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130,116 |
p039231
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66c30e1da1934d7cfe810ba79f6e04c1
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-02-26 21:50:25
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Grades 3-5
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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A Full Belly Can Make a World of a Difference!
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I have 29 wonderful 5th grade students, which include special education students, magnet students, English Language Learners, and intervention students. They are very enthusiastic about learning and are always eager to explore new things. They love coming to school every day, and always have a big smile on their faces, despite the socioeconomic hardships they endure in the community in which they live. They attend a school in California, in a low income neighborhood. The school is both a regular and highly gifted/magnet institution. However, my students are part of the regular school, and do not have access to the materials and enrichment activities that the magnet students have.
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This project is a result of a health lesson we had recently in the classroom. The lesson consisted of what makes a meal nutritious and healthy. For homework, I gave my students a piece of white paper and asked them to draw a plate with everything they would have for dinner that night. The next day we discussed what they had eaten and a few of my students stated they didn't have any dinner. I was taken aback by their responses, but then it dawned on me that these were the students who rarely finish their homework and are ill prepared when they come to school everyday. During my break I asked those students to stay with me to discuss why they hadn't finished their health homework. When I listened to their responses, my face froze and my heart just tore to pieces. I told them that It was ok if they didn't do their homework and dismissed them to go to recess. Once they were out the door, I broke down in tears and felt the need to do something about it.\r\n\r\nI am very happy that DonorsChoose serves as a platform where we can request such items as food to help needy students. I am certain that if their tummies are full before they go to bed, my students will be more alert and better prepared when they come to school the next day. This may not be a permanent solution, but it is better than not doing anything at all. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity in bringing this essential project to life. We will be forever thankful.
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My students need granola bars, macaronni and cheese cups, water, juice, and other snacks to take home so they can have something to eat for dinner.
| 106 | 1 |
134,339 |
p045054
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c1b37407f48ed59a3cd143852e4334ee
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-12-08 20:21:03
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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APS/CLL GROW-College and Career Prep Through Makerspace Lab
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I am a STEM teacher at a K-8 STEM school. Our school's goal is to encourage students to create quality STEM projects while practicing empathy, creativity, and perseverance. I support Kindergarten and First grade students. I have sixty-five first grade students and 80 first grade students.\r\n\r\nMy students communicate their ideas and build each week in STEM using the Engineering Design Process. Their projects are hands-on and require them to think critically. My ultimate goal is to build a Makerspace lab in STEM. The Makerspace lab will give my students an opportunity to create, invent, and explore.
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Kindergarten students will use the tools to build a rain gauge, a weather monitor, and sun spotter. First grade students will use the tools to construct a mobile magnet wall, planetarium, and bird houses. \r\n\r\nKindergarten and First grade students will use the tools to apply the science and engineering standards. Student will get hands on experience as an engineer in the STEM lab by using the materials to produce projects. The projects will support the standards and demonstrate student empathy for real world issues.\r\n\r\nThe projects will give students an understanding of the Engineering Design Process and how to solve problems by creating.
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My students need tools to build and create in STEM. They design and construct projects daily. The STEM lab will need tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers for the Makerspace projects.
| 0 | 0 |
167,015 |
p019256
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ed41ff09f7472a67ff112a7bf1a5cd09
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Mrs.
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AL
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2016-05-18 16:40:15
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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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Flexible Seating
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I teach at a Title 1 school. This means that most of my students come from low income homes. These students are excited about school because I can provide them with structure and a safe environment. \r\nI have a range of learners in my classroom. I teach students with learning disabilities and those that are extremely intelligent. This includes but is not limited to students with Autism, ADD, and ADHD. Each one has specific needs. We do lots of group projects and hands on activities.
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Flexible seating is a way to make classrooms more student-centered. I am looking for a new way to keep students more engaged. The flexible options for seating give students the option to choose how they want to learn. Whether they are sitting in a chair, on a exercise ball, standing up, sitting on the floor, or even laying on the floor. Students will be empowered to choose and not sit in the same chair all day. Not everyone can hold focus sitting the same way every day all day. \r\n\r\nEveryone learns differently. \r\nSome people learn visually, some hands-on, some audibly. Same goes for focus; we all focus differently. Some people succeed by standing, some by sitting, and others by laying. Some learn while listening to background music and some need silence. Sitting in the same spot everyday day can cause the children to grow stagnant. I hope that flexible seating can eliminate those increasing challenges in today's classroom.
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My students need Hokki stools, rugs, and exercise balls to better engage the different style learners in my classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
172,651 |
p208336
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7bc3e2a7d8ce464ab073fdc39d691836
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Ms.
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MO
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2017-03-29 15:02:30
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Classroom Recorders
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I teach music to students in Pre-K through 6th grade. My school is a Title I, public, inner-city school where 100% of the students receive free or reduced lunch. I adore my students and live for the excitement they show whenever they discover something new. \r\n\r\nMy goal is to make music class a safe, fun place where they can feel free to express themselves. We need help acquiring the materials necessary for this to happen for all of my students.
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Exposing children to musical instruments at an early age can help to achieve the following: increase gross and fine motor skills; develop muscle tone in the hands and arms; develop a sense of beat and rhythm; reinforce hand-eye coordination; encourage imaginative play and storytelling through sound effects; increase listening (and hence, reading) skills; reinforce and emphasize self-discipline and self-control; enhance comprehension of music notation (in its simplest form), dynamics, and musical form; and much more!\r\n\r\nWith these instruments, students will begin to develop an understanding of where sound comes from and how it changes.\r\n\r\nWe are already blessed to have several instruments in our classroom to use. That said, several of them are quite old and falling apart. These are unusable and because of that, not every student gets to participate when we use them in activities. Having an instrument for every student will not only allow each child to be actively engaged, but it will greatly help with classroom management in that every individual will be able to participate!
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My students need more classroom recorders so that each student may have their own instrument.
| 5 | 1 |
838 |
p056677
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3ade0cf4edd5018d4719043f0cd34eb1
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-05-06 06:59:45
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Can I write on it?
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\"Can we write on it?\" is the first thing my students ask when I give them an activity. My class revolves around small group collaboration, with the tasks being focused on learning discoveries and explanations. I want to promote the idea of hands-on and problem solving collaboration.
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My students come from a rural area, where our school is composed of roughly 600 students. Seventy percent of those students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. My students are very active and need hands-on opportunities to engage them. My students learn by doing, which allows them to make discoveries on their own.
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My students will use this MarkerBoard Activity Table throughout the entirety of the school year. Students can show me, as well as, their group members their thinking and problem solving ideas. During collaborative group work the need for paper, pencils, and erasers are cut out. Students can demonstrate their understanding of concepts, add on to other ideas, or alter ideas completely.
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By having this MarkerBoard Activity Table my students can work collaboratively, and no one will feel left out. All of my students will have access to a hands-on resource that allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and thinking in a creative and unique way.
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My students need a MarkerBoard Activity Table to keep them engaged, on task, and interested during math collaborative group work.
| 1 | 1 |
82,028 |
p034284
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d0a466ad325da8f93f08e82e758ef880
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-10-20 12:31:05
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Grades 3-5
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Everyone, Have a Seat!
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My students are a unique bunch! Our classroom is full of diverse students with various backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, economic statuses as well as academic needs. Many of my students do not have the support at home that is needed for a successful education. While we try to provide everything we possibly can, the job is not easy. We strive for excellence, we praise each other and we practice honesty. Our classroom is a judge free zone. \r\n\r\nAll children have special needs when it comes to their education. My students are placed in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. This means that 40% of the students fall under the special education umbrella and 60% are general education students. In an ICT classroom there are 2 teachers; one special education teacher and one general education teacher. My co-teacher and I are both very passionate about serving the community we work in and our students know that when they walk through the door, they will be challenged, they will be supported and most of all, they will be loved. \r\n\r\n
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This project is called Everyone, Have a Seat! Many students in our classroom have sensory and attention issues. With children like this, it is common they have a hard time sitting still for lengthy periods. In fact, most children have a hard time staying still for long. The director's chair, bean bags, wobble stools and stability balls will be used to help students focus and become more aware of their bodies. They will also be used as rewards for outstanding students during lessons and independent reading time. \r\n\r\nThese requests are meant to engage students in the learning process in a fun, exciting way. With all the demands on young children today in schools across the country, the least we can do is try to let them have some fun the way we did when we went to school. Times have changed...learning should not.
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My students need a variety of fun, specialized seating to remain on task.
| 0 | 1 |
180,968 |
p107667
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49e47d5b274e3d7fda422b1a1dd53a78
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Mrs.
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MS
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2016-06-09 20:27:00
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Character Education, Special Needs
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COMFORTABLE, CREATIVE, and COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM!
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I am a teacher at a school that is K-3 here in the state of Mississippi. Our school faces many challenges, including funding for new and developmentally important technology and innovative changes to classrooms that support more interactive learning. Our school and myself are always striving to provide the best opportunities for our students. In our classrooms we are striving to implement learning that is valuable and lasting. It is my strong opinion that we, as educators, must be the model for the learning and growth by learning, growing, and changing with our students. \r\n\r\nMy student this year will be third graders, and will be faced with many new and exciting challenges. I am excited to learn and grow with my students. We have a very diverse community at my school, from varied socio-economic backgrounds and cultures. They bring a wide variety of background experiences that require targeted instruction in different areas. I cannot wait to see the WONDERFUL things my third graders will do!
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Let me begin by saying that it is very important to me that my students think of our classroom unit as a family, and that my classroom serves as a safe haven for students who see our school and my classroom as a home. In the classroom it is vital that students are given the skills to be successful, not just on academic classroom assessments but for their futures. A traditional classroom set up is not the most effective way to facilitate collaboration among students, which is a vital skill that is hard to develop in students with traditional desks and chairs.\r\n\r\nThis diverse classroom set up will allow students to work in an environment that is supportive of their creativity and academic growth, as well as vital to their social development. Their ability to work both independently and collaboratively is vital to their success in the work place no matter the path they choose for their future. These tools that are developed through social interaction are often times passed over in the classroom with such a strong focus on academic growth. However, I feel that including these vital social and life skills in the classroom allows for optimum student growth in all aspects of their lives, including academic performance. It really allows for the students to become the best they can be!
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My students need this differentiated classroom furniture to facilitate a comfortable, engaging, and collaborative classroom environment that will allow them to be creative and work at their highest level of performance.
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25,542 |
p084137
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24c88e36c49bdd3dcf82791f41238a4b
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-04-04 13:31:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Wobble Stools for the ART room!
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Our school serves students in grades K-5 and provides excellent academics, superior teachers and a safe learning environment. As a result, we are consistently one of the top-performing fine art schools in our town. Our goal is to prepare our students for success in every aspect of life. My Art classroom is a place of challenge and discovery. Students spend this year learning the foundation of knowledge and skills they will need as they move forward in their art education.
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Wobble stools for the art room are vital to help creative minds make art! These stools will help provide an outlet for students with restlessness and extra energy, which in return will help students be able to listen and pay attention while at their seat. Students will be able to move at their seat without disturbing the learning of the students next to them. I would love to have one wobble stool for each student in my art classroom. \r\n\r\nThese wobble chairs will let students be able to stay active while sitting!\r\n\r\nThey will be able to move around while learning. With these chairs, students do not have to remain sedentary to make art!\r\n
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My students need wobble chairs to help them stay focused and help with their wiggles. They will be able to concentrate on what I am teaching them while wobbling quietly in their chairs.
| 1 | 1 |
69,111 |
p171625
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e286175e7cb57af1688a859d8f81ff1f
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Ms.
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MO
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2016-12-11 14:55:36
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Technology for 21st Century Learning and Differentiation
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My students love to learn! They get so excited to analyze, debate, and relate fiction and nonfiction to their own lives and what they are learning in their other classes.\r\n\r\nI love that we have a diverse group of students, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, African-Americans, Asians, Caucasians, and children of mixed heritage all explore and learn together.\r\nI bring our diverse backgrounds and experiences into our reading and writing which creates a vibrant experience for everyone. Even though our school is in the suburbs of St. Louis, we are considered to be at the moderate poverty level due to the number of families who participate in the free and reduced-lunch program. We currently do not have enough technology, and I am constantly scrambling around, frantically, trying to find enough computers so that everyone in class can begin writing. I finally decided, \"Enough whining! Do something about it!\" which is why I'm trying to get Chromebooks in my classroom.
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My plan is to utilize Google Classroom for all of my students' writing assignments, eliminating the need for paper. Chromebooks are inexpensive, easy to use, and start up quickly, saving class time. Students will be able to use the Chromebooks to create presentations for booktalks, write and submit assignments to Google Classroom, as well as get feedback on assignments immediately. With Chromebooks and Google Classroom, the students can effortlessly collaborate, videochat with other classrooms, and I can differentiate lessons for different individuals and groups.\r\n\r\nOne-to-one computing means no more lost papers! It means no more kids scrabbling around after their binders fell, trying to find that one paper out of hundreds. One-to-one computing will not only be helpful to the environment, but will also provide the most current method for students to collaborate as well as work independently. Your donation will truly transform our classroom!
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My students need two Chromebooks for utilizing Google Classroom, my preferred platform for researching, writing, and editing. They also need inexpensive headphones so that accessing TED talks, podcasts, and audiobooks does not interfere with others' learning.
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36,575 |
p142839
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66f7b9157c27d332651e737c08be2c11
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Mrs.
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WV
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2016-06-26 13:32:52
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Funky Forensics!
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This is a brand new class offered at our high school, and we did not know what to expect when we made it available to the students. The interest was remarkable, and makes it so exciting to see students genuinely interested in learning about a subject. \r\n\r\nThis class is offered as an elective for 11th and 12th grade students, and many of them are coming into it with an interest of perusing a criminal justice or forensics degree for their future. My hope is that this class helps them solidify their interests in the subject, and also helps them continue their education towards those goals. \r\n
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These supplies are what are needed in a class like this to help bring everything together, and make it more fun for the students. \r\nI make sure students get what they need out of a class, but I like to go the extra mile and make it enjoyable for them as well whenever possible! \r\n\r\nStudents can use these tools to help them break away from the typical class, and help them bring everything together with a hands-on experience. Whatever tools that can be used in the class to help students really think beyond their text books is worth using, even if it is just for one lesson! \r\n\r\n
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My students need a life sized human skeleton, owl pellets for dissection, and crime scene tape to create a fun, and stimulating learning environment!
| 9 | 0 |
57,619 |
p196627
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f1c0d11941f5627d3d18ea9dd09a352e
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-06-09 02:05:17
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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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A Little Learning Fun!
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My students are amazing first graders who love learning!! They are eager to get their hands on what is being taught and apply what they have learned. \r\n\r\nFor my students school is their safe haven. \r\n\r\nA place where they can simply be kids, learn, and have fun. We are a Title One school where students may not be able to afford the essentials of life let alone the extras like school supplies or other school needed materials. They deserve the opportunity to not simply learn but to excel in their education.
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The supplies that I am requesting will give my students the opportunity to be successful in the classroom without having to worry about supplies. It will build their confidence as they learn throughout the school year and build their knowledge. These supplies will make learning fun, engaging, and effective while also allowing students to not only dream about their future but to make it a reality.\r\n\r\nMy students are amazing kids with big hearts. They are eager to learn and get involved in their learning experience. However they need the tools - Supplies- in order to thrive and enhance their learning experience.
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My students need pencils and erasers for lots of writing practice. Letter size paper to print fun and engaging activities, scissors and glue in order to complete those activities.
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110,976 |
p219623
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b5e04b06a0e5cbb608ab04dcba269f12
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Mr.
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CA
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2017-02-07 21:17:37
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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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Kalimba? Mbira? Thumb Piano? Yes! And Perfect For Musical Kids!
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My students are amazing young musicians; but they just don't know it yet! They will have music class for the first time this year.\r\nOur community is urban, inclusive, and hard-working. We are a high poverty, title one school. My students are wonderfully diverse yet unified in a community of learning. \r\nThis is the pilot year for music at my school. Students will have a general music class every week. 4th and 5th graders will have the opportunity to join the choir. My students will help shape this music program for years to come!
