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34,206 |
p197443
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548acff74edb5bb336bbfbe69b991b46
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Ms.
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MN
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2017-03-24 12:53:25
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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BOOKing Our Schedules...With Reading!
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My school is a Title I charter school in the Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul. 99% of our students identify as part of a minority group and 96% receive free or reduced lunch. \r\nWe have an incredibly unique and diverse group of students who are so eager to learn and explore the world, but they lack the funds and opportunities to do so at home. Our goal is to provide as much as we can for them here at school.
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We have many students at my urban middle school who are either significantly below or above grade level.\r\nThose who are struggling need attention-grabbing books which are at their reading level but also fit their interests, and those who are accelerated readers need a challenge!\r\nWe would so appreciate if you would donate funds to our classrooms. Especially at this point in the school year, students have already read most of the interesting books that we own, and we want to provide new, exciting opportunities for reading! Thank you in advance for your support from the students and teachers here!
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My students need exciting new books to read that are intriguing and at their reading levels!
| 0 | 1 |
147,407 |
p156433
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31e76d6a45264024d401f49ad847ae10
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Mrs.
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SC
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2017-03-15 15:32:19
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Health & Life Science, Mathematics
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Shining With Chrome!
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Our elementary school is a public, Title I school. 693 students attend our school and identify primarily as White, non-Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and Asian/Pacific Islander. 53% of the 693 students here are paying reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio is 19:1. The 669 students have varying needs and are a diverse group of learners.\r\n\r\n \"We believe that all children should have an equal opportunity to experience the joy of learning and to achieve their fullest potential\" is the vision statement at our school.\r\n\r\nThe dedicated staff of our school, together with a supportive community, is committed to providing an innovative, standards-based curriculum that promotes social and academic growth designed to prepare students to be responsible, contributing citizens of the 21st century.\r\n\r\nWe are proud of our various awards and recognition that include National Blue Ribbon, Red Carpet Schools, Palmetto Gold, Reading Renaissance and Honor Roll School, and we have recently earned AdvancED STEM Certification. To continue this growth and history of excellence we strive to find and implement the latest technology in our classroom setting.
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I am requesting Chromebooks for my classroom to enhance my students' learning and increase the availability of technology.\r\n\r\n With Chromebooks, we plan to become efficient with Google Classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students will explore online learning through collaboration, log on to take math facts tests, become more organized with math notes and activities, and complete a multi-disciplinary projects that includes collaboration and technology.\r\n\r\nMy students love using technology in their everyday school lives. Some of them only have access to technology while they are at school. Having more technology available for them will help ensure their success in a world where technology is and will be the norm.
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My students need to increase the availability of technology within the classroom. I am requesting Chromebooks for my students' learning and their use of Google Classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
42,704 |
p237850
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ff9ca4d5d1d2a9570c0d19cbfe9182f4
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Mrs.
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FL
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2017-01-20 07:06:00
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL
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Learning With Language Tools
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I work in a Title I school. with about 98% of the students on free or reduced-price lunch. Most of my students are learning English as a second language. Their families are supportive but are busy working to make sure basic needs such as food, clothes, and shelter are being met.\r\n \r\nThey are sweet and eager to learn but do not have basic background knowledge. They are motivated and want to be a successful student, they just need the opportunity.
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Each of my classes has a high percentage of students who are learning English as a second language. English is difficult and confusing to learn, especially language such as idioms. These tools would be helpful working in small groups. They are fun as well as informative. They will engage the students in an individual as well as a group setting. They want to learn the language but a percentage of my students take our language very literally. Using these tools will help them grasp the intricacies of the language. Once they learn, they will be able to teach others at my school.
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My students need tools to teach about idioms and other tricky words. They also need tools for reading fluency.
| 137 | 1 |
13,446 |
p245445
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9b1b9e0915d08f8fbde6d5465ae0a061
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-09-09 14:35:52
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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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Dragonflies Going Googly
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Our students come from very diverse backgrounds. Blue collar, white collar... farmers and CEOs... our community hosts a wide range of experiences and incomes. Located in a township without a post office, our school struggles to make ends meet at times. We aren't Title One, but could be. We have a very strong community presence in our school, which helps, but constant budget cuts mean less money. \r\n\r\nEven with these obstacles, our community is eager to see their children achieve a higher level of academic success than previous generations. In today's world, being literate in technology is an essential skill. We hope to prepare and enrich our students for such a tech-based world.
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Dixon Road Elementary is working towards our goal of becoming a one to one school. This means we would like each student to have their own Chromebook to use throughout the school day. The device they would receive would follow them throughout their elementary journey, until moving on to Middle School. \r\n\r\nNot only would having their own Chromebook enhance their daily learning, but it would also teach personal responsibility. The students would check out their Chromebooks at the beginning of each school year, and would be responsible for it throughout the year. This personal accountability will ensure that our students learn how to properly care for technology and also internet safety. Their Chromebooks would be tied to their school email accounts for school accountability. \r\n\r\nThe donations for this project will help one classroom advance towards their goal of one to one status.\r\n\r\n
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My students need 10 chromebooks to utilize technology in our school.
| 0 | 1 |
177,757 |
p221964
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6c3668a8d984f2219fa0cce97da41098
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Mrs.
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MN
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2017-02-22 21:55:04
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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The Comfy Reading Corner
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My school is a K-5 Elementary school in Minnesota. My students are inquisitive, loving, active, silly, thoughtful and persistent. They are enthralled by stories and books. They record messages, make art, and write notes for their friends and families every day. \r\nLike all children, my kindergarteners learn best when they are fully engaged--when they are engrossed in a storybook, investigating things in the science center, building structures, writing a story or creating a masterpiece. Learning in our classroom is active, lively, and fun!
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My goal is to develop a love of reading in my students. While my students currently have access to a variety of great books and there is designated reading time in the daily schedule, they don't have a comfortable space to choose to explore literature during self-directed learning time. All the movement, voices and energy that go into other learning activities can be distracting to a child that wants to engage with a great book. \r\n\r\nA quiet reading corner is a must-have in a kindergarten classroom. \r\nWhen students are comfortable and separated from high energy learning activities, they can truly get lost in a book. These cushions are soft and inviting. They will encourage my students to spend quality time with books in the reading corner.\r\n\r\n
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My students need a reading corner that is comfy and inviting so they can engage fully with great literature.
| 0 | 1 |
89,667 |
p242835
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0e4e1951be4f5cd2d16370208d5effb5
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-04-09 07:57:35
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science, Health & Life Science
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Thinking Like a Scientist
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My students are 24 second graders who attend a small neighborhood school. We are a school with a focus on arts and technology. Our school is a Title 1 school. My students come from a variety of cultures and speak many languages. They include gifted students, students who are English language Learners, and students with disabilities. Although they come from diverse backgrounds, they all share a natural curiosity and passion for learning. Half of my students stay in the after school program due to their parents' work schedule.
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These books will allow me to give my students prior knowledge about the science units we will be studying. In addition, they will be able to read the books and make connections to the science investigations that we will be conducting. They will record a video explaining what they learned in the book and in their investigations. These will be shared on our class blog to increase other students' science learning. The most learning occurs when students are engaged in more than one way. These books provide the first step to spark that interest, leading to the investigation, and eventually sharing their knowledge.
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My students need a variety of nonfiction science books that align to the new Science standards.
| 17 | 1 |
106,741 |
p194537
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7cdc6619ae362338a0b670ed3cdeb9c0
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-01-06 21:53:06
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Language Arts Learning Stations
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I teach kindergarten students who are active, but eager to learn and do their best in reading, writing, science, social studies, motor skill, and social skills.\r\nAt our elementary school campus, we have a diverse student population (special education, ESL/ELL, bilingual, and at-risk). Half of the students receive free or reduced breakfast/lunch and are served by a weekend food program. However, the students want to learn all they can so that they can be successful life long readers and learners.
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The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a \"home.\" In other words, I know exactly where everything will go. We just need your help in getting everything through our door! The donations to this project will help to improve my students' understanding of and competency in language arts skills. We will use these materials to aide us in the process of becoming life-long readers. We truly need your support to make this a reality. Thanks!\r\n\r\nThe donations to this project will help to improve my students' understanding of and competency in language arts skills.
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My students need language arts stations to assist with learning and practicing language arts skills.
| 5 | 1 |
137,410 |
p233008
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86b1993f47141668fcbcb2e1e80b03ed
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Ms.
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LA
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2016-09-01 12:47:19
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Grades 9-12
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Music Matters
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Sightreading music, prepared solos, scales and fundamentals are just a few things that my students need to do every day. Because of the economic diversity, many of my students are not able to these things at home. These students ARE highly motivated and want to excel on their instruments, but do not have the proper materials at home. I want to be able to provide the tools needed for them here at school. My students continue to strive to be the best even when their home situations may not allow them to.
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By having a laptop, my students will be able to work alone or in small groups anywhere in the band room, such as practice rooms. The laptop would provide them the possibilities to use programs such as Smart Music, Sibelius, Sight Reading Factory and more!\r\n\r\nStudents would be able to play and record assigned music playing tests, write their own music, and even mix themselves playing with others. \r\n\r\nThis would be a great asset to helping my students excel on their instruments and become better musicians. The process of using the technology alone will improve their skills needed to be successful in today's society, not only in music.
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My students need a laptop computer that will allow them to excel on their instruments by being able to record, play along with, and even write their own music!
| 1 | 1 |
86,691 |
p006220
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f73c0305d3e208cba997740392ba474e
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Ms.
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NY
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2017-03-28 16:15:12
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Sensory Tools + Sensory Learning = Successful Students!
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My students attend a Title I school in a low economic area. Our classroom is filled with varying abilities and learning styles. 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. For some, those are the only meals they can rely on. Most families are blended families and some students only have one parent.\r\n\r\nDespite the many challenges that they face, my students are always ready to learn and eager to try new things.\r\nI strive to provide them with rich experiences because they are resilient learners that love school.
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A typical day in our classroom includes reading, writing, making math connections, researching and working collaboratively. My goal this year is for my students to be confident learners. Please help me get the resources they need to feel confident during learning. Let them wiggle away!\r\n\r\nThey are very active learners and did I mention, ACTIVE!\r\nThey are always on the go. Therefore, my students will be thrilled to have new wobble chairs to support their needed wiggles while attending to tasks. They love to learn together and work hard to go above and beyond in their learning. Many of our students struggle to remain focused.\r\n\r\nMy students need Hokki stools so they can wiggle away and stay engaged while they work at their desks. My students who wiggle throughout the day will use the wiggle seats on their chairs. This will help keep the wiggly kids focused and in their seats. Engaging their body while learning helps the learning process. New research is showing that students need the flexibility to sit or stand. I believe this product is excellent for students who need constant motion while concentrating.\r\n\r\nThese seats will truly make a positive change in my students' ability to perform in the classroom!\r\n\r\nThe chair cushions and headphones will help our more energetic students keep their hands busy in the classroom without taking time away from their classroom learning. All these resources provide opportunities for social-emotional learning in engaging, tactile ways! Donations to this project will ensure that my all of my students are able to work regardless of the need and ensure learning.\r\n\r\nIt will create a community where all students are learning without distractions and can focus without chronic behaviors getting in the way, allowing us to work through focus and movement.
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My students need a class set of cushions, headphones and six wiggle chairs to build sensory motor skills and promote focus.
| 59 | 1 |
56,337 |
p054206
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393c5e0a7e1c0791c10ce61f59bbf043
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Mr.
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NV
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2016-12-27 17:44:38
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Grades 6-8
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness, Team Sports
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Don't Pass This Shot to Help Students Reach Their Goal!
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Every child is born special in their own way, but some children never feel the reality of that statement. Many of our students fall into that category. Whether due to lack of resources, or simply challenging circumstances, our student-body is made up of children from very difficult backgrounds. Some of the challenges our students face are due to English proficiency and others to financial limitations. However, our mission is to teach them how special they truly are.\r\n\r\nOur school motto is, \"You Matter,\" and every morning it is shouted out as an affirmation to start the day. We believe those words and try hard daily to prove it to our students with our actions. As many young people around the world, our students deal with the challenges of acceptance, self-esteem, and their ever-changing emotions, (especially our preteens and teens). They are faced with the challenge of defying the odds and in some cases even making history in their families. Since we are a public charter school, purposely placed in an impoverished, prominently Hispanic side of town, some of our students will be the first to complete middle/high school, play an organized sport, and eventually graduate college!
