,639 |
p217884
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cc6dd5bdd642aa3b36d9927f43a51622
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Mrs.
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HI
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2016-09-11 05:05:12
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Performing Arts
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Valuable Violinists Need 4/4 Violin
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Our students love music. They are passionate about music and music-making. Music is what keeps them motivated to come to school. They excel in music despite our school being situated in the midst of five federal housing projects. Most, if not all, of our students come from homes of highest poverty. Our school has a 70% highly disadvantaged rate. \r\nBeautiful music comes out of our orchestra room. Our students play with great passion. Music is what they excel at. Our students would never have been able to play in an orchestra were it not for the school orchestra program.
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Our students need a new 4/4 sized violin. The violin is a very valuable instrument in the orchestra. The new violin will enable more students to be able to play it in our orchestra. It will help to meet the needs of our growing orchestra. Playing the violin is an incredibly intellectually demanding experience, and one that commands each student's full attention. It develops different areas of the brain and develops self-discipline. \r\nSuccess in playing an orchestral instrument lends to success in school and in life. Our orchestra students develop life skills such as perseverance to task, self-discipline, responsibility, team work, problem-solving, literacy, listening skills, critical thinking skills, and more. Music makes our students smarter and improves their quality of life.
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My students need a 4/4 sized violin to meet the growing needs of our school orchestra. More students want to play the violin in our school orchestra and the numbers are growing each week.
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5,383 |
p157152
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5576434325e103c73f62997dabbfa2c7
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Ms.
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TN
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2016-11-27 15:52:30
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Reading Is Powerful if You Have the Right Books!
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\"Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.\" —Vera Nazarian\r\n\r\nLiteracy opens many doors for students personally, academically, and professionally. A foundational love of reading in elementary school is crucial to a path to higher education, and higher education is the key to change.\r\n\r\nThese scholars would otherwise be in often over-crowded and seriously under-funded county schools. Kipp's vision is to give each and every one of our scholars the knowledge and skills to get them to and through a four year college. We operate on an extended-day and extended-year calendar that maximizes our time with scholars. I will be teaching 25 first graders who arrive at 7:15 a.m. every morning ready to learn. Many of my scholars do not have access to books at home. The hours they spend at school very well may be the only exposure to the written word they have in a day, and the library in our classroom is the only selection of books they will have access to. These scholars are bright, inquisitive, and determined, and exposure to the written word is crucial to their development. \r\n
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These books will be used during guided reading rotations. Students independently read books from the class library during one rotation of guided reading. They also read them for fun during choice time or recess! Lessons are also taught using guided reading books. Books are powerful tools that my students need to learn and grow. These books will keep my students engaged and interested in reading and learning.\r\n\r\nThe only books my students may have access to come from my classroom. Right now students are using paper books printed out from Reading A-Z.com. New books will not only keep my students interested but they will also expose my children to new materials they would not have had access to before.
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My students need books to read during guided reading rotations that are fun and interesting that they may not have access to at home.
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65,953 |
p154533
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ef886eac483945c5ae414060419318e1
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Mrs.
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VA
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2017-02-15 21:21:38
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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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Smart Moves Lead to Student Engagement
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As a 2nd grade teacher in a Title 1 school my classroom is made up of 20 students with varied home and life experiences. No matter what life at home is like when they enter my classroom I want them to feel comfortable, loved and ready to tackle learning each and every day. \r\nMy number one goal as an educator is to create a safe, comfortable environment that will foster a love of learning for every student who enters our classroom. In my classroom we are constantly moving around to different areas for small group or independent learning. The students have a few comfortable reading areas and comfy homemade crate seats around our rainbow table and when in these areas they seem very engaged. At times though my students must be at their desks working in groups or working independently. During this time they unfortunately only have the hard plastic school chairs to sit in. Can you imagine sitting in these chairs and being focused and on task? I know I can't. My dream for my students is to be able to provide more comfortable seating areas in my classroom to help increase attention during independent and group work.
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I am requesting 12 stability balls with feet to be used at my student desks to help them stay engaged while completing independent and partner tasks. My students are constantly rotating during English and Math activities and while we have comfortable seating at our small group table, when they are with partner activities or at their desks the only available seating is a hard plastic school chair. I've looked at research that shows stability balls allow the movement that students need to activate their brain and stimulate concentration. I feel that my 2nd graders would greatly benefit from this little extra productive wiggling and would increase achievement and immersion into their learning.
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My students need stability balls with feet to help them stay comfortable and engaged while they are working. Sitting on a balance ball has been shown to wake up the mind and increase concentration.
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75,119 |
p011781
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797d402c0e219a26f85569936f3d2b54
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Ms.
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DC
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2016-09-03 22:11:59
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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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Classroom Starter Kit
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My students are just beginning the long journey of their education right in the heart of America's Capital. They carry with them an incredible blend of world cultures that makes for an invigorating and lively classroom culture. It is my goal to give them all the tools they need to bring out their greatness.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are English Language Learners, so it's my goal to not only help them get on track with their English skills, but to also make sure their voice is heard as well. Our classroom is called The Narwhals, not only because it's my alma mater's mascot, but because Narwhals are tenacious, lively, playful beings with the ability to poke holes through the thickest ice.\r\n
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\r\n\r\nMy students need games and activities that focus on the alphabet, letter recognition, and writing, as well as math manipulatives to explore with at Learning Center time. Our students will use these materials to explore their ability through building, drawing, counting, making letters and sounds, and then words! These activities will be used during Learning Center times throughout the day as we read and write while learning together. They will be able to use the easel during our whole group and small group time, learning letters and sounds as they make words, numbers, and sets as we explore counting skills. Your generous donation to our project will improve our 1st grade classroom by building a stronger reader and writer. This will change our students' lives for the better. They will love school and feel success at an early age --- having fun while learning!
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My students need more materials so that they can create their own learning environment that reflects their needs and goals.
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109,078 |
p254580
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273db0b623c70a5c3d0e66b7a186fa64
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-11-15 23:00:21
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning
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Community Service, Extracurricular
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Uniting the Student Body Through Activities and Service
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My leadership/Student Government students are an incredibly inspired and highly motivated group who are passionate about improving our school culture. They have been working hard his year to have engaging activities that will unite the student body. There have been some good successes so far, but with a few more key resources, they will be better able to plan and execute their vision of a campus where all students feel included and excited to participate. \r\n\r\nOne of the best things about this class is how the level of diversity now better reflects the actual demographics of our school, which has already improved the activities they pursue. They are interested in getting feedback from their peers and finding ways to celebrate different groups on campus (not just athletics, which has been a big focus in the past). It amazes me how unlimited their enthusiasm is.\r\n\r\nI truly believe in the vision these students have created for our school; even though it is my first year as their advisor, I want to do everything I can to give them every opportunity to succeed and make high school an amazing experience for their peers and themselves.
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Right now, if my students want to research or use a computer to do any work or planning for events and activities, they have to search out any available Chromebooks from the carts allocated to traditional disciplines. Most of the time they are unable to get more than one or two, which is not enough for the 44 students working in 8-10 different teams and committees. For example, each of my four grade level teams has to update spreadsheets involving orders for fundraisers. They usually have to split time with the one laptop I have and can't always complete their work in a timely manner as a result. I also have a team of juniors working on their plans for Prom. They have put together some amazing research and plans for the event, but they have been hampered by their inability to consistently have computers to work on and to research.\r\n\r\nHaving consistent access to the technology they need to plan and organize their activities will improve their efficiency and help them be more successful with their goals. Previously, the students were disorganized and haphazard in their approach to planning activities. If something sounded fun, they'd just do it and there would be inevitable breakdowns due to a lack of planning and preparation. We (the president, vice president, and I) have been working hard to get everyone organized and to emphasize planning ahead. Having the Chromebooks would definitely give the students more flexibility with their projects. They would also be able to share and collaborate with each other and when coordinating events and activities with other schools.
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My students need Chromebooks in order to research and plan activities for school events (like pep rallies, community service projects, and Prom, to name a few) and to communicate with the staff and student body.
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25,055 |
p103809
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4ad16e3ec539b4a7f8e575c772daaeb5
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-10-07 16:59:40
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Literacy & Language
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Gym & Fitness, Literacy
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You can help our Students!
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We have a wonderful 4th grade class in Barrio Logan. Nearly half of our school population is homeless and they live in the local shelters. We are a low income school but we work extra hard with the resources that we do have. We have nearly 500 students in the school and our class sizes are real big. Nonetheless, we continue to strive to be the best we can be and we work so hard to give these children the tools that they will need to be successful. \r\n\r\nI am confident that with your support that we can go far and make great improvements for these kids overall success.
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We will be able to use outdoor equipment as we do not have much. We will also be able to enhance our class library and spice up our lessons with the supplies. You have the opportunity to join along side us as we embark on making our school experience even stronger. Our kids do not have enough books in the class. They do not have sports equipment for recess or PE. With your help and support we will be able to go to even deeper levels than ever before. Thank you for your consideration and we are so pleased to be able to work together.
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My students need books, sports equipment, and resources to enhance lessons!
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181,631 |
p011064
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7603935efc9f39a527a1425c31bd405a
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Mrs.
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SC
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2017-04-13 12:43:06
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music, Performing Arts
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Life is a song! Sing it!
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\"Music, in performance, is a type of sculpture. The air in the performance is sculpted into something.\" Frank Zappa so eloquently spoke of performance as a method of creativity. Performance is an art, and what better way to create art than to perform it?!\r\nMy first-fifth grade students are absolutely full of energy and creativity! They look forward to music, because they know they can expect 45 minutes of energetic learning. Many of my students however, spend the majority of their day at school. Quite a few of these students come to our Title I school and eat breakfast, lunch, and then dinner in the after school program. Although, some of these students do not have much, they are extremely thankful for the few things they do have. They are thankful for a few drums and auxiliary instruments to make music with. They are thankful for a large music room with space to move. My wonderful, energetic, thankful students just need some encouragement and their doors begin to open to their full potential.
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We are requesting multiple performance materials. With these materials our students will have a whole new range of performance opportunities. Our school puts on grade level programs, in addition to a school wide musical, each year. These programs take a lot of performance materials...and we're running out! These materials will afford the my students the opportunities to learn about and perform rock music, American history and popular music. In addition, students will be able to play along with these songs. Resources will allow for students to learn Orff parts with the songs they love. The students will also study music from multiple cultures with these resources. Students will also study the grand staff further by using new boomwhacker resources. Each new resource will allow students to further their studies of other subjects while in music class, creating a more comprehensive music program.\r\n\r\nThese resources will allow us to make more real life connections in the music classroom. Students' music studies will become more comprehensive. Students will be more excited about studying other subjects when they are incorporated about the music classroom. They will be learning about a variety of subjects without even thinking about the connection. This will enforce all the things they are learning in their regular education classroom through the arts.
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My students need new musical programs and materials to perform and incorporate other subjects into the music classroom and curriculum.
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165,409 |
p042440
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24cccefd83f4309e0e1c45915c4d351c
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Mrs.