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Music moves all children. My students are eager to participate and explore the world of music through song, dance, and classroom instruments. Our collection of classroom instruments is small, but beloved. Xylophones, hand drums, ukuleles, recorders, and various other instruments are essential to developing musical understanding. \r\nA set of kalimbas will put melody in my students hands. By tuning our kalimbas to match the notes of our xylophones, it will provide another opportunity for students to internalize the musical concepts of our curriculum. \r\nA kalimba is a versatile, yet durable instrument. Students of all ages will be able to find success, yet be challenged through the playing of these instruments. They hold their tuning well, which will help keep them in use from class to class.
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My students need a class set of Kalimbas. These are great sounding melodic instruments that put the power of melody in kids hands.
| 9 | 1 |
116,961 |
p126874
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e2e57e1258411aa8f083274435fbbc32
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Mr.
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MA
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2016-10-06 10:07:33
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Applied Sciences, Special Needs
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Calculators to Multiply My Students Learning!
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East Boston High School is a very unique school within the Boston Public School system. The area has historically been a hub for new arrivals to the U.S. and continues to host a vibrant immigrant community, of which our student population is representative (over 85% of the student population at EBHS are English Language Learners!)\r\n\r\nThe students I teach at EBHS desire to do well in academically and strive toward a better future for themselves and their families; however, the burden of poverty far too often hinders them from reaching their fullest potential . \r\n\r\nThe majority of the students and EBHS come from families that recently immigrated to the U.S., and many of these families live below the poverty level and do not have the resources to supply their children with required classroom materials. It's our mission at EBHS to help all our students succeed academically and beyond, no matter their background, status, or economic means. Join with us in this task by supporting this project today!!!!
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The vast majority of students that populate East Boston High School live at or below the poverty line and often cannot afford the supplies they need for their classes. \r\nIn my freshman Physics class, a good calculator is a necessity for students to have as they work through the formulas and solve problems. \r\nMost of my students do not have a basic calculator and their families cannot afford to buy them a decent scientific one. I find myself running to the local dollar store just to buy some cheap calculators my students can use in class. However, the function of these calculators is quite limited and their lifespan is often only a matter of days before a button falls off, the screen fails, or some other malfunction occurs. This equates to a waste of time, money, and electronics as I often have to refresh my supply on the weekly basis. \r\nIt is my hope to obtain some quality calculators for classroom use for my physics students, as well as a supply of expo markers to be used for \"board battles\" and formative assessments where students show their work on mini-white boards. \r\n
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My students need scientific calculators for solving physics problems and dry erase markers for showing their work on my mini white boards.
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58,759 |
p073909
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f8e04857ba38236ff02304dae6661e24
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-09-18 15:25:46
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Mathematics, Special Needs
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Y07 is Ready to L.E.A.R.N!
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We are a class with unique needs, wants, and personalities. \r\n\r\nOur class is made up of six intelligent, happy, and enthusiastic fourteen year old boys, who have little to no verbal communication ability. \r\n\r\nOur schools serves all students with autism, in a high need area, with a large range of abilities. All of the students care very much about their education and give 110% in everything they do. The goal of the students is to be able to get a job after school and I want to help them to achieve that goal! \r\n\r\n\r\n
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As a new teacher there are many materials my class is lacking. These materials are key in keeping students with a low attention span engaged in activities. For my students, who are mainly kinesthetic learners, manipulatives such as the place value blocks, puzzles, and cubes give my students objects to physically work with. \r\n\r\nThe donations for this project will improve my classroom by keeping my students engaged, because I will be able to provide the appropriate stimulation that my students need, but have a difficult time voicing. \r\n\r\nThe end goal for my students is independence. With these materials my students will be able to learn how to count money, tell time, and do a multitude of other activities that are key in their independence.
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My students need a multitude of activities that will help them to achieve their mathematic transitional goals which will prepare them for their lives after school.
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147,815 |
p122379
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eb3c679516a52723e22653b4bf559c39
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Ms.
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OH
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2017-03-28 21:43:42
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Storage and Learning Games
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Our school is a Title I school. Our school believes in creating a fun, safe and inspiring learning environment which drives our students to explore and succeed. In my class I have a variety of different levels, abilities and diversity. My students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to help them regulate themselves so they are ready to learn. My students are loving, caring, and eager to help.\r\nThey like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I know that if we provide them with the right support, resources, and opportunities, they can experience success.\r\n
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I am requesting various math, reading, and language game libraries to help my students boost skills while having fun. Our days are long and can be boring when students don't have the chance to be kids.\r\nThis project will kill two birds with one stone, as students will be able to have fun, while learning the key concepts I'm expected to teach. Playing games with classmates will also allow my students to practice many social skills, including taking turns, playing by the rules, and good sportsmanship.\r\nLooking long term, all academic experiences help my students master the concepts they need to be successful, however boring seat-work can burn kids out. It is my belief that the new games requested, along with the current games in our classroom, will help my students stay motivated and master each skill being taught and reviewed.\r\nMy students need seat sacks on their chairs to help them with their organization. My student have books and folders that they need to keep organized and keep in good condition since we use them every day. My students often have to take extra time form their learning to look for their materials in their desks. Seat sacks would be very beneficial to my students as it will keep them better organized and will help them take better care of their materials.\r\nThese games will provide them with wonderful opportunities to work cooperatively with their peers and learn at the same time.
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My students need seat sacks and and lakeshore games for storage and independent practice.
| 0 | 1 |
77,799 |
p020165
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600e9e14937cdddea0d85731b71a4fef
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Ms.
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OK
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2016-10-07 17:36:53
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literacy, Visual Arts
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Getting Graphic With Reading!
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My students are ready to find their love of learning in different subjects. Whether it be electric currents in science, independent reading time and book discussions, or classifying triangles. My school is in Oklahoma City, and we have a diverse group of students. The majority of our population is Hispanic, and almost 100% of our school is Free and Reduced lunch. We are also a Title 1 school. \r\nMany of my students have goals that they want to reach such as becoming a police officer, forensic scientist, or zoologist. This means that they are trying to learn as much as they can. They are constantly questioning things, and I am always so excited to see their theories or opinions on things like black holes (which is a discussion we had during lunch one day). I am always ready to hear and see what they can do next.
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At the beginning of the year, my students had a hard time finding a love of reading. I ended up introducing my class to a couple of graphic novels (Sidekicks by Dan Santat) and (Amulet by Kazu Kabuishi). My students started to find books that they loved after this. I saw them start to understand harder words and use them when talking to friends. I saw my students start to complain when our independent reading time had to end. \r\nAbove all, I saw my students start to develop their love of reading through these graphic novels. Now, the few graphic novels I have fly off of the shelves! Since the discovery of graphic novels in my classroom, I have noticed my students discussing books a lot more. They are building their knowledge of words and using them in everyday speech. They are finding out how important reading is, and how great it can be! I am now asking for donations to build a strong graphic novel section in my library, so all of my students have plenty of books to discover and love. \r\n
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My students need graphic novels to help build a love of reading.
| 0 | 1 |
42,984 |
p140695
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1990aa97f5396f25200e0b4999a16892
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Ms.
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NC
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2016-09-22 20:27:21
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science
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Farming for Knowledge
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My school has a dynamic learning environment where we empower all students to become independent thinkers. My school is also a partial magnet with a diverse population. We are considered high poverty. I am the school librarian and I see thirty-three blocks of students a week. While reading and literature is the main emphasis of my curriculum, I also support all subject areas. Around one hundred fifty students in Kindergarten will use the materials from this project to expand their math, science, and social studies knowledge.
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Each fall my kindergarten classes complete a farm unit before their field trip to the pumpkin patch. The students practice their math skills by pretending to run a farmer's market. They are immersed in science by learning about how fruits and vegetables grow and how to take care of animals that live on a farm. They learn new vocabulary words through fun.\r\nThese farm themed manipulatives will allow them to explore an important part of community life. The baskets of play food and the farm machines will be used to show how foods are brought in from the fields. Students will also use the play food for grocery shopping and cashier experiences. The barn and the animals will be used to introduce new words, as well as to practice the proper care of animals. The vegetable counters will be use in seasonal math games.
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My students need manipulatives to learn and play with while studying the farm at harvest time.
| 11 | 1 |
8,553 |
p011869
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fc9fc6fc47b0e860f3eb2f1868c3b54e
|
Ms.
|
NC
|
2017-01-12 12:46:48
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science, Mathematics
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Diffusion Our Way Through STEM
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Approximately 75% of the students at our school receive free or reduced-price lunch, and we have a high number of military families. There is an amazing group of hardworking young adults in this class. They strive every day to do their best and succeed. Their goals and dreams are to achieve a high school diploma and go to college. These students take any obstacle in their path head-on and don't let it slow them down. These students overcome so many different setbacks during their time in school.
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This project will provide my students with the resources and supplies they need to be successful. They are an amazing group of students and strive to do their best everyday. It is amazing to see what ideas they can dream up and then to see them work hard towards making their ideas come to life. My students will use the three literature organizers to finish setting up our STEM reading section in our classroom. In our reading section we have a variety of STEM related magazines and articles that peak the interest of my students and provides them with questions that they seek out to answer. It is amazing to see how much a student can learn through reading and how it really opens them to think outside the box. The bright colored copy paper will be used for students to create projects and displays on showcasing their STEM creations and projects. They will also be able to use the paper to make flyers to invite other students, teachers, staff and parents to visit to see their projects and displays. Finally my students have found an amazing hands-on lab activity for diffusion that requires them to use coffee grounds, so having these coffee pods will provide each group with the perfect amount that comes in their own storage cup to reduce the amount of spills in the classroom. These students find some of the most amazing hands-on labs that keep them engaged, always questioning, and always learning. Thank you for considering to support my students through their project.
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My students need three literature organizers, bright colored copy paper, and coffee pods for diffusion lab.
| 8 | 1 |
111,866 |
p091361
|
0388b97d59a30bfe5547dca7881e7b8d
|
Ms.
|
NY
|
2016-09-09 15:04:25
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Let's Explore Our Environments With Technology and Hands-On Fun!
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My students are energetic and eager learners who love to read and strive everyday to achieve academic success. \r\n\r\nOur Title I school is located in Brooklyn's East New York and is considered High Poverty with all students qualifying for free lunch.\r\nBudgets being what they are, classroom supplies such as technology and hands-on materials are very limited. My 4th grade class consists of General Education, ELL and Students with IEP's who all come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. \r\n\r\nThis year my goal is to better prepare my 4th graders for the upcoming NYState science written test in which environmental science is a big component. Teaching city students ecology can be challenging without hands-on activities, experiences and technology. With the right materials we can, from our classroom, travel to different ecosystems and learn about the diversity of our world.\r\n\r\n
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This year my 4th graders are learning about Earth's different ecosystems and the factors that affect each one. They are responsible for understanding the different factors that change ecosystems over time and how those changes impact the living organisms and our environments. It's hard for city kids to make these connections when they live in a world of concrete and asphalt. For many of my students the most nature they get is the city park down the the street. \r\n\r\nWith these requested Apple Air 2 tablets I will be able to create environmental learning centers. The Belkin splitter and headphones will allow small group instruction and activities. I'll also be able to connect an iPad to my SMARTBoard for whole group instruction.\r\n\r\nThe Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Green kit will give us exciting and challenging STEM hands-on activities to create renewable energy structures. Understanding renewable energy alternatives is also part of this thematic unit.
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My students need Apple Air 2 tablets, Kidz Gear headphones, one Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Green kit, and a Belkin splitter.
| 3 | 1 |
66,731 |
p187392
|
0dbf92b9acc8c9660b00e231a4b87ebb
|
Ms.
|
TX
|
2016-09-30 21:27:21
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Technology to the Rescue
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My amazing students come from very diverse backgrounds. Our school is in a low income area but our community is a vibrant one with many cultural influences that make out school a great place to learn and grow. \r\n\r\n My students are thrilled to be learning about letters and sounds so they can create words and become great readers. They work hard everyday to unlock the mystery of reading. I would like to provide them with technology so they can access 1000's of e books and learning apps to enhance their learning.
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Kindle Fires will:\r\n\r\nIncrease the level of student engagement and time on task\r\n\r\nAllow student access to and experience with technology to help them prepare for the future.\r\n\r\nStudents will have access to 1000's of e books at all levels and subjects. This will encourage students to read since they will have a choice in subject matter. \r\n\r\nStudents can use fun learning apps like Spelling City, Star Fall, ABC Mouse, I Station Reading, Headsprout, Reading Eggs, ABCYA,and many more.\r\n\r\nTeacher can track student progress and keeps track of data\r\n\r\nHelp increase student reading level\r\n\r\nKindles will make learning fun for students.\r\n\r\n
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My students need Kindle Fires so we can have access to e books and learning technology in our classroom.
| 0 | 0 |
130,389 |
p139567
|
b2947a8344e4d9581e3c44fd5e450a0d
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2016-11-14 17:39:07
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literacy, Visual Arts
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Got Ink?
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My school is a Title I school with a huge population of free and reduced lunch. My students live in a neighborhood considered to be a low income community, but this has not affected their eagerness and enthusiasm to learn.\r\n \r\nThey are all high achievers and are always ready for a new challenge. Their determination and love for learning is seen in each of my students. My students will be blown away at the unlimited and exciting ways they can engage, learn, and grow.
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Many of my students are Language Learners who require many visual aids to make their learning process more meaningful. By funding this project you are giving my students the opportunity to master the English language through images. E.L.D. students need many visual aids to be able to master the skill with better success.\r\nThe ink provided will allow the teacher to print out colorful images that students created as a resource in having academic discussions.\r\nGive the students the resources of creating a adjective and adverb wall with images for writing. The ink providing colorful and clear images for art projects. Further more the ink will allow the students to create more activities that will challenge high achieving students master skills.\r\n
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My students need colored ink to make their learning more productive through visual aids.
| 16 | 1 |
64,010 |
p220348
|
d7353c5cad5a5590aed0a4f62ee71ade
|
Ms.
|
MA
|
2016-12-06 13:59:42
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Applied Learning
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ESL, Early Development
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Cooking Up Some Fun!
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My students live in a high poverty, urban area. They go to a community school where every child receives free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many of our students live in public housing, with relatives, or are homeless. Many of my students are second language learners. Many of the children do not have their needs met at home. This is often due to lack of finances, long work days, and everyday stress. \r\n\r\nMy students are excited to come to school and crave the routine of our school day. One of the main focuses of our school is to integrate the arts into learning.
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Young children learn best through play. Dramatic play is a fantastic way for children to learn about their world and try out different roles. My students would use the kitchen set in different ways such as pretending to cook at home or as a chef in a restaurant. Dramatic play offers opportunities to work on social skills such as cooperation, conflict resolution, taking turns and sharing. Children would be able to talk to their peers which would increase their speaking abilities and build new vocabulary based on varied dramatic play themes. Although this would be good for all children, it would be especially beneficial to my second language learners.
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My students need a kitchen set for our dramatic play area!
| 9 | 1 |
28,849 |
p159530
|
46f5a8795dc7e4986261f5c5c8635c71
|
Mrs.
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TX
|
2017-03-22 17:14:43
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Young Scientists!
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I teach in the same rural school district I went to school in many years ago. All my children have also graduated from the same school district. My life is invested in this small East Texas community, where over 65% of my students are socioeconomically disadvantaged. \r\n\r\nI love my class and want to do everything I can to help them be the best that they can be! I have a very diversified class. Because of this diversity, I MUST diversify my teaching style. The students in my class face many challenges both at home and in school. It is often difficult to motivate my students to learn, but I feel honored to be able to call them my students. I will go to \"Infinity and Beyond\" to motivate and engage each and every one!
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We will use the hand lenses in many different ways. We can use them to observe plants or flowers, insects or rocks....you name it and we can examine it! The microscopes will make our cell studies so much easier to conduct. The microscopes will be used to observe and record things that are too small to be seen to the naked eye. \r\n\r\nScience Will be FUN and EXCITING with our new science tools!\r\n\r\nHaving these tools in the classroom will make it so much easier to explain the natures of science. Now, they will be to actually see things with not only their mind's eye, but their natural eyes as well.
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My students need microscopes and hand lenses to become junior scientists.
| 97 | 1 |
8,880 |
p005174
|
ed599eff829ff6d049f696c1ecb730a5
|
Mrs.
|
FL
|
2016-09-17 13:56:43
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Tablets + Daily 5 = TONS of FUN and LEARNING!
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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 first grade. 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\nOne of best ways to meet the needs of all of my students is by differentiating their instruction. When you walk into our classroom during our literacy block you will see our class working within a structure called the Daily 5. It’s a structure where students select from five authentic reading and writing choices; they 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!