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My students will greatly benefit from the soccer balls and training equipment. These tools with catapult their learning and dramatically improve their skill level. Multiple soccer balls will allow various students or groups to participate simultaneously. The different training equipment will help each student fine-tune their hand-eye coordination and overall muscle memory. As each student makes the transition to student-athlete, they will be supported with a well-rounded learning experience. Each item is a small tool that contributes to their overall training. Each player's ability to move with the ball, pass, receive and finish at the goal will be enhanced by each session with these new materials. Ultimately, the goal is to maximize repetitions and provide all players the chance to better themselves each time they practice. These items will allow them to do just that.\r\n\r\nThe joy of working with underprivileged students is teaching them their true value and making them feel like millionaires. I am certain that these student-athletes will forget, (even if it is only for a moment), about their financial limitations and simply train. Having the quality and quantity of equipment that is needed on the field will free their minds of unnecessary distractions.
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My students need soccer balls and varied soccer training equipment in order to master their skills and improve their training experience.
| 0 | 1 |
58,184 |
p110277
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67a9802bfcc32e25252cb0bdad254f24
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-09-01 01:59:06
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Math & Science
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Character Education, Mathematics
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Combating Destruction Through Construction
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My center is made up of kids Kindergarten through 5th Grade. They come to me after school and often they've been sitting all day holding in a lot of energy. A lot of children are really into building structures especially out of magnets. I see a lot of architectures and engineers in the future from my center. I've had children that have had a hard time managing their high energy and often become destructive.\r\n I have learned to try and combat this energy in a positive way through construction.They love getting in groups and seeing who can construct the most elaborate structures and I love taking pictures and posting them all over the center. I have a lot of children from broken homes and often they express negative feelings in destructive ways.Through patience and understanding I have been able to combat that destructive behavior in a positive way. \r\nWith a wide age range the kids need plenty of materials to challenge them daily to combat the boredom and frustration. Construction has been very successful in building self-esteem, problem solving and learning team work and compromise.
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As a supervisor of a center with children from different age groups and on a limited budget it is hard to get everything to entertain the kids. After school is such an important time for these children to explore their creativity and build on their interest and skills. It's not be all about academics. Kids need time for their interests to be further explored.\r\n\r\n I chose to do a project to combat destruction and promote positive construction.\r\n\r\nIt directs their energy in a positive way and builds self-esteem. The children are so proud at their final product after working hard at building.It also helps with team building and problem solving with each other. It is a great way for all age groups to work together which they will learn later in life will happen a lot.\r\n\r\nThe first items I requested was storage to put these materials in so the children can have space and organization. I chose the magnets for my project because the children can build so many structures and work as a team with this. When energy is getting a little aggressive this is a way to put that energy in a positive way. It also uses a lot of problem solving when working in a group and deciding how to use the magnets. I chose some of the individual magnet activities like the ball of whacks too. This is a great way for children that may get overwhelmed in big groups to start the process of constructing things in a comfortable and safe environment for them. It's a way to have individual time to be constructive and learn the process of building with materials. It also shows how materials have many ways of building different things. I see endless possibilities with this project for the children.
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My students need 5 compartment storage shelves to hold the material they will used to construct, Playmag tiles to build with as a group and ball of whacks and brain teasers for individual constructing.
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26,823 |
p062107
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10b22803f1a531eb3a83b72131764249
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-03-14 22:25:58
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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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An iPad for our Osmo
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My 1st graders are eager to learn and love being at school! My school is a Title 1 school where 100% of our students receive free/reduced lunch and a high percentage of them are also English Language Learners. These students need every opportunity to gain knowledge! It is a joy to see their bright-eyed faces walking into my classroom every morning! They come to school willing to learn! \r\nOur students come from many different backgrounds and family settings. This past year I had 18 students; within my class I had two ESE students, one ALPHA (gifted student), five ESOL students, one student receiving Kids Packs on the weekends, and a lot of amazing personalities! Regardless of where they are coming from each morning, each kid knows that when they walk onto our campus they become part of a bigger family that will always be there for them!
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I am requesting an iPad Air 2 for my students. My students will be using this iPad with their new Osmo Wonders Kit that we recently received through Donors Choose. The iPad will allow them access to the Osmo Numbers, Words, Tangrams, and Coding apps. With the larger size of the iPad Air 2, they will also be able to work in partners on these apps.\r\n\r\nDonating to this project will impact these kids!\r\nIt will help them have a fun way to learn, and provide something that many of them do not have at home! This will help them look forward to learning what is being taught! The best part is you will be investing in our future!
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My students need an iPad Air 2 to use with their Osmo.
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146,237 |
p035633
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23af3667204b68c732ee33581ff06aea
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Mrs.
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MN
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2016-05-05 15:05:58
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Book Bins for my Little Readers
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Every morning students get their magazine bins. Many are tattered and torn and the kids get very upset. I have purchased a couple of these purple bins and have been very impressed at how well they have held up. I want ALL of my students to have a beautiful bin that they can be proud of.
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My kindergarteners are beautiful, smart and spunky. They love to come to school every day. Our school is at least 80% free and reduced lunch. We are an aerospace magnet school and that draws a lot of students to us, yet, we still do not get enough funding for the things that we need. \r\nOur school has GREAT students, super parents and a fabulous staff. \r\n
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The students will use these bins to hold books at their reading level, work that they are working on, their writing folders and some of their art projects. I really want them all to have bins that will last. Kindergarten kids are not the most careful of beings. They drop things, as their motor skills are still developing, and when you have bins that aren't made correctly they break. I know that all of my students would LOVE to have a well made bin to keep their school work while at school.
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My students will not be crying because their bin is broken. They will not be embarrassed that they broke their bin. They will be able to keep their work in their bin and not be afraid that it will be lost.\r\nI am so very excited to see all of my students using the same bin!
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My students need magazine holders that will withstand kindergarten hands. I have had holders that were cheap and DO NOT last. These holders are meant to last.
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150,244 |
p116112
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46f5a8795dc7e4986261f5c5c8635c71
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-09-29 10:28:36
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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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Osomo Wonder Kits for 2D
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I teach in the same rural school district I went to school in and my children have all graduated from the same school district too. My life is invested in this small East Texas community, where over 65% of my students are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Our school serves free breakfast to all students in an effort to make sure they have a good nutritional start.\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 have several iPads and are so excited to use get Osomo Wonder Kits for our class. These Osomo Kits will help us learn to be little programers! Osmo magically turns our iPad into an educational game system. Osmo games foster creativity and build confidence! Get Words, Tangram, Coding and more today!\r\n\r\nDonors Choose is such a blessing to our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters and table top easel will be used for reading and math centers during our Reading Daily 5 and Math Daily 3. \r\n\r\nPlease help our classroom into the 21st century! We will greatly appreciate your help! Thanks!
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My students need O Osomo Wonder kits, magnetic letters and a table top easel.
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114,974 |
p102853
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dc6b29c56421baa5f7fc763e7567fde8
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Ms.
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MI
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2016-11-21 15:06:06
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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Extracurricular
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Students learn strategic thinking through a chess game.
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My students come from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds and most of my students come from a low socio-economic household. A large majority of my students walk to and from school each day. \r\n\r\nOften my classroom is a safe haven for these students.\r\n\r\nThey never allow their struggles to define them. I hold high expectations for each and everyone of them and they work hard to do their best and take initiative in their learning. I love my students!
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In 8th grade, we read a short story called 'Rules of the Game' by Amy Tan. In this story, a young girl learns the game of chess and then competes in tournaments. Each year I like to introduce the game of chess to my students as an extension.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have never touched a chess board or are even familiar with the game. I spend a whole day teaching them \"the rules of the game\" and we have a lot of fun together. \r\n\r\nMy students develop strategic thinking skills while playing the game of chess as well as good sportsmanship -as I ask them to shake hands before & after the game wishing luck and thanking them for playing at the end. \r\n\r\nThese chess sets will help in my classroom while teaching my students the class game of chess!
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My students need chess sets so that they can continue to learn about the game of chess and work on building their strategic thinking skills.
| 0 | 1 |
110,852 |
p222069
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f5c91dbd3451fd40d84b519e8b3ae11a
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Mrs.
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TX
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2017-01-12 12:36:15
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Seat Saved for Learning!
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As a teacher in a large district, I have over 100 students in my classes each week! Just as each of my students has a unique name and personality, they also have unique needs. I believe that giving my students the tools and resources to be successful is one of the most important parts of my job. \r\n\r\nMy kids love to be active, join in discussions, and have a great time. My students work hard and they love working together!\r\n
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We all know that we are most productive when we are comfortable. The same idea applies to students. The more suited to needs the seating in a classroom is, the more effective the lessons become. Some students need to wiggle, some need to lay on their stomachs, and some need to rock. Whatever the need, flexible seating allows for every child to learn in a way best suited for him or her! They also learn how to make choices that will help them have the most success in learning. The days of the traditional desks and chairs all in a row are gone.
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My students need flexible seating options to optimize the learning environment!
| 0 | 1 |
135,847 |
p164006
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ba77c3683428839b26b22c4b2873c813
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-08-13 14:51:36
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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I \"PADDING\" STUDENT LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY
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The students have amazing attitudes. We push hard for no bullying, school pride, and inclusion for all. Our large district views us as leaders.\r\n\r\nOur school has a huge socio-economic cross-section that succeeds academically on a regular basis despite various obstacles. These reasons contribute to our being given the title of a California Distinguished school.\r\n\r\nMy freshman are eager to show their creativity while the AP students are looking to the top universities in the country for their futures. While these students use technology outside of school, that does not mean that they are familiar with or prepared to use apps, extensions, and websites that will prepare them for their futures in college and/or after high school. The IPads will greatly aid not only their literacy but their technological savvy as well.
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Clearly, today's students are born into a technological world. Too many students complain that school is boring because they are accustomed to tablets, computers, etc. Integrating technology into the curriculum is essential to grabbing students attention, familiarizing them with standardized testing, and preparing them for life beyond school.\r\n\r\nIn order to provide the best educational opportunities, teachers need to creatively search for ways to engage students. Funding for these engagements can be hard to come by. Donors Choose is a godsend in an educational environment of tight district budgets and limited grant money. \r\n\r\nMy freshmen and AP students would frequently use the IPads for creating videos, doing research, collaborating with classmates, enriching their learning, and engaging with a subject that not all students love. I sincerely appreciate all that contribute and look forward to sharing student created work!!
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My students need IPads to create videos and supplement presentations. Among other applications, the freshmen will use IMovie for their Greek Mythology skits and the AP students will use Keynote to create visual rhetoric.
| 0 | 1 |
146,950 |
p051914
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a7a35c7dafdb7b2bea22b621066c4eca
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Ms.
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LA
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2016-08-22 22:18:52
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Help My Flooded Classroom
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My students reside in Denham Springs, LA. Our city has recently been hit hard by the great flood of 2016. This has not only destroyed many of my students homes, but our school as well. Our students are now lacking the basic needs to go to school. My goal is to get my classroom back in working order so my students have a safe, happy place to return to. Thank you for all your help! It is very much appreciated!
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Our school received 4 feet of water during the flood in Louisiana destroying almost all of our teaching supplies. It's my goal to help my school bounce back in any way I can. With these supplies, my students will have the most basic pieces of equipment to get back in the classroom and start their learning journey again. Many of them have lost their homes as well as their school. I just want to help get them back to their normal routine, starting by the basic supplies needed for you. Thank you so much for all the help! I very much appreciate it.
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My students need desks in my flooded classroom so they can get back to the normal environment of school. Obtaining new supplies would greatly increase our chances of opening school soon.
| 0 | 1 |
56,891 |
p073957
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6c75c60af27cf540aa5c49974c3463e7
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Mrs.
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SC
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2016-08-07 18:22:46
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Good Books for Rising Readers
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My students are the best! They are excited about learning. Their favorite thing is for me to read aloud to them. They love to get lost in the books. They never seem to get enough and always want me to read just a little while longer. \r\nMy students don't always have books available at home. Some are only ever read to in the school setting. My students are excited about reading and want to learn to read for themselves so that they can read independently at school and at home.