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VA
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2016-10-17 12:34:34
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Violins for Students in Need
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As a teacher in a high poverty school district, my students are faced with challenges I cannot even being to comprehend. Every student in the school is provided with free breakfast and lunch, some even sent home with food for the weekend. Aside from worrying about eating, these students often do not have a family unit at home that is able to instill students with a sense of safety and community. Despite the potential hardships that many students are facing day to day they are still coming to school with smiling faces. They are engaged in their classrooms and excited for the possibility that each day brings. \r\n
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Over 50 students have signed up to take violin this year and only a handful have the means to rent/purchase their own instrument in the school. It is such an amazing privilege for the students to have the opportunity to learn the violin in elementary school. We have been able to obtain 6 instruments in our last project and a handful from the community, we is amazing! We only need 4 more for every student to have their own school issued violin and then they can start taking them home and practicing! The majority of students in the school come from very low income settings and single family households. It is not within the parents means to be able to provide an instrument for them. Currently, the school has one instrument (see picture) that is not in working condition for the students to use. Everyone should have the opportunity to play the violin, despite their socioeconomic status. Music can save lives. It can help these students realize that they can be good at something, hard work pays off and even help improve their literacy and focus in other classes.
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My students need only 4 more instruments to have enough for all students in need to have their own school issued violin to use for the year.
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126,208 |
p154519
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8de4cc177f1f5a0934b4c8b90d5e22ff
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-08-07 15:46:01
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Super Students Getting Super Fit!
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My amazing students attend a Title I school in a Hispanic community with humble and loving families. Many of my students' families do not have the means to acquire resources that will help encourage their children to stay active and fit. Despite that fact, and many others, these students love to stay active in school and appreciate any opportunity to make it fun.\r\n This group of kids is not only bright, but is highly motivated to achieve any goal, personal and academic. Their spirit of community and family is contagious and one of my favorite things of this school. Everyone is a family and as such, mutual encouragement to succeed is seen in and outside of the classroom.
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Using the fitness bands to track students' daily activity will keep them motivated to remain active in and outside of the classroom. Being able to see the difference between taking a set of stairs rather than an elevator will help my students learn just how easy it is to stay active. Taking it a step further, we hope to instill in our classroom a sense of teamwork towards a common goal of steps and calories on a monthly basis. \r\nMy students want to do their best in school, therefore, keeping them motivated to staying active and healthy will improve their academic performance and excellence. \r\n
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My students need Naxa LifeForce fitness bands that have a step counter and calorie tracker that will help improve student health goals with daily activity tracking.
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1,194 |
p200528
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5033df46da7e7a41fb43529370c1571a
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Mrs.
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IN
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2017-01-01 14:26:45
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Can We Play the Bells Today?\r\n
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As a teacher in an inner city school I work with students from all ranges of the socio-economic spectrum. Most of them come to school excited about learning and ready to take on the many aspects of learning. In music we have the opportunity to learn and be creative. Music class gives all of my students the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and understanding through the use of our voice and through instruments.\r\n\r\n The students in my general music classes are beginning to work with the many Orff Instruments that we are fortunate to have in our classroom. They are very excited about learning to read pitch and rhythm using the instruments. They also look forward to creating their own compositions for the instrument. \r\n
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We are very fortunate to have many Orff Instruments in our Music Room. Unfortunately the mallets that we have to play these instruments are starting to get worn out and broken. In the classroom at this time We have enough mallets where we can have about half of the students playing the instruments at a time and we are struggling to learn to play more than simple melodies. \r\nWith the purchase of a classroom set of mallets we will be able to learn music through playing the instruments to accompany songs. We will learn to play more that a single part at one time, by incorporating simple harmony parts. The students will learn to play parts as part of a small group to combine with other groups to play in harmony. We will be able to learn to compose music using the instruments.
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My students need mallets for playing the Orff Xylophones and Metallophones that we have in the classroom.
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87,970 |
p248171
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035553c1c2e7d4faa29189874fe98f62
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Mrs.
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AL
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2016-09-04 20:07:32
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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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Digital Literacy: Engaging Students in a 21st Century Classroom!
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My students attend Allentown Elementary in Semmes, AL. Our school is a rural school in Mobile County. Our school is situated in a community that works together for the good of our children. My students are sweet, energetic, and willing to learn. They love technology and they love reading. Our classroom works together as a team and we help each other learn new things every day. \r\n My students are self-directed, engaged learners. They are also life-long learners and are dedicated to growing and being successful. The items we have requested, will only help them become better prepared for their future. \r\n
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The white board that I have requested will allow my students to actively participate in the classroom lesson. These white boards will be used across all subject areas. White boards allow students to express their learning in both whole group and small group situations.\r\n These technology tools will allow my students to participate in multi-media projects in the classroom. The iPad, headphones, and splitter will allow students to engage in meaningful project-based learning activities. There are so many digital literacy tools that my students will get to experience. The iPad and headphones will allow my students to collaborate on projects and learn from each other. \r\n My students will also use Web 2.0 tools to create and design projects using both video and audio to apply the skills they have learned across all subject areas. All of these supplies will help my students become more \"tech savy\", while also improving student engagement in the classroom. Research shows that the use of multi-media projects and design in the classroom not only improves student engagement, but also enhances student achievement.
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My students need these items to help them complete technology projects and become 21st century learners. All of the materials will help students in my room be more engaged in the lesson.
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179,864 |
p092013
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616f8ea8463a9f7006837796d5674145
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2016-12-30 14:11:46
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Math Mania
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My students are in Kindergarten through 8th grade. They surprise me each day with how much they are learning. They are bright individuals with great and different personalities; they make me laugh each day. I am so excited to have such a great big bunch of kiddos. \r\n\r\nMy students love to learn and showing others what they know. With each passing day, I know my students will be reaching their personal learning goals, and they will be happy with their successes.
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My students seem to like math when they understand it. We have noticed it's easier to understand math when you use hands-on manipulatives. Hands-on supplies help students understand what they are learning by looking at it in a different way. My students will be able to make those connections with these supplies.\r\nMath is like building blocks, building a foundation for the future. \r\nBy using the geometric shape stamps my students in Kindergarten can distinguish them to what they look like in 3-D; my students in 7th grade will be able to slice and cut the 3-D shapes. The coin stamp set help my students in 2nd grade to understand money. The ATM game will help strengthen their money skills.\r\nThe fraction tiles will help 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to include a visual of the fractions they are working on. \r\nWe are looking forward to working on math with these supplies.
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My students need math supplies that include math stamps, a stamp pad, ATM Action a money game, and fraction tiles.
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99,784 |
p022945
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944c11b63cd89bb891756f4b43dd12f2
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-09-05 20:23:49
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Bean Bags and Laminator!!!
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I have been teaching for the past three years but this is my first year teaching in the NYC public schools! I believe in instilling a love of learning for my students - especially with books! With your generous donation, my students will enjoy leveled readers that not only will engage them but will also be at their appropriate reading level, which is crucial for reading success. I teach 25 strong first graders in a high need area of New York City. Most of my students receive free or reduced lunch and are so eager to learn every day.
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Hi there! Do you want to help to instill a lifelong love of reading and a passion for books in children? Well, it's one of the reasons that I went into teaching! And now three years later, I am amazed at how excited my students are when we learn about new authors or when I have new books to add to our library. You could be a part of that excitement! With your generous donation, my students will enjoy reading in a comfy, cozy reading nook in our school. We have an incredible reading space but it has no furniture. Unfortunately, my students do not always have a quiet, comfortable spot to read at home. I would love to create a reading nook in my school so that they will be more motivated to read. The bean bags will help to make students look forward to opening a book in such a neat environment.\r\n\r\nI am also asking for a classroom laminator. A laminator is an essential tool for us to preserve our work and keep materials usable for our continued learning pursuits. In our classroom, we build constantly on what we have experienced and learned, and often need to preserve our work so that they continue to be points of references that we can return to and continue to learn from. We want to be able to create long-lasting learning materials that are a reflection of the students' hard work.
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My students need a set of cozy bean bags seats to read their books. They also need a laminator and laminating sheets to preserve our materials and save our work for future students.
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138,982 |
p200903
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2d1458aacb19203949ea3915d35a7f21
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-04-03 09:31:08
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literature & Writing
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Bulletin Board Repair
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My school is centered in an urban community. My classroom is mostly an immigrant population, and most of my students come from homes of low socioeconomic status. They are kind, hard working, and persistent children who need access to enrichment materials and exposure to positive habits such as reading daily. Our Students have varied backgrounds and cultures. \r\n\r\nThese students as new arrivals are limited in their own homes, so any and all resources we at school can provide will greatly enrich their education. Many of these students come as readers in their own countries so they know the enrichment that language and reading is in their lives. They are eager to learn and extremely motivated to speak and read the language. Any and all help will be appreciated.
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Our dear little portable is in dire need of \r\nBulletin board repair.\r\n Our humble E.S.O.L. portable ( a.k.a. portable 2), is in need of our only bulletin board. it has a complete wooden frame but needs the thick cork backing that would leave it complete. Having a place to showcase student work is vital to encourage their growth as students. other classes also share our portable and it would be nice to take pride in its presentation. Having these other student share a portable a and to have such a simple repair is disheartening. I know it would please my students to see their work up!
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My students need to repair the bulletin board, Our little portable is in dire need . Our humble E.S.O.L. /a.k.a. portable 2, is in need of our only bulletin board. The wooden Frame is complete.
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20,006 |
p022819
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e44530e13bdd498c2fdd07c4db77427d
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-10-11 12:30:41
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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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Making Technological Advances in Pre-K
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For six years I have been a pre-k teacher to some of the brightest stars in New York City. I work at a school located in the South Bronx, where resources and opportunities are scarce for our children. Our children love to come to school and interact amongst each other. More important, they work hard to learn standards based literacy, math and developmentally appropriate social curriculum. My students are creative and love to work and play, and I adore them.\r\n
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These materials will make a difference in my student's lives. They will use their new computer screen to see educational videos that will be embedded into their curriculum. The printer will help me create literacy and math activities that will be used by the students.\r\nMy students will be able to use the computer with a purpose. The new software will allow me to better create documents for my students to use in centers. They will be able to see online texts on a larger screen, which will help my visual learners, and we will be able to print and copy their work.
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My students need a computer monitor, printer and updated computer software.
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158,869 |
p252310
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2ef1291bd6ec02e51532149921c04e9d
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Ms.
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IL
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2017-02-21 15:26:48
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Blasting into the future with technology in the classroom!
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I teach students who are in special education and have varying needs. I have students who just need support with their learning and smaller grouping and I have students who have significant needs academically. My students are wonderful and I want them to learn and gain the most knowledge that they can. I want my students to walk away from my classroom knowing they learned and are just as academically prepared as other students who were not in my room.
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My students struggle with reading and other academic areas, having Chromebooks would allow my students to work in groups to collaborate together on projects and work individually having audio books read to them. \r\nChromebooks have wonderful extensions that can be added to the students profile so they can individualize their experience with the computer. I have a student who needs to use a Chromebook to speak to the computer and let it type out the answers for the students due to gross motor issues. Having two Chromebooks would allow students to take turns and expand their learning. Chromebooks allow through different extensions for students to type right into their worksheets for class, this saves paper but also helps the student who often looses things. These new worksheets can be saved to their drive or emailed to me the teacher. \r\n\r\nHaving two Chromebooks in the classroom would be amazing and greatly appreciated. Anything I can do to help my students learn is my biggest objective.
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My students need Chromebooks to do all the things that will make them successful in this 21st century learning environment.
| 2 | 1 |
123,932 |
p050491
|
2534d27f3bebaa9c87c02b9244f71dce
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2016-08-05 02:45:27
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Grades PreK-2
|
Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Having Fun while doing P.E!
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My students are wonderful and sweet students who simply need someone to have faith in them. They are very determined to learn, if given the opportunity. Unfortunately, my school is located in a very low socioeconomic community where learning resources are scarce. Parents and family members care about their children's education but unfortunately do not have the funds, education, nor language to help their child expand their academic and social success. My students have all the potential in the world to be successful, however, they need the tools and materials to expand their education. I want to make sure that my students are given the opportunities in my classroom that unfortunately cannot be provided at home. \r\nMy goal is to enrich my students education by including powerful engaging activities such as Art, Music, and Physical Education (PE). I would also like to provide them with more opportunities to use a variety of technology, in order to get them ready to be successful 21st century learners and citizens!