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Technology makes learning fun! My project is for six tablets and cases that will keep them protected for years to come. As mentioned above our class uses a structure called the Daily 5, one of the choices within the Daily 5 is “Listen to Reading.” It’s a choice that allows students to hear a story or informational text. This choice is very important and beneficial because it gives students the opportunity to hear fluent readers who read with inflection and expression. \r\nThis is especially beneficial to struggling readers and English Language learners. Students listening comprehension typically exceeds their independent reading level. \"Listening to Reading\" allows them to access more complex text. By integrating technology into the classroom not only am I engaging students in their learning but I’m providing them with the tools they need for the 21st century! \r\nStudents will use the tablets in countless ways! Not only will they use them during the literacy block but in all subject areas! There are so many online applications and resources that are now available for Math, Science and Research! Please consider donating to our class, this is amazing group of kids that would truly benefit from your support!
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My students need tablets for small group centers! Students will be able to access digital books and games that will keep them engaged in their learning!
| 0 | 1 |
135,090 |
p131009
|
2388e1db0209c03232b04bd8091b2ecd
|
Ms.
|
NY
|
2016-12-12 23:30:08
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Apples Aren't Just For Teachers!
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Our students are 2nd graders living in New York City. Students in our classroom are eager and excited to have the chance to participate, learn, and develop skills in the field of technology. \r\n\r\nA great percentage of students in our classroom are economically disadvantaged and have limited opportunities to work with technology of any sort. \r\n\r\nWith today's job market, there is an ever expanding need for young adults in the field of technology. Employers are eager to hire these young but extremely knowledgeable computer experts. Those who are never even given a fair chance to get these now \"basic\" skills will be at that much more of a disadvantage. An iPad is the the easiest way to engage our students in learning how to use coding and programming apps in which they can gain this necessary knowledge as they grow and eventually enter the workforce.
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If funded, we will use our new new Apple iPad in a variety of ways. There are endless opportunities within the realm of educational apps out there that our students can benefit from. We are also excited at the potential to learn programming and coding in a school with very little exposure to STEM activities. Our bright and talented students are grateful for every thing that they have and there is no question in my mind that they deserve something fun, special and exciting for all of their hard work that will not only light up their eyes but also their brains.
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My students need an iPad to help gain technological skills to help them grow into productive members of society.
| 4 | 1 |
11,711 |
p218752
|
fc2329c64eeca2fb4339053974d9158d
|
Ms.
|
OK
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2016-08-30 08:58:11
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Applied Sciences, ESL
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Need Headphones to Listen to Audiobooks
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We have some new technology to help the students achieve their academic goals this year.\r\nThe students in my class are mostly Hispanic and I need every advantage I can get to help them learn. Our school is over 90% free and reduced lunch, so these kids need all the help they can get. I teach Science and technology is a huge part of that. If I can give them access to current technology, there's no telling how far they can go!
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We were lucky enough last year to get a grant for a Chromebook cart. Our 6th graders have access to this wonderful technology on a regular basis. \r\nThe only thing we are missing is a set of headphones. Our library has so many books on audio streaming that the students can listen to during our reading block if they had headphones. This will be an invaluable resource for all the English Language Learners that are in my class. I have one student in Science who uses the Chromebook to access her workbook in Spanish because she's new to our country and can't read English yet.
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My students need headphones to listen to books on their Chromebooks.
| 1 | 1 |
43,811 |
p040266
|
0a3d369d37b820e300d5dca46ad62edb
|
Ms.
|
NY
|
2017-01-07 20:56:08
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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Successful Spellers
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My students are all children who struggle in school. Our school is a small, rural, low-income school and all of my students have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), a 504 plan, or receive an increased amount of intervention to help them be successful in a General Education setting. \r\nSchool is very difficult for my students but they don't let that stop them! Some of my students have parents who want to help but aren't always sure how and others have parents who are working so much they struggle to find the time to help their child with school work.
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Some of my students struggle greatly with spelling. Others struggle more with the concept of studying spelling. Spelling is done weekly in 7th grade, it's the first time my students have taken spelling tests that earn a grade. Spelling is not something my students enjoy, it's definitely difficult for them. They don't like doing it but they do work hard at it. \r\nParents often ask how they can help their child study. \r\nSending home flash cards and a die with a different reproducible board game each week will help with studying. This will allow parents an opportunity to play a game with their child while studying their spelling words, it's a fun way to help their child be successful and spend family time together too. \r\nFolders that are sturdy will help students keep their materials together when traveling between school and home. Lastly, a container will help keep all the materials in one organized place.
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My students need blank flash cards and games to encourage spelling both in school and at home.
| 23 | 0 |
74,038 |
p153622
|
c40051e5236926f4607ea3155b032750
|
Mrs.
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KY
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2016-08-18 08:36:08
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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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Suit Us Up
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Many students do not have the money or supplies needed to participate in physical activities and extracurricular activities. \r\n\r\nOur middle school football team is comprised of 20 boys who need all the support they can get. They do not have the best supplies or equipment and still show up everyday to practice. Much of what they require are things their families cannot provide and the football coaches must work to fund. \r\n\r\n
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The boys on our football team need new equipment and supplies. The boys want new football padding for their pants so that everyone on the team has the same. They have requested new mouth guards for everyone on the team as well. They also think that the team needs new footballs, kicking stands, and kicking tees to use during practice.\r\n\r\nThe boys will use the equipment during PE and football practice each day. The equipment will allow the boys to safely engage in an extracurricular activity while also receiving 60 minutes (or more) of physical exercise and activity each day.
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My students need football pad sets, footballs, mouth pieces, kicking tees, kicking stands, and team water bottle sets.
| 17 | 1 |
62,069 |
p140986
|
8b4700b9da80795d73d8ed8619c7bbea
|
Mrs.
|
FL
|
2016-06-28 12:29:18
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Help Us Read All 15 Sunshine State Young Reader Books!
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I work in a small neighborhood school. They went from reading 5-10 books a year, to reading 5-10 books a nine weeks. Last year my students developed a love for reading and I want that passion to continue to grow. Many of the students were able to reach the 50 point, 75 point and even 100 point club for the Accelerated Reader Program. I am fortunate enough to be looping up to fourth grade with my students and I'm super excited to start the year.
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Every year our media center challenges students in grades 3-5 to read all 15 of the Sunshine State Young Reader books. If they read the book and get an 80% or better on the AR test, they are awarded by signing the poster. If they sign all 15 posters, they are rewarded with a special prize at the end of the year. Having these books readily available in my classroom will provide my students with this opportunity. This project will help my students learn to persevere. Some of these books are higher reading levels so they get discouraged and don't even pick the book up, but if I can just get them to look past the level, I know they will find they can read them.
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My students need a full set of the Sunshine State Young Readers so they can participate in the school challenge to read all 15 books.
| 3 | 0 |
152,794 |
p056379
|
32c24ca620f89faba3107e4aafcdbf07
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2017-03-29 16:00:57
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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We Need a Stimulating Library Environment!
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My students enjoy coming to the library and rely on it for current, relevant books they can use for their research reports as well as for fun, recreational reading.\r\n\r\nEven though we are in the heart of Silicon Valley, the majority of our K-8th grade students are from low-income families.\r\nMost of our students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch and speak English as a second language. There are students who are self-motivated with high aspirations, but there are also many others who are struggling academically. All of our students need and deserve to be exposed to quality, up-to-date books which will open their minds and enrich their world.
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A school library not only needs great books to bring the students in, but also a welcoming and visually stimulating environment.\r\n\r\nI feel it's important for the students to have a library that has inspirational posters, tangible story book characters, educational bookmarks as well as seasonal decorations. I feel this will keep them interested and excited about coming back to the library. \r\n\r\nHaving the new colorful beanbag chairs in the library will be all the more reason for all of the students to want to stay longer and sit and read the great books that we have recently received. \r\n\r\nThanks!\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need a library environment that is welcoming and stimulating!
| 6 | 1 |
47,081 |
p168557
|
3c24dc6826c1132fe5b92f52b26cafa4
|
Mr.
|
IL
|
2016-10-02 01:14:00
|
Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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\"Exercise, Excitement, and Scooters: Oh My!\"
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My students are very special at my school. They are special in an awesome way. They are able to walk to and from school through the inner streets of Chicago which is considered to be one of the cities with the highest murder rate. They come to school with their fears and challenges but yet persevere to learn. They show me respect, love and passion to learn each day. They are truly an inspiration to me. They continue to strive for excellence academically, emotionally and physically. My students are also making improvements in social and emotional learning as well.
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The scooters that are being requested will make a major difference in my students' learning by being able to do team building skills. The scooters can be used to teach empathy, sharing, responsibitlity, as well as health and physical education concepts. \r\n\r\nMy students' lives will improve tremendously by exercising at a more intense level. They really enjoy moving on the scooters. Unfortunately, my school doesn't have enough scooters to accommodate all of the students. In addition, the scooters I am requesting are more safe and will prevent lesser injuries. Furthermore, when students are active and having fun, they tend to be more receptive to learning in the classroom.
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My students need scooters to learn team building skills, physical education and health concepts.
| 6 | 1 |
1,452 |
p226905
|
ec80bfc11c25a4c96c15504709140460
|
Mrs.
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NY
|
2016-10-16 13:03:22
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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We've got reading in the bag!
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As a teacher in a very diverse school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, caring and compassionate about learning. I look everyday for ways to encourage them to keep this passion for life and learning going. They love to explore different ways of learning using as many hands on materials as they can. One area I am very passionate about is making sure children have good literature in my classroom as well as some they can take home to share with their families. there are so many different experiences that are brought into my classroom as far as the experiences life has brought to our families as well as what they experience daily at home. Books and literature helps them to relate to many other's feelings and situations, helping my class be a very understanding and tolerant group of children.
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To be a better reader, you need to practice reading daily. This is a motto in our classroom. We read all different types of literature throughout our day. The children love the books we read together during Guided Reading and want to share their stories with their families. \r\nBooks are sent home with each child to share this gift of reading with their families. Presently we are using ziploc bags that rip very easily when being handled everyday. We are looking to use these nylon bags to transport our books to and from school safely. We will be able to share more stories with our families and \"show off\" our fabulous reading skills when reading books on our own levels.
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My students need sturdy bags to carry home books to share with their families each night.
| 0 | 1 |
5,644 |
p038123
|
fd57a606f194091ea271117c1e926b7f
|
Mr.
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DC
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2016-10-10 15:06:46
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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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Letters and Numbers Today, Writers and Mathematicians For the Future
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My school is a STEM school with limited technology. We use STEM to foster a strong literacy program. On any given day your will find us researching, investigating, and creating project based learning. \r\n\r\nMy first grade students arrive to me at a critical time in their reading development.\r\n\r\nSome of them are still learning their letters, while others are blending sounds to form words, and a remote few are reading beginner text. As a STEM school I am always looking for ways to ensure that my students have a variety of ways to access web based programs to build and maintain reading and math skills. While we have an enormous amount of print rich materials, we are lacking in technology. Having access to one computer and a laptop cart once a week hinders my students from truly immersing themselves in STEM/Project Based Learning as I desire them to.
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Providing iPads and Laptops to these underprivileged 1st graders will give them the opportunity to read and explore the wonderful world of letters and numbers.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation to our project will ll enable them to broaden the horizons and minds of young scholars. The letters, words, and numbers that they learn today will enable them to become the writers, authors, and mathematicians of tomorrow.\r\n\r\nBy being able to gift them with items to make their work easier and more special they will continue to work hard. A little appreciation goes a long way to students and my students give so much.
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My students need iPads and Laptops to give them access to the wonderful world of words and numbers to the internet through technology.
| 2 | 1 |
88,025 |
p221692
|
6d12eeff9a1757fa4ce28397abf0b8ef
|
Ms.
|
TN
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2016-10-08 11:17:44
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Classroom Set of Chromebooks
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\"The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential,\" Steve Ballmer. \r\nMy students come from from a high-poverty community. They're in a Title I school in McMinnville, TN. Many of our students do not have Wi-Fi at their houses, so they cannot use computers. Our school district has generously purchased us programs to use such as MobyMax, IXL, Gizmos, Accelerated Reader, BrainPop, StudyIsland, and MoneyIsland. Unfortunately, each classroom has from one to three computers in it. We would like to have a 1:1 computer to student ratio to not let our county's purchases go to waste and maximize our learning potential. \r\nMy student's skills are highly diverse. Some students are reading below their grade level while others are reading far above, some are even reading on a tenth grade level. Differentiating their lessons can be done easily with the aid of Chromebooks by letting each student learn at his or her own level and be allowed to grow.
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Although DonorsChoose now allows for student led projects to be created, it only allows for students in 7th grade and up to be listed as it. My enrichment class has fully researched and written this project. \"Because many of our students’ parents work late, we don’t have access to the public library we need the Chromebooks for online apps such as Mobymax, BrainPop, Accelerated Reader, and Gizmos. We need to check our email daily for our homework assignments. We also do social studies projects and without Chromebooks we can’t use Google Docs to make our slides.\r\n\r\n In the classrooms, teachers let us work independently on assignments and projects. We use Quizlet for our vocabulary words and definitions. We use Gizmos for our math and science work. We use our Accelerated Reader to take quizzes on books we read. We use the computer lab computers 30-45 minutes a week, and that's not enough time for doing everything that we need. When we use pencil and paper it goes slowly and when we have computers it is a lot easier to get things done. This will not only affect our grade, but will also benefit the incoming fifth graders for years to come.\"
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My students need 26 Chromebooks to aid in learning in all subjects.
| 1 | 1 |
143,332 |
p061899
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b6557fd5f8e20d6e7b12b94e2e933d54
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Mrs.
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MO
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2016-09-07 20:59:36
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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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Organized at Our Seats
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My students are a wonderful group of children. They love to learn new things. My students face barriers that hinder their progress. Many of them come from high poverty families. There are students of every racial background in my classroom. Some of the students are learning to speak English at school and speak other languages at home. Some of them are from other countries. Some of the students in my classroom are several grade levels above in their academic achievement. Others are special needs. \r\n\r\nAll of the children in my class love to learn. Education is very important to the families of my class. They chose our school, a neighborhood charter school because of its diversity, high standards for behavior and excellent instruction. Our school is very much a community. There are about three hundred and fifty students in our school in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. All of the children in our school come from the local neighborhood.
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Our classroom has tables. The tables are great for cooperative learning and for giving the students space to work. However, the tables and chairs scratch up our tile floor and do not provide a lot of storage.\r\n\r\nOur classroom needs tennis ball chair leg protectors to keep our floors clean and chair pockets to use to store student materials at their seats. These items would help the students to keep their materials accessible and organized. Organization is an important life skill learned in first grade. Keeping the classroom organized and neat will help the students to maximize their learning time and will help the children get what they need.
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My students need tennis ball chair leg protectors and chair pockets to organize their seats.
| 50 | 1 |
93,873 |
p157321
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b0c1ae0d63a9ccf57c0e57897f2cd122
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-07-23 02:25:32
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Coffee Shop Reading in the 6th Grade
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Our students are brilliantly resilient scholars who come from immigrant, blue collar working households close to downtown LA. Many of them attend school year round to catch up on reading and writing skills. These students tirelessly work toward fluency in English while continuing to persevere through the struggles of their community. The culture we are promoting at our school is college readiness through the use of AVID strategies such as physical organization, note taking and paraphrasing. Students show up everyday ready to tackle the days objectives and build community with one another.
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The research is ASTOUNDING! If we are to create lifelong learners, we have to strategically imbed habits into the classroom that are transferrable to life! This is where flexible seating comes in. Overtime, students are gradually given the responsibility to choose their own place to complete their independent practice of the skill or standards practice. \r\n My 6th graders are in need of a small, low circle table so they can sit on the ground on comfy pillows, a huge second rug so all 35 can fit comfortably during our mini-lessons, and more bins so their books can be organized in a way that makes them want to grab a level-appropriate book. All of these supplies will allow my students a unique reading space to fulfill their emotional need to belong, feel significant, and have fun!
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My students need a second rug and short table to engage in their new flexible seating classroom!
| 11 | 1 |
19,810 |
p206262
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3166d0bce6ffff099c8503fdd8368b08
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Ms.
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AZ
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2016-08-26 08:54:58
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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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New Desks to Help Us Focus!