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Research shows that students need to spend time reading independently on their own individual reading levels in order to become fluent, successful readers. Kids want to read books that they find interesting and exciting. The books purchased by this grant will give my students a variety of books on their levels that will spark their interest. The sets that I have selected are filled with award-winning, long-loved children's books that I know my first grade students will love. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are only exposed to books at school. Many don't have books available at home. A large, exciting selection of books in the classroom will give them the exposure that they need, and will assist in making them life-long readers.
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My students need book sets on their level so that they can grow as readers.
| 31 | 1 |
33,692 |
p182500
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39095d615df0d7b9531f052c5e3f2b79
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Mr.
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NC
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2016-08-03 23:22:38
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Extracurricular, Visual Arts
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Creating THE MOST effective Art classroom for my students!
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I want to begin by saying that my group of students are amazing and I do really love them. with that said, I would like to point out that our county school system is very diverse and very large with about 90 schools total. Out of those 90 schools, my particular district is the highest in poverty and many of the students are a little less fortunate then most of our surrounding districts. But like I said, they are a great group of children. At 11-12 years old they are eager to learn and I have found they hold a very high expectation of their teachers! Our principal has been working very hard on getting our test scores up and each year she has led our school in showing substantial growth. She is a great leader and the students surely respond to that leadership. \r\n\r\nThrough Visual Art and Design, I want to help these low income students get in better touch with their creativeness. I believe students need electives such as Art, Music, Band and other classes that compliment the core subject areas and also aiding students in showing high interest in attending school!\r\n
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These donations will make my classroom literally like night and day from what we are normally able to afford. For the past few years I have had the essential crayons, markers, colored pencils and cheap tempera paints. But for a student rising into middle school, Art becomes an elective and the Art curriculum starts becoming more in depth with the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. The classwork requires much more focus on various art styles, historical and geographical. Having a much wider selection of Art materials that can replicate these art styles would be SOOOO beneficial and could be a huge turn-around to what these talented students are capable of. \r\n\r\nThese students have already proven to me they are talented and capable, therefore my wish is for them to have the very best and appropriate selection of materials that are necessary. It is also important to me that they just flat out have fun with it as they learn. My dream is that when they look back after graduation years from now they can say that 6th grade art was a class that they miss the most. \r\n\r\nAlso, in addition, with these materials may encourage students to become more active and involved in an art club. I would like to conduct it once a week to give students extra time with some of the materials that they will have access to. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support and care for my students who are in much need of a better learning environment. It would truly make a huge difference.
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My students need an assortment of Art supplies and materials that are essential for conducting an effective learning atmosphere of fine arts.
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163,513 |
p190648
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9ce7a6c487588d6a0dcd3284012fa750
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Teacher
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CA
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2016-11-03 19:27:24
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Math & Science
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Early Development, Mathematics
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Chromebooks for 21st Century Kindergarten Class
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Every morning when I pick up my students at the gate I am greeted with smiling faces, ready to make the most of each day.\r\nAll of my kiddos receive 90% of instruction in Spanish and 10% in English. We are a Dual Immersion school where the goal is to have fully bilingual students by grade 5 or 6. Some of my students first language is English and some of my students first language is Spanish, many come from poverty. Some of my students have been in PreK, and some have never been in school until this year. My class is made up of five and six year olds. In my class we are singers, readers, writers, mathematicians, artists, and we all love technology. Unfortunately, we don't have enough technology in our building. Our one weekly 30-40 minute trip to the computer lab is not enough time for my kiddos to develop the fluency they will need to interact with technology in the future. It is the one thing they look forward to the MOST each week! If I can at least have enough for small groups to utilize daily to improve all skills it would be wonderful!
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During the day I have my students work in small groups. In these groups we practice skills that help us become better readers, writers, and mathematicians. One group is mine (teacher led instruction), and the other vary based upon what we are learning about. If I were to have these Chromebooks, I could make technology a center EVERY SINGLE DAY for ALL STUDENTS. There are many internet based resources I can use to reinforce academic skills while building fluency with technology. My goal is that they will be able to navigate not only the Chromebook itself but also our grade appropriate district resources independently by the end of the school year.
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My students need four Chromebooks to utilize during small group interventions to build fluency with technology, reading, writing, and math.
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94,583 |
p087625
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85fb0c54c313b8fbbd98c056a1b151f3
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Mr.
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CO
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2016-07-14 12:22:20
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literature & Writing, Special Needs
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A Student Standing is a Student Learning
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\"Can I stand up? I like moving around before a test. Can we sit around the room?\" These were the words of three students, who could not stay still all year. Being part of a group of students from year to year and discovering their different ways of learning and comforts, has opened up my mind to new ways of setting up my classroom and creating the most positive classroom environment. \r\n\r\nMeeting the diverse needs of every student is my focus and goal from year to year. This year I have a wide range of learners who face a variety of challenges in and out of the classroom. With these wide range of learners from Gifted and Talented, Special Needs, ADD, ADHD, and many more, I feel that it is my responsibility to create an environment that best suits their needs.
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I have had many students over the years that would have easily benefited from having a stand up desks. Stand up desks are good for students who need to sit or stand and swing their legs based on their natural energy levels. The desk is fitted with a swinging pendulum footrest, allowing students a noise-free output for expending their natural energy, burning calories and fidgeting.The positive impact on overall health is:\r\nIncreased caloric burn\r\nAbility to keep the body and mind awake\r\nAbility to focus\r\nBetter overall information retention\r\nThe potential for children exhibiting ADHD\r\nPatented Swinging Pendulum™ Footrest Bar allows natural movement while standing at desk
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My students need a stand up desk when they are feeling fidgety or a need to stand.
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161,160 |
p196231
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1634f267e2f72b5e2f76d92d571ae7a4
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Ms.
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SC
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2017-03-31 17:16:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Ball Chairs to the Rescue!
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At my school, students have a lot going on in their lives. We are in a rural area with high unemployment and a high poverty level. The entire school receives free breakfast and lunch. Many students come from single-parents homes, are being raised by their grandmothers, have many siblings, or are in foster care.\r\n\r\nGiven the difficult situations many of my students face outside of school, I try to make our classroom a positive and supportive place for students. Many do not receive the kinds of life experiences the rest of us take for granted, so when an opportunity arises to expose my students to new experiences, I try to take advantage of it.
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Our class needs ball chairs because we have a lot of students who are very antsy! The chairs are hard, so students do not like sitting in them. They sit on their knees, but then the students behind them can't see or they end up falling out of their chairs.\r\nBall chairs would give them an opportunity to get those wiggles out so that they can focus and concentrate on our learning. We have some students who struggle with behavior and having a lot of energy, so by having to use their balance to sit on the ball chairs, our classroom will be a lot calmer.
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My students need ball chairs to help them get their wiggles out so that they can focus on learning!
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171,907 |
p199927
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199b1d8b2f9be2c218c05cb9ad9bd6be
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Ms.
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GA
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2016-12-30 00:53:25
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Grades 9-12
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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College & Career Prep, Special Needs
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Technology For Early Childhood Educators!
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What makes my students special is their motivation to learn. Despite the challenges that my students are dealt with, due to their special needs; they work hard to get the skills needed to become successful citizens in our community . My students range from 16 to 17 year olds, that would like a career working with small children in a childcare environment . We encourage our students to research the qualities needed to be successful in this field of education.
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The technology will make a difference in my students learning and improve our school lives by staying current with events. I encourage my students to research trainings and trends in early childhood education. With technology, students can interact with other students around the world and see what projects other schools are creating. Students are responsible for delivering factual information about topics discussed in lessons, which is essential; especially in a project based learning classroom environment. The chrome books will allow my students to work with each other to create projects and presentations, discussed in the group work and show understanding.
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My students need Technology for projects and research on childhood development .
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80,707 |
p206143
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0bee65ae6080c6475a7fd6028e9a96e0
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Mr.
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ID
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2016-11-29 00:28:37
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Measuring Up!
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Eager to learn? Hungry for knowledge? Those are just two ways to describe my science students. \r\nThe light bulbs that shine when they finally understand a difficult topic brighten up the classroom. \r\n \r\n\"There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere\" -Isaac Asimov. The students I interact with have the desire to learn, and the potential to excel. However, I want to provide them with more so that they can spread the joy of science everywhere. I want them to be able to look at the world around them and realize how it all applies to them and their daily life.\r\n\r\n
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The use of calculators and meter sticks is almost a daily occurrence in my classroom. Using triple beam balances to find an objects mass happens often throughout the school year. Whether my students are measuring distance, calculating area and volume, or finding mass, they have to take turns using the 3 meter sticks, 7 calculators, or 4 functioning balances. \r\nMy students are great about sharing the tools that are available, but waiting for tools consumes valuable time that could be better spent actually conducting experiments.\r\nBy donating to my project you will be providing the tools necessary to learn and increase academic achievement.
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My students need 20 meter sticks, 10 calculators and 2 triple beam balances to conduct experiments and calculate results of science labs.
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141,757 |
p198429
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c04d88532852c20fddb22df36898e626
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Mrs.
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NY
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2017-01-10 05:01:13
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Making Connections With Chromebooks
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Fifth grade is an important grade because it is when they start to become individuals and really begin to think about who they want to become. They may not be ready to choose a career path, but are deciding if they are going to give it their all to do well in school, sports, friendships, etc. My students give it their all- all day- every day! Technology helps me motivate them! Unfortunately, our school receives very little funding for resources like technology. We do the best we can to share among classes, but the continuity of using technology daily will help them become more proficient and motivated. Help me, help them!
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My classes started using Google Apps for Education this year as a means of acquiring knowledge, sharing information, providing feedback to each other, and extending thinking within and beyond our classroom walls. Students are understanding that writing is an art to be revisited over and over with pride and an open mind for revision and answers are available if they are willing to seek them out. Access to Chromebooks break down barriers that were once a hindrance to learning, such as not having enough books or the correct books. With Chromebooks, students can search and extend their thinking at their will, without barriers. After integrating the use of Chromebooks, students do extension projects and research without prompting or even the promise of extra credit. Chromebooks have promoted stronger self-motivation and student centered learning.
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My students need Chromebooks to be able to collaborate on assignments and tap into the digital world as an avenue to acquire and share new knowledge and ideas.
| 5 | 1 |
39,844 |
p060868
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87559ef2cee5cdb4e90e067335b45aba
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Mrs.
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NV
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2016-08-02 11:44:29
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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ESL, Mathematics
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Technology in 2nd Grade!!
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Many are severely below grade level in all subject areas.\r\nRegardless of their ability levels, they come to school with smiles on their faces, an eagerness to learn and hope that someone takes an interest in their ability to achieve. My classroom is diverse and most of my student receive free and reduce lunch services. I provide most of their daily school supplies. My school is in a low income area and despite the surroundings, we try to establish a sense of community and partnership. My school encourages parental support and some extra curricular activities for our students. I enjoy my class. They are fun loving second graders who just need the right guidance and instruction to meet with academic success. \r\n
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Technology is an important part of education today. The use of technology in the classroom will help all students at their current grade level to excel. \r\nTechnology will help all level students with daily instruction. Students will be able to use this technology to develop skills that the student needs to improve. \r\nThe use of technology will help my students to learn about the world, many of my students are limited to their community in which they live not allowing for cultural growth. Exploring the world through technology in the classroom will expose my students to new things and ideas.\r\n
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My students need technology in the classroom to increase engagement and educational growth
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173,318 |
p110299
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d64c351e97153c5243f083551e4b72a7
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Ms.
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MI
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2017-03-06 11:33:11
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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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Help Enhance the Technology in the Resource Room
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Hi, my name is Amanda Conway. I am a resource room teacher at an inner city school for grades K-3. I have a mixture of students with a range of special needs. Most of the students I service are 1-2 grade levels behind their peers in reading, writing, and/or math. My students come to me for reading, writing, and math services. I am hoping that the access to technology with ipads will increase the engagement, achievement, and learning for each of my students. Please consider donating to my project!
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These ipads will provide my students access to applications that will help my students achieve their reading, writing, and math goals. It will also help to increase engagement and love for learning and help expose them to various types of technology tools that will be useful in their future. The variety of applications will provide my students with resources and tools to help develop their abilities to solve equations as well as develop an understanding of how to sound out words and write in complete sentences. These skills are essential to their growth in academics and the students will be able to increase their achievement rate with the use of an ipad .
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My students need 3 ipads for assistance to achieve their reading, writing, and math goals.
| 0 | 1 |
15,102 |
p104160
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ec4ff9fa8d33afd64966a0cfbf7359d1
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Ms.