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Usually, P.E. time is one of the most favorite school subjects for most children. However, in my class, P.E. is a very boring and not favorite subject to take part in. Due to the scarce resources and funds, my students do not have appropriate P.E. equipment. \r\n\r\nI plan to use all of the Physical Education (PE) equipment with my classroom in order to provide a more fun, safe, and engaging Physical Education time! I want my students to realize that P.E. can be fun and beneficial. The activities I plan to do with my students are teach and play Parachute Popcorn and Baseball.
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My students need a Parachute, Softball, Baseball Bat, and Beach Ball.
| 0 | 0 |
44,451 |
p259385
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59da86640e06ee1b543bf9b8bafec8de
|
Teacher
|
LA
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2016-09-10 14:49:54
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Grades PreK-2
|
Literacy & Language
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Foreign Languages, Literacy
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Furniture for Friendly French Speakers
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Our students are unique in the whole school because there are speaking both English and French (and also Spanish for a lot of them). They work in French in all the subjects and they really enjoy it! They are so proud to speak french with us in the hallway and to realize that the other students can't understand.\r\nOur students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn French, and excited to hear new stories in French. \r\n
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This furniture will allow our French immersion classes to be nicely organized for an efficient work.\r\nThe benches will be placed in the gathering area for the students to be well-seated during the routine french work, the story time and all the moment when they will communicate in French.\r\nThe bookcases will welcome our french books. They are currently in cardboard boxes which is not very attractive for the student to read.\r\nWe really want our students to feel comfortable in this classroom and they will be willing to learn french only if the material is well-organized and properly displayed.
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My students need some furniture for a well-organized and beautiful French classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
19,077 |
p138667
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a4b926cab7e8d9b8c09fb2950ca4c9c7
|
Ms.
|
IL
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2016-08-10 23:16:09
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Making Nonfiction Mobile
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I teach in an urban school district and in a school in which 95% of the students receive free/reduced lunch. I teach third-grade in a neighborhood school. \r\n\r\nMy students are eager learners who love to learn new information and to share their learning with their teachers and classmates. The students in my class are very smart and love to ask questions about topics (and then help to find the answers)! \r\n\r\nIn my teaching, I try to provide as much information as I can about topics. As we learn, my students keep a continuous list of questions that they want to answer about the topic. At the end of the unit, my students research to find the answers to questions we didn't answer and then present their learning to the peers (allowing my students to become the teacher). \r\n\r\nAlthough my students love to learn, space is always an issue -- especially when they are collaborating in groups or partnerships. The clipboards I am requesting will help my students spread out when learning and working together to find the answers to their questions.
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My students are always excited to learn new information and are very inquisitive about new topics in the classroom. In order to help them to learn, I am requesting clipboards and an assortment of nonfiction books. \r\n\r\nThe clipboards will help my students to make their learning and collaborating mobile. Although my students have desks in which to sit, they often prefer to move around the classroom to sit in other locations and to work with their peers. My students often find their own learning space -- on the carpet, by the AC unit, in the doorways. They also like to work with peers who are interested in the same topic. \r\n\r\nThe assortment of nonfiction books will add to our classroom library to help my students learn new information and to find the answers to their many questions about topics in which they enjoy.
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My students need clipboards and nonfiction books to allow them to learn in a comfortable setting.
| 4 | 1 |
181,428 |
p002966
|
a3d99361159a16cfa59dfc4ed3ecf38e
|
Mr.
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FL
|
2016-09-27 15:23:36
|
Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Using Technology to help with reading and understanding.
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My students are energetic second graders who love to learn! Our class is a heterogeneous group with reading and math levels that range from fourth grade to low kindergarten. Our class is a melting pot of all cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles. Diversity brings with it some challenges, but also endless possibilities.\r\nOur second grade is comprised of 18 amazing students, many of whom come from bilingual households and diverse backgrounds. Our class represents at least 5 different countries.\r\n\r\nIn our room students work independently or with someone to meet individual goals. During this time, I’m meeting with small-groups of students to target their learning needs. I want my students to become 21st century learners and thinkers; technology is a great way for them to learn at their own pace!\r\n\r\n
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An Apple iPad will help my students individualize their learning. Many of my student have a very hard time staying focused on one specific project. An individual iPad would help these students by making their project more personal to them.\r\nTechnology helps individualize students learning and presents information in a way that students respond to. We will be able to use the iPad as a center activity, read along, science or social studies project or math facts.\r\nMany of our students require a lot of one on one. Especially when it comes to reading. An iPad will help with reading books with these students.\r\nThis will not only free up an adult to work with another student but allow the user to have an individualized experience with a book.
| null | null |
My students need help with reading practice and focusing on a specific topic.
| 2 | 1 |
131,964 |
p128325
|
6e39a2b8d8868307d55e4c351c1d9932
|
Ms.
|
FL
|
2016-09-07 07:50:04
|
Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Active Feet in the Seat!
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The students at our school have worked hard to excel and aim for excellence bringing our school grade up to a \"B\" in the past few years while overcoming great odds. Each year the community supports where they can, but, unfortunately, finances are tight in our area.\r\n\r\nCompared to the rest of the county, our school has twice the average percentage of students with special needs, twice the average percentage of students who are homeless, and have the highest poverty rate in the county at 88% of our students on free/reduced lunch.
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Since school started, the students have begun to learn new ways to stay active and healthy in P.E. After a recent discussion about ways to be active in our classroom, the students felt that we need more than Hokki stools at our reading table.\r\n\r\nThe students wanted each person in the class to have an \"active desk\" and researched online ways to make this happen. The students found desk bands that will allow for their feet and legs to be moving while they are sitting and working in groups! I am so proud that my students want to stay active and share their knowledge with family and friends.
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My students need bouncy bands for their desks! After the excitement of learning new vocabulary and health habits at P.E., the students asked for more ways to move in our classroom, and decided on Bouncy Bands!
| 3 | 1 |
12,766 |
p171969
|
86a0d940ae38b09c137251931b446bca
|
Ms.
|
CT
|
2016-08-24 14:11:51
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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New Books To Help Us Dream Big!
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I'd have to describe my students as smart, inquisitive and fun. My students will be in grades 5-8, and will be completing language arts courses with me. \r\nMy kids love to see new and interesting selections in the library. We have a \"featured books\" rack where the kids and I can create collections based on current event, topic of choice or a specific author. Kids love to check the featured books rack to find a new story, poem or biography to read!\r\n
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Over the years, classroom libraries inevitably ebb and flow. Kids like to see relevant, crisp new books when they're searching for something new to read! As you can imagine, books disappear over time too, especially popular titles that EVERYONE wants to read.\r\nThe best way to capture readers' attention in my room is by having enjoyable texts on various topics available to borrow. When only old, well-loved books are available, students often overlook them. As books lose pages, they get recycled or made into crafts, but aren't often replaced. I've noticed my library dwindling and decided that it was time for a library spruce up and refresher!\r\nHaving exciting, engaging texts that include poetry, non-fiction and fiction texts will be a amazing way to get even the most resistant readers to \"buy in\".
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My students need poetry, graphic novels and literature for our classroom library.
| 55 | 1 |
44,881 |
p218468
|
8a5db05ae525a4f6ed97047ce4ce583c
|
Ms.
|
FL
|
2016-12-13 11:11:11
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Life's Behavioral Lessons
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We are a small, rural community located in Florida. Our school, in particular, is classified as a Title 1 school, meaning that our school has high numbers/high percentages of children from low-income families, and we serve Kdg. - 5th grade. Seminole has 640 students and minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%. At least 90% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch....while they all get free breakfast. In addition, 28% of our students qualify for Special Education.\r\n\r\nThe struggle these kids are in today, is developing their strength they will need for tomorrow. Please help our community in developing children who are mentally stable/healthy. This, in turn, will help them sustain positive academic experiences that will last them a lifetime!\r\n\r\n
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\r\nKids love hearing stories. This series provides children with wonderful pictures, and many situations that they can identify with.\r\n\r\nChildren may not know how to handle various life skills. These books allow me to approach sensitive topics by providing a Bibliographic way of talking about issues. Using the workbooks will also allow me to infiltrate important academics skills, i.e. writing. \r\n\r\nI will mainly use these books in small groups, but they are so versatile that they can be used in larger groups. They can also be used for a variety of levels of kids. Please consider this proposal. Thank you.\r\n
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My students need various life lessons that, at times, may or may not be taught at home.
| 2 | 0 |
92,425 |
p097315
|
d4a5dcf48e52d58308831680ebcec914
|
Mrs.
|
TX
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2017-01-31 14:03:04
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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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Support Kindergarten STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)!
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My classroom is full of culturally-diverse learners with big minds and big hearts! This group of 5-6 year old students encompass all the best qualities. They are investigators, innovators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers! Each day they make connections between concepts I teach in the classroom, their personal lives, and the world. These inquisitive minds are always looking for something new to learn from. They embrace technology. \r\n My goal is to close the gap between current technology and my students' resources in demonstrating their learning. This project will not only help my students learn from new technology, it will keep their families aware of ongoing innovation in technology. Doners Choose can help my students advance in this technological world!
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The Osmos Genius Pack and Coding kits will help advance my students in several academic concept areas. This award-winning game system allows students to learn interactively with the use of an iPad. \r\n Students use real-world manipulatives to play math, literacy, and coding games. The Osmo camera, when placed atop the iPad will read my students interaction with the game pieces and transfer that skill practice to the iPad screen! Students can follow prompts to play tanagram games and practice age-appropriate coding. Students can use stories already written in class and illustrate the characters with the Osmo, bringing them to life. Students can also practice many math concepts such as number identification, addition, and subtraction. \r\n The Osmo brings a hands-on component to the iPad that my students would easily grasp, thus helping to solidify concepts taught in class!
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My students need current, and kid-friendly technology to advance their computer, math, and reading skills.
| 1 | 0 |
61,876 |
p069558
|
f5b3e6ab0e111f1de8e782bee06105be
|
Mrs.
|
OH
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2017-04-04 13:45:40
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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Special & Typical Needs Pre-K Emergent Readers
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Our school is a Title I school where everyone receives a free breakfast and lunch. We have the highest number of homeless and transient students in the district and feed into the busiest homeless shelter in the city. Regardless of how long a student has been in our class, we show love, compassion, and an enthusiasm for for learning.\r\n\r\nWe are a teaching team of three: an Early Childhood teacher, a Special Needs teacher, and an Instructional Assistant. We work as a cohesive team to create a safe and fun learning environment. Our classroom is a full day inclusion Pre-K classroom with 12 typically developing students and 8 special needs students. An inclusion classroom has its challenges to create the best environment for each students' needs. We utilize fidget tools, calm down spots, and movement tools.\r\n\r\nAs Pre-K teachers we are trying to set our students up for success as they progress through elementary school. We are the building blocks to help create successful students and we bring the best we can each and every day.
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These supplies will help our learners in so many ways. Many of our students are on the cusp of reading. The rhyming cards, word family cards, and Tag Readers will help accelerate their learning and help them gain courage to read on their own.\r\n\r\nThe sensory chew toys (and mesh bags for organizing) will help our students (both typical and special needs) who need to chew on something (besides their clothes) while still focusing on the lesson and/or activity. \r\n\r\nOur CD Player is an old hand-me-down on its last leg. A new CD player will allow the students to regulate with brain breaks and get up and move. Our students LOVE to sing and dance.