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My sweet first graders live in a low-income, high poverty area where they face many challenges in their daily lives. Our school provides 100% free and reduced lunch. While they may struggle at home, they always come into the classroom with a smile on their face and a positive attitude. My students know that the classroom is their safe place, where they can come each day to learn and leave their worries at the door. \r\n\"Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.\" ~Jess Lair\r\n\r\n
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Flexibility is key to success in the classroom. The small tables we currently have in the classroom have six kids crammed around them. Students are always competing for desk space and instead of working together cooperatively they are arguing over someone being on \"their\" side of the table. With these individual desks, different group configurations can be formed in order to allow for more successful collaborative group work. Not only are the tables that we have in our room too small, they are old and falling apart. Students deserve to come to school to learn and focus on their work rather than worrying about if the table is going to fall apart on them.
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My students need clean sturdy desks to help them stay focused on their work.
| 8 | 1 |
97,052 |
p056643
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9305f1ee3eb0e579bfa901f0febcdedd
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-12 17:38:13
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness
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Active Kids Equals Happy Focused Students
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Think back on your own kindergarten experience. Did you feel connected to your classmates and your teacher? Did you love coming to school; listening to stories, playing at recess or building with blocks. The magic of kindergarten is the learning that students have between September and June. The classroom becomes a family, facilitating academic learning as well as social emotional and physical growth. I want to facilitate that magic by creating a classroom where students are emotionally supported and nurtured as well as taught to read, write, and be active. I teach kindergarten at a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA.\r\n\r\nOur students come from a low socioeconomic background: all students qualify for Free/Reduced-price lunch, and the majority of the students are English Learners. However, statistics don’t tell the whole story. My students are inquisitive, hardworking, and caring. While many began the year with very little formal schooling experience, they have made great strides. They are reading and writing short stories. They are learning how to count, write and compare numbers 0-20. They have learned to work together, solve conflicts independently, and compromise.
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Most of my students live in urban apartments. Many share small spaces with several families. My students need active play equipment to facilitate a time for fun physical activities outside in the California sunshine. A time for them to run around, experience childhood games, such as Four Square and hopscotch, plus learning the healthy habit of staying active. My students need to add physical activity to their daily schedule. All of the wonderful kid friendly equipment is just what they need. Everything requested is just right for our littlest learners. Balls, scarves for dancing and exercise mats make being active fun!
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My students need fun age appropriate equipment to be active. My students need bright colorful playground balls to practice throwing and catching. They need scooters, balance boards and hippy hops to practice their gross motor skills.
| 9 | 1 |
59,507 |
p128068
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09726b08cef0faa3adec2eeb8b70f1da
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-10-30 15:58:56
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Health & Sports
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Applied Sciences, Team Sports
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NVMI Drones Florida
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Our students are some of the most dedicated young adults you will ever meet. 68% of our school population are bused in from all over the San Fernando Valley because they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Academics, Citizenship, Leadership and Academics is our school's core values are surrounded by. \r\nEvery single one of our students will be University of California eligible by the time they graduate high school. The best way that we can accomplish this, is to keep our students engaged in school through our extracurricular activities that a very small percentage of schools in the country can offer.
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The DJI Phantom 3 drone will allow our students to compete in a one of a kind UAV/Drone Competition in Orlando, Fl. Not only will our students be able compete with your help, but our Cadet Military Police program can also make basic use of the drone similar to how police departments across the country are using them. Our Public Affairs cadets can also use the Camera on the drone to film formations to publicize our school to the community.\r\nOur school wants a long term tool to fully immerse ourselves into the expanding field of Drones and their many uses. \r\n \r\n
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My students need a DJI Phantom 3 Drone with a carrying case
| 1 | 1 |
154,152 |
p231116
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74e2a7d64b08c7ae0559a31a898e7b26
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Mrs.
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LA
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2016-11-04 14:08:25
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Let's Meet Our Reading Goals!
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Having a love of reading is detrimental to a student's success. My students love checking out books from our school and my classroom library. Our students are allowed and encouraged to take Accelerated Reader tests on the books that they check out. The points earned by passing tests are used as extra points towards their Reading grade.\r\n In order to foster a love of reading, I encourage my students to find books that they are interested in. This is for their enjoyment. At the same time, they are building their own comprehension. I love to read, so getting my students to have that same love of reading is important to me.
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My class is requesting an iPad Mini 4 to use to take Accelerated Reader quizzes. My students can earn bonus points that go towards their Reading grades each nine weeks. The iPad would make it easier to take Accelerated Reader quizzes. The computers that we have in our room are older and tend to freeze in the middle of the quizzes.\r\n Your donation would help us to achieve our AR goals each nine weeks. Please help us reach our goals. The more quizzes the students take, the more that they are building their comprehension level. Understanding what they are reading is crucial to their education.\r\n
| null | null |
My students need an iPad Mini 4 to be able to take Accelerated Reader quizzes.
| 12 | 1 |
38,084 |
p109553
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1a67a2754fe262282f2aa6e57d9e118f
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-04-06 20:11:27
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Igniting the Love for Reading
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Our students come from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, as well as economic backgrounds. Our school is a Title I school in a lower income neighborhood with limited parental involvement. We do many after school programs with the student and parents, often increasing our numbers. Supporting our students and their love for reading is something that I feel very strongly about. Students in our area sometimes struggle with literacy and any extra tools would be of great use to then and ensure they have all the opportunities with literature that they can.
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My students already have a great interest in reading, but they are always wanting more. When students find a book they love, and discover it is part of a set, they ask if we can get it to add to our classroom library. Our school library, although stocked, is limited on books for students in 1st grade reading chapter books and that are within their reading level and interest. \r\nIf they were able to have Kindles in the room, it would open the doors for a plethora of reading material. Because my students are on different reading levels, I can choose books for all of them to enjoy while in our small groups. They would all get the same opportunity to use them, as not to feel left out. \r\nWith technology improving every day, students are less likely to use dictionaries when reading a paper book. With e-readers, students can simply click on words that are unfamiliar to them, and have a better understanding of what they are reading. \r\nMany of my students would love to read the same books as their friends, and having a set of digital readers would allow for just that. Not only will my students have more opportunities to read, they will have more to choose from.
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My students need 6 e-readers to support their interest in all genres of reading.
| 1 | 0 |
55,917 |
p251455
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be4bd5ea7a602a15e7fd8affeffdfa34
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Mrs.
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MN
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2016-08-31 19:46:05
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Nutrition Education
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Active Bodies, Healthy Bodies and Hydrated Bodies in Kindergarten!
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My students attend an all African American charter school in North Minneapolis. We are 99% free and reduced lunch. My students strive to exceed standards set by our school and their community. My students come to school on a daily basis with empty bellies, the odds stacked against them but most importantly, they have the desire to want more in life. They have the passion to learn, strive and achieve greatness. My students never cease to amaze me in all they do.
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My students need a way to release their energy throughout the school day. Due to our rigorous curriculum and daily schedule, a dedicated recess time has been taken from my students. We now have to \"fit\" in a movement break when our schedules allows us to do so. My students created a list of ideas to get their energy out. Most ideas centered around movement. I explained to them that yoga is both a way to get your body to expel E every but to also calm you body and mind at the same time. One studnet said, \"A calm body helps me to stay focused during our day.\" Wahoo! My students also need water bottles to help them stay hydrated during the day. We do not have a water fountain close to our classroom and because of this, students typically get a drink of water lunch and on our way back to class. Limiting them to one drink during the day is wrong and doing a disservice to their growing bodies. After we brainstormed ideas about how to get their energy out in a productive way, we had a discussion about healthy foods. Students shared that they often leave school and go home to feast on junk food that is low in cost and low in nutritional value. This is again doing a disservice to them and their growing bodies! If we were able to eat healthier snacks at home before dismissal, students wouldn't go home seeking the junk food. I have created this kid inspired project to help my students stay active in a healthy and calming way, to hydrate their growing bodies and most importantly fuel the minds of the students in my classroom. \r\n
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My students need yoga mats and DVDs to keep their bodies active, and healthy snacks and water bottles to keep their bodies nourished and hydrated throughout the school day.
| 11 | 1 |
175,730 |
p048706
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c765b4bac5becc1cc3c0a52e5f1189d2
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Ms.
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OR
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2016-09-24 18:40:55
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Grades 9-12
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Nutrition Education
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Target Healthy Snacks (Part 2)
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Biology is a required subject. Environmental Science is an elective advanced field science course. I try to motivate students by engaging with the world about them. Some have never even looked around the outside world! They love getting outside and are generally excited about learning science and the natural world we live in. Students are more motivated when I combine science learning with art as they complete projects to show their learning at the end of each unit (project-based learning).
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My students need healthy snack options. They currently eat nothing but junk food and I want to show them that there is good tasty food out there, that is also good for them.\r\n\r\nA student pointed out the irony that I am always telling them to eat healthy, but I give them sugary candy as a reward in science.\r\n\"Why don't you give us healthy stuff then,\" stated a student when I was chatising him for eating sour patch kids.\r\n\r\nThis grant will help me practice what I preach, by being able to reward them in science with healthy snacks instead of candy treats.
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My students need healthy snacks options to get fit in science.
| 52 | 1 |
147,606 |
p030146
|
a98dcbf78063206d96c427077232c9fd
|
Mrs.
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AL
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2017-02-15 16:16:44
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Flexible Seating For All!
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My students are innovative and excited about learning. They are a great age group. They try hard to be the best they can be. What a great characteristic to have. This is the first year we are offering this opportunity, and I am excited to help build on their interest in Reading informational text and Literature, as well as Writing and Grammar. My students will get a chance to explore their way of thinking and expound on their own creativity. I will be able to provide rigor to each child camouflaged in fun.
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Flexible Seating has been an effective tool for learning in my classroom. My students have some flexible seating in the classroom, and it has been amazing. When students are comfortable they are more attentive and pay attention to their assignments. \r\nMy students are excited at the prospect of more flexible seating opportunities. Currently I have bought chairs, end tables, and coffee tables to help us feel more at home. The seating would be complete, where all students would be able to sit in a comfortable seat during English class, with just a few additions. We have tables, we just need a seat!
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My students need stability ball seats and stools to complete our flexible seating arrangement!
| 8 | 1 |
59,759 |
p257779
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4681e109c88494e78ee336f93fe9bc10
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Ms.
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LA
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2017-04-15 22:46:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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IPad Mini For Diverse Learners!
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As a teacher in an extremely diverse and unique city, my students come from extremely diverse and unique backgrounds. In this, they enter my classroom with a variety of needs and strengths. My hope is to provide for them a quality and holistic education, regardless of their background or circumstances. I strive to create the most effective lessons inside a safe environment that fosters their academic, social, and emotional needs. \r\n\r\nMy students are empathetic, loving, curious, and creative second graders. We are a new charter school in our second year, so my students are the leaders of our school! I try to always provide opportunities for exciting and engaging lessons that allow my students to explore their own learning.
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My students are extremely diverse and have a wide range of academic abilities. We learn through small group instruction all day in order to differentiate and better meet our students' needs. Part of small group instruction requires centers and independent activities.\r\n\r\nIPads have completely changed the way our students learn. We currently have 4, which requires some of my students to share the iPads during centers. Having an additional iPad would allow more students to have the opportunity to use an iPad independently. The apps on iPads allow me to collect immediate feedback and better inform my instruction. Furthermore, it is crucial for students today to become technologically savvy.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, my school has a high population of special education students. We believe inclusive education is the best option for all students--it is not just a program, it is a mindset. Inclusion has taught my students to learn together and from one another. iPads have many apps that are helpful for special education instruction, and would be extremely valuable in our classroom.
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My students need an iPad for effective, engaging differentiation and technology integration.
| 4 | 0 |
82,360 |
p037323
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6ed9c60fc282d3f6659951785d0b354d
|
Ms.
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IL
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2017-02-01 21:52:19
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Early Development, Special Needs
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Ms. Kathryn Heads to Special Education!
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I am now teaching in Chicago Public Schools on the Southwest side in a special education classroom! Wee! My classroom is a significantly modified curriculum with intensive supports program. My three, four, and five year old students have disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, developmental and/or cognitive delays. Most of my students are English Language Learners and come from low-income households. \r\n\r\nMy students have exceptional needs and require exceptional materials to help them succeed. However, special needs materials and tools are very expensive and due to the state of the budget in Chicago Public Schools, my classroom is not equipped with the materials and tools I need to teach effectively.
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The sensory materials included in this project will help my students regulate their proprioceptive systems so they are able to engage and participate in activities and lessons. Students who sensory seek orally often put unsafe things in their mouths. Chewies are a safe and appropriate way to fulfill the oral sensation which leads to greater focus and participation! Wiggle cushions allow students to move and fidget in their seats without getting up and distracting peers. \r\n\r\nEvery preschool classroom, regardless of district or neighborhood, should be filled with color! The classroom supplies included in this project will allow me to create adaptive books, visuals for students to communicate with the picture exchange communication system, social stories, file folder activities, and create labels to increase environmental text around the classroom. My school limits the amount of printing per school year and (gasp!) doesn't allow unlimited color printing. \r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need sensory tools like chewies and adaptive seats and I need classroom supplies!
| 1 | 1 |
7,776 |
p174187
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2cc2d60a4058f04c4f4f5a9f3a95da88
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-08-08 21:09:26
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Keep Calm and Bean Bag On!
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Room 121 is home! My students come from homes where they do not always feel safe, where they do not always get fed, and where they do not always receive support with their schoolwork. In our room these students can feel safe in their \"home away from home\" They get food, they get academic support, and most importantly they get a teacher and paraprofessional that care about them. \r\n\r\nDespite their emotional disability, each student is able to achieve academic and personal success. My students need support in controlling their emotions. They are working on strategies to express their positive and negative feelings in constructive ways. Their dedication to their academic and personal goals is astounding.
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My students need bean bag chairs to help them use strategies to help them to deescalate from high behavior situations. We are lucky enough to have a \"time away\" room inside our classroom. Students are taught to use this room when they feel themselves getting angry, while they are having a behavioral outburst, or after a behavioral outburst.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation will help students build coping skills that will help them to be more successful in the classroom. With more options to make positive impacts on our behaviors, we will be able to concentrate on learning and time on task.
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My students need bean bag chairs, to help them cool down from behavior outbursts, in our \"time away\" room.
| 2 | 1 |
97,980 |
p127535
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30884bb7617a07154e049387832b6bf3
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Mr.
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IL
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2016-08-16 22:54:03
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Grades 9-12
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Calming Corner
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I work as a special education teacher in a diverse school district. My student's are faced with challenges inside and outside of the classroom that drastically effect their educational performance. Despite these challenges, I am looking to assist them with any obstacles and make their day more enjoyable within the school setting. \r\n\r\nMy students have learning and emotional disabilities, but that is just one small part of who they are. The students I work with are amazing people who are motivated to work hard and succeed in their own personal goals.
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Sometimes you just need a break, or a second to calm down and collect your thoughts, and our students do, too! We want to create something to help them do just that!\r\n\r\nWe are making an area to help our students calm down or give them a break when they need one. This area will be our \"Calming Zone\" to help students transition out of difficult periods throughout the day. \r\n\r\nWe want to make it inviting, yet functional within our classroom. This area, complete with bungee chairs, exercise balls and an area rug, will be used throughout the day with multiple students. \r\n
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My students need fun bungee chairs, exercise balls and a rug to set up a functional \"break time\" area. This will help our student with emotional needs calm down during tough times.
| 0 | 1 |
151,590 |
p196475
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34c448ae3464bb65276bd44750581807
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Ms.
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TN
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2016-11-12 18:32:46
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Team Sports
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Sports Matter - Help Us Cross - Country Run Safely!
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We are a Title one school with limited funding. We started a running club after school last year, which was very successful. This year more students are becoming interested in running, but we cannot afford all the materials needed for the activity. \r\n\r\nWe train in small groups consisting of several students and a teacher. We would like to have some form of communication while running in groups. These students are in 4th and 5th grades. They are preparing themselves for a lifetime of fitness. They come to school everyday ready to learn and run to stay in shape. They are very ambitious to try to train but we need to stay in touch.\r\n\r\n
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Our project will be supporting cross country running. Safety is our priority. The 2 way radios will be a great way for us to stay in communications with each other while running during the training course. Students will have a much better chance of passing and staying in school with extra activities after school. Students can also take advantage of the team building opportunities with working together.\r\n\r\nWe want to see our students interested in a great team building opportunity. If students want to run, we as coaches want to be able to provide for these students. Your donations will make a great impact on the lives of these students.