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CA
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2017-02-09 18:37:00
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Serving Raspberry Pi to Technology Hungry Future Engineers @ O-High
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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. Despite the many challenges they face, I look forward to providing my students exposure to creative and meaningful learning experiences involving 21st century technology.\r\n\r\nMy students are creative, collaborative and problem solvers.\r\n Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. They don't have many role models in their lives who are engineers and computer scientists. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me as well as their ability to see themselves as the future engineers and computer scientists of their generation.\r\n\r\n I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire them to continue on a path of academic excellence, graduate high school and continue on to college pursuing technical majors.
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My goal is to make Computer Science interactive and give students the opportunity to experiment with technology to make learning meaningful, collaborative and interactive. Raspberry Pi kits are an amazing tool to allow students to engage in hands-on and project-based learning, solve complex problems, and learn computer science in a meaningful and concrete way. I am often impressed at what students can accomplish when given support and a safe space to create. All students need is an opportunity to use cutting edge technology and experience success with computer science to inspire them to pursue educational or career opportunities in the STEM fields. Many students do not have opportunities outside of school to interact with technology. Thank-you to any donors!\r\n
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My students need Raspberry Pi starter kits and the robot car kits to learn how to build computer systems so that they can use these skills to address and solve a problem in their community.
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21,363 |
p218170
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019caa4764cd45a4cb6a9513aeb7c745
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Ms.
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SD
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2016-09-10 14:52:23
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning
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Early Development, Other
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Chair Organizing
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We are a public school near a reservation in a high poverty area. We have a high population of Native American and Hispanic students. Several of my students come to school to fulfill even their basic needs. We have a \"Weekend Fuel\" program that sends home food for kids over the weekend. Lots of kids don't live with their biological parents or siblings. With all of these negative things, the teachers do their best to help the several high need students.
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Right now we use 5 small tables to house 20 children. We barely have room for them to work and keep their supplies at their table. We can put them on the floor, but they become a huge distraction and mess. Between the school budget and my personal account, we were able to be sure that all students have scissors, glue sticks, pencils, crayons, erasers, etc. All of these are kept in school boxes. The school boxes have become instruments and toys. We have cubbies to keep supplies, but we use these items several times and do not want students running back and forth each time we need something.
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My students need the chair organizers for less distractions and more focus.
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130,882 |
p039895
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f8b1db4895242bacff313e874f985305
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Mrs.
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NC
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2016-06-09 11:18:28
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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Literature & Writing, Music
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Building an Efficient Classroom
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As a teacher in a low socioeconomic area, my students have to face personal troubles that most of the time I have no idea about. I want to create a place where my students can have easy access to materials that they need, and support that they crave to excel and make their lives better in anyway that I can. \r\n I teach in a title I school where I teach over 400 students from Kindergarten to 5th grade who are eager to learn and excel. \r\nAs a school, we are short on resources and materials. We recently became an A+ school and are continually looking for new and exciting ways for the students to use arts in all subject areas. I believe that all arts connect to all subject areas and I am honored to be able to teach music in such a great program to some amazing students!
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Do you realize how much instruction time gets wasted when there are materials that have to be passed out?! During a given lesson, up to 10 minutes a class period can be wasted in passing out and collecting materials. When you only have 45 minutes a week with the students, that is a lot! \r\n\r\nWith these materials, I would be able to create an efficient classroom to help my students get the most out of our class periods. The students would be able to quickly retrieve their materials and begin working on their assignments and music. They will be able to have longer periods where they can work versus listening to me talk as they wait fro their materials. They would be able to keep organized and learn organizational skills that they will be able to use later in life.
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My students need 30 Paper Trays, a table top paper center, and File Folders in order to create a clutter free and efficient classroom.
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3,958 |
p069897
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7a60fab158a4aac97fe0cc7bba62be61
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-12-23 11:56:50
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Cleaning and Art Making
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I teach an amazing group of diverse students at a public middle school. Our school is unique because we have a strong focus on the arts. My students sample dance, music, visual and digital arts as 6th graders and then select one that they will \"major\" in for 7th and 8th grade. \r\n\r\nI teach digital arts to about 200 students, and they learn a range of skills from digital photography to 3D printing. We are very lucky to have such an amazing program and to have the arts supported in our school.
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I am asking for a vacuum for our classroom. We have a carpeted classroom and it gets dirty quickly and can't be just swept up. Our cleaning staff doesn't vacuum daily so my room quickly becomes untidy and sloppy looking after 150 students come through so the vacuum would be a great resource for my classroom. \r\n\r\nI am also asking for digital drawing tablets for my computers for my students to create digital drawings. My digital students love to see their designs and drawing come to life and having more of these tablets will make that happen. \r\n\r\nThe last item I am asking for is a tripod. We create stop motion films and tripods are a way to help my students keep their cameras steady. One of our just broke and we could use another.
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My students need a vacuum and 2 digital drawing tablets for our art room.
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29,107 |
p053397
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a816b636a084d2a6cbd4615f529b8cf3
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-11-19 19:23:00
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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We are All One : A Journey into Multicultural Literature
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My students are incredible individuals. They are curious, hardworking, kind, helpful, and intelligent. They have an insatiable yearning for knowledge and love learning about our world. Each student in my classroom has their own unique personality and learning style. \r\n\r\nIt is my hope that I may inspire my students to become lifelong learners.As a teacher, I believe in providing the best possible education for all my students by challenging them to excel and supporting them with appropriate instructional strategies. I help students become successful in school by emphasizing common core standards, technology, life skills, and character education. \r\n\r\nLive Oak Elementary School is located in the countryside of Lodi, California. There are grape vineyards and orchards around the school. Eighty –three percent of the school population is socioeconomically disadvantaged. Seventy-two percent of the school population is Latino. Many of the students that attend Live Oak Elementary School live at the migrant camp. Fifty –four percent of the school population is comprised of English language learners. The school is a vibrant mix of students from different cultural backgrounds, traditions, and histories.\r\n
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\"We are All One : A Journey into Multicultural Literature\" project will contribute to my students understanding of the diversity present in our world. Our society is diverse and it is more important now more than ever before that students learn about other cultures so that students may be embrace different perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. \r\n\r\n Multicultural literature will help my students develop a positive self-image, will encourage multiple perspectives/ ways of thinking, combat stereotypes/prejudicial behavior, strengthen intercultural awareness, and encourage critical thinking skills.\r\nIt is important to bring multicultural literature into the classroom in order to teach about cultures, traditions, ethnicities, and communities. I will teach units which fully address cultures within the United States and around the world using common core standards across the curriculum. These units will discuss the heroes, food, music, history, stories, clothing, and belief systems of different cultures using age-appropriate literature. My class has a representation of Latino-American, European-American, Asian-American, or Native-American students. Reading multicultural literature addresses both my students and the common core curriculum. \r\n\r\nIt is important for children to study multicultural literature that will foster a better understanding of the similarities and differences between a student’s own culture and those of the world around them. Students will learn to to consider all viewpoints, respect differences, and become more self-aware.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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My students need to read and be exposed to multicultural literature.
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31,044 |
p094608
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204b9ca3480259972f607a6b2a78cfa5
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Mrs.
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CT
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2016-08-16 17:55:20
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports, Special Needs
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Health & Wellness, Special Needs
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Moving to Learn
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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. 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 second graders are creative, clever and very active.\r\nThey like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I would like them to see that we all learn in defferent ways and recognize the importance of taking care of their bodies. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path academic excellence and acceptance of others.
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I have set up my classroom with alternate seating to give students the opportunity of learning in an environment where they are most comfortable. Along with a floor and standing desk, Hokki stools will allow students to wiggle and move while attending to lessons. They are extremely helpful to those with extra energy and the constant need of movement. \r\nInformation is best retained when linked with movements. I have embraced this philosophy and incorporated frequent brain boosts throughout the school day. We create dances, chants, and raps to help us remember value of coins, sequence of steps in solving problems, and basic facts.
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My students need Hokki stools to move in the classroom setting!
| 24 | 1 |
143,076 |
p141084
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05520467f9792b6bc9218ab57ffb74d5
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Mr.
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AR
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2016-09-01 11:21:36
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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Students Explore Local Wetland
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My students live and learn in a suburban high school that loves and supports them. Our classes enjoy 21st century technology for teaching and learning. However, they often have little to no idea about the natural systems around them. There's no understanding of their connection to the life around them. Fixation on gadgets and tech have created nature deficits. Living things like frogs, caterpillars and moss are reduced to being gross annoyances. When we begin our projects in a small nearby wetland, many are amazed at the diversity and beauty of life and the spark of natural curiosity is reignited.
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This is the first stepping stone in a larger project to allow high school students explore the fantastic natural world found right outside our campus door. Many students are afraid of water, mud and wetland life, because these conditions could soil clothing and become a source of embarrassment in other classes. These knee boots will protect clothing and footwear of students conducting hands-on ecology labs. \r\nYour generous donation will enable high school students to begin an investigative journey into local ecosystems many never knew were right in front of them. Please help nature deficit students experience the wonder and amazement of an important local wetland.
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My students need knee boots to enable them to explore our local wetland. Many students resist carrying out ecology projects because they do not want muddy feet the rest of the school day.
| 0 | 1 |
60,030 |
p000850
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896d5950ed61589d2776d01f920c1834
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-10-07 14:47:25
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Found: High Interest Articles!
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My students are hard-working. The school I teach at is considered highest poverty and is located in a rural and historic town. It would be wonderful to get my students up-to-date educational magazines to use in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMiddle school students need access to various types of articles in order to practice both reading comprehension and text-based evidence skills. Scholastic magazines offer high-interest articles that we can use to cover several current teaching standards. This resource can be used in so many ways!
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My students will be thrilled to read and analyze the articles in these Scholastic magazines. We will use these resources to improve text-based evidence skills, as well as to practice making citations. \r\n\r\nScholastic magazines offer a great variety of genres including newspaper articles, speeches, poems, historical letters, informational texts, and fictional stories. There are also \"reflection\" sections where students can pause and answer writing prompts.\r\n\r\nDonations for these resources would be appreciated by my sixth, seventh, and eighth graders! I know that enhancing classroom materials builds excitement in students. Finally, these new magazines will help both my current and future students.
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My students need Scholastic magazines with high interest articles that cover a variety of genres!
| 4 | 0 |
100,667 |
p137260
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698b41d2fa7328921276b74111b69144
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Mrs.
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OR
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2016-08-14 00:28:48
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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We Need To Move It , Move It!
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Do you remember sitting in class wishing that you could get up and move? Longing for recess? Struggling to remain focused? These are the thoughts of my students. Many of them struggle to remain engaged in the learning process. \r\n\r\nWe are a community of thirty 4th Grade Scholars in a Title I school in Oregon.\r\nWe are excited and eager to learn but at times it is a struggle because the need to move is too great. Our school population is 100% free and reduced price lunch. With shrinking school budgets it is getting harder and harder to provide students with the best practices for learning engagement.
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Flexible seating will offer my students a variety of ways for them move and stay engaged in the learning process. These seating options will allow students to be able to decide how they learn best. Standing desks, bean bags, balance chairs and wobble stools will allow my students much needed movement, while still staying engaged in the learning process.\r\nFlexible seating helps students engage in the learning process and provides flexibility and ownership.\r\nIt creates an environment of communication and collaboration. Studies have shown that classrooms who offer flexible seating show an improvement in students grades, engagement and much more.
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My students need flexible seating options to help their minds stay engaged. Standing desks and wobble stools will help my students be able to make the choice how they best learn.
| 16 | 1 |
100,288 |
p005701
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caa3f1235c7be30bc0e1ba0996a15d90
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Mrs.
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NY
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2016-10-12 10:14:25
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Music & The Arts
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Early Development, Performing Arts
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Learning about our world through dramatic play.
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My classroom is located in a very low income area. The children often do have everyday supplies to contribute to the classroom. Since the children do not have many resources, I try, as their teacher to provide them with as many materials as possible to help them have the best education possible. The children learn through many different ways and so it takes many different resources to help the children to be successful. With your help, we can provide these materials to the children most in need.
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The puppet theatre will give my students the tools needed to have a successful dramatic play area. While dramatic play takes imagination, some basic tools are needed to help the children have the best experience. The puppet theatre will give us those tools.\r\n\r\nThe puppet theatre will be used both for puppet play as well as for a storefront, post office, counter for a vet's office as well as a pet store. The children will love using the unit to help them pretend to be in each of these situations. This will help them to have a more authentic experience right in our classroom.