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My students need tools to help our readers of all levels, a CD player so they can regulate with music, and sensory chew tubes for our learners who need sensory help.
| 0 | 1 |
151,670 |
p243060
|
94954f9c2a11bd8ff6703c72004df603
|
Teacher
|
CA
|
2016-09-11 10:45:31
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Growing into Readers with Guided Reading
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My Kindergartens are beautiful. They come into school with more than half never being in a classroom environment and knowing what to expect. They meet every challenge I throw at them. We have beautiful weather for most of the year and want to give them activities inside the classroom and out. Our school is zoned for many SES groups such as military families, section 8, middle class income and many ELLs. We are a highly diverse community in culture and climate. Awesome!
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Last year, I was hired 2 days before the start of the school year. Many of my resources were on back order and arrived late or not at all. Since a 6th Kinder classroom was not there when Guided Reading supplies were ordered way back when, I found myself struggling to find multiple text on various levels. \r\n\r\nStudents NEED books in their hands. They need to touch, feel, and hold a book. I took to photocopying books on copy paper but that left many of them in the garbage, broken and just not in very good condition. \r\n\r\nThese Guided Reading kits will give my Kindergarteners the guidance and growth needed to become life long readers and learners.
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My students need Guided Reading kits to help grow their reading level and skill base.
| 5 | 1 |
11,936 |
p214401
|
9c7e9b272a0e9024743af2a49772e87f
|
Ms.
|
AL
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2016-08-05 23:19:01
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Window on The World
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My students are always an eclectic group- scholastically, financially, and intellectually. Some are high achievers with big goals and lots of family support, but many, too many of them, come from broken families with high percentages of low education levels, poverty and, probably, food insecurity. Almost all of them do, however, see education as a way to improve their lives, which it can. But their window on the world is very narrow and their exposure to ideas and concepts beyond the bounds of our county is very slight. Thus, so many of them have no idea of the possibilities out there for them to study, think about, pursue as a career or just to enrich their lives, despite the preponderance of time they spend on social media.\r\n\r\nBringing resources into the classroom that can plant that seed of curiosity about the wider world with its joys and its sorrows and, ultimately, their own place in that world, is a necessary component of a well-rounded education. Ultimately, trying to offer those quality resources and materials not only achieves this desired exposure to new things, it also teaches skills that all of them will need as they enter the workforce.
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Scholastic Magazine has long been a fixture in classrooms in the U.S. With wide-ranging topics, great photography, and interesting support materials, it appeals to students of all grade levels. \r\nFor students who lack this sort of stimulus at home, classroom discussion and activities focused on the current issue of the magazine should prompt an interest in a wide variety of hitherto unfamiliar subjects. Especially In an election year, in which some of them will vote for the first time, such a resource should prove helpful in nurturing an insightful look at problems and possible solutions which will certainly help shape their adult lives.\r\n
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My students need high- interest, current, quality material on important issues of today with a focus on events and topics outside our county and state.
| 0 | 1 |
101,893 |
p063876
|
73d44a98db1ad29df2058dc1b32bbcaa
|
Mrs.
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IN
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2016-12-15 07:38:33
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Engaging the Mind
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My scholars are 5th and 6th grader readers. They are struggling readers who meet in my classroom for an extra 30 minutes of reading instruction. They have no recess and need extra movement to keep them going throughout the day. The school population includes over 75% of students eligible for free and reduced price lunch.\r\n\r\nSitting still is overrated. My 5th and 6th graders are young adolescents who need an opportunity to move during the day. They have trouble sitting still to focus on the task at hand.
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The Hooki stools will give my students the ability to get extra movement and stay focused on reading. Movement stools help students utilize both sides of their brains at the same time. They will use the stools while doing independent reading, digital content, small group instruction, and whole group instruction.The stools will help students who have a strong need to fidget to reach their full potential in the classroom. My students with special learning need will especially benefit. Students will be more attentive by burning off excess energy while balancing on the stools. Without recess or PE everday students must remain inactive all day while at school. I want to change this by giving them some room to move while reading.
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My students need 3 hooki stools. Students will use the stools to keep them engaged in learning.
| 1 | 1 |
118,479 |
p216927
|
4bf82340cbd48a0efb687247b6c97389
|
Mr.
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FL
|
2016-06-21 19:14:16
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Math & Science
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College & Career Prep, Mathematics
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Title I Students Need Laptops
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East Gadsden High School is a Title I school. All of our students qualify for free lunch. Most of our students do not own computer devices. Moreover, we live in a rural area where internet access is limited. Fortunately, internet Wi-Fi is available at our school, however, we do not have enough computers or laptops to supply student needs. Although some students own smartphones that supplement certain technology needs, such devices are not suitable platforms for the online learning programs I want to utilize as a teacher.
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Our school test scores are among the lowest in the State of Florida. I've been teaching mathematics for two years and am constantly seeking innovating methods. My students face a multitude of challenges in learning. Many of these challenges are presented due to exogenous factors beyond their control. As teacher, I'm responsible for managing these factors in the most efficient way to help steer the learning environment. Technology is a crucial part of learning because students enjoy learning in new, exciting ways. Technology keeps students' attention because it allows them to explore their own capabilities in a manner that can be fun, fast, and fascinating. Technology challenges students to maximize their intelligence and empowers them to achieve success in both knowledge gain and productivity.\r\n\r\nI use technology as much as I can in my lesson plans. However, I don't have all the resources I need to make some of my ideas come to fruition. For example, often times, I need computers or laptops to get the most from a lesson plan. Our school offers a few computer labs, but they're not available for use more than once per week because they are in such high demand. I have four desktop computers in my room, however, they do not fulfill student needs because all of my class sizes are large. \r\n\r\nI am asking for funds to purchase laptops for use in my classroom. Khan Academy.org is one of my favorite online tools because it allows me to facilitate independent learning, skills assessment, and differentiated instruction. Furthermore, I'm planning to teach AP math this year, so my students will need to practice with certain software applications that were not as necessary in the previous classes I've taught. Please help the students at East Gadsden High School by donating. Thank You.\r\n
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My students need laptops for enhanced learning. I use math programs offered by Khan Academy.org as a means of independent learning, skills assessment, and differentiated instruction.
| 2 | 1 |
157,985 |
p032276
|
3e4fe26684efc5811ed8184b035130a6
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-02-21 16:34:39
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics
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Economics, Financial Literacy
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Becoming Financially Literate Third Graders
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My students are an amazing group of third graders. They are enthusiastic about school and embrace everything we do in class. They love reading, P.E. math and science. Our school is a Kindergarten through eighth grade school located in rural Northern California. It houses 450 students. Our school is surrounded by forests and mountains and has daily visitors such as geese, turkeys and deer. \r\n\r\nOn January 26, 2017 our school had a fire.\r\n\r\nMy classroom was in the building and has smoke and water damage. We have returned to school but do not have access to our classroom materials and supplies. I am starting the daunting task of rebuilding our classroom after 21 years of teaching.
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My students need an iPad and Sonos wireless speaker. Students will use the iPad to read books and use financial literacy apps to learn about money matters. The speaker will be to listen to the books through the Audible app. Students will use the iPad and speaker on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nBoth items will be used daily to practice and build financial literacy skills. The stories students will listen to are all favorites such as the Berenstain Bears and Alex Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, by Judith Viorst. Using familiar stories makes learning content more easier and enjoyable.\r\n
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My students need a an Apple iPad Pro and a Sonos wireless speaker.
| 266 | 1 |
140,910 |
p027997
|
980bd932c9694dff786ea10a14088bba
|
Mr.
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NC
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2016-11-14 08:49:12
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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South Charlotte General Athletic Equipment
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We have students in middle school grades 7 and 8 who participate on athletic teams. They are kids with great attitudes and always give forth their best effort. This project will specifically target our girls and boys basketball and soccer players. We are trying to make game day more accommodating by having these materials on hand to maximize the game day experience. Our kids deserve the best and we are aiming to give that to them. Our basketball floor specifically is used by many groups so the traction is not ideal. This causes unnecessary slips during the game and we are trying to make sure our players are not at a competitive disadvantage.
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The materials I am requesting will benefit our basketball and soccer teams. The floor traction mat will allow our basketball players to get a better foundation while playing in basketball games, while the water bottles and carrier will allow quick access to hydration during timeouts. The cones, air pump, and soccer bag ball bag will allow our game day set up to be more efficient. The cones will help during practice and warm ups. The pump will allow the soccer balls to have enough air in them to meet the officials standards. The ball bag will allow us easy transport of the game balls.
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My students need materials for middle school basketball and soccer training
| 0 | 1 |
162,014 |
p120428
|
5df45128941053e8ce576fd3ab7d6ea4
|
Ms.
|
OR
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2016-08-05 15:25:02
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Nutrition Education
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Empowering Students to Bring Nutrition to their School and Home!
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The primary students in our school are a vibrant set of students that will make you smile with their acceptance of the smaller pleasures in life. They don't demand a whole lot from life, but definitely deserve a lot from life.\r\n\r\nOur students have recently been introduced to healthier eating habits through a physical education grant and are now ready to learn how to make healthy choices that they can ultimately share in their home. Instead of resisting this change, they have embraced the idea and are becoming more cautious eaters. We recently revived our school garden to support healthy eating awareness and would love to bring our efforts into our classroom and hungry tummies.\r\n\r\nOur students would benefit greatly if the idea of healthy eating were embedded in their classroom activities as well as a holistic idea rather than an isolated topic for lunch or physical education. \r\n
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I have a vision of students dressed in aprons with chef hats, smiles, and watery mouths as they learn to prepare snacks that are not only healthy and nutritious, but delicious. I want out students to be interested and excited about healthy foods. My hope is to give our students the opportunity to create healthy meals that teach while also incorporating important reading and math skills in a real world setting, \"cooking\", as they follow recipes and measure ingredients. It will provide practical skills in healthy eating.\r\n\r\nOur student population struggles with healthy teeth and healthy snacks is a fabulous way to promote healthy teeth and bodies and one that is easily incorporated into a classroom setting.\r\n\r\nI also realize that healthy eating requires more planning and is more labor intensive than fast meals so my desire is to show our students and their families that making healthy meals today is about much more than simply eating. I think that if we can get our students interested and excited, it will carry over to families that not only eat together, but cook together.
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My students need tools and visuals to begin learning how to prepare, enjoy, and teach others about healthy food choices.
| 6 | 1 |
45,621 |
p180449
|
8096d27bffab37a551ad86630d7a8b0c
|
Mrs.
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TX
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2017-02-24 14:37:52
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Applied Sciences, Literature & Writing
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Science Supplies for Sparking Inquiry
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My students are incredibly polite, diligent, hard working students at a very small school. I teach the students that still say \"Yes ma'am\" and \"No ma'aam!\" They are some of the best I've ever encountered. Rural education gives my students the opportunity to receive specialized instruction. Our classes are small and our students have deeply-rooted, long lasting relationships. \r\n\r\nWe are a community of learners in the truest sense. My students are naturally collaborative. It's my job to capitalize on their attitudes!
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My students need supplies that are reserved for them! We currently share 20 iPads with a school of 450. Each student, regardless of grade level, will create and perform their own science fair project. \r\nStudents will (and do) design and investigate their own research question. We break it down over the course of the first semester and use it as a great way to work through the quality and detail required for any scientific investigation. My students will become better investigators of the world around them, better writers, and better communicators with some simple lab supplies, a projector connection for examples, and some chromebooks for students to complete their work and write ups.