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My students need several sets of two way radios to communicate during cross-country training.
| 122 | 1 |
139,186 |
p157339
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d0c53b10a0e3fe2b9324ff11aae9ece9
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-06 19:03:31
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Back to Basics!!
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As a teacher, I want to create an environment that is vibrant, colorful and most importantly suitable for the needs of my students. I want to be able to give all my students the best experience possible, but I need your help!\r\n \r\n\r\nI am an elementary school teacher in a high needs school in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This is my third year as a teacher and my first year teaching kindergarten. My students come from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. My kindergartners are curious, eager and hard working learners. These students not only learn from their teachers, but from each other.\r\n
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My students' families struggle with being able to provide the necessary materials in the classroom for a successful school year. In order to provide the best education for my students, we need supplies. The requested basic supplies like crayons and paper are necessary to help my students succeed during the school year.\r\n\r\nIt is important to me to be able to provide students with the materials to enhance their learning.\r\nIt is important that students have all they need to help them have a successful school year. Without basic classroom supplies it is very difficult to provide students with the proper to tools that will help enhance their learning. It is my wish to provide students with everything and anything that will enhance their learning and by supporting this project you are helping me best help my students
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My students need crayons and paper to help us get through the school year!
| 28 | 1 |
27,251 |
p174874
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2a2b2e41204ed16f324def369c63cd79
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Mrs.
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MS
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2016-05-02 15:13:47
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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STEM In The Primary Classroom
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Core subjects like math and science must be relevant for students, and at the same time, foster creativity, curiosity and a passion for problem solving.
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My students are eager to go beyond basic learning and explore more creative ways to learn. My school is a Title I school with limited money for extra supplies. With a limited budget,it is very difficult to provide creative ways to learn to the students.
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STEM (science,technology,engineering,math) education is active and focuses on a student-centered learning environment. Students engage in questioning, problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on activities while they address real life issues. With the help of the STEM package, my students will be able to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, and develop solutions for challenges and real world problems while applying the rigor of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content.
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STEM (science,technology,engineering,math) and it's importance to the U.S. economy is huge. According to the U.S. Department of Education, all STEM jobs in the U.S. will increase 14 percent from 2010-2020, accounting for millions of positions. It is never to early to start preparing students for the future. The STEM package will provide my students with endless hours of exploring, asking questions, and discussing their findings.
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My students need to be more creative and challenged while learning.
| 3 | 1 |
120,354 |
p059547
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95384c57355d9c821d70bd2a2891a037
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Mrs.
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CA
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2017-01-18 22:27:09
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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With Words and Art, a Great Way to Read!
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My 7th grade Eagles are not complainers; they accept whatever challenge I give them and they SOAR at 100 mph to accomplish their tasks. They task pride in their accomplishments; which makes me, their proud teacher! \r\n\r\nMy Eagles work hard, so they deserve to play hard too! Most of my students are on the honor roll, they play at least one sport, and they love to volunteer their time to help out any teachers or campus events. They definitely deserve to be rewarded!\r\n \r\n
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These collections of graphic novels will have my students enjoy reading that much more with the art. Just like food, when we pick up a book, the first thing we do is look/read at the text to see if we're interested or not. Graphic novels brings the book to life, which then will capture my students interests and broaden their imagination.\r\n\r\nI know graphic novels will help enhance our students curiosity of books and make reading that much more enjoyable. Not many people can say doing math or performing a scientific experiment is pleasurable, but I would like see my students say that reading is one of their favorite things to do. \r\n\r\n
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My students need graphic novels to experience different styles of reading.
| 1 | 1 |
110,369 |
p014088
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7af8a9193d31c5e98782562a2ca49704
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Ms.
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MS
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2016-06-05 19:47:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literature & Writing, Social Sciences
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Adopted Books Seeking Permanent Place to Call Home.
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This is my 2nd year teaching in a low literacy school district. My school is a title 1 school. All students receive free breakfast and lunch. \r\nThough some live in poverty, have difficult households or are English language learners, my students are future leaders of this country. They are driven and are creative. My students have such a thirst for knowledge. They make me strive to be a better teacher everyday, and continue to make me proud of them and the community they come from
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As a new teacher in a small underfunded school district, this project will provide supplies to help my classroom run more efficiently. \r\nThis will allow my literacy whole group and centers to run more effectively so that my students will be able to be more engaged and more time can be spent learning, rather then preparing the classroom everyday. By taking away time spent on moving material and cleaning up, students will have more time participating in engaging activities. The past year I have collected books from donations, family, and spent my own personal money to have a diverse library where students have a chance to read with culture and expansive vocabulary.Now,, that I have collected the books, I need a place to store the books where they can be leveled and accessible to my students easily. I have also asked for two stands to help during whole group teaching, as well as centers. These charts will also me to use anchor chart efficiently in the classroom.
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My students need the leveled reading book browser chart to help organize our growing classroom library.
| 0 | 0 |
55,473 |
p207752
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88ec376bf72bf6d44630870c40ee933f
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-06-10 00:43:01
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Our Backpacks Need a Mobile Home!
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Imagine not knowing where your next meal will come from, or where you will sleep tonight. That is a hardship a majority of my students deal with daily. They don't, however, let this define them, or their outlook on their education. \r\n\r\nMy students are resilient, motivated, and eager to learn from the mistakes they make. The students in my room are grateful for the opportunities they receive in my classroom, and know they deserve the education they receive when they enter my room. They are dedicated to the cause, and I am dedicated to them. \r\n
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Our classroom is a busy place, full of movement. We rotate through stations, have flexible seating, and engage in whole-brain learning activities that require a full range of motion. \r\nAs it is now, an entire section of our classroom is designated for student backpacks. If we were afforded the benefit of a backpack cart, we would be able to, neatly, move our backpacks into the hallway. This would free up a great amount of space in the classroom, giving us more room to explore our thinking and apply our learning. Every student would benefit from a larger, and safer, learning environment.
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My students need a mobile backpack cart, so we have more space for movement and whole-brain learning!
| 1 | 1 |
77,901 |
p106286
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dc1b664e56e6caf39ca8b7966397ce65
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Mrs.
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UT
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2017-03-30 19:24:41
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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A Listening Center for Special Readers
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I am a third-grade teacher working in a very low-income area. My class is full of 29 beautiful, brilliant, and very inquisitive third graders! The students in my class are from diverse backgrounds. Most of their families speak a language other than English in their homes. I absolutely love working with these students and their families! They have brought a lot of unique experiences and perspective to my life. \r\nThese students work incredibly hard every day to be successful. I am very, very proud of them and feel incredibly fortunate to be their teacher!
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I have several students in my class who can't quite read independently. There are dozens of free audio book sources out there. My darling students just need a reliable device on which to access them. Thanks to Donors Choose, we have received one tablet already this year which we have put to good use. A second tablet would help even more readers access books! \r\n\r\nRegardless of ability, all children should get to experience the joy of reading!\r\nThis tablet will enable these kids to experience books they couldn't quite read on their own. In my class we have literature circles in which numerous students read the same book independently, then discuss the book together. The students who are unable to read on their own often feel lost and left out of these discussions. Once we have this tablet, those students will be able to follow along in their books while someone else reads and then join in those rich, fulfilling discussions.
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My students need a tablet so they can listen to audio books.
| 3 | 1 |
172,920 |
p023144
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dc8e9946d12ccf3f34418e6710b42522
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Ms.
|
CA
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2017-03-01 13:54:53
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Literacy & Language
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Health & Wellness, Literacy
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Rock and Read - All Day Long!
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My classroom is a diverse place, where we all share a common love and passion—learning! We are always looking for the next challenge and what more we can learn. We are a Title I school with the majority of our students receiving free or reduced lunches. Forever wanting the best for my students, I want to make my classroom the most enriching and exciting environment I possibly can.\r\nI have a bright and talented bunch of fourth and fifth-grade students.
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We are in need of fresh and exciting books for our Book Clubs! The students meet in Book Clubs every day, where they read and discuss books. This helps increase fluency and comprehension. Students get to socialize and build off of each other through our Books Clubs. With the help of exciting and challenging books, my students will be able to excel in reading. Wobble stools will make the classroom an active and engaging environment. Students will be able to fidget without disruption. Fidgeting and moving while working, can increase focus and retention. \r\nI cannot think of a better environment to learn, than wobbling while we read and work!
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My students need l leveled books for our Book Clubs and wobble stools to keep us moving!
| 7 | 1 |
168,881 |
p087807
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8ed1f0216146002238e4d50ab8b669aa
|
Mrs.
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NY
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2017-03-28 20:50:03
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Music & The Arts
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Mathematics, Visual Arts
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Art & Games With Fractions & Geometry
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I have 56 fifth graders eager to learn in my Title 1 Math and Science classroom this September. They are all unique and special, coming from different countries, cultures and speaking different languages. They bring these and their experiences together to form one classroom.\r\nAll of my students want to learn and succeed, they just need to have the tools to do so. They deserve to have the dream classroom that meets their needs and supports them as they overcome the many challenges that face them.
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In fifth grade we focus on fractions and geometry in Math class. I am always looking for ways to make it fun and memorable for my students. These supplies allow students to play games with their friends reinforcing fractions and geometry skills and create art projects that require them to use what they have learned about these topics.\r\nAs some of my students are English Langugae Learners and Students With Disabilities the CHROMEBOOKS allow them to receive instruction to meet their needs. This will allow them to feel more confident and better able to play the table games with their friends and complete the art projects that reinforce fractions and geometry. It will also allow me to see where the students are and how to better support them.
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My students need rulers, protractors, pencils, crayons, games, CHROMEBOOKS to fall in love with fractions and geometry.
| 27 | 1 |
134,740 |
p210484
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280b8500d2833364fe0632f381af5dac
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-05-10 00:51:36
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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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Flexible Classroom Seating & Storage Organization
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I will be teaching a 1-2 combo class. With two grade levels most of our day is spent in small group instruction while the other students are working collaboratively or independently on assignments. I hope to create an inviting classroom where students can choose seating that meets their needs.
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Our students are active and energetic young people. They are at all different academic levels and have various needs. This can make things especially challenging when you have two different grade levels in the classroom at the same time. Our district has a high population of English Language Learners.
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My students will be able to choose to sit where/ how they can learn best. I plan to change the height of the tables and get rid of some of the traditional seats/desks to and add stools, crate box seating, floor pillows, and children's furniture to accommodate my students unique learning styles.\r\nThe storage boxes and files will be a home base for their supplies, books, and folders since we will abandon the traditional seating chart.
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My hope is that this idea of flexible seating & classroom organization will engage and motivate students to realize how they can learn best. I also hope it will help students to collaborate and focus on spending time on task.
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My students need flexible seating options and storage solutions for classroom materials.
| 0 | 1 |
168,104 |
p179943
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1f64dcec848be8e95c4482cc845706b2
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-11-12 18:49:35
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports, Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Health & Wellness, Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Backpacks Are Essential!
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My students are incredible! I have 24 motivated English Language Learners who are eager to learn. My students come from a low socioeconomic background with limited resources available to them. We are a Title I \"Performance Improvement\" school with a 100% free lunch program. Many parents work two jobs and are struggling to support their families. \r\n\r\nThough their environment may not be conducive to learning, my students have an insatiable love of learning. I know that if we provide them with the right support, resources, and opportunities, they can experience success.
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There are so many essentials for students and a new backpack would top the chart! It will help them stay organized and prepared throughout the school year. They can put all their belongings such as homework, jackets, and books in one place where nothing can get lost. Many of my students do not have a backpack and will use reusable cotton bags they get from the market. There are many occasions when their homework falls out our books are missing. These backpacks are strong and will last a few years. \r\nBackpacks are bare essentials but many of my students lack one. My students' parents work hard and sometimes can't make ends meet so backpacks are not a priority. If they could all have a backpack, materials will be in a safe place and they will be so happy!
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My students need backpacks to keep their homework and books in a safe place!
| 279 | 1 |
146,537 |
p188841
|
8dcc89d22a190f804512c9b5e5c2b438
|
Ms.
|
WA
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2016-05-13 17:48:47
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Shelves and Tubs for Learning Stations
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At the beginning of Kindergarten, my kids come in knowing very few letter names and sounds, if any. Most of them are not able to identify any numbers. At the end of the year, they're all reading books and solving addition and subtraction equations. Kindergarten is where so much growth happens!
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I love teaching Kindergarten. The kids are so eager to learn, eager to please their teacher, full of energy, and they have the sweetest hearts, minds, and souls. It is so important for these kids to have a strong foundation and strong love of learning in Kindergarten that they can carry with them throughout the rest of their academic careers. My school and district is really putting an emphasis on Kindergarten for those reasons. Most of our kids live in poverty. They do not have a lot of learning resources at home, so we try to give them as much as we can at school. School is a safe place for them, full of love and learning.
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After whole group instruction, my students break off into small group rotations to demonstrate their knowledge of the lesson. This also gives me a chance to conference with each student to better see how they grasped the lesson and to help them get to the next steps in their learning. Routine and organization is especially important at this age and during rotations. I also believe it is important to get them to start being more independent at this age. With these shelves and tubs, my students will know where to find all of their learning materials independently. It will make routines and transitions run more efficiently and maximize learning time. The materials I am asking for will be used for their literacy center. I will eventually be needing more shelves and tubs to better organize their math centers.
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Many of my students have personal issues going on at home. I want to make my classroom a safe and organized space where they have routines established and know what to expect. When those needs aren't taken care of in their lives, it is much harder for them to be successful in the classroom. Having these materials will help me create that vision for them. Having these materials will help me give them the tools they need to be successful, because they are all capable of success, no exceptions!
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My students need shelves and tubs to organize their learning stations. My kindergartners will be able to easily and efficiently find materials.
| 0 | 1 |
54,113 |
p123321
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e28843860150397435b983e9733109b8
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Mrs.
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UT
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2016-08-06 00:52:01
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Early Development, Visual Arts
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Osmo Creative Set
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We start every day with a quick check-in. Students are always so excited to share with me what happened the day before, or what might happen soon. I love hearing all their exciting stories! \r\n My students are very hard workers.\r\nEven when things get tough, they never give up, they always find a way to solve the problem. They are constantly thinking outside the box, and surprise me with the ideas that they come up with. I love teaching them, but mostly I love learning from them.
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I love the creativity my students have and enjoy watching them come up with their own drawings and solve problems. A great way for students to be able to do this is with the Osmo Creative Set. Osmo Creative Set combines creative tools, games and cutting edge technology to foster creativity and problem solving skills. Monster turns kids' real-life drawings into digital art. \r\n\r\nWith Osmo Monster, students drawings become part of magical animated activities. Students can practice drawing on the Creative Board, and switch to paper when ready to create a masterpiece. They can also use the creative board to solve physics puzzles by drawing lines on the Creative Board or placing items in front of the screen.\r\n
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My students need 4 Osmo Creative Sets for Monster, Newton & Masterpiece
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42,474 |
p150369
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5e0af17b22d849b5c166ad877b91dd63
|
Mrs.
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NY
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2017-01-19 10:35:57
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Help us STEAM into Science.
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My students are curious, articulate and excited learners. Our classroom is always bustling with excitement and movement. My fifth graders love learning, working together and creating projects. They have amazing technology skills. They are constantly researching and creating media presentations to share with their classmates.\r\n\r\n“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” – Toni Morrison\r\nMy fifth graders are always looking for new ways to create their own stories.
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My students would love a way to view and interact with timely science and technology media. We have a wonderful projector however the computer that we use is outdated. We are unable to watch our science interactive videos and documentaries. With a new laptop that is compatible to our projector we can take virtual field trips to science museums around the world. My students are also eager and excited to skype with scientists at zoos and aquariums around the world. They love learning and researching about animals, matter and geology. The use of the new technology will motivate my students to love science research. With the new information they can create artistic informational diagrams and posters for all the children in the school to benefit from.
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My students need a way to stream and view timely science videos and documentaries.
| 5 | 1 |
144,389 |
p186856
|
4205aa74a8b53c8fe4723c60771bfc79
|
Mrs.
|
WI
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2016-09-15 09:51:31
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Environmental Science, Literacy
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Chromebooks Used in Many Ways Every Day!