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My students need a puppet theatre that can be used for both a puppet theatre as well as a storefront for dramatic play.
| 25 | 1 |
45,735 |
p207237
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f6d705f4a12eaba8356b0a71e70cc4b1
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Ms.
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TX
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2016-11-21 14:25:11
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep
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Shall We Tangoes?\r\n
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My students are actively preparing for college in middle school! They have chosen to take the elective AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, and not some easy elective. Right there shows the absolute determination my students have to graduate from college, and most of them will be the first in their family to even graduate from high school.\r\nWe are an urban school with low socio-economic status, but that doesn't stop us from giving every minute we have to improving our grades, our goals, and our human capital. \r\nOur school is socially and culturally diverse, which makes for a great global learning experience. With your help, we can soar to even greater heights!
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Believe it or not, most of my middle school students have never built a model car, or ever had to read directions in order to put something together. I want to change that this year!\r\n\r\nHaving Tangrams at our fingertips will help students discover that using both sides of their brain is the most effective way to learn.\r\nWith your help, my students will research, design, improve upon that design, build and rebuild an amusement park ride of their choice. This project will make both sides of their brain come to life and I cannot wait to see what their imaginations create!
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My students need materials to expand their thinking. Building model airplanes is a part of the past. My students need Tangoes to learn to build not only from their imagination, but by following written directions.
| 47 | 0 |
144,324 |
p162346
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5d035497fa35a9b24da9534c624e31a7
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Mr.
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NY
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2017-01-12 15:25:52
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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Classroom Supplies for Class #213!
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My six students are all hard working, respectful students that want to learn, explore and better themselves. Each students comes from the inner city of Buffalo, New York but each has experienced many disadvantages in life that has led to deficits educationally and emotionally. While my students come from underprivileged homes, I would like for my students to come to a classroom with up-to-date supplies that open the doors for limitless possibilities. With your donations, I believe, updated materials in the classroom could facilitate the spark for the inner need to learn.
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Classroom supplies are limited and often in great need. There are many small items 213 needs, but, I would rather take care of the larger items to increase attention and focus. With technology leading the way, I would like to provide my students with items to use in the classroom that can facilitate the use of technology in academics and in career readiness. In asking for headphones, I hope to use them as an auditory assistant to increase literacy. My students, who having learning deficits, benefit greatly from reading programs online that provide visual, auditory and kinesthetic activities. New headphones will be able to isolate each student to their individual lesson and needs.
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My students need new headphones for interactive computer based reading programs.
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4,876 |
p158589
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eb2a67678d87079f2ba64af1c3bbe1bf
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Ms.
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WA
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2016-05-27 19:37:24
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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\"Giving students choice through books to make reading meaningful!\"
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I have a group of 28 enthusiastic fifth graders. They love to talk and love to be silly, and love to learn interactively. They grow their ideas by working together and pushing themselves to the next level. Each student brings something different to the classroom community. \r\nOur lessons teach students to learn through inquiry and exploration, learning important skills and strategies to take on new books and new genres of writing. Each day is a new opportunity to grow our ideas and learn something new!
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I was hired in the middle of the year to teach an amazing group of 5th graders, the only problem was I had no 5th grade books! Thankfully, I had a couple colleagues willing to share their old books, but my library was still small. This summer I bought more, but my library only got a little bit bigger. \r\nI would love to continue to grow the size of my library, and I am in need of a greater variety of books to give my students more choice. My students need more variety so that they are reading interesting, intriguing, meaningful books and are reading in their just right level to support their growth in reading.
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My students need more books, to give them more choice during the reading workshop, allowing for more intrinsic motivation to read and use important strategies in their just right level!
| 0 | 1 |
100,093 |
p055385
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458796cac4ba414223e7fb0d21bbe26c
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Mrs.
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KY
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2016-05-24 21:58:31
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Literacy & Language
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History & Geography, Literacy
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New Books + Eager Readers = SUCCESS!
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My students are amazing thinkers and readers! They love to play, read, sing, and write. Our school is a traditional school in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Students come to school each day eager to learn and take their academics seriously.\r\n\r\nStudents in my class come from a variety of different backgrounds and life experiences. A chunk receive free and reduced lunch. Overall my class is a diverse group of learners who challenge themselves every day and continuously impress me with their day-to-day work!
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Currently my classroom has a smattering of books to satisfy students in their quest to read new books. It has come to my attention that many of my books are too easy or of similar topics. My students crave more. They need some diverse titles including more historical fiction and informational text. I am currently using old book sets to teach units and with this project funded, I could obtain two new sets for classroom use.\r\n\r\nWho wouldn't want to escape to another world through the pages of a novel? I know my students need to see historical perspective in a variety of ways. I know they want to know more about specific informational topics. Due to the time crunch that is a school day, I cannot possibly cover every topic they ask about. Having these books would give students an inside look at the topics they are most curious about. \r\n\r\n
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My students need new books (including class sets) to enhance their knowledge through informational text, historical fiction, and other complex texts.
| 2 | 1 |
36,611 |
p027682
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783645dfabe87255cbcd5543133c19df
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-12 16:42:21
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Environmental Science
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STEAM Art and Robotics
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I teach math and science core, incorporating hands-on, project-based learning in my classroom. I also teach a speech and technology elective, helping students develop 21st-century presentation skills. My robotics class incorporates STEM and STEAM skills for engineering. \r\n\r\nWe incorporated technology into all subjects of my classroom and my goal is to promote as much innovative learning as possible. Every year of my teaching I have volunteered my time tutoring my students after school, since so many struggle with the rigorous challenges of complex learning concepts. Last year, I created online tutorials for both students and parents. I need additional materials to create an even greater impact on classroom learning and interventions. I want to learn how to incorporate robotics into my elective, encouraging student engagement, and achievement. Students are learning code, but I want them to learn about the engineering as well. We are studying energy, but I will have them further research sustainable forms of energy.
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My students need robotics kits and technology tools to enhance my teaching and to build the robotics kits. These materials will help me promote learning engagement in the classroom and beyond, creating interactive works of art with design skills. The robotics kits will be used to incorporate technology integration, computer concepts, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) activities. The students will gain much-needed support from the learning materials and the innovative lessons will help them develop 21st-century learning skills. They will be applying science and research to understand and build solar power, computer code to program, and engineering skills to build the Cubelets and OWL kits. How much fun would you have building robots, applying the computer code we are learning? Additionally, I want them to learn about sustainable energy and how we can build robots with solar energy. We will be researching how to convert existing energy into solar. \r\n\r\nThe resources will help me bring environmental science and robotics to life in my classroom and make a difference in students' learning and technology integration. They will understand the art in robotics and investigate solar power to make a difference in environmental issues. Solar energy is a key form of technology that can truly improve our quality of life, while enhancing innovation. Art is everywhere in innovation and is a key component of creativity. \r\n\r\n
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My students need electric building blocks, building tools, OWL solar and Cubelets robotics kits to creatively learn about solar energy power, code and programming.
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70,234 |
p036019
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e9573d0790b51262ebcdd2df0149c38b
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Ms.
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IN
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2016-09-16 09:45:15
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Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Special Needs
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Other, Special Needs
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Fidget Or Focus/Creating Student Success
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Students in our school are from various socioeconomic backgrounds. We are a title one school and have students both in self contained and general education classrooms. \r\n\r\n Students in our classrooms are both general education students and special education students with disabilities including speech/language disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, autism and other challenges such as ADHD and emotional and behavioral disabilities. \r\n\r\nOur current learning standards and state standards require our students to be tested frequently to obtain data. It also requires students to learn for extended time without breaks.
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Learning has changed in schools requiring students to sit and focus for longer periods of time. Students success has become dependent on their ability to remain on task without regard to student age or ability. Students become agitated, frustrated, distracted and may display behaviors because they are unable to meet their bodies gross motor/sensory needs to remain focused. \r\n\r\nThe equipment purchased for this project will be used to help students who have sensory needs calm and remain focused during extended classroom learning sessions.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to increase student academic success by meeting student sensory needs. By meeting student sensory needs we can decrease negative student behaviors and create a positive learning environment. \r\n
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My students need sensory equipment to help them focus during activities.
| 0 | 0 |
35,754 |
p139444
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7f34c916b166881185d21851ad013bd9
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Mrs.
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NJ
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2017-03-15 14:18:45
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science, Music & The Arts
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Mathematics, Visual Arts
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Ready, Set, Create!
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My students are curious and adventurous preschoolers that come into the classroom with a thirst for knowledge! They are excited about learning new things through playful educational experiences. Since they range in age from three to five years old, they are always on the go! \r\n My students come from hardworking families that want the best for their future. They attend a full-day preschool program that supports their individual learning needs. My kids are amazing students that motivate me to come to work each day!\r\n
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My students would love materials that allowed them to experiment, build and create. They are always hard at work trying to find materials that test their thoughts and ideas. They love stories and anytime they can build something from a favorite story, their excitement soars! They could use these materials to problem solve ways to help the gingerbread man escape or construct a bridge for the billy goats to safely cross! They could use the ramp set to test theories of motion! Their possibilities are endless!\r\n Future engineers, artists, construction workers, doctors, scientists and more need hands-on opportunities to explore! I want to help my preschoolers get started early in their future endeavors. The memories they make in school may be the inspiration they need for their future careers. Please help me help them start early on the road to success!
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My students need open-ended creative materials to design and construct amazing works of art!
| 18 | 1 |
102,074 |
p038447
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88b6f9a27c31e93d238f87adee7e6086
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-09-23 11:10:02
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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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Calming Area Activities
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My students come from a low income population with all different special needs. Mostly my students are on the autism spectrum. Each student has different wants and needs. They struggle with communication and socialization skills. \r\nMy students have strong and vibrant personalities and even though they may have special needs they want to be like their friends. Each one of their personalities can brighten your day. They do not let their needs and wants get in the way of their smiles.
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Did you ever feel so frustrated you wanted to crawl out of your skin? That is how my students feel ever day. Together with another project I am looking to create a peaceful area in the room where my students can take a break from the frustration. They can put together puzzles or listen to music. \r\nSometimes everyone needs a little break. This center will give them a chance to get away from the frustration. This area should reduce aggression towards themselves and others. It will help them learn and grow academically. This area will reduce negative behaviors in the classroom.
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My students need new puzzles and a classroom radio. They need floor and desk puzzles.
| 39 | 1 |
26,444 |
p193598
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935b60f628100d0f61223fc22c45ad31
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Mrs.
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CA
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2016-10-25 20:06:36
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Adventures in Literacy: Creating a Child-Friendly Environment
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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. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to challenge them in a positive way and help them achieve their amazing potential!\r\n\r\nThey like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. 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\". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
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My Kindergarten students are divided into 4 groups for Literacy Workshops. Each group works on a specific station for the day. The stations include: Listening to Reading, Word Work, Buddy Reading, and Reading with the Teacher. Each item in the project is essential to making the best of this time during the day, so these students can reach their full potential in literacy during this most crucial time in their development. \r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, sharing and being a part of a community is so important to developing into a kind and empathetic person. The colorful caddies will ensure my students have a quick and easy way to organize their materials. We will use these caddies not only during Reader's Workshop but throughout the entire day to access pencils, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, and scissors. \r\n\r\nThe CD player will allow books to come to life and jump off the page. Many of my students do not have books at home, so having an extra time where they can explore books is crucial. \r\n\r\nMy classroom has a large bookshelf that is dangerous for the students if it were to tip over during an earthquake. The small bookshelf makes it easier for the students to access the books they need and find interesting.\r\n\r\nWe also work on writing in my classroom every day. The laminating machine is to preserve their class books that we have worked so hard to create. I put these in the class library, and the students love going to them over and over again.\r\n\r\nOur district and school's budget has been drastically cut in the past year. Without the help of generous donors, we can not afford even the most basic supplies. Please help me to get my students the supplies we need for a successful year in literacy!
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My students need a child-friendly classroom set up for literacy stations.
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165,014 |
p237655
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8571ffc62f169376f17fd43d274b50db
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Mr.
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NV
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2017-01-24 12:22:18
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Music & The Arts
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ESL, Visual Arts
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We Need Some More Storage Space In Our Art Room.