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My students need technology and supplies for science fair research, testing, and communication!
| 0 | 1 |
85,770 |
p201151
|
8d0ca6e07d837bdfc000fe2a266861e0
|
Mr.
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NY
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2016-08-11 16:19:45
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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A Fresh Start
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We are a diverse school that serves a multicultural population. The classroom is made up of students with special needs and English Language Learners. \r\nThey are energetic and eager to become independent and sophisticated scholars. 5th graders are given more and more opportunities to be independent learners as they begin to prepare for big changes in their future (middle school!). Needless to say, the students are excited for the increased independence and responsibility. They come into the 5th grade hungry to learn and to express themselves as individuals.
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The most successful classrooms have a positive and supportive community at their core. A big part of nurturing this type of community is creating an atmosphere that is organized, interactive and attractive. The materials in this project will give our classroom the tools to be all of those things. We will trim student projects, laminate activity cards, and follow along in math on dry erase boards. \r\nStudents need to feel that their work is meaningful and valued. These supplies give us the tools to display their hard work in a way that communicates to the students that what they do is important and appreciated.
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My students need dry erase markers, a laminator and paper cutter to allow for a interactive classroom.
| 29 | 1 |
26,403 |
p253503
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296f259d06d4f7592f4fe99e6a7963d5
|
Ms.
|
TX
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2016-08-10 23:00:41
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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My own Space
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I work on a Title I school where most students are from low income home. Our school is on a low income neighborhood. One of the great things of our school is the parent participation in our school events. Even though most of our students do not have great advantages they are intelligent, inventive and creative. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is made up 20 Hispanic bilingual students who are eager to learn. This year my students learning abilities range from those reading in at a third grade level to the ones on a kindergarten level. As a teacher I have to make sure that my classroom is organized so that students are always on task. My students don't have a lot of stability at home so is important for them to have stability at school. They need to know what is expected of them and when and how to do it
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My classroom is a First Grade Bilingual classroom on which we have about 4 to 6 whole group times during the day. The sad thing is that we currently have a really small rug and not all my students fit on it. My students would benefit greatly from a bigger rug to have each individual spot to sit during those times.\r\n\r\nDuring whole group activity students get to learn new concepts and participate in class discussion. The rug would help students to have room to have their own personal space. It would give the students room to move and learn.
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My students need a circle time rug with enough space for each student to sit when we are having whole group. Currently when we have whole group my students are crowed.
| 5 | 1 |
104,054 |
p144241
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7bf027c852c0bad44e4d9a1882cf5297
|
Mr.
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SD
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2016-07-27 15:39:01
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Innovation and Collaboration Is Off the Wall!
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Math is a subject that very few students passionately love. In my classroom students are challenged on a daily basis. My students are active learners who learn best when physically engaged as well as mentally. They strive when we do things outside of the box and learn in a unique fashion.\r\n\r\nMy students love to get up and move around, they love to be active listeners by participating, and they enjoy working when the environment is something new and different, challenging them to think differently.
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These donations will allow us to create a classroom of engagement through innovation and 21st century style learning. We are going to create dry erase surfaces throughout the classroom allowing students to jot down their thoughts and work out their thought process anywhere in the room. \r\n\r\nCreating writing surfaces on the walls allows students to be actively engaged in class and allow them to physically move while being academically challenged in the math classroom. \r\n\r\nWe need these supplies to make it happen. We will be relegated to using the single whiteboard available in the standard classroom. Thank you so much!!
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My students need metallic primer and whiteboard paint to be able to convert the walls of their classroom into a place where collaboration and critical thinking can take place!!
| 0 | 1 |
104,726 |
p035489
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4689e4df5b8f46a2016d8b2823b167e1
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Mrs.
|
GA
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2016-08-13 19:41:04
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Falling in LOVE with a good BOOK
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I teach a community of learners where our motto for the year is \"All In, No Excuses.\" It is echoed throughout the administration, staff, students, and communicates the high expectations we have for them. My students are from a suburb surrounded by a community south of Atlanta. I teach a diverse group of students with a wide array of abilities and from various economic backgrounds. Our mission is to ensure high academic achievement to develop college and career ready students who will succeed in and contribute to the global community. My school is unique because it is nestled within a neighborhood where we are able to receive an abundance of support and work, learn, act, and think together as a community.
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There is an emphasis at my school for students to become better writers. In order to become better writers, they must continue to be good readers. \r\n\r\nMy students have requested these books to add to our classroom library to enhance their reading. My students have to complete a reading log nightly and summarize what they read which allows them to retell what they read and allows me as a teacher to to monitor their comprehension, help to improve their reading, and writing skills. The books included in this project are the books that they requested in order for them to read the books that they enjoy and enhance their love for reading.
| null | null |
My students need books on and above their level to enhance our classroom library in order to become better readers and writers.
| 4 | 1 |
86,358 |
p086348
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2f4b3fdff0b05e3382832a6c598373d5
|
Mrs.
|
FL
|
2016-08-05 15:27:29
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Math Ninjas
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Do you remember what it was like when you were learning how to do Math? Were you engaged and challenged, or did you forget about what you learned? As an educator, it is important that I help my students stay interested in learning important concepts through engaging, consistent, and meaningful math activities.\r\n\r\nMy students are fourth grade G/T students who love to learn something new everyday.\r\n\r\nThey come from many different backgrounds and have many different learning styles. With high-stake testing, my students are continuously put to the test to perform well. They are hard workers who are in need of resources to help them reach their goal of being promoted to the next grade.
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My students need Math activity stations and portable folder activites. These math activity centers will be used daily in my classroom during small group/stations. Children learn so much more when they can use fun math materials instead of just paper and pencil. Math activities like multiplication safari and division arcade make learning math fun. My students love to go to math centers, but I do not have enough math materials for them to do this successfully.\r\n\r\nI believe that math is a core component of fourth grade.\r\nThis is where they learn math skills they will use everyday. I want to help them internalize math instead of just memorizing it.
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My students need fun math activity stations along with folder games for our classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
166,224 |
p121396
|
cef2f99c5ae404510d64f31afd5d8231
|
Ms.
|
MA
|
2017-01-30 17:46:16
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Calculating Success
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The students who take my engineering and robotics classes are apart of a large, urban school and come from many different cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. However, these pieces of their identities do not define them. \r\n\r\nThe students who take my classes are curious, creative, and in general, they are thinkers. They come in every day willing to learn and be challenged. They are future engineers and scientists and I want to help start them off on the right foot.
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Engineering is bridging the connections between math, science, and logic. There are many topics in math and science that require calculations, so there are many calculations that my students perform in engineering as well.\r\n\r\nCalculators make a big difference for students in STEM classes and being able to properly compute by using a calculator is a 21st century skill that all students should develop. \r\n\r\nWhen students have an assigned calculator to use daily, it will increase the 21st century skills that they will use later in life along with increasing their comfort to solve more complex problems. Also, by increasing their comfort to solve complex problems in engineering, it will raise their comfort to solve difficult problems in their math and science classes as well.
| null | null |
My students need c calculators in order to solve math problems quickly and efficiently.
| 1 | 1 |
100,892 |
p234529
|
9e9141f5fc5c8f33b8a5f0bdcf55b88e
|
Mr.
|
SD
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2016-08-26 16:37:38
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Books for Better Readers
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My lower and higher leveled reading students do not have enough classroom books to keep them engaged in learning. Giving them an option would help them stay interested in reaching their goals for the year.\r\n\r\n My 3rd grade students reading levels are ranging from 1st grade to 6th grade.\r\n\r\nThey all want to be better readers but get frustrated when books are not available or just don't have any in their levels. We are a Title 1 school and our library is a great source for books, but students are limited to 2 books at time.\r\n
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Each student in our classroom has books in their book boxes during our literacy time. They go to our classroom library and pick books in their reading level. There are times where there are not enough books for all students in my high and lowest reading levels. These books will assure they have enough books to read. The bean bag chairs will give them a comfy place to read.\r\n\r\n All students, no matter what level they are, will have books to choose from.\r\n\r\nThis will give them practice time, build confidence in their reading, and a comfortable place to read during our literacy time.
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My students need lower level books like Ready, Freddy and Dr. Seuss books. They also need higher level books like I Am and Who Was books.
| 1 | 1 |
110,278 |
p069566
|
10929d75a54f2ff1bbd6c7e61e57c2ac
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Mrs.
|
CA
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2017-02-02 17:05:51
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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College & Career Prep, Literature & Writing
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Exploring Frederick Douglass & 12 Angry Men in Literature Circles!
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I teach 11th grade English at a college prep high school that requires that all students follow a course of study that leads to a university or college. However, many of the students at this school are not prepared for the rigors of this level of academic challenge.\r\n\r\nI believe it is my task to prepare them. I believe that literature circles, through choice and discussion, have the power to change non-readers into students working on increasing their abilities to read. These changes will lead academic skill and belief in the idea of going to college.
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We need 25 copies of \"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass\" and \"Twelve Angry Men\" so my students will be able to dramatically improve their individual literacy and develop as readers. Students with increased levels of literacy who choose to read are more likely to be interested in attending college.\r\n\r\nI know that times are tough, but these books will provide greatly needed aid on their road to college. My student and I are working very hard to change their academic futures, but we need help in the form of books that are essential to 11th grade English.\r\n\r\nThank you so much.
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My students need 25 copies of \"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass\" and \"Twelve Angry Men.\"
| 23 | 1 |
75,066 |
p178537
|
46a3fe5f3af57c2cc8359417f4c40d6b
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Ms.
|
MA
|
2016-12-01 21:35:29
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Health & Life Science
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Moving and Grooving
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As a sixth grade science teacher, I teach the majority of sixth grade students at my school. The students who attend my school are a unique, diverse population. The majority of my students are low-income and speak English as a second language. Many of the students were born in another country, and many parents do not speak English fluently. Additionally, many have faced some type of trauma in their lives.\r\nThe students in my classes face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom, and it is my goal to alleviate some of their challenges in the classroom and foster a love for science in them. \r\nSixth grade is the first time the students have a true science course, and many come in with little background knowledge. I want to be able to engage my students in authentic tasks, to ignite a passion for science. Middle school is a crucial time for students to become engaged in STEM. Studies have shown that if students are not interested in STEM in middle school, they will be significantly less likely to be interested in STEM in high school and to go into a STEM field.
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Sixth grade is the first time students do not have recess at my school. Additionally, they have an extended school day, and are at school from 7:10-4:30 each day. Their only movement during the day comes from physical education, and transitioning from class to class.\r\nSixth graders have a great amount of energy and these supplies will help them remain engaged while moving in an appropriate (non-disruptive) way. \r\nFlexible seating options, such as the wobble chairs, enable students to engage their muscles, while they also engage their brain. The lap dog will help students who have a hard time sitting still, by providing a comforting weight, as well as a stuffed animal they can pet. The gel packs will provide a wonderful alternative to pen clicking for students who need to constantly move their hands. These supplies will help my students stay on task, be more successful.
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My students need furniture and tools to help them move in an appropriate way, while their brains stay engaged.
| 1 | 1 |
110,379 |
p028948
|
b08f7279193571eb0c9f39f43d775a8b
|
Ms.
|
CT
|
2016-07-30 10:35:03
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, History & Civics
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Environmental Science, Social Sciences
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Plants and Animals - Helping Each Other Survive!