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My students are dreamers, planners, researchers, innovators, and creators. It is what makes our classroom especially inviting. Together, we wonder out loud about the world around us, and when our questions inspire us, we search for further information at reputable places online. \r\n\r\nWhether we are keeping up with what's new in the world, or locating unfamiliar places on maps, our access to the internet has become necessary to our inquisitive nature. As the 5th grade science, writing and orthography teacher, I want to provide the materials and experiences that will keep them asking questions and pursuing an understanding. I want them to be encouraged to provide evidence from resources to back up their opinions. That will only happen with practice and guidance.
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My students have become accustomed to using technology to connect with people and resources outside of our immediate community. We blog with adults and students in and out of our country, research school topics, email experts for more information, Skype with authors, linguists, and scientists, and then practice writing by creating Google Docs.\r\n\r\nWe need to replace some of our older Chromebooks, which no longer work. My students have become dependent on having access to resources that are only available online. Continuing the availability of that technology will enhance what the students can dig up and learn about independently. \r\n\r\nMy students are truly independent learners when they have access to the most current and accurate information through the internet. Being able to present through Google Slides or Google Docs is the next tool that fosters their independence. Please help keep this momentum going in my classroom!
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My students need Chromebooks which will give them access to current news, resources, and presentation tools.
| 3 | 1 |
137,154 |
p092703
|
1679d754f90845bc5cda6a7f8a5560ad
|
Ms.
|
MA
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2016-10-14 00:47:54
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Legos for Learning!
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Can you imagine a life without Lego bricks? Some of our first toys as children are these colorful building bricks, which are essential tools for learning and creativity in early childhood. \r\n\r\nMy students are current first graders in a large, urban school district. They are inquisitive, creative, and determined young people who are eagerly learning how to be productive local and global citizens. Many of the students and their families are recent immigrants to the country and greatly benefit from the varied opportunities available in our classroom. While we use traditional literature and curriculum to learn grade-level content, we also actively engage with innovative and creative technology to push academic learning.\r\n
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Lego bricks have consistently been used in early childhood and are now becoming more prevalent in elementary and secondary classrooms. Lego bricks allow students to engage with curriculum in innovative and creative ways. In mathematics, my students can use Lego bricks to represent numbers as they increase and build their number sense. They can also use the Lego bricks as concrete representations for addition and subtraction facts. Later on in the year, we will use the Lego bricks to represent comparative equations and measurement. In literacy, my students can use Lego bricks to practice building capital and lowercase letters as they perfect sound-symbol correspondence. They can also use the Lego bricks to build vocabulary words, especially their weekly spelling words. Eventually, student can extend their practice by building sentences. My students could also create stories with the Lego bricks that could be extended to writing activities. Additionally, students can build important scenes in stories they are reading to enhance their comprehension and understanding of texts. Lego bricks are also beneficial in many areas of social studies; students can recreate events in history, create maps, which develops their engineering skills, and design different landscapes and land forms. In terms of science, practice with Lego bricks allow students to work on engineering standards; students will use the Lego bricks to develop real world solutions to real world design problems. My students will also develop and construct simple machines.\r\n\r\nWith Lego bricks and the Ideas Book, my students will have an unmatched opportunity to expand their academic learning in all content areas.\r\n\r\nThere are numerous websites that promote and support the use of Lego bricks in the classroom. Please take a look at: https://education.lego.com
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My students need Lego bricks to support their academic work across the curriculum through concrete and creative learning.
| 3 | 0 |
74,735 |
p258598
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0b1f7c334dd8ef069184c8b364185841
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Ms.
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NC
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2017-01-03 14:03:56
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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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Technology to help us soar! A project by Ms. Lucas
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I have a classroom full of eager learners who each come from their own diverse and ever changing backgrounds! My school is located in a rural community, which has a broad range of student diversity and student backgrounds\r\nThe students in my classroom love to come to school and use the technology available in our room. But the technology that we have in our classroom does not allow all students to utilize the resources in our classroom equally because there is simply not enough. \r\n\r\nStudents in my classroom are in need of Chromebooks to help them achieve their academic goals as well as to help them become 21st century learners. With these chromebooks we would be able to use and utilize iReady, Moby Max, PebbleGo, and the online resources for our math curriculum Investigations. In order for students to be able to have access to these programs equally, we need just a few more chromebooks for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been showing growth with the limited technology we do have in our classroom, but I would love for them to continue their growth even more with new technology. Please consider donating to our classroom!
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The students in my classroom will be able to use this chromebook for continued learning with many county wide education programs. Our new chromebook will allow students to get on personalized lessons for them which focus on math and reading. Many of the students in my classroom only get to receive the use of technology while at school, a reason why this Chromebook is so important to our classroom. \r\n\r\nCurrently, we do not have enough Chromebooks for the students in my classroom to receive the full amount of time needed on required online programs, this Chromebook will allow us to better reach our goals!
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My students need a Chromebook to help them continue their use of technology in our classroom!
| 1 | 1 |
12,575 |
p131419
|
6c222fcc8e281f0be134c02660db7f2d
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-06-21 12:37:43
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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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Who Says Boogie Boards Are Just for Surfing?!
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Our 3- to 4-yr old students walk into class hungry...hungry to learn! Anything they can put their hands on, touch, feel, manipulate captivates their attention. \r\n\r\nI teach at a Title I school in San Antonio, TX where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\nMost of our students' families struggle to make ends meet. Financial challenges limit the access our students have to explore technology, see new places, and discover learning opportunities at home. Thankfully our school and superlative staff are committed to closing the gap these challenges can present in our community.\r\n\r\n
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Having the set of Boogie Board Play & Trace eWriters will provide our special PreK students more opportunities to strengthen their fine motor and literacy skills. In addition, it allows them to explore their interests and trace anything their hearts desire!\r\n\r\nOur goal in my classroom is to develop a love of learning through writing & in turn get them ready for the challenges of Kindergarten!\r\n\r\nIn my classroom we encourage free exploration through hands-on activities and child-centered experiences. The Boogie Boards allow our students to write, trace, and draw over anything without the waste of paper!! The durable design is perfect for little hands to hold. When kids follow their interests, they are more engaged. When kids write, they learn. When kids have access to the tools, they succeed.
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My students need 5 Boogie Board Play N Trace eWriters with activity packs to be used in centers and small groups to help foster the love of writing at an early age!!
| 0 | 1 |
108,045 |
p101831
|
20800255576e49a525e250ef536de146
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-08-26 15:46:14
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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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Chair Mates inspire Organization for Success!
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My classroom community of learners reflects a diverse student population who promote respect, individualism, and problem solving. They are curious learners who enjoy digging deeper into the curriculum and sharing their knowledge with others. They are the future leaders who will influence others to stand up for what is right and become part of the solution . . . not the problem.\r\n Benjamin Franklin once said, \" Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn.\" My students strive to become independent learners and are learning the value of being responsible, organized, and effective use of time management. These skills will follow them throughout their lives and help them to reach their learning and personal goals of the future. When a student takes responsibility for their learning they are more actively involved in the learning community. They are able to formulate strategies to overcome obstacles, contribute to group projects, and become positive members of a global society.
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Students have limited classroom space to organize their personal belongs and learning materials. The Chair Mate pocket will encourage them to prioritize materials, organize folders, and become more efficient with time management skills. Being disorganized can lead to frustration, inability to focus on important tasks, and opportunities to interact with peers. This resource will allow students to have needed resources available and save time in preparing to participate in learning activities.\r\n Independent learners are more successful when they are organized and focused on using resources in a timely manner. Each student will have their own personal space to organize materials using the Chair Mate pocket. This will also allow for students group projects to be able to use table space more effectively without personal items taking up space.\r\n
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My students need personal space to organize learning resources. Our classroom building does not offer a lot of storage space and easy access to learning supplies.
| 0 | 1 |
16,911 |
p196780
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b785332887095f0e4afcd30d4fa4471e
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Mrs.
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MN
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2016-09-13 22:04:51
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Take A Number
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In our classroom community you will see many different cultures and hear many different languages. Many of the students live in poverty and lack resources for learning at home. Despite these obstacles, they all show up for school ready to have fun and learn.\r\n\r\nEvery day the students' learning grows as readers, writers, scientists, athletes, engineers, technologists, and mathematicians. I set high expectations, and they meet every one of them. When you choose to give to our students, you are giving to growing brains and lifelong learners!
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The classroom that I moved into this year lacks color and texture. The floor is all tile and will get very cold to sit on with our MN winters. The Rugged, roomy and super-versatile, comfy carpet squares are perfect for individual student seating and building early math skills! Each square is printed with a number from 1-30. \r\n\r\nThe students can practice sequencing numbers, skip-counting, even simple addition & subtraction! Just think of the with skill-building activities we will be able to do because of your generous donation! The added bonus is that they will add some color and texture to the room.
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My students need individual, colorful, numbered Capet squares for sitting on.
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44,116 |
p224324
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f9678b3b060b036837da710670979e44
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Ms.
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MI
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2016-08-25 17:10:23
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Grades PreK-2
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Meeting Developmental Milestones!
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Our students are located in an urban area that has currently been effected by an ongoing water crisis. Therefore, there are additional stressors and difficulties for my students that extend outside of the classroom. \r\nI service approximately 100 students, ages 2-14, qualified for special education services under multiple eligibilities. As a school social worker, I have had the privilege to witness the growth each student has made this school year. They have amazing hearts and talents to share with this world!
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The Meeting Milestone Learning Boxes will provide tools to support the developmental progress for our young students! These resources focus on enhancing the cognitive, language, gross motor, and the social-emotional development of students. The Meeting Milestone Learning Box provides hands-on, visual, and interactive ways for students to make developmental progress. \r\nEncouraging developmental growth can provide students with skills they can use the rest of their lives! For example, when students learn skills (such as: identifying emotions, communicating needs, problem solving, etc.) they are able to use this knowledge as a foundation for the growth of future skills. Our students will be able to use their skills in many different situations and settings they encounter in their lives!
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My students need interactive materials (Meeting Milestones Learning Boxes) to enhance cognitive, social/emotional & language development.
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31,928 |
p159012
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7685103c6c3dbc023a388792af916a58
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-10-02 23:32:29
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art is Snappy!
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I work in a Title I school in Rural East Texas teaching ART to grades 7 & 8. I want to provide my students with an art education that will help them grow and succeed. Teaching ART helps students build self-esteem and open up their world. They become risk takers, use critical thinking and their imaginations. Skills learned through ART will help them in all subject areas. My students deserve the chance to expand their capabilities through their knowledge of ART.
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My students will really enjoy two new Chromebooks and a Fuji Ipix camera kit to use as we study Art in today's world and the past. I'd love for them to research famous artist such as Monet, Van Gough from our past and trail blazing artists such as Gerhard Richter and Damien Hirst, As they learn about these (and many more) artists they will be able to create their own art with Fugi Instax camera kit. The lens and filters will help it be easy and fun to create their version of art! \r\nThank you for helping our art class!
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My students need Chromebooks, a Fuji Instax camera set and additional film.
| 5 | 1 |
95,697 |
p178848
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33908c39024ae20eefe4a6b9fb9d69d3
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Ms.
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LA
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2016-07-23 18:16:06
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Health & Life Science
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Science Needs Techno
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom. Many 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 early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as \"typical\". Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking provide my students with opportunities to use technology and creative and to give them meaningful learning experiences. \r\nI may not be able to control their home environment, but, I can control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
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Technology is growing at an unbelievable rate. We are teaching students and preparing them for jobs and technology . The addition of technology would give my students additional and much needed practice in the science class and lab settings. Students will be able to perform virtual labs and assessments that would not be possible without adequate technology. Students will utilize the printer as a means to help record their findings and create a scientific display. \r\nResearch, remediation, enrichment would now be made so easy for my students. Access to science apps will increase students' problem solving skills and will tremendously impact my students. So many students approach science with doubt, hesitation, and zero confidence. Students who are comfortable with the use to technology will be ready to face the challenges of higher education and the workplace.\r\n
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My students need multi functional tablets and a printer to access technology based lessons and assessments. They will also utilize the technology for science labs and reporting to enhance their understanding and retention of the information.
| 0 | 1 |
128,278 |
p219372
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a1483655c235060003bf869e29d91e57
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Mrs.
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HI
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2016-10-27 17:37:49
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, History & Civics
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Literacy, Social Sciences
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Exploring Through Technology
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Our school creates socially responsible, resilient, and resourceful young men and women by providing an environment of academic excellence, social confidence, and cultural awareness. \r\n\r\nWe are committed to academic development of our school community through high expectations and comprehensive support. We are committed to developing social confidence and character within our school community through a clear code of ethics based on our Na Mea Waiwai. We are committed to honoring the values of our ancestors which will guide our students in building a strong future.
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As a 2nd grade teacher, my students need 2 mini iPads to use for research and documentation in the classroom. My plan is to use the Mini iPads as part of our curriculum; the iPads will allow students to do research about topics we are covering, to go along with the library books that we have. I have centers planned that will feature iPads, Library books, and worksheets that will allow the students to learn. I will also use the iPads to record the students reading aloud to help with their reading fluency. We will also use the iPads to help the students with their presentation skills by recording them speaking in front of their classmates.\r\nThese donations to this project will improve my classroom because it will allow the students to have easier access to technology and information will be at their finger tips.\r\nThe students will also have more materials to share, instead of waiting to use the limited materials that we have. Any technology that I have access to in my classroom will allow more opportunities to learn for the students.
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My students need two Apple iPad Minis to use in our exploration of technology.
| 2 | 1 |
96,042 |
p152735
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214f4e8c6aa92f474542d3fea8278942
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Ms.
|
WI
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2016-09-09 22:17:49
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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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Reaching Early Readers
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Every day, we have read-to-self time, but when you're an emerging reader, you can start to feel unsuccessful without enough books at your level. This leads to off-task students and behavior problems. I want every student reaching their reading goal, but don't have enough supplies to make it happen.\r\n\r\nI have a group of 22 students who love learning and have a passion for reading, but don't have enough tools to sustain that passion.\r\n\r\nI am fortunate enough to have parents who read to their children, but also find that stores are lacking kindergarten level books. I want to support their love of reading, so they can continue to grow as readers and critical thinkers.
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Students would be utilizing these emergent level books during read-to-self time so they can apply the skills they have learned in whole group reading strategy lessons, and small group skill lessons. This will hopefully allow the students who are struggling as readers to have more time in a text at their level so they can refine their skills and prepare for the next step in their reading progression.\r\n\r\nMy students are lucky to be at a school that continues to push students to their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nFor some, I am the first type of formal education they have, and I want to start their expectations off high so students can continue to grow more and more as the years go on. In order to do that however, I need to have the supplies available to help students build their confidence and practice the skills we learn in class. I know this will increase interest, stamina and ability in all students.
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My students need books at their reading level to include rising readers leveled books fiction, reading for fluency readers set, and fiction/nonfiction emergent book set.
| 15 | 1 |
71,548 |
p150991
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fb827eb589ddd38274b28bd252494d0c
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Ms.
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SC
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2016-04-27 12:18:42
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Literacy for Life
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I want my students to have fun when they choose a book from our classroom library! Our classroom is in a small brown trailer. The book bags and clear backpacks will help with safely storing student-selected books. The book carts will provide colorful, eye-catching, movable displays of leveled books.
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I teach at a fairly diverse Title l school. Many of our students come from homes where literacy is an issue, and books are somewhat of a luxury. We have a large Hispanic population where English is a second language. Our students are eager to learn-they ask questions and want to be successful readers. Many of the books I currently have in my classroom are a hodge podge of well-worn paperbacks. My classroom is a trailer-the walls are brown and the tile is old and cracked. I don't want my students to notice that next fall. I want them to see the colorful displays of books and storage accessories we may receive from donorschoose!
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I was excited as I was shopping. I could see my children partner reading with their new books, reading in a guided reading group with me, sitting at the listening center with their friends, listening and following along to a good book. As their oral reading fluency increases, their comprehension deepens, and they are able to start making connections to their lives and the world around them.
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This project will add color and life to our classroom. I think my students will be so excited to learn to read from new books. I know they will become more naturally curious and realize that reading opens doors and answers questions, as well as entertains. I believe this is a chance to catch them early and instill a love for lifelong learning and reading.
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My students need leveled books in the classroom that are easily accessible and labeled appropriately for their reading abilities and interests.
| 3 | 1 |
4,200 |
p230528
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a0e90a1459f369e5a6aaa31add769bb7
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Ms.