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The student population at my school is 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Caucasian, and 1% Asian. Over 80% of the students in my room are learning English as a second language. I see about a thousand students every week, from Kindergarten to grade five.\r\n\r\nMy school is located in one of the poorest areas of the state. Our families are plagued by poverty and high unemployment rates. All of the students receive free or reduced lunch and some of them even go home without food on the weekends.
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My K-5 grade students are eager to learn and demonstrate their creativity. However, it takes them too much time to get materials due to the organization in our classroom. It would benefit our class if the materials were labeled and organized in shelves or cubbies for easy access.\r\n\r\nI see over 1084 students a week and My Art room needs to be neat and organized! If I had a storage unit with storage trays it would then make it possible to give students all the supplies they need for a project in just a few seconds. They will also help my students cleanup more efficiently, saving valuable class time! The trays and bins will be used to store supplies or works in progress. The trouble is that there is not enough student-friendly storage available to make the art accessible to the students all the time. This storage units will put art into the hands of the students and allow all students to find the style they enjoy. My students will learn to appreciate and value more art history then I can provide in a year and on a more personal level of interest.\r\n\r\nThese organizational items will help my students to get their supplies faster and make clean up time more efficient, allowing them to spend more of their class time working on their projects.
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My students need a multipurpose storage center to store artwork and supplies.
| 233 | 1 |
41,945 |
p102706
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ed12e3917fdc85a7e5d6f381d7cc3ef7
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-08-05 13:05:33
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Applied Sciences, Special Needs
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Bridging Our Classroom Technology
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My classroom consists of fourth and fifth grade students with high functioning autism. We are on the Core Curriculum and follow the same pacing plan as the General Education classes. My students are motivated and have a thirst for knowledge. I provide a safe and fun environment for them to learn in. \r\n\r\nRoughly half the day I teach in a whole group setting while the other half is spent in small group settings, where I can pin point and focus on there weaknesses. We are a low income, Title 1 School, made up of ELD and SEL students. Most of my students do not have access to technology outside the classroom.
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Nelson Mandela said, \"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.\" As a teacher of students with very curious minds and needs, it is my job to sharpen that weapon. With the new technology we will be able to print, save, and share our projects with our school and families. The donations will allow them to explore the world and give them access to so much more content.\r\nThe donations will allow us to bridge the technology currently in our classroom and give us the ability to display and show the world what we can do! \r\n
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My students need an Apple superdrive CD player/burner, a new classroom printer, and a couple USB flash drives.
| 18 | 0 |
165,000 |
p150346
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7535ba31981c86d40e6ab81244230acd
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Mrs.
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LA
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2017-02-09 10:01:53
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Grades PreK-2
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Science Materials for Pre-K
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My students are 4-5 years old and live in a high poverty area. They love learning and exploring. They take pride in taking care of the classroom materials. Recently, we have began to do science experiments every day and the children love it. They enjoy finding out how and why things happen. \r\n My students attend a pre- kindergarten program, where they learn about literacy, math, science, art, and social studies. This head start helps them to be more successful students.
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My students are in need of STEM materials (science, technology, engineering, and math), these materials will help to spark a love for learning in these critical areas. STEM occupations are growing by 17% and by starting my students off om the right foot I can help prepare them for a successful career in adulthood.\r\n\r\n My students will use these materials daily in order to practice critical thinking skills and problem solving. They will also explore science projects and learn about why certain things happen. These learning materials will be used daily in the classroom this year and many years to come.\r\n
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My students need materials for science, technology, engineering, and math to develop a love of learning.
| 0 | 0 |
18,989 |
p032702
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24e0df53f39583a4384dbe3315a5fb18
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Ms.
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KS
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2017-01-09 09:39:57
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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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Wobbling Our Way to Success
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As a teacher in a low-income school, we have to understand that a lot of the challenges our students will face start outside of our walls. They will have worries much greater than the fact that they might not have finished their homework assigned to them the day before. Regardless of where my students come from, when they step into my classroom I want them to feel like they are being given every opportunity to learn and grow in a secure and welcoming environment. \r\n\r\nAs a first year teacher, I could not be more excited to finally get into my own classroom and create a safe place where my students can flourish! \r\n\r\nEven though my students might not be given all the necessary tools for growth outside of school, I want to ensure they feel like I am doing everything possible to support and nourish their ability to learn.
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With the donation of the Wobble chairs, each of my students will be able to have their own personal stool to sit on during every rigorous academic challenge I put in front of them. Research shows that these stools have proven to help students with ADHD and ADD stay focused and comfortable longer with the constant moving ability of the chair. While not all of my students have these needs, all students can benefit significantly from the ability to move around more during academic activities.\r\n\r\nI believe that we need to give every student an equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom.\r\nAs I stated before, with it being my first year of teaching, I want to meet the needs of all my students and give them the best opportunity possible to succeed in my classroom. I believe that with the donation of Wobble stools, my students will be more focused and ready to learn in a fun and exciting way!
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My students need wobble stools to sit on during those long hours spent in the classroom!
| 1 | 1 |
140,059 |
p194904
|
cc1bd0deb74e55349b3768770ce0cb1d
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-09-19 22:58:39
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Grades 3-5
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History & Civics, Special Needs
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Economics, Special Needs
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Monograms and More!
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My students start each day happy to be at school. They love school and tell me they do not like holidays when they have to miss school. Our school is located in an affluent county in FL, however, our class makeup doesn't look anything like that. \r\n\r\nAs a special needs class, grades 3-5, with some behaviorally challenged students, every day can be an adventure for all of us! We never know how our day is going to go, but we set daily and weekly goals for ourselves, and celebrate even the simplest successes.
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Students at my school earn Sailfish Bucks for earned rewards. This year I used my personal Cricut to make custom clipboards for my students to use their reward bucks on, except they wanted to put their names on them. After two of them earned it, I brought my Cricut in and they picked out the font and vinyl to customize it. Their peers in the general education classes were amazed and wanted it too.\r\n\r\nAn idea was born! My students started asking if they could have a class Cricut and make them to sell. They started having conversations about profits and costs, what's a fair price to sell them for, etc. They asked me if they could have a store and I told them that my Cricut wouldn't last and it would take some supplies, but if it were possible, I would help them. They are working on a business plan for a grade in economics, a 4th grade standard. \r\n\r\n From sales experience, product management, cost analysis, packaging and delivery, and customer service, this is hands on learning in a meaningful way. With the principal's blessing and some help from donors, the life lessons these students will learn, they will never forget!
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My students need real world experiences to train and motivate them for their future. Running a business from start up to sales, product manufacturing, packaging, delivery, and customer service, I plan give them that.
| 2 | 0 |
97,449 |
p110699
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278b5b8722536b9eaddfdf9f405552f1
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Mrs.
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FL
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2016-11-30 09:13:20
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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The Last Painting Of Their Elementary Years
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I teach at a Title I school where there are socioeconomic challenges. Many of my students don't get the chance to visit museums or have art supplies at home. Yet, they deserve to enjoy all the benefits that an arts education can provide. \r\nI feel privileged to be their teacher and I aim to create an art environment where they'll feel rewarded by their persistence and engaged in discovering a new form of expression in the arts. I want them to see the art room as a place where incredible discoveries can happen and always know that they are respected and valued as artists and individuals.
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Our three 5th grade classes have 56 students combined who are working hard to graduate. Most of these children have spent their whole elementary years here at Sallye B. Mathis. They are like our own children! I have been teaching Art to them since 3rd grade and we never have made a painting on canvas! \r\n\r\nSince most emphasis given to visual arts generally goes to Painting, and all the kids love to do it, I thought it will be a darling keepsake for our seniors to create a painting on a real canvas! \r\n\r\nI hope this painting will be the culmination of their Elementary Arts Education and, most importantly, it will be a memory they can treasure it for years to come.
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My students need canvases to create their senior painting before they leave to middle school.
| 5 | 1 |
93,531 |
p022880
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07f2b3d151cfe4434a367e5794fc994a
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Mr.
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GA
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2016-09-17 17:08:43
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy, Literature & Writing
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Capturing Students' Imaginations through Reading & Technology!
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I have a very unique group of students this year! They come from various backgrounds, and share so many different perspectives on topics that we are learning! They are very eager to learn and have a passion for reading. \r\n\r\nI teach in a Title I school, and I always let my students know how valuable they really are! They truly appreciate any new materials they can use in my classroom, and love project-based learning. I am very proud of all their accomplishments and their future accomplishments as well!
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My third graders can use these tablets to read more, discover topics they love, and build their reading life! My school has implemented a new reading curriculum that requires the students to read for at least 45 minutes per day. This project will definitely support me in implementing this curriculum and ensure that my students are successful. I am fully confident that reading books on ereaders will keep my students motivated to read and have that willingness to challenge themselves!\r\n\r\nThere are many apps available that provide an ample amount of books that would definitely interest my students. These tablets will also encourage my students to collaborate and share interesting books that they find. Not only will my students be engaged during reading, but they will also be engaged in all subject areas through the resources that are available with these tablets!
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My students need these tablets to build their reading fluency and comprehension!
| 1 | 1 |
114,784 |
p128119
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ea1693959020c6b9c20543824337653a
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Mr.
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MI
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2017-04-14 16:33:11
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Ready...Set...Blast Off to Hands-on Learning!
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As the Director of the Apogee 2020 Youth Education Program providing quality after school STEM enrichment in an extremely low-income and high poverty school in one of America's most poverty stricken cities, my Apogee 2020 scholars are faced with a plethora of challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, my goal is to inspire them to think big, aim high, and reach for the stars by providing hands-on curriculum that not only provides academic support but teaches my scholars that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.\r\n\r\nEagle's Nest Academy scholars are talented, intelligent, witty, and very charismatic and are taught \"Achievement Through Excellence\" in the Apogee 2020 Youth Education Program. Apogee 2020 scholars are some of the best and brightest in Eagle's Nest Academy and strive to achieve more. Many of our program's scholars face challenging lives at home based on various socioeconomic factors, which is why I focus on personal growth in areas that they both excel and struggle in to both highlight their strengths and improve areas in which they may be weak.
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Every child has dreamed of launching into the upper reaches of space. Apogee 2020 scholars will embark on a voyage into the atmosphere as they take a hands on STEM approach to learning about earth science, physics, and space science. This school year has been packed with learning about the history of rocketry, manned spaceflight, and the unmanned exploration of our solar system. Scholars will become spaceflight engineers, designing and constructing their own unmanned mission into our solar system through the use of model rockets. Students will present a full presentation of their space mission, including the successful launch and recovery of their rocket to be put on presentation in and around the school.
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My students need materials to build model rockets that will be used to culminate their knowledge of spaceflight history and travel, and learned concepts of
| 0 | 1 |
181,384 |
p053376
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c68b886162dffb9f90ee571068abc0aa
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Mr.
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CA
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2016-09-07 13:35:04
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Tablets for Math Learning and Application
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We are Guidance Charter Jr./High school, located in the desert north of Los Angeles.\r\n\r\nI am working to improve the tablet technology in my math classes with new, more advanced tablets that the students can use to support their math instruction. Our current technology is unable to handle the technological demands of the current age of computers, and my students would benefit immensely from the rich content available on newer technology.\r\n\r\nThe student population is very diverse, and most of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Our school is dedicated to providing a high quality, technology rich education in a safe and rewarding environment. We are centered in a high poverty area, and many of the students' families cannot afford to purchase some of the materials needed for their students to be successful.
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Having more advanced tablets in class will open up the students to a vast array of mathematical learning opportunities that they currently cannot access. From online learning to seeing math in action, students will be exposed to the many facets of mathematics, adding interest and personal growth for every student. \r\n\r\nIn addition to opening up a new world of mathematical learning, students will begin to gain the technological skills required for high school and college learning. Students need to develop the technological skills for the next generation of learning, and this would be a wonderful start to developing the technological skills necessary for success both in and out of school.
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My students need new tablets for 21st century math instruction. Our current tablets are not advanced enough to handle even the most basic of programming available today, and the students here need advanced technology.
| 3 | 1 |
68,424 |
p169124
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06a4483da7ef704acda4f6c16a76c425
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-04-24 14:18:38
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Rocking Review With Robots!