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My students are the future scientists and mathematicians that will save our planet. I teach in an urban district that is Connecticut's first all magnet district. My school is the district's STEM magnet school and we serve approximately 650 students grades preK-5. I have taught in this district for 19 years, 15 of them at this school, and have taught grades 1 - 3. This year I am moving to 5th grade! I look forward to the challenge of learning a new curriculum while experiencing the developmental highs and lows of fifth graders. I will be teaching math and science to two groups of students, from 19 different towns. I taught several of them when they were third graders two years ago and look forward to seeing them again. In third grade, I worked hard to create a love of math and science in my students and I hope to build on that this year. Winthrop STEM students are intelligent, inquisitive, and active. They love to get their hands dirty and really dig in to new projects. Our school has two, fairly large, garden areas that students design, plant, and maintain. Winthrop borders Riverside Park, where students further explore nature.
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Students who demonstrate understanding can:\r\n5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water. [Clarification\r\nStatement: Emphasis is on the idea that plant matter comes mostly from air and water, not from the soil.]\r\n\r\nThis is a standard taken directly from the Next Generation Science Standards for fifth grade. NGSS is nationwide and Connecticut voted this past year to adopt those standards for our state. The AquaSprouts grow lab demonstrates to students that plants can grow without soil, provided they get the nutrients they need from water and air. It will also show students a symbiotic relationship between plants and animals. The fish in the aquarium feed off the roots of the plants, while the plants draw nutrients from the waste in the aquarium water. Both plants and fish are able to survive and thrive because of each other. Our class theme this year will be \"working together as a community\" and the AquaSprouts grow lab will show them that even in nature, working together benefits everyone!
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My students need an AquaSprouts Garden Kit to observe, first hand, the relationship between plants and aquatic life.
| 0 | 1 |
21,048 |
p046391
|
272ca3360fa324d558158a873b700c14
|
Mrs.
|
MD
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2016-08-19 02:18:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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*Expand Your Learning Through Flexible Seating*
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We are the home of the \"Gators\", a strong, diverse community that has gained a well-earned reputation for focusing on the development of the whole child. We are committed to cultivating a love of learning, teaching our students great character, and empowering students with the knowledge and skills to excel as productive citizens in the 21st century.\r\n\r\nWe have the privilege of working with students from many different backgrounds, experiences, and interests. Because my student's have a variety of preferred learning styles and are at different levels of academic readiness, it is imperative that I find ways to differentiate in my classroom, not just in my instruction. It is my job to make connections and understand each student and to use this understanding to deliver instruction that honors individual differences. My students deserve an equal opportunity to learn in an environment where they are comfortable and their needs are met.
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Our school values the individuality and learning styles of each and every Gator. In order to help foster a true love for learning, students need to be empowered to make choices that help them be their best learners, collaborators, and thinkers. That learning, collaborating, and thinking does not always happen while sitting at a desk.\r\n\r\nIn order to engage and empower students to take ownership of their learning, they need the autonomy to choose seating that allows for movement, collaboration, and differentiation. \r\n\r\nThis project will provide my students with the opportunity to select the type of seating that helps them focus and learn best. I believe that by providing a variety of work space options, students will be more engaged in their learning, which will in turn create successful, lifelong learners.
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My students need the opportunity to expand their learning by having flexible seating that allows for movement, collaboration, and autonomy. We need a variety of 'work spaces' to allow students to work away from their desks.
| 0 | 0 |
77,625 |
p202621
|
24c1bf0bc9fa324a4a30df755a3ecc13
|
Mrs.
|
SC
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2016-10-06 20:05:38
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Math & Science
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Gym & Fitness, Mathematics
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Active Students-Active Learning!
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I teach math and science to two classes of Gifted and Talented students in a rural area of South Carolina. One class is a single-gender girls class and the other is co-ed. I have a total of 51 students who are all eager and excited to be successful in the classroom. \r\nMy eager learners work hard and they are begging me to get flexible seating for our classroom. They acknowledge the fact that it is difficult to stay focused with the strenuous work load that is required of the gifted program. Our classroom currently has six round tables that enable students to work both independently and collaboratively, but the chairs are stationary. My students would benefit greatly from the ability to wiggle while they work!
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My fifth grade Gifted and Talented students are extremely hard workers. They acknowledge the fact that it is difficult to stay focused while completing rigorous work and innovative projects. My students have been able to observe another classroom on our hallway that contains flexible seating. Their observations led to many questions and they began to research the benefits of flexible seating.\r\nThrough their own research, my students discovered that flexible seating does, in fact, enhance student focus. My students want to have a variety of flexible seating options in our classroom, and they want to add a fit-desk, spooner boards, and lap desks to our kinesthetic environment. They cannot wait to see the benefits of using these active learning items!
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My students need a fit-desk, spooner boards, and lap desks to add to our kinesthetic classroom. These items will increase their physical activity time to more than 60 minutes a day!
| 5 | 0 |
24,731 |
p097951
|
b940a1dc4cce4ddd1120032329317edd
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-11-30 14:32:44
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literature & Writing, Social Sciences
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\"Native Son\" For Our Sons
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The students I serve are young men from the inner city. 99 percent of our student body is African American or Latino. Our young men come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds, but many of them are from low income households. The numbers of young men, especially young men of color, entering college is on a downward spiral. The goal of our leadership academy is to develop young men into impactful leaders through the development of their intellectual, moral, physical, social, and emotional skills for the global society of tomorrow. \r\n\r\nWe are building better husbands, fathers, and leaders. Our young men over the years have developed confidence, chivalry, respect, and persistence. Anyone can walk into our school and immediately notice the sense of brotherhood and community. Our young men break stereotypes about what men of color are like. They strive for the very best and always put their best foot forward.
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Our young men will investigate the role of African American men in Native Son. It will serve as a platform to discuss race relations, identity crises among men of color, stereotypes associated with men of color, and the prison system as it relates to men of color.\r\n\r\nOur school strives to break through stereotypes and show our young men that they do not have to adhere to the false labels of society. Native Son will allow them to gain a deeper understanding and perspective of this idea from the perspective of Richard Wright. Beyond the social aspects of learning from this book, students will be shown how to annotate and work intensely with their text in preparation for college.
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My students need a personal copy of Native Son to use for our African American studies class.
| 4 | 1 |
53,178 |
p031692
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34a994a28f4b644a6ccd0b2a22f1ec71
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Mrs.
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AR
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2017-01-19 08:50:24
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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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Bouncing into Pre-K
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Many of the students in my pre-k classroom come from low-income families. They qualify for this program based on family income. I have a very diverse classroom - the majority being Spanish or Marshallese speakers. My class includes children aged 3-5. I work in an inclusive classroom that can include children with special needs as well as typically developing children. For many of my students, this will be their first educational experience. \r\nThe children in my class surprise me everyday with their creativity, enthusiasm, and intelligence. Despite difficult home lives or adversity in their past, they come each day ready and eager to learn. Through learning literacy, math, and social skills they are readying themselves for kindergarten, and the rest of their educational experience. I am amazed how much they continue to grow as students and friends throughout this school year.\r\n
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For these young learners, physical development and activity are an integral part to a meaningful school experience. Pre-K students are still growing their fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and body coordination. They must practice motor skills daily to strengthen their body and muscles. The children at our school participate in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. This encourages health, fitness, and allows the children an appropriate outlet to expel energy.\r\nIn our local area, there are times when the weather is extreme or rainy, and classes are unable to go outside. However, physical activity is still invaluable to the students. The students participate in indoor play on these days. Finding opportunities for gross motor development can be difficult. By using the Hop-Along Balls, the children will be able to practice gross motor movements and exercises even while in a smaller indoor space. Hopping develops different muscles and skills than running or crawling, other gross motor activities available indoors. These Hop-Along Balls will provide the students a new and essential motor development opportunity.\r\n
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My students need these Hop-Along Balls for indoor gross motor activities.
| 0 | 1 |
49,749 |
p077199
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cb5e4ed8376e90fa24772bff35d5f3c9
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Ms.
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SC
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2016-05-05 08:52:23
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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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Baby Wipes, Exam Gloves, and More for Severe Special Needs
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\"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.\" Buddha
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My students are amazing children with awesome personalities. They need adult help with almost all daily living skills- ranging from feeding, to toileting, to communication.\r\nAt school we try very hard to teach our students as much independence as possible. You can help with this by giving the tools needed to give them independence.
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We will use hand baby wipes to keep our classroom healthy and clean. We will also use the baby wipes to teach our students how to clean themselves We will use the gloves to keep us and the children safe during diaper changes, tube feedings, and more. We will use the wagon for transportation and toys.
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We change our students numerous times a day and need exam gloves to keep everyone safe from illness and disease. You will also give me the tools I need to track the progress of each of my students.
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My students need baby wipes, exam gloves, extra clothes & a wagon.
| 42 | 1 |
153,877 |
p006072
|
51d132aa1e746a756877ee565cfc2200
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Ms.
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MO
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2016-06-29 16:36:17
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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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Self Regulation - A Calming Peaceful Place!
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A Humboldt we consider ourselves a \"School Family.\" We pride ourselves on creating the best learning environment possible for our students. Our students are AMAZING! They work hard each and every day. \r\n\r\nThey can and will, change the world. They mean the world to us!\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from lives of poverty. Many receive free and reduced lunch. Despite the stress they carry, our students come to school each day ready to learn. They are scientists, artists, researchers, mathematicians, musicians, authors, historians, KIND friends, and much more. They take pride in their learning and their interest in the world. \r\n\r\nMany need extra help with the social/emotional side of learning. I hope the calming area in our classroom can lead to healthy children both physically and mentally.
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At Humboldt Elementary, we serve many students who come from poverty situations. Many times our students have encountered trauma in their lives. We have worked hard as a staff over the past year to educate ourselves on how to support our students' mental health needs. Students need self regulation tools to use when they are upset. \r\n\r\nOne important part of this training is to provide students with a calming place within the classroom. They can use this place when they are upset. It gives them a chance to deescalate. The calming area will have a small chair and tools to use for calm themselves. There will be paper and writing tools for self reflection. The sensory tools will help bring them to a healthy brain state. Once they are calm we are able to discuss how to improve the situation that upset them. We can also discuss ways to cope. The whole goal is self regulation. Students will need these tools as they go through school as well as when they enter adulthood. \r\n
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My students need a calming corner for self regulation. Many of my students have encountered trauma in their lives. The comfort corner is a way to teach them self regulation skills.
| 1 | 1 |
89,015 |
p091531
|
47dfdc617cce6418dbfe385e0a25e2f7
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-08-10 14:46:20
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Nutrition Education
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Inspired Students Creating Healthy Meals
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The great thing about 8th grade Health class is that all of my students can be successful! Because there are no standardized tests in Health, I have the flexibility to be creative in my teaching. This allows students who traditionally earn poor grades to find success in my classroom - sometimes for the first time!\r\n\r\nWe are a Title I school as well as a California Distinguished School and a School To Watch Model Middle School. My students are used to working hard and rising to the challenges they face! They enjoy learning and demonstrating their knowledge in unconventional ways, and they love the opportunity to move around during class. The success they achieve in meeting my high standards motivates them to work even harder, then they achieve even more success. It's a great cycle!