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AR
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2017-01-08 14:53:17
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Applied Sciences, College & Career Prep
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Developing a Culture of Scientific Investigation
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My students live in the Delta of Arkansas. Many of my students are eager learners and want to do their best in school and life. The majority of my students receive free and or reduced price lunches. Many of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college. \r\n\r\nMy students are eager to help others and strive to always give back. They are deserving of the best educational supplies and technology available. My students enjoy their successes and love helping others succeed.
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Students will use the Chromebooks to access Google Classroom. Within the Google Classroom, I will be able to upload assignments that would appeal to each student based on their learning styles. For example, those that learn by reading will have articles to read. Other students will have youtube science music videos to choose to listen to learn the material. Others will have access to teacher-led instruction to listen to via video lectures.\r\n\r\nStudents no longer need science teachers to stand in front of them and present information that is to be memorized and recited back on a test. Instead, students are in need of real world application of skills learned about science. They need to be conducting actual investigations. The use of Google Slides, Sheets, and Draw will be essential in a successful science curriculum. Google search engine provides limitless information at the touch of a keystroke. The students need to be able to use that information collected in a problem-solving manner and apply it to scientific investigations. For example, through Google Classroom, students can work on discovering how to clean up an oil spill. Once they have researched how oil spills are cleaned in the real world through google searches, they will be given a list of supplies and they will have to develop a plan to clean up their own oil spill. I will have a simulation of an oil spill using a large rock in a pan of water. The oil will be placed on the \"island(rock)\" and in the water. The students will have to follow their plans and procedures in order to clean their simulated environment.
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My students need three Chromebooks to truly experience science investigations in class.
| 28 | 1 |
64,025 |
p155669
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5f24f7ece308e11c9e31a6b9ad53cf68
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-05-30 11:30:55
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Pee Wee iPadders
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My students are 21st Century people, dealing with early 20th Century technology in the classroom. They often speak of the tablets and computers that they have at home. I want them to experience that same opportunity in the classroom. I want them to be technologically literate. It will be a great asset for my students to be able to come into the 21st Century. Technology is only going to get better and faster. I want to be part of that world.
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In today's society, every child must be technologically savvy. I want my students to be able to go on selected educational websites with ease.\r\n\r\nI think every child should be in contact with some form of technology everyday.\r\nMy students need an iPad to add to our classroom. They will be able to go on websites, such as Raz-Kids, ScootPad, BrainPop and StarFall. I have seen their faces light up when they are reading online and they understand what they are reading. While an actual book is always the best tool, reading books online is the next best ( and most interesting) thing for children.
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My students need an iPad mini for our classroom.
| 41 | 1 |
108,188 |
p038457
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7153f8c2f19532e1bf7a6e65f9ee3a89
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Mrs.
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AR
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2017-04-14 22:40:21
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Grades PreK-2
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Students Seeing a Need!
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Our school's Honor Society members, 4th & 5th graders, have started the Little Food Pantry. They were inspired to reach out to people in our community who are in need after hearing about other little food pantries. Our Little Food Pantry is located at the back of our school for anyone in need to find food and other essentials.\r\n\r\nOur school has a population of over 500, Kindergarten to 5th grade students. We are a growing rural community with almost 50% of our students receiving free or reduced lunches.
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This project is two-fold. 4th & 5th graders have seen a need for our Little Food Pantry and our students in need are able to find food and essentials right at school. The items in this project will go along way in suppling our Little Food Pantry and keeping it stocked.\r\n\r\nIt doesn't get any better than students helping students! This project will show our students that they can help people in their community and that our community loves them! Both are essential in the development of happy, healthy students. Our Little Food Pantry will benefit all our students, the ones stocking it and the ones receiving from it.
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My students need food and essentials to meet their basic needs.
| 7 | 1 |
86,818 |
p230649
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0535506bbdc19b4ac495ca5dc6f1be30
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-07-21 13:34:07
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Grade 3 Book Club Books!\r\n
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My students need a variety of interesting fiction books to read and discuss in their reading book clubs!\r\n\r\nGrade 3 is a huge year for students as readers! During this school year students are expected not just to read text, but to analyze, infer, make predictions using text evidence, set goals as a reader and have conversations with their peers about the text. Students are expected to read for an hour each day and that means a lot of reading!\r\n\r\nOur class loves reading books together and discussing our favorite parts and interesting passages. My students are a diverse group of third graders who come from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They get so excited to get new books and share their thinking with their peers.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My Project\r\n\r\nThis year will be an important year for our grade 3 readers! The more they read, the better readers they will be!\r\n\r\nWe want to ensure they have quality fiction books at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThey will be reading the same great books as the other students in their group and will be able to share their opinions, find interesting passages, look for evidence in the text, identify with the characters and much more!\r\n\r\nThe goal is that students develop a love of reading! We want to inspire students and make our book clubs a dynamic part of our reading workshop.\r\n\r\n
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My students need a variety of chapter books to read at their individual level.
| 2 | 1 |
67,238 |
p115386
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f99eda588015967a7d8f8d7c569a9b94
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Mrs.
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MI
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2017-01-21 12:45:52
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Grades 3-5
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Parent Involvement, Visual Arts
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Growing as Innovators With Hands-On Learning
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My students are an awesome group of 3rd grade service workers. We are Team Paws! It's our goal to change the world with kindness. Even the smallest kind act can mean a lot; hold the door, smile at someone, use your manners, be humble, and be kind, always. \r\n\r\nMy students understand that what they do and say matters. They know their actions can make a difference. As members of Team Paws, they learn we truly DO rise by lifting others. \r\n\r\nNot only that, but my girls and boys are our nation's next scientists, teachers, engineers, factory workers, cashiers, managers, doctors, and more. In today's world, many jobs are STEM-related. This project will allow my kids to grow as innovators, explorers, thinkers, and inventors through play.
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Every Thursday, my smart students participate in a Thinking Thursday STEM Challenge. During this time, they create, collaborate, and think critically while striving to solve various STEM-related challenges. I want to incorporate the use of Picasso Magnetic Building Tiles and Brain Flake Interlocking Disks into these fun, child-centered, team-building, play-based, learning activities. \r\n\r\nWhen it comes to thinking critically, psychologists distinguish between two types of problems; convergent and divergent. While a convergent problem has a single correct solution or answer, like putting together a puzzle, a divergent problem, like building with blocks, yields itself to multiple solutions. \r\n\r\nResearch has suggested that the way kids play contributes to their ability to solve divergent problems. When kids are learning through play, they are growing as explorers, innovators, questioners and investigators. Play is a natural way for children to learn about and explore the world around them. \r\n\r\nReceiving these materials will allow kids to build a variety of things, and there is no wrong answer. Whether I challenge them to build a rocket, a castle, or a car that moves the longest distance in a race, innovation and creativity is key! If you can dream it, you can build it. All you need to do is THINK! The learning power that happens through play is virtually endless. \r\n\r\nFurther, as a way to incorporate parental involvement, I'd like to invite parents, once a month, to join their children in our Thinking Thursday STEM Challenges to explore and learn through play. \r\n\r\nWhen parents are able to join their children for a stress-free, fun and hands-on activity, like learning through play, so many wonderful connections are being made. These are great bonding opportunities for children and their parents that are both fun and educational. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kind consideration to support my project.
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My students need Picasso Magnetic Building Tiles and Brain Flake Interlocking Disks to grow as creators, innovators, inventors, and explorers, through play.
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143,069 |
p184603
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1cd086be5644d3f7d3c01e3d67dac6e2
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-03-28 22:05:17
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Safe, comfortable, and ready to learn.
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My students are incredible scholars who are always eager to learn. They come to school each day excited for new challenges and are ready to tackle the day with a positive attitude. The students within my class are a part of the Edward Williams School community, in Mount Vernon, NY, and they receive free and reduced lunch, as well as, breakfast in the classroom. These students are also a part of a Title I school that is on the Priority list based on NYS ELA and Mathematics exam results. The students within my class are pulled out in small groups to work on early literacy skills that they have not mastered. This allows the students to receive intensive instruction in the specific areas that they need support in without being overwhelmed by a large classroom setting. I want to help ensure the best education for all of my students.
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These materials will help set up my classroom in a safe way that will increase the level of comfortability for each of my students. The tennis ball inserts will keep children safe by removing the ability to flip chairs, these will also limit distractions when students get up to move around the classroom. Additionally, with these supplies, my students will be able to locate books on their independent reading level. Following this, they will be able to go to the reading corner, grab a beanbag, and dive into the book of their choice. Organization is needed to have a student-led classroom!
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My students need a safe, comfortable, and organized learning environment to maximize learning. They also need leveled library bins that clearly display books that can be accessed at their independent reading levels.
| 0 | 1 |
38,257 |
p002227
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99893fba71239d147265f9113299907d
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Mrs.
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CT
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2016-07-16 14:29:48
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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iPads for Eager Individuals
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The students in my classroom are unique because they come from a variety of locations around the world. They come to school with many different experiences and the ability to share their different cultures and beliefs with each other. \r\nMy students exhibit a love of learning new things and sharing their knowledge with their classmates. Many of my students speak another language beside English and would benefit from the added support of technology. Students at this age find learning to be exciting especially with the added benefit of technology.
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My school does have technology readily available for student or teacher use due to budget constraints. I would like to have iPads for student non-fiction research projects, phonics instruction, math support, sight word reinforcement and as an educational tool for my English Language Learners. I would also like to be able to use these iPads to enhance my teaching and lessons.\r\nGiving my students access to 21st century technology will have a lasting impact on their educational experiences. They will be prepared for the real world and will be able to participate in research that they would not be able to do otherwise.
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My students need iPads and exposure to modern technology to ensure that they are ready for a technologically advanced world.
| 1 | 1 |
27,536 |
p064632
|
101f1aa5b72969879b316db20892a507
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-12-06 13:19:20
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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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Creating a better world, one child a time
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We start each morning by saying the Pledge of Allegiance and our school wide Anti-Bullying Pledge. We want everyone to feel welcome in our school. I would also like to make everyone feel welcome in our classroom as well.\r\nI teach in a rural, farming community.\r\nI am anxiously awaiting to have 30 eager, energetic, and active fourth graders in my class this school year. In my school district, hard work, dedication, and commitment are top priorities for many of our families.
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The use of the Chromebooks will allow individualization and differentiation of what is being taught which will allow students to practice skills at their own level and pace.Chromebooks are also high interest motivators for even the most reluctant students and will provide them with an opportunity to be successful. Students will use Chromebooks during our literacy block as well as during our math workshop. In addition, students will use the Chromebooks for interactive review games. Students will also blog, develop, create, and film \"highlight reels\" to summarize topics and ideas that have been taught. The possibilities are endless with Chromebooks in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project will help my students continue to grow as lifelong learners and productive citizens in the 21st century.\r\nMy students will feel more comfortable sharing and expressing their ideas and work via interactive portfolios, blogging, and games.
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My students need Chromebooks to individualize, reinforce, and engage student learning.
| 4 | 1 |
154,723 |
p213487
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2fa31be8bc6ecbca4c5303d8170101d9
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-02-05 19:17:04
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Keep Reading FUN!
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In the heart of the South Bronx, in the poorest congregational district in the country, hundreds of children come to school seeking safety and consistency. In our community, 35% of the families earn less than $15,000 per year and almost 50% of children in our area live in poverty. 94% of our students qualify for free or reduced cost lunch. \r\n\r\nMore than half of the students in my class speak a language other than English at home. Twenty-four charismatic six and seven year old boys and girls bring their best selves each and every day and teach me so much. They teach me patience, compassion, acceptance, and not to take myself so seriously. In spite of the obstacles they face, they never waver in their determination to receive a quality education.\r\n
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My class is so fortunate to have received brand new books as a result of a previous donor's choose project. Since we already have a classroom library (filled with mostly non fiction books), we wanted to create a space where these new additions could live. I am requesting book bins to store and separate the new books we have received.\r\n\r\nReading is a special time in my classroom as students are able to choose reading spots. It would be great to receive a couple of bean bag chairs to make those flexible seating areas comfortable. Often my students choose to read while laying on the rug. We have one bean bag in the class currently and the students rotate its use. With two additional bean bag chairs more students will have access to an enjoyable reading experience. \r\nComfort and joy during reading leads to growth in literacy. Sitting up at a desk is not the right type of setting for all students, especially those who struggle with reading. It is my hope that a comfortable experience will encourage reluctant readers to find the JOY in literacy.
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My students need book bins to store the wonderful books we have received from a previous donor's choose project, a few more bilingual books for our library, they need flexible seats to sit comfortably during reading.
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17,724 |
p024623
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9bf4cd6e406a49539e26d518006564e6
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Mr.
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SC
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2016-08-16 09:44:46
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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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We Need Guitars!!!
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Our scholars come to our school to become the future leaders of our community. We have a very diverse community of learners. Scholars' levels of academics vary due to resources available. We strive to even the playing field and give all our scholar access to build their artistic or academic leadership abilities. Our school has a primary focus of learning through project-based experiences. The scholars are excited to learn and are eager to develop their talents further. We are constantly trying to further our scholars' artistic talents while enhancing their leadership styles that will build their curiosities towards finding what their artistic talents are. \r\n
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We truly need guitars for our guitar class. A few scholars have personal ones; however, most scholars do not have a guitar to practice on in class. We need guitars. \r\n\r\nOur scholars are eager to learn how to play guitar and how to create their own music. They are ready to develop their talents in class and we need the resources handy for them to learn. \r\n\r\nWe are in the beginning phase of developing our program and we currently only have personal instruments utilized in class. We would truly love to have classroom instruments available for scholars to use on a daily basis.
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My students need 10 guitars to learn how to play them.
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113,140 |
p080290
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8a91e80c43005c415e2206fe0be49f40
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Mrs.
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TN
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2016-09-17 00:25:25
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Team Sports
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Soccer Team
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! Our students work so hard to be the best leaders they can be. Our school is located in Memphis, TN, and many of our students come from homes with obstacles to overcome. Most of my students come from single-parent households. Many live in poverty, and I make it my goal to take them out of their reality. Despite their many obstacles, our students rise to the challenge every day to be the best versions of themselves, so they can help each other.We take soccer, a sport that they love, and we use it as a tool to encourage them to stay after school for mentoring and practice.\r\nOur school is one of the most diverse school in Memphis,TN.\r\nOur students speak multiple languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindu, Amharic and Swahili. My students have a strong sense of community. We use sports as a universal language.\r\n
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Sports show students very important skills in life, skills that will benefit them throughout their life time. One very important skill is team work and dedication. If students understand these two skills early in life, they can have a very successful life. With all the budget cuts in our schools, it's difficult to ask our administrator for any equipment that we need.\r\n\r\nThe items are very important to the learning of of the sport.\r\nSoccer goal and corner flags play a very important part of soccer. Our school is in a low income community and in 90% of the time students don't have the proper equipment to play the sport. By having this items, I can make sure my students are safe during the practice of the sport. The more equipment we have, the more hands on experience more of my studentswill have.
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My students need an outside soccer goal and corner flags to mark the field.
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108,830 |
p195836
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03e6ec47f1198c231906ced391c4a6d9
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Ms.
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SC
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2016-10-24 17:20:08
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Ahhhhh!! Goosebumps!!!
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My school educates children from Pre-K up to the 5th grade. My students are in fifth grade. They are so excited to learn, create, and explore academic avenues. This is their last year of elementary school before entering middle school! Many of my students have ESOL as a primary need. Therefore, I place a strong emphasis on reading and writing in my classroom. I strive to make my students develop a love for reading and writing every day. Can you help me?
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My students spend 20 minutes a day reading independently in class of a books that they choose. These books would be a great addition to my classroom library. \r\n My students love Goosebumps books because they are suspenseful, attention grabbing, and are a little on the scary side. They are always asking me to purchase Goosebumps books for our classroom. Many students check out these books from our school library, but sometimes they have to wait a few weeks to the titles to be returned. \r\n Can you help fill my students love of reading Goosebump books by donating to my classroom project?
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My students need fun, suspenseful, and attention grabbing books to read for enjoyment during independent reading.
| 14 | 1 |
36,004 |
p118905
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e5b62ef84ca06a1ed88d1fcd14d1d39b
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-10-20 01:17:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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We are learning and growing together!