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My school is nestled in a small town with great diversity. We are a Title One school with a large population of English Language Learners. We are the self proclaimed \"number one school in America\"! \r\n\r\nRight on the edge of understanding, goals are almost reached, and success is just around the corner! My students are those that are so close to being were they need to be academically, but they need that little extra push and support. I am the interventionist who provides that \"little extra\" for them and their teachers so that they can taste the sweetness of success.
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These Spheros will be used in small group settings to engage learners in reviewing core concepts that have previously been taught. Students will use coding to program the Sphero robots in order to complete various tasks that I create for them. \r\n\r\nThis will build their critical thinking skills, require them to collaborate with their partner and/or team members, and will, at the same time, reinforce what they have been taught during core instruction! For my intervention students, who are right on the cusp of being mastering the content, this will be a powerful tool in engaging them and motivating them as we revisit critical concepts and information! \r\n\r\n
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My students need two Sphero robots and 2 iPad Minis to help them develop 21 century technology skills while also having fun reviewing core content!
| 12 | 0 |
16,332 |
p108126
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b3cbc2d5604c477f784540f3b4842868
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Mrs.
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SC
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2017-02-28 22:11:48
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Where's My Paper? Where's My Book???
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I have ten boys and eight girls from varying backgrounds, but all of them have a huge heart and desire to learn. They have common experiences of children who live in a rural community. Some of them need help staying organized and keeping up with materials. \r\nMy third graders all work hard at varying levels, and support one another. My students range from struggling readers to reading two grades above grade level. They enjoy reading about many different topics. They always strive to please and show respect to each other.
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Help my students get organized during our English/Language Arts Block. My students have a hard time keeping up with their books and folders. They need a place to keep their materials so that they're easily accessible.\r\nPlease help my students have a quick way to get their books, response journals, and other tools they need for Reading and Writing Workshop. It is crucial for my students to use a maximum allotted time engaged in books, practicing reading strategies and writing responses to texts. With the help of these items, students will become more organized and have their materials at their fingertips.
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My students need plastic bins to help them organize their reading materials.
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3,228 |
p065000
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d1e86291babaf480a88c3b77993a693a
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Ms.
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NJ
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2016-09-20 16:38:00
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Technology, a Key That Opens Doors to Student Success
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An eight-year old girl with long brown hair who left her mother and father behind in search of a better education; a young Peruvian dancer who put in hundreds of hours of practice because she was passionate about dance and her culture even though she knew she’d never make money at her craft; a high school senior who has eagerly shown up for every baseball game and practice since he was in middle school even though he knew he’d never be a starting player. He simply just loved playing the game. These are just a small example of some of my student's stories. I currently have over seventy students and they are all unique and have a different story to tell and different dreams that they wish to pursue. In fact, my students will be the teachers, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, mechanics, nurses, and public figures of the future. \r\nEven though 86% of my students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they come to school with a sense of pride, enthusiasm, and hope for their future. Due to this, I want to do all that I can to help them reach their dreams.
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The use of computers is almost a daily necessity in my classroom. All of the courses that I teach-College Writing and Research, English I, and English IV-requires students to research, write, and edit on a daily basis. For example, students are required to research articles for papers, write summaries of newspaper articles, research college essay prompts for schools they want to apply to, write their college essays, research potential jobs, write cover letters, and develop their resumes to name a few. These assignments are hard to complete without access to a computer and the Internet. \r\nUnfortunately, our school does not have a library with books or research materials. What's more, there are only two computer stations in the media center for the entire school and only one chrome book cart to use among our entire department. Due to this, it is possible that my students would only have access to an in-class computer once a month. \r\nBy donating to our project, you will ultimately help to increase my student's academic achievement. In this technology literate world, any interaction with updated technology will increase their literacy and help them be more competitive in school and in the workforce.
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My students need chrome books to write and edit their college essays and, since we do not have a library, find research for and write their papers.
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173,551 |
p196454
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2e2fdc835e5ddb2d572e3256cfcc05f6
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-11-29 17:49:01
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Visual Arts
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Cleaning up the Art Room!
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My students are a lively, energetic, and creative bunch. They enjoy coming to the Art Room to create all types of projects while learning about new forms of art. Whenever someone visits the art room, they will see a busy, lively, environment where students are creating. It is a joy to see my students persevere through a project so that they can create work they can take pride in.\r\n \r\nMy students come from a low-income neighborhood with very little opportunity to participate in art making outside of school. As the sole arts provider in our school, I strive to find ways to teach not only the Visual Arts but find outside opportunities to support students in the Performing Arts.
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My students love doing jobs in the art room and keeping it clean. They also like making sure their hands clean after working. The art room has a unique challenge of having no sink but it has not stopped us from doing messy projects like painting. Materials like baby wipes will allow them to clean both their hands and their workspace. The cleaning supplies will help my students learn the importance of responsibility of taking care of a shared space. I believe that when students take ownership of their environment, they are more motivated to take care of it. This responsibility will create a sense of pride within my students.
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My students need cleaning supplies to help us stay safe and healthy while keeping the art room clean.
| 14 | 0 |
1,258 |
p021889
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6240862ce8873047ebcb5664aeb2c9b9
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-04-21 15:04:24
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Special Needs
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Literacy, Special Needs
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School Supplies for a Great Start
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My students want to succeed in school and in life. As a teacher in a high poverty school, 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. Help me bridge the gap.\r\n\r\nMy students come from a low socioeconomic status, the inner-city, and I have a total of six classes, which two are of students with special needs. I need to do all I can during school hours to help these students progress to well developed, smart young men and women. To effectively teach students in a wide range of levels I need many resources. Help me bring in the necessary materials to help my students succeed in school.
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My students need basic classroom supplies like organizer boxes, pencils, pens, Post-it notes, and glue at the beginning of the new school year so they can have a stress free start and become academically successful. These supplies will provide my students with useful, effective, and efficient ways to remain on task inside my classroom. My students will use these supplies daily to cultivate their learning while in school.\r\n\r\nBy utilizing these supplies my students will learn the skills of independence, remaining on task, content area academics, collaboration, and perseverance throughout the day.\r\nThese supplies will take one more thing off their minds, and they can actively engage in my lesson because they will not need to worry about having or looking for these supplies. I envision my classroom as a fun and nurturing environment where students have everything they need to be active learners.
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My students need organizer boxes, pencils, pens, post-it notes, glue, and other school supplies to have a great and productive start in the new school year.
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59,194 |
p022813
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f4c9735179e8948571328bf54610abce
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Ms.
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AZ
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2016-05-23 21:49:34
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literature & Writing
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Organize Our Centers
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I teach a group of spunky, energetic Kindergarteners in the Phoenix area. The students in my class are English Language Learners and many of them are being introduced to the English language for the first time. \r\nMy Kindergarteners are full of curiosity and a willingness to learn. They strive every day to do their very best and achieve their goals. A day in my classroom is always full of exploration and excitement. I truly learn as much from them as they learn each day from me!
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This project will allow my classroom to have a much more organized and easily accessible Center Station. The Center Station is used for both Reading and Math centers. These are hand on activities that the students complete that have to do with the topics we are studying in our curriculum. These center are a much more engaging way to practice with real life manipulatives.\r\nHaving the cart will allow my students to quickly and easily access each center. The cart also has removable drawers which will allow students to move around the room with their centers. By having this type of organization I am hoping to increase the productivity of the Center time by having more time where students are working and less time where they are trying to find their materials!
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My students need a way to easily organize centers in the classroom. We need a mobile storage cart with removable drawers to easily remove and use centers around the classroom.
| 1 | 1 |
172,724 |
p254045
|
17c97e0154b93a142a3b3333c23012dc
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-08-19 16:07:43
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Mathematics
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Chromebooks in the Math Classroom!
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Have you ever struggled to learn in math class or while attempting to do something new? Our math students have learning differences and would be very appreciative for the opportunity to discover the joy of math by learning in a way that makes sense for them and feels exciting.\r\n\r\nWe are 7th grade mathematicians eager to learn and show what we know every day.\r\n\r\nOur school is unique in that we are Title 1 and an all-girls school. We love our school because its focus is to empower us in all areas of academics and especially in STEM. We have a strong support system for students with various learning challenges and believe that all students have the right to high quality education.
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Although we come to class eager to participate in the learning community, focus and engagement can be challenging when we struggle to learn. Having the opportunity to encounter math in a different way and practice our skills via technology is something that gets us excited. With a small set of Chromebooks in the classroom, we will be able to do so much more! We will be able to see interactive lessons that mirror the whole group lessons, use our Think Through Math login to have adaptive instruction that targets our individual needs, use websites to create flash cards to learn Math facts, and play math games. These are just a FEW things that these Chromebooks can do for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese Chromebooks will give us a chance to compete in the 21st century as we are preparing for high school and college.\r\nThe Chromebooks will help round out the technology aspect that we will need for the future and provide education in the way we need it.
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My students need 6 Chromebooks to help make a small class set, and 3 pairs of headphones so they can have volume on in the classroom.
| 0 | 1 |
155,408 |
p245371
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03923d4838d5638541418adc407d0f74
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Ms.
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FL
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2017-01-06 16:19:49
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literacy, Mathematics
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Techy Kindergarteners!
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I work at a school with a large portion of low income students. These students don't have the same resources as their peers coming from higher income families. In my kindergarten class, several students have not gone to pre-k and are experiencing school for the first time. \r\n\r\nMy class is an Kindergarten inclusion class; these children need extra support to succeed in Kindergarten. Because of the needs of my students, every instructional minute counts! I try and make every instructional minute productive to see the most gains possible.
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My class is a Kindergarten inclusion class. Because these students need extra support to succeed, I make sure to utilize every minute in the classroom. These tablets will give the students the opportunity to work on math and literacy apps to extend learning while I teach others students in small groups. \r\n\r\nUsing these tablets will teach the children technology skills and put them in control of their own learning by using math and literacy apps. The students will be able to have fun while learning and have motivation to work harder in order to use the tablets when work is complete
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My students need tablets to use reading and math apps. My students need cases to protect their tablets.
| 3 | 1 |
59,625 |
p062455
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ae0863ab40672d036629288369645a64
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Ms.
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MA
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2017-01-26 16:27:45
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Grades 3-5
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Special Needs
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Special Needs
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Sense This: Calm the Body and Stimulate the Mind!
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My six students walk into class full of energy and ready to learn in creative ways. Our class serves students with a range of social, emotional, and/or behavioral disabilities. My students come from a variety of economic backgrounds, many coming from underprivileged homes. My goal is to make the students feel comfortable, loved and safe while at school. \r\n\r\nDue to the my students' unique learning styles, they need non-traditional materials and resources to help them access the curriculum. Our school has a therapeutic teaching method in order to promote successful learning. Movement and sensory stimulation is a huge part of their learning process. While they do have individual therapy sessions throughout the week, we are lacking the materials to transfer this form of learning to the classroom. With your donations, I hope to promote learning in our class through movement, develop leisure activities and an increased desire to learn!
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These materials will let our special needs students get the sensory input, movement breaks and build the leisure activity skills that they need. Please help us create a learning environment for success!\r\n\r\nWith proper movement and sensory breaks, our students can be more focused, motivated and prepped for success! Through a relaxing break environment in a rocking chair or a bean bag, our students can feel comfortable and safe, promoting a healthy academic environment. \r\n\r\nNew games will help build social skills among students and teach them how to be a good friend. Building activities will help promote problem solving, STEM skills and cooperative play skills. Puzzles help calm our students, and help develop their matching and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nPlease help us achieve our classroom dreams!
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My students need materials for sensory input, movement breaks and leisure activity skills
| 0 | 1 |
91,791 |
p068204
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24da455727edf7814dba570d5dddbea7
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-08-07 00:02:04
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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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Hands-On, Brains On! A project designed to engage students.
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Students in my classes are good thinkers. They enjoy investigating and want to understand the world they live in. Each student is unique in their home life, interests, classroom preferences, but most of them really enjoy the opportunity to investigate and get hands-on with their learning.\r\n\r\nMany of the students in my classroom are minority students who will be the first in their family to attend college! Students range in learning levels and our classroom includes English Language Learners and Special Education students. They come from all across my district to attend our school as we aim to emphasize the importance of STEM and also have a fantastic Fine Arts department in our school.