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The materials that my students and I are requesting will emphasize the importance of making and eating a healthy diet. The MyPlate plates will allow each student to create a perfectly balanced meal that falls within the MyPlate portion guidelines. Each student can actually take one of the MyPlate paper plates home and use it at breakfast, lunch, or dinner to be sure that they are eating a balanced meal. The two healthy cooking DVDs will help them work in groups to create a menu of healthy meals, and then the healthy meal ideas will be shared with classmates and their families. The posters and bookmarks will continue to reinforce these concepts of healthy meal planning and eating. Finally, the one-pound and five-pound fat and muscle replicas will give my students a hands-on realization of the body composition that will result from eating these healthy diets.\r\nWhen I asked my students how to make our nutrition curriculum more “real” for them, they asked me to let them take it home! It is one thing to learn about healthy eating in class, but it is much harder to actually create healthy meals at home. These student-inspired resources will help my students actually create and eat healthy meals at home. My students will be able to apply their knowledge at home as well as anywhere that they eat. The impact of these materials will be widespread, indeed! Thank you for supporting student learning and lifelong health! \r\n
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My students need MyPlate paper plates, replicas of fat and muscle, two DVDs about healthy eating, posters, and bookmarks.
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84,256 |
p129598
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9d5ac32fe78e657559d87cbbc9025f53
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Ms.
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MA
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2017-01-18 17:40:50
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Fun With Phonics!
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I service a group of energetic, enthusiastic and curious elementary students. They receive small group pull-out support in order to mediate targeted learning gaps and service the special needs of their individual plans. They are an adorable group of young people who feel appreciative of the small group support they receive.\r\n\r\nMy students attend a school located in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston that, only a few years ago, was classified as among the lowest 20% performing schools in the state. These past 2 years, with hard work and dedication, the school has made vast improvements. My goal is to make sure that my students with special needs don’t fall through the cracks. They are capable of filling gaps at the same pace as their general education peers. However, one of the biggest barriers I’ve seen to their growth and advancement is literacy. While my students love learning, I notice their weaknesses in literacy, decoding and phonemic awareness significantly impact their confidence and work quality.\r\n\r\nThey prove that they are able to work hard and apply what they learn at high levels, so long as the content is delivered in engaging, hands-on and thoughtfully designed ways.
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My goal is to develop a strong library of engaging and meaningful phonics and phonemic awareness games and activities to strengthen and support what I am teaching. Additionally, these activities ought to enable all of my students to truly enjoy the process of learning these vital literacy concepts. More specifically, for my students who are in upper elementary, these supplies are the more vital due to the fact that they no longer learn these foundational skills in their general classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit from alternative, kinesthetic and engaging learning activities, and these supplies will significantly bolster their retention of important phonics skills. This list of carefully selected phonics activities will address and reinforce targeted skills that I want to work on with my students this year. With these activities, my students will continue look forward to learning phonics in new ways. For my older students, it will help take the stigma away from re-learning foundational concepts. \r\n\r\n\r\nThese supplies, along with the determination of my scholars, will help us reach - and surpass - our challenging and ambitious literacy goals for the year!
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My students need activities and materials that will help develop and practice fundamental phonics concepts such as blends, digraphs, vowels, word families, and more!
| 2 | 1 |
112,241 |
p009859
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d03d39dec6f55e815b67020af913364f
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Ms.
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AL
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2016-10-19 13:58:52
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Safety in Numbers
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with many 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 the most meaningful learning experiences they can have.\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.\r\n\r\n\r\nMany of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as \"typical\". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire each student to continue on a path of academic excellence regardless of whether they play an instrument after they finish with high school orchestra.\r\n
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In our inner-city school, break-ins are a fairly common occurrence. Even the most vigilant faculty and staff cannot completely prevent these from occurring. While we do have lockers to keep our instruments \"safe,\"we do not have enough combination locks for our orchestra lockers, which seriously compounds the problems we face. As a result, the instruments kept in our orchestra lockers currently are not safe.\r\n\r\nLeaving these instruments vulnerable makes our students feel especially vulnerable.\r\n\r\nTherefore, we are seeking for your assistance in helping preserve the security of these instruments and, thereby, lessening the vulnerability felt by our dedicated orchestra students.
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My students need combination locks to keep their string instruments safe.
| 0 | 1 |
158,411 |
p032157
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ab0160f1927f29ed95e2ccdad69884a7
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-12-11 06:22:09
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL
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Can You Hear Me Now?
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Burton Elementary is an Pre-K through 5 school with over 500 students located in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and for many English is not their first and only language. Burton Elementary is an urban school. Students and their families have many needs to remove barriers including free/reduced lunch, afternoon sack suppers, health services, as well as English language support at school and at home. \r\n \r\nIn my classroom, I work with 25 kindergarten students who bring culture, excitement, imagination, and wonder to our learning community. Our classroom is shaped and reshaped as children’s new interests and needs emerge. I work to build as equitable a classroom I can that is free of the barriers they may face outside of school. \r\n
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Our school recently received the Apple ConnectEd grant and because of that has been transformed into a 1:1 environment. It would save time and ease frustrations if we had headphones that fit them well and worked consistently. We also spend time in the computer lab at school. Headphones on lab computers are often missing or in need of repair. \r\n\r\nMy students use their iPads multiple times a day and across all content areas. These highly rated, best-selling headphones will even allow for cooperative learning. The headphones have a SharePort. There is no need for a splitter! 1 side of the Connect+ plugs into the device and the other can have another headphone plug into it to share audio!
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My students need headphones for working with their iPads and computers in the lab. The earbud headphones we have now are too big for little ears and my students have a hard time keeping them in.
| 2 | 1 |
144,102 |
p030205
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1fac5c38ff81f36b77903856a84b7a0c
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Ms.
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MN
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2017-03-22 12:47:51
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Be the Catalyst for our Chemical Reactions!
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The students in my 9-12 physical science classes are highly motivated to apply their science learning to solve both local and global problems. Many are immigrants or refugees and bring life experiences in more than one country and language to their study of science. Some are part of our state's Native population and bring an indigenous lens to their work. The students are highly motivated to explore in the lab and love to design and carry out experiments to test their ideas!
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The students will use this equipment in the chemistry lab to carry out exciting experiments! They will observe and describe chemical changes as they explore acid-base, redox, and single and double replacement reactions. They will learn to separate mixtures as they purify water samples, and explain what types of contaminants can be removed through filtration and distillation. They will learn about chemical indicators and carry out a titration to determine the amount of vitamin C in a juice sample. \r\n\r\nStudents will learn hands-on lab skills as they use proper lab equipment to carry out their experiments. For example, they will learn what type and size of container should be used for different applications in the lab. They will learn to read volume measurements on a buret. They will learn to safely heat and stir solutions.
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My students need glassware to do exciting chemistry experiments and learn lab techniques!
| 1 | 0 |
155,946 |
p183941
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6950f0951e5c54e2d3c526edb71862c6
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-10-05 19:30:16
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Health & Sports
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Health & Life Science, Health & Wellness
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Moving to Learn... Oh Yes!!!
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My students come from a diverse background of cultures and abilities.I teach fourth grade students in a Title I School where many of our students fall into the category of \"economically disadvantaged\". These children often do not get the benefits of extra curricular activities including sports after school so they channel their energy during the school day.\r\nMy students have asked for flexible seating options to allow for mobility, healthy postures and balance coordination to promote overall fitness and well being while learning in our classroom.\r\nThese Wobble Cushions and Hokki stools are proven to help students use their energy in a positive way and improve their brain activity, all while still being seated and focused on the lesson! With the wide range of needs in one classroom setting, differentiating and sound instructional models become imperative. With funds and supplies often limited, this can be a challenge. By helping my classroom, you are not only making a difference, but impacting future generations.\r\n
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This year my students asked me or rather begged me to incorporate \"those cool looking wobble stools and cushions\" into our classroom set-up. They have been in other classrooms where these flexible seating options are used and \"loved it\". My students love to be moving, rocking back and forth while learning. By incorporating these wobble cushions and stools into our classroom routine, they will increase their physical activity to more than 60 minutes per day.\r\n\r\nResearch supports that young children have very short attention spans and cannot sit still for more than 15 minutes, but with these Hokki stools and wobble cushions they will be able to sit and stay focused while still moving.\r\nAs you can see, my students have requested and have a strong desire to incorporate more physical activity into our daily routine. They are excited about the added benefits these items could bring to their academic day, including better postures, improved core strengthening and overall comfortable learning . Sounds good to me!!
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My students need 10 Wobble Cushions and 5 Hokki stools so they can move about comfortably while increasing their activity level in the classroom.
| 5 | 1 |
84,512 |
p175516
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86266befe1e0d1dcb61ec4d0bd19ca99
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Mrs.
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CO
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2016-07-08 14:24:45
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Keep Calm and Take a Sensory Break
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Upon entering the special education classroom, I thought I was there to help and teach the students. It did not take long for me to learn that the students were there to also help and teach me!\r\n\r\nThe students whom I teach are considered 2 or more grade levels below their peers. My students live with disabilities that limit their ability to generalize concepts, and often times a task that seems minimal, is a great challenge for them. \r\n\r\nRegardless of their limitations my students work so hard to achieve their goals. Their smiles and perseverance are an amazing reminder to never give up!
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My students need a device specifically designed to help them calm down, organize their thoughts, and focus on the educational demands of each school day. \r\n\r\nWith this sensory steam roller, my students will be able to access deep sensory pressure in a safe and fun way. The comfort the steam roller provides will aid them when they are confronted by activities or situations that create stress and anxiety. Many students with Autism Spectrum and similar disorders require deep pressure to help them deal with this stress and anxiety. \r\n\r\nIf funded, I plan to incorporate the sensory steam roller into our daily routines, so that students are able to work alongside their peers comfortably and confidently.
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My students need the sensory steam roller to assist in the control of their sensory needs.
| 0 | 1 |
41,977 |
p051907
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8956ec84333637e09cef413c94677a7a
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Mrs.
|
MD
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2017-03-05 09:47:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Kindergarten Engaging in Math!
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The students at my school come from high poverty. A full 90% of our school is living in high poverty. All students at my school receive free breakfast and lunch. My school is a Title I school, and my students are five and six years old.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience in a learning environment.\r\n\r\nMath is such an important part of learning. We learn so many skills in math that my students will need to use to learn and thrive in the world. It is important that my young learners are surrounded by materials that engage them and support them in their learning. As a brand new teacher, it is important to me that I provide all the necessary resources to my students to make sure they get the best learning experience possible.
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These materials will make a difference in my students' lives because it will provide them with math manipulatives that will engage them and help them in their learning. These materials will help my students count, add, and subtract in a fun and engaging way. These materials will help my students learn to solve real-world problems. This will help to motivate my students to learn.\r\n\r\nWe use math every day!\r\n\r\nMy young learners are finding out that people need to use math in every day life. My students know that there will be many times in the real-world where they will have to know how to count, add, and subtract. The materials in this project will provide my students with the necessary resources to learn how to do these things. This project will help my students grow as learners and mathematicians! This project will also help my students develop a love for math!
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My students need math manipulatives and dry erase sheets and markers to help engage them in learning new concepts!
| 9 | 0 |
122,405 |
p030581
|
8b2567f9155c8ff865f12abbc9acad5b
|
Ms.
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NY
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2017-03-21 11:11:26
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Environmental Science, Special Needs
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Soil for Sprouts
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I teach 7th grade integrated middle school Science in a NYC public school. My students consist of Special Education, English Language Learners, Honors, and general Education individuals.\r\n\r\nThe children that I encounter on a day to day basis are faced with insurmountable obstacles.\r\nAll are eager and motivated to learn, but we need some help acquiring learning resources to meet their varying needs.\r\n\r\nEach day they strive for the best and are determine to overcome their learning disabilities and delays. Often they are stressed and frustrated with their battle. My children come to me when they need an outlet for their frustration. Often they have trouble expressing themselves, which only adds to their aggravation and many struggle to find an appropriate way to deal with their feelings. Due to the budget cuts schools are facing, teachers in my school are no longer able to personally give each student the resources they desire. Supplying my students with more soil for our school garden would be a small step, but it would give us one less obstacle to overcome.