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My students come from lower income homes but, as children they do not understand their circumstances. Many have endured tough situations only at the age of 3 but, still love and that's what is special about each one of them. They are becoming eager to learn new things as they continue to transition into the school environment. Many of my students do not have the opportunities of others but, we are going to build a bridge between the gap. They are all so happy and loving and deserve the very best.
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These materials will help my kids continue to progress in their classroom. Organization and a sense of comfort in their classroom is what I always want for them. I want every part of their classroom to be inviting and manageable for them. Being a first year teacher I feel like me and my students are learning what works best for us all because this is a first time experience for us all. I want the very best for my students and having a comfortable classroom is on the top priorities of my list. It is hard seeing the places that some of my students come from and the things that they have to go through so I want them to come to school and have a positive experience. Anything I can do for them to help them keep growing and learning I will do.
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My students need a chart for their morning meeting to make learning more accessible. Also a CD player for audio books and a place to sit in their reading center
| 0 | 0 |
86,595 |
p061693
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ecedc26a6cf903afabcaf09069272402
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-06-10 19:58:48
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Visual Arts
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Literature and Art!
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Our school will be celebrating our 85th anniversary this year. One of our principles would say we were a hidden gem in our city. We have a small and wonderful community which makes our school awesome. We start the day by offering free breakfast in the classroom. This ensures all the students are ready to learn. Most of our students benefit from the free or reduced lunch program. I am privileged to be teaching at this school for 20 years.
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I would like to add these read alouds to my daily routine. My students enjoy story time. I believe it's the best part of the day. I would like to use the art supplies to enhance my writing and art centers. I believe learning can be fun and exciting. I believe these items will be a great addition to my centers. I want my students to want to come to school and learn. I want to motivate students and let them know learning can be fun. Some of my students do not have the opportunity to use these materials at home. I want to let them explore new art items.
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My students need new read alouds such as the newest Splat the Cat and other award winning books. My students need new art supplies such as markers, pens and crayons.
| 23 | 1 |
56,383 |
p200550
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008f4f9b8a39397b3e2872cb5cc0c31a
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-13 16:45:12
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Grades PreK-2
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Preschool Picasso's
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Although my students may be little ones, they have big hearts, are energetic, and are ready to learn. Art is the perfect medium to demonstrate their creativity and imagination. \r\nArt is a wonderful medium to teach my students new skills and reinforce existing skills that will allow them to grow as they move to Kindergarten.\r\nWe currently have a Special Education Integrated classroom. Ten of my students have special education needs and eight are typically developing peers, there to assist in providing language and social skills modeling.
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Preschoolers love hands on activities and creating art masterpieces. Through this they learn valuable skills and maintain previously acquired skills. \r\nArt projects allow my students to learn by doing and watching, to explore textures, and have sensory needs met. Through art we can provide exposure to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, categories, attributes, prepositions, and so much more. \r\nMy students love creating their art projects, unfortunately we are in a small portable classroom and do not have any counter space for their artwork to dry. This has resulted in damaged and torn artwork. This drying rack will provide a safe storage area until their artwork can be displayed in the classroom and sent home. Thank you for supporting my students.
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My students need an art drying rack to safely store their artwork once finished.
| 2 | 1 |
88,401 |
p075008
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1bae453d756b2192465f337c27342f3d
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-10-13 17:06:59
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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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Learning With the Arts In Mind!!!
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A prepared student, is a SUCCESSFUL student. A typical day in my classroom is full of laughter, love, and learning. The students in my class are ready to learn, they are just often under prepared. \r\nI teach a group of inner city students in a large metropolitan area who are eager to learn and have a zest for life.\r\nTheir only fault is that they are from poverty stricken areas, are often do not have the means to provide the supplies they need to assist the teacher, or be prepared for learning. Although, as a teacher I operate on a limited salary, I often supply the students with the resources that they need for learning. Also, I supply myself with the resources for the classroom and the students. I NEED HELP!!! My school is a place that is wonderful for learning. The teachers are caring and the students are primarily well behaved, we just need help with the purchase of school resources. Due to the fact that the school is in a high poverty area, it trickles down to the resources that are provided to the school and the parent participation that the school has. \r\n
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The resources in the classroom with be put to use by the students. The students will use the writing utensils for their work in reading and math class, they will use the folders for their portfolios, the post its, paper, and envelopes will also be used to in class activities, and school - home communications with parents. My students will be able to have all of the resources necessary to complete assignments and produce stellar projects.\r\n\r\n From these resources the students will learn in a way that is more meaningful. They will be able to participate in hands on learning situations.
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My students need several classroom supplies to meet the needs of the lessons.
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44,704 |
p041204
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813d00fca6ca0a66235528d728152e0b
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Mrs.
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GA
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2016-10-20 11:18:02
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Health & Sports
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Character Education, Team Sports
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Rugby Teaches Collaboration
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My students live in an area close to the beach. These students are used to seeing many different types of people come to their city to visit the beach. They don't get too many opportunities to learn about different cultures. \r\nSports matter, they teach students collaboration and communication. I want to provide an avenue for my students to feel like they are a part of something . As a teacher you have to build a bridge and to allow the students to reach their full potential
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My students are learning about a new sport, rugby. This sport has been around for a long time, but is not well known in America. It is a mixture of football and soccer.\r\nRugby is a sport that teaches students, collaboration, sportsmanship and communication. Each person has to look out for their teammate to be successful. They will learn skills in this sport that transfer into the classroom and into their future careers. They will make life long friends and have opportunities for advancement in college playing this sport. We will get to travel and meet new people who also love the sport.
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My students need need training supplies to learn how to play rugby.
| 3 | 1 |
47,711 |
p180884
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73872f258c29d357a925f7518169b019
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-12 15:20:19
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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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Mini-Minds Need an iPad Mini for Maximum Means
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We are a small, rural school in East Texas, with a high poverty rate and low SES. \r\n\"There is no \"one way\" to approach learning,\" and that is the message that we as teachers try demonstrate daily to our students. The greatest challenge is to provide opportunities for my students to reach their greatest learning potential within the allotted budget. Our team-teaching approach to Math/ELA instruction strives to present intermediate students with motivating modes of learning at school optimizing engagement.\r\n
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In this multi-disciplinary classroom, the learning styles dictate that these students have short periods of large group instruction with several small, or even independent, tasks being made available for student choice. This iPad Mini 4 will be shared among the students during small groups. Because it will be passed around by young students, we are also needing a protective case for this device. On the iPad, each student will access folders containing apps that address specific academic needs in reading, math, and writing. These skills will closely monitor their grade-level TEKS and be highly motivating. It will certainly improve engagement.
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My students need an iPad Mini 4 and a protective case for reinforcing new skills and remediation in skills that need more practice.
| 13 | 1 |
110,095 |
p173966
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47289a597f73629d1ca3b2a31668c0c5
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-07-21 11:51:30
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Math Wizards Need Training!
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High school is difficult enough without the added challenges that lack of simple technology and supplies impose. I teach in an accelerated high school program for students who are at least 2 years behind and/or older than their peers. For most of them our program is their last chance at a high school diploma.\r\n\r\nMy students face many challenges such as, low income, children of their own, and low self-efficacy, yet they come to school, work hard, and are models of perseverance. They are awesome!
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These calculators (and the pencil sharpener) will be used in everyday classroom activities. Students need to be comfortable with how their calculators function. We use this type of calculator on our State required End of Course exam. I have been asking for a class set of the calculators for 3 years now to no avail. My students are already very disadvantaged. It will be so amazing to see how many new Math wizards will emerge when they have proper training and practice with these tools. \r\n\r\nStudents need to practice on these calculators and we have none in the classroom.They cannot be expected to score well on a test if they have no experience using the tools provided for that test.
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My students need a class set (30) of the scientific calculator that is used on their End of Course Exams so that they can get used to using them.
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171,982 |
p106948
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202ef495e8655cf6bd94f0edc983bb21
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-01-23 12:13:07
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Grades 9-12
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Intro to computers for special needs students!
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They all have a disability ages 18 to 22 years old.\r\n\r\nWe have 10 students in our class all are developmentally Delayed, 1 Down Syndrome, 2 with delayed response issues and Cerebral Palsy, 6 with Autism, 1 non-verbal. \r\n\r\nThey all come from low income homes where the family struggles with everyday expenses, putting food on the table and a roof over their heads. \r\n\r\nThis is a great class of young adults that really deserve your help. Thank you so much
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In addition, computers can serve as a communication device for students who have difficulty getting their thoughts and ideas out verbally, while a computer with a microphone can assist students unable to type. \r\nI would love nothing more than to introduce these students to the world of technology. In the 21st century, so much of what we do in our personal and professional life relies on the use of a computer. These 10 students should be afforded an opportunity to learn about the technology available to them and how to use that technology to succeed in the work force. With your assistance, the purchased computers will be used daily and passed on to new students each year. And, with your help, these computers and lessons in technology can help these students achieve their goals of becoming hard-working, dedicated employees. \r\n
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My students need Computers The students in my class could use computers to search for jobs, work on resumes, fill out job applications and research careers. Computers can be used to teach simple daily tasks.
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24,127 |
p191609
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26e1ae8b350330d22036a7084780e1d9
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Mr.
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WA
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2016-10-14 17:14:37
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Picture Books to Encourage Kids to Think Technologically
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We are a school that serves refugee, migrant and local students. Some of our students have not been in school since kindergarten or even enter school for the first time in fourth grade. \r\nWe work hard to achieve our highest potential, and pride ourselves on differentiating to the needs of every individual student. We believe in maximizing the school day through clubs, and have won awards for our action team of staff, parents and community members who organize events to benefit our families.
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I teach every grade for fifty minutes per day in the computer lab. While most of the older grades need little encouragement to use the computers, the youngest grades need a few more activities to keep their attention for the whole lesson.\r\nReading aloud to young kids is a great way to model the fun of reading, especially when the content is exciting. By reading picture books that are specifically related to technology, invention and computers, we can tie lessons into the books they hear and help them to gain a curiosity for the computers.\r\nWe are a school with a specific focus on literacy due to our large diversity of nationalities, and by reading aloud books that will stoke their passion for technology, I can plant a seed for years to come.
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My students need picture books to stoke their passion for technology and encourage their imagination.
| 6 | 1 |
80,534 |
p145574
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4c6657bda18ec4a2fc4ce75b087c59be
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-04-05 08:58:48
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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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PreK Wobble, Move & Learn
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I teach a bilingual Pre-K class in Texas. My students come from all different income levels and are very hard working, and dedicated to learning. My campus is a Title 1 school in North Texas where the majority of our students are on free or reduced lunch. Many of my students do not have a lot of language experiences outside of the classroom, so I want to make the time they spend with me, really count. \r\nI want our class to be innovative with our seating options in order to give my students the freedom to be wiggly while they work and not forced to sit in a cold stiff chair. I would like to incorporate furniture that is more appropriate for a stimulating PreK classroom, that is warm, welcoming and full of love.
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My 4yr old PreK students are very wiggly and often fall out of chairs. This is why I would like to provide them with ample seating options that are more age appropriate for them. They currently have the choice of sitting on the floor, but it is hard and uncomfortable. I would love to give them more seating options, so that they can move while paying attention and working.\r\nResearch shows that when early learners are free to move and make choices about where and how they seat, they are more apt to focus and make stronger connections with the material presented.
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My students need seating choices that will give them the ability to wobble, move and be active as they work and learn.
| 1 | 0 |
137,949 |
p138969
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fadca61934a2918fe8212fba4313b077
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Mrs.
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MI
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2016-06-29 19:53:59
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Stability Balls for Student Centered Seating!
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The students at our school are a pleasure to work with each day! I learn just as much from them as they do from me. I teach in a small community with varying levels of economic advantage and a wide range of student achievement. The students at our school are cooperative and love to learn. In 4th grade in particular, I get to see students each year blossom into independent learners who take on new challenges and develop into true leaders in our building. \r\n\r\nOne of the greatest things that my students have taught me since my time here is that if I push them to achieve, they will do great things. From mastering a challenging short answer strategy and calling me over to say, \"Mrs. Perrin, look at how much I wrote!\", to working with an older student to create a passion project, the students I work with amaze me with their willingness to challenge themselves!
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One of my goals this year is to create a more comfortable and student-centered learning environment for my class. Our classroom is a rectangle shape, which makes arranging desks and having a class carpet area a challenge. Students have difficulty moving around each other and squeezing in between desks without knocking things over, tripping, and bringing down bulletin board items. I would like to take out many of my desks and replace them with various seating choices for students to use throughout the day. \r\n\r\nOur seating will not only make the classroom more comfortable and spacious, but will also allow students to have choice in where and how they sit. Not only is this a powerful motivational tool, but it also gives students an opportunity to work in a space that helps them focus and learn the best. Eventually, our classroom will have 6-5 stations with various seating choices. Thank you for your consideration in giving to my project and helping to create a comfortable and inspirational learning space!
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My students need stability balls to add to our desk free classroom.
| 1 | 0 |
159,072 |
p097990
|
10a4ac1d96787bc57f2b09b9943a572a
|
Mr.
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MO
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2017-01-31 10:27:51
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Brain Movement With Bike Desks.
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As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. They often don’t receive the same technological advances, or basic classroom necessities that other children might have access to. The vast majority of our 5th grade population comes from bilingual homes. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things loving and provide my students with inspired and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, astute and, very active. They like to move, read and embrace positive attention. Many of them are being raised in low income households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as \"typical\". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. \r\n
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I am trying to spin a creative idea into our classroom. Over the past few years there has been a lot of research done about flexible seating and how traditional classrooms don't accommodate to all learners. Flexible seating is when students have many different seating options including comfortable chairs, cushions on the floor, collaborative desks, and traditional desk. It helps embrace the personal learning styles of each student and creates a more involved and energetic learning environment. \r\n\r\nMy students are constantly moving around the room, so I need alternative seating choices that allow movement. The bike and standing work station would be a great addition!
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My students need 2 Exercise workstations to take them beyond the barriers of a traditional learning style.
| 0 | 1 |
143,638 |
p240127
|
3d1ace10c72f13bc2835133fdc19028f
|
Mrs.
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AZ
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2016-09-15 19:19:03
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Read it and Watch it!
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My school is in a low income neighborhood. More than 85% of our students receive free and reduced lunch. It's a challenging beginning, but my students persevere and aim for the best life has to offer.\r\n\r\nMy students love to read. I facilitate the book club for my school. It is a group of students that love to read and talk about books. Our school is located in a literacy desert, meaning the nearest book store is more than 10 miles away, so my students very rarely get to see new books.\r\n
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In light of the movie, Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children coming out soon, my students would like to read the book and discuss it in our book club.\r\n\r\nHigher order thinking skills take students to the next level. By being able to read the book and then see the movie we will discuss the differences and what effects they may have on the meanings and lessons from the book. This type of compare and contrast is a great analytical skill for my students. And in this case, it's actually something they are excited to do! \r\n\r\nMy students will read the book over the course of two weeks and then we will discuss what we took away from the book and how it relates to ourselves and other books. Then we will see the movie together and analyze how choices made by the director changed our understanding of the story we read.
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My students need a set of new books to read and share.
| 2 | 1 |
145,087 |
p205174
|
8f74f92f93d4204e54fa44a53c8990e4
|
Ms.
|
MA
|
2016-08-18 04:01:21
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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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Students Use Technology: Think, Speak, Show & Listen
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We are a Title 1 school; all students receive free breakfast and lunch. We are located in an urban working class community between 2 housing projects. My students mostly live in the surrounding neighborhoods and walk to school. They are English Language Learners and English Speakers and come from diverse backgrounds.\r\n Our motto is: TRY, THINK, TRY SOME MORE! My students enter their classroom each day ready to share and try their hardest. Attendance is never a problem. We are a supportive, learning community!
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Students will learn from one another; this technology is a tool that enlarges and projects student work for class discussion. To zoom in on a worm's segments and see it's eyeless, noseless, earless head leads to a shared discussion of animal adaptation. Or, to see a peer present 21+9 under the document camera using a number line, snap cubes and ten frames to demonstrate the same problem generates greater number sense understanding.\r\n\r\nStudents will present their work, defend their work, listen to peers comment on their work.. Honing public speaking, and sharing ideas are life long skills that need to be better developed. This technology can promote critical learning opportunities for my first graders throughout the year.
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My students need to explore their ideas with one another. The presentation cart houses the projector and document camera for students to easily present their work while discussing it.
| 2 | 1 |
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