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We would love to continue germinating seedlings in our school garden. I am in need of soil and plant food. We would have enough to last the entire gardening season and would help ensure that students would eventually get to enjoy tasting our food bounty. Gardening offers hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the natural and social sciences as well as nutrition. With recent concern over weak science and math skills among American children, the need for innovation in science and math teaching is apparent. There is mounting evidence that students who participate in school gardening score significantly higher on standardized science achievement tests (Klemmer, et.al. 2005).\r\n\r\nPlease support my project and help my students see their hard work through to the production of fruits and vegetables.\r\nEvery little bit helps, and we will greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide
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My students need 6 bags of soil as well as plant food for our school's outdoor vegetable garden.
| 157 | 1 |
22,573 |
p170156
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2d52be4d87890af6bd1a523e077738ba
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-01-30 15:32:15
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Applied Sciences, Special Needs
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Be a Readasaurus! Roar into Learning!
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Imagine your childhood. School trips and educational visits were provided as a teaching tool that helped enhance the social, personal and emotional development of all learners. My students do not always have those opportunities, but as teachers, we work our hardest to provide experiences that allow our students to make new discoveries that add extra depth to achieving their goals in new engaging ways. \r\nMy students reside in a low-socioeconomic, urban area. My students are special needs learners that suffer from social and sensory disabilities. These not only inhibit their academic progress, but their lives outside of school. My class varies in abilities and need very specific tools to help them succeed. Despite these limitations, our 6:1:1 class is highly structured for success. My students rely heavily on a highly structured environment. They benefit from using a multi-sensory approach to learning. By setting them up for success in school, I know they will flourish!
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One of my goals as a teacher is to create an environment that helps my students achieve their greatest potential in academic and social skills competences. My students have shown an interest in dinosaurs and I am using this interest to expose them to the world of dinosaurs. Since we have a limitation on school trips, I would like to create a dinosaur unit that allows my students to make new discoveries without having to leave the classroom. We do not have materials to engage all students in the dinosaur unit. Our students all thrive off of routine and structure. By introducing activities like being a Paleontologist for a day and having the opportunity to excavate dinosaur fossils, our students will be able to learn and play within a comfortable and safe environment. \r\nDonations to this project would not only help my students develop their love for dinosaurs, it will allow the students to learn using a multi-sensory approach. In this unit, we will study dinosaurs through various children’s books. The students will also learn about dinosaurs through the eyes of a professional. With these supplies we can do the work that Paleontologists do on a daily basis. All students will be excavating dinosaur eggs and have a chance to make their own dinosaur model. \r\n
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My students need dinosaur excavation kits, replica dinosaurs and children’s books to help increase their learning about dinosaurs.
| 0 | 1 |
9,187 |
p190245
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9a212aa3554b26af684eb5967d78163b
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-03 22:17:50
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Only You Can Help Prevent Fire Hazards
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I have 36 very enthusiastic and passionate kids who come to school every day eager to explore and learn. They are inquisitive and full of motivation and they are truly the sweetest students any teacher could ask for. They come from poverty stricken homes and the needs they have are not just the academic ones. Their parents are equally motivated and they support their students but they cannot provide them with all the resources they need to succeed in school.
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Young minds are clearer when organized. My students need to have ownership in their environment and having a place to put their things is step one. These caddies will make it possible for my students to have all their supplies in a safe place right next to their tables. They will also help my students cleanup more efficiently, save valuable class time and keeping them safe in an emergency! The stapler is to help us create math and science books we imagine together. \r\n\r\nWith their work area ready to go, there's no telling where we will go!\r\n\r\nThank you for considering them.
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My students need storage to be able to keep their work environment organized and at the ready for success! As it is, we are constantly stepping over journals, folders and table supplies! Please help!
| 3 | 1 |
149,024 |
p040026
|
0b2d732c92a5c4d82184cf21595442e4
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Mr.
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OR
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2017-03-28 18:37:57
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Laptop Computer for Science Classroom
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I teach in a public high school with about 1100 students that provides rigorous academics, dynamic teachers and a nurturing learning environment. Our community holds the arts, healthy living and education in high regard and the student body reflects these values. My students are active, creative and curious learners. \r\nWhile many students are motivated by grades alone, they really 'come alive' in class the most when given the opportunity to collaborate and innovate. While our school is consistently one of the top-performing academic schools in the state every year, our mission extends beyond scholastic preparation. We strive to help every student become the person they aspire most to be in life.\r\n
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I have two primary goals for integrating laptops into my science curriculum. First, I want to support student collaboration in the classroom. This can come in the form of presenting shared lab data, co-writing lab reports, and providing peer-to-peer feedback. Having laptops available in the classroom allows students to work together synchronously and asynchronously on projects while developing valuable teamwork and communication skills in the process. \r\nPrograms for data collection and display can be a powerful tool for helping students make sense of difficult science and math concepts. Another goal is to increase the level of my students' technological literacy, especially as a means to analyze and interpret scientific evidence and data. Using laptops in class will help students develop their their ability to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate scientific information.\r\n
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My students need a laptop computer for projects in our science classroom.
| 6 | 0 |
118,495 |
p030469
|
bee2441eee11ffd7575fe261608daaac
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Teacher
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NC
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2017-02-27 09:11:01
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Interactive School Supplies
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\"We love hands on activities\" stated my 10th grade students. My students love creating interactive notebook however they may not have the resources to achieve them to their full potential. 70% of them receive free or reduced lunch and the majority are first generation college students. They all have dreams and goals, with many of them unsure on how to attain them. They need adequate resources to achieve academic success. My goal is to provide interactive notebooks to enable students to be creative, independent thinkers and writers. My students can use interactive notebooks for class notes as well as for other activities where the student will be asked to express his/her own ideas and process the information presented in class. This project will provide them with the tools needed to fulfill these goals.
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The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a \"home.\" In other words, I know exactly where everything will go. We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The spiral notebooks , scissors, tape, and other supplies of the sort will be used by the students, so that they may create interactive books. The donations to this project will help to improve my students' understanding of and competency in authentic, meaningful writing. By implementing the interactive notebooks in the classroom, my students will begin to see themselves as successful and active learners. We will use these materials to aide us in the process of becoming life-long learners. I truly need your support to make this a reality. Thanks!\r\n\r\nThe donations to this project will help to improve my students' understanding of and competency in authentic, meaningful learning skills.\r\nBy implementing the interactive notebooks in the classroom, my students will begin to see themselves as successful learners. We will use these materials to aide us in the process of becoming life-long learners.
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My students need a variety of daily essentials to be productive in the classroom.
| 0 | 0 |
174,913 |
p192059
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c9b67dbc3c15ff19d002f46d5b99795c
|
Ms.
|
CA
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2016-08-07 19:38:20
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Elephant and Piggie Books Bring Joy!
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The students at my school are amazing! They come to school everyday ready to learn with smiles on their faces.\r\nTeachers work hard to build community and meet the needs of all students. Our students love to learn and grow and create joy. \r\nWe are an ethnically diverse school with many languages and cultures represented. We are an urban Title One School. This diversity makes us special and allows students to learn about students from around the world and develop empathy.
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This series, Elephant and Piggie, is one of the most engaging, exciting, fun loving series I have come across. The main characters Elephant and Piggie encounter day to day problems and solve them in the most creative ways. I want to use these books to teach about problem solving, friendship and determination. I want to use these books to teach voice, fluency and dialogue. I want to use these books to teach site words, sentence structure and capitalization. These books are a gateway to learning. In addition to all this learning, they are just plain silly and bring laughter to the classroom.
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My students need Elephant and Piggie Books to create excitement, bring joy and hook them on reading.
| 25 | 1 |
117,333 |
p072606
|
26d9f5b8d6b97554b06c10f3453ad7a8
|
Ms.
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NY
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2016-12-04 22:32:14
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Reaching out with Literature
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My students come from the neighboring area of our school. Many of them have not seen further from their street blocks to another borough. My students have various special needs from speech and language to emotional disabilities to autism. These diagnosises have not stopped their drive to want to learn and participate in their learning. As their special education teacher I want to give them all the literary opportunities that are available. \r\n\r\nMy former kindergarteners, new 1st graders, and new 2nd graders, all need to reach grade appropriate reading levels under my watch. I want and desire to get them to that benchmark at the very least! My students are bright, I just need to find ways to explore what they know.
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I have chosen a variety of books to help my students learn about different holidays and enjoy reading. My students are curious and some are unexposed to the world around them. As their teacher, I believe this project can be a great class resource and their link to enjoy learning about different holidays. The texts, I have chosen are simple reads with child friendly illustrations to build conversation and interest. The texts are chosen specifically to teach students about the holidays. Some are with familiar characters that will generate interest and promote reading. My literary choices contain texts of various levels based upon my students' reading abilities.
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My students need books to read and books read to them for learning and enjoyment.
| 2 | 0 |
179,522 |
p083731
|
5070101898f5d0b457a8dd8b5ed0404e
|
Mrs.
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MI
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2016-09-23 15:48:22
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Health & Sports
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Health & Life Science, Nutrition Education
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Gardening our way to the table!
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Our elementary students range from preschool-5th grade and also house the Deaf/hard of hearing program. They attend an urban school where 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. The students come from many different backgrounds and face many different challenges in their day to day lives. There are many single income families and families that are receiving assistance in one form or another. \r\nRegardless of the challenges these students face, they always come to school with a smile on their face. They are eager to learn and when given an even playing field, they are capable of great things! I want to help even the field for them and their education.\r\nThis year, myself and two other co-workers are the sponsors of the green team. Our green team decided to start a garden as one of our many projects. The kids think it will be a great hands-on experience and community building for our school.
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Our green team has been asking to start a school garden. They want to learn how to grow, cultivate and prepare healthy fruits and vegetables. They are excited to be able to take responsibility for such a large project and know it is a big undertaking.\r\nStudents will be learning where their food comes from.\r\nFrom the garden to the table, they will be learning how to prepare delicious, nutrient dense foods.\r\nWe have some supplies to get started, but we need a few more things to be successful. We need raised garden beds and a couple of gardening tools to help us plant vegetables. The students will have a great hands-on experience due to this project. And hope it will bring our community together and keep them healthy!\r\n
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My students need 4 raised garden boxes, long handled garden trowel, a Seymour Garden Cultivator, a FreeFlo Water Tower, a VEGGIE AND HERB GARDEN JUMBO kit and Starplast 103 Gallon Deck Storage Box with Seat .
| 14 | 1 |
49,193 |
p071683
|
e3ef38fc7f585c5c0360645e77a8d503
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-10-31 16:27:39
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Dot Dot Dash
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My elementary school is a title 1 school. Sixty eight percent of our student population is eligible for free and reduced lunch. Many homes in our community are second homes for an older more affluent population. Our student population has many families classified as living in generational poverty and others who are homeless.\r\n\r\nOne young man was so excited by being able to attend coding club that his teacher said he came back to class giggling and exclaiming that this was the best day ever.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sphero will give my students an opportunity to combine learning programming with robotics. My classes are already working with computer based coding curriculum.\r\n\r\nUsing Sphero will allow students to apply what they have learned in real time exercises. Working in groups of two, coders will design programs that will move the spheres through courses that they have also designed. They will need to think about speed,degrees of direction and distance. Students will have to experiment.Many have learned not to try rather than risk failure. With Sphero all students will experience failure and but will learn from their failures until they achieve success. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need Sphero to learn the 21st century skills of coding and robotics.
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