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Middle school students enter a classroom with a variety of preferred learning styles. However, I have noticed that the best way to teach difficult concepts and really make it stick is to engage students in hands-on, active investigations. When students investigate, discover and draw conclusions from their own observations, they are much more successful with retaining the new information!\r\n\r\nWith these requested supplies, students will be able to take ownership of their learning.\r\nStudents will be able to create a memory in the classroom, through investigation, which will help them remember the concepts they learn. How better to understand the evidence a of a chemical reaction than to perform the reactions and see the results? The orbiter, which was requested, will model how the moon revolves the Earth and how they both revolve the sun. It will provide a visual for an idea which is highly difficult for students to spatially comprehend! Newton's Laws of Motion become something students remember as they can relate back to a series of labs using different weights and push/pull spring scales which demonstrated the 3 Laws of Motion. Determining whether chemical reactions are balanced versus unbalanced, or drawing different graphs of motion becomes fun to practice with a good set of dry erase markers! These supplies will make a huge difference in our class and students' overall understanding of the world we live in!\r\n\r\nThe goal of a classroom should be to intrigue and promote curiosity in all learners. In doing so, the resulting learning and growth becomes so much more powerful. I'm asking you to help me bring that curiosity and intrigue to our 8th grade classroom!
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My students need a series of items to promote the learning of difficult topics such as chemical reactions, force and motion, and Earth/Moon/Sun relationships through hands-on activities and visual representations!
| 0 | 1 |
82,354 |
p103006
|
23a782e762dfd45b2c8eef4bd32b8972
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-11-10 16:46:38
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Fabulous Listening Library
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I am convinced I work at one of the best schools in the country. We encourage our students to excel not only academically, but also in developing great character. Together, we are molding self-sufficient and innovative global citizens for the 21st century. To be successful, they need continuous exposure to various forms of reading materials.\r\n\r\nKeeping my children engaged and loving school is my number one priority!\r\n\r\nPositive engaging experiences make more neural connections in the brain. By increasing my listening center library we would be enriching my student's multi-sensory experience. Sight words and new vocabulary words would be seen and heard. This would also increase their ability to speak and read more fluently.\r\n\r\nMy students will benefit from a larger listening center library in countless ways. They will be able to practice expected skills at their own pace, according to their own individualized learning style, and privately in a non-threatening, fun, and interactive way!
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My students love listening to a good book! I'm asking for a variety of listening library book sets. All of the children will benefit greatly from these books. These books will enrich your child's multi-sensory experiences through a read aloud. \r\n\r\nA fabulous listening library would enhance a student's ability to speak and read more fluently.\r\n\r\nI will be able to teach the students in a fun and engaging way using these learning materials . Once the children begin to use the listening library, they will increase their vocabulary, sight words, and comprehension skills to apply to during independent reading or small group time. Social skills will also increase as I reinforce peer book talks.
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My students need a larger listening center libary in order to increase their multi-sensory experience as they develop as readers.
| 1 | 1 |
51,562 |
p180347
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7700891a7cdb7d49b20c8902ac93d25a
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Mr.
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NC
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2016-08-26 17:18:06
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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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Easels Help Small Group Instruction!
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My students come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds with a high percentage of free and reduced lunch students. Many students look to their classrooms as a safe environment where their basic needs are met. \r\n\r\nMy students deserve a chance to be successful and they depend on me to provide that opportunity. Their future is in our hands. Students in this area need to feel they have the same opportunities as everyone else. All they need is someone who cares!
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An easel will help to facilitate instruction in small group settings throughout the day. Students require small group instruction in order to learn effectively and teachers need the supplies to provide examples.\r\n\r\nStudents require many strategies in order to grasp concepts. Having materials help assist students is crucial. The easel will allow me to focus on vocabulary, patterns in words, writing strategies, brainstorming activities, and create visual maps that will help to inspire and provide meaning for tasks in which they struggle. Students don't learn the same way and individualized instruction is key to meet their needs and provide a successful opportunity for growth!
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My students need this easel to help facilitate learning and instruct them in a small group learning environment.
| 0 | 1 |
42,120 |
p238655
|
5cccf342966f9bf61bc81bf859e473cf
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Ms.
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NY
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2016-10-11 14:57:30
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Grades 9-12
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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We NEED new reading books, PLEASE!
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My students are eager English Language Learners that are ready to tackle learning. Many of my students come from Spanish speaking homes and are eager to read, learn, and discuss the topics introduced in class. In order to continue this momentum we need books to feed our reading community of learners. As such, my student economic background is about over 85% of our students receiving free or reduced lunch, which means that purchasing a reading book can be more difficult than not.
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My students and I need to get our hands on new reading material. Since our school has started a reading revolution, more and more students want to read but their are not enough books that grab their attention. With new reading material, students can get their hands on a diverse array of titles that they may not even know exist. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, due to coming from a low-income neighborhood, and not having their hands on books at a early age, this is one of the first times that students are eager to read and want to share their knowledge with those around them. \r\n\r\nBooks are something that I feel in love with at a young age and it is something that I want to pass along to my students. Not having enough books to take out makes that a difficult task. Our school budget does not allow for students to have the array of reading material that they need to really incorporate reading into their everyday lives.
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My students need new reading books. Reading is becoming a culture around the school and students need new titles to catch their eye.
| 12 | 1 |
46,628 |
p059909
|
781316832985b56eedb46b34b8fcfeba
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Mrs.
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OK
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2017-02-06 15:45:46
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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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Got Wiggles?
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I teach at a Title 1 school where the majority of students are on free or reduced lunch program. We also have a backpack program for weekends and many of my students receive food assistance. My students range in age from 9-11 and come from all socioeconomic backgrounds.\r\n\r\n I teach special education students with some type of learning disability. We are located in a rural Oklahoma town where the population is low income and high poverty. My students range in age from 9-11 and come from all socioeconomic backgrounds. We are located in a rural Oklahoma town where the population is low income and high poverty. \r\n \r\n
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We are a classroom of wigglers! We need the availability of flexible seating in our special education classroom for a variety of learners who are unable to focus . I have a lot of students who like to move around or fidget while doing their work and traditional desks and chairs don't allow that. Flexible seating (wobble chairs, bouncy chairs, wiggle seats and bouncy bands) give the students the ability to improve focus and allow them to choose how to learn best. Students will get to choose where to sit depending on where they learn best. We are confident flexible seating will help the students stay focused and help with those who have trouble sitting still.
| null | null |
My students need alternative seating to accommodate their different learning styles. While some can sit at a desk others need optional seating for ADHD and a variety of other disabilities.
| 1 | 1 |
7,236 |
p037734
|
1f64dcec848be8e95c4482cc845706b2
|
Mrs.
|
CA
|
2016-08-18 22:24:50
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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Clean Water... Clean Living!
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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\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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Did you know that your body is about 70% water? My students are always asking to drink water but the water in our classroom is not drinkable. We have signs on all sinks stating not to drink the water. The kids came up with an inspiring idea to take charge and do something about it.\r\n Many of the students can't afford to buy bottles so they came up with this kid inspired idea to get a water filtration system in the classroom. They will be in charge of adding water and dispensing them into the bottles. They stated that if they are outside, they will take the portable bottles and use the water from the faucets during recess and lunch. One of the students came up with the idea of taking the filtration system outside during recess and lunch for the children to use. They are empowering themselves to make a difference for the betterment of all students at our school. They can exercise for 20 minutes in the class by doing yoga, or playing GoNoodle on the computer. We can stay healthy by going outside for another 20 minutes a day at school by learning how to play handball, dodgeball, and even basketball. Students can take these bottles home so they can drink when they are exercising at the park, home, or playing a team sport for the remaining 20 minutes. \r\nWe will also learn about nutrient dense foods and how a change in a healthier diet can make a huge difference in their physical body and well as energy. The 2 books will be used to show the students how important clean water is.
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My students need a water filtration system, 2 books, and a water filtered bottles.
| 249 | 1 |
48,595 |
p258135
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fea04fa2a04fd2c110c020fe6f09d627
|
Mrs.
|
AL
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2016-08-20 16:36:29
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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 Touch a Young Mind!
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My students are in a Title 1 school which means that most of them are on free or reduced lunch. Most of my students do not have access to the Internet at home and have very limited time to be on computers in my classroom since I only have 1. iPads for my classroom will be a great tool for students to use to work on leveled readers, reviews different skills, and listen to books to learn how to read fluently.
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Students will be able to have access to leveled readers so each student can read on a level that is appropriate for them. Also, most of my students have trouble with reading fluently and if they can listen to someone read a text fluently, it will help. Student will also be able to play review games to help them review a concept they have been working on and help them better prepare for tests. My kids don't have access to Internet and it really excited them when they get to use technology on their own and not have to share with everyone.
| null | null |
My students need iPads for extra reading help and activities to help build their knowledge.
| 0 | 0 |
37,815 |
p010053
|
e4ced5f192a9f645ee1d30719c7d2ac1
|
Mr.
|
CT
|
2016-08-18 01:29:06
|
Grades 6-8
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences, Mathematics
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Tinkering for Critical Thinkering
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The Title 1 community school I teach at is in one of the roughest areas in a city in Connecticut. All of my students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The vast majority of them come from dysfunctional homes, and most deal with poverty or neglect. Some of my students have parents in jail, and a few have even seen parents or siblings killed.\r\n\r\nYet even with these hardships, all of my students have one thing going for them -- they all yearn to learn. Even the children who act extremely tough on the outside swell with pride when they master something new in class. Our school is often their safe place, and I believe a big part of my job is to make it a place where they begin to learn how to overcome their hardships.
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This summer I participated in a week-long workshop on innovative and engaging ways to incorporate STEAM into my two sixth grade math and science classes. The presenters stressed that even older students benefit from hands-on activities, they need to explore, and they need to struggle. One day we visited a teacher's incredible \"tinkering lab\", and also discussed A.C. Gilbert and the impact of his Erector Set on children a century ago.\r\n\r\nMy students will use the K'Nex and Meccano building sets for hands-on \"controlled tinkering\" as they creatively explore several scientific concepts like gears, levers, pulleys, forces, motion, and energy. I plan to have my students work in small groups, give each group a different building set AND the Teacher's Guide, and facilitate as they cooperatively explore the capabilities of their building set. The Teacher's Guides propose several scientific and mathematical questions that will promote Critical Thinking, which I will progressively encourage them to document in their science journals as the year goes on. I will rotate the building sets among the student groups throughout the year, and during each rotation I will give one group the responsibility of using my iPad Mini to create a presentation and teach the other groups what they learned from their building set. The motors in my project will allow groups to enhance their creations, the baskets will be used to safely store in-progress projects, and the file boxes will hold journals, guides, graphic organizers, etc.\r\n\r\nMy students have few resources at home, and spend most of their free time on electronics. I am hoping that these tinkering exercises will not only develop their thirst for science inquiry, but also encourage them to see new uses for their limited resources.
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My students need hands-on/minds-on building kits that they creatively \"tinker\" with as they cooperatively learn about scientific machines.
| 0 | 1 |
24,807 |
p036472
|
b87c4dece69471cde27fb5da7d0330e5
|
Ms.
|
CA
|
2016-08-11 18:02:41
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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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Supplies for the Sweeties of Room 7
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Another year means a fresh start! There are many things that make my students very special. They are in Kindergarten. They come to my classroom with a fresh and eager mind for learning. They come in every morning with a smile on their face and look to me to help them build their love of reading, math, art, science, and the world around them. My students make our classroom a magical place and I am honored to be their teacher this school year.
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The white boards and the materials to go with them will be used daily during independent workshop time. My students will use these white boards to practice spelling, sight words, and CVC words. They will also use them to practice numbers and express their creativity.\r\nMy students will also enjoy having a pattern block center. With pattern block cards they will be able to build a variety of shapes and animals. Lastly, the will benefit from having privacy partitions because it will help them focus during test taking days and even when they feel they want some extra privacy to work.
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My students need white boards, white board erasers, dry erase markers, pattern block activity cards, and privacy partitions.
| 6 | 1 |
150,725 |
p213790
|
a1428f9e4c264117f5949b08e288774d
|
Ms.
|
IL
|
2016-06-23 08:37:33
|
Grades 3-5
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Math & Science, Literacy & Language
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Environmental Science, Literature & Writing
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Going Batty in Literature & Science!
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My students live in a low-income/high poverty urban school district. They are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom, with challenges including emotional trauma, a high mobility rate, and many other special needs. Many of them are being raised in single parent households, and 99% receive a free lunch and breakfast. My students are 70% Hispanic and 30% African-American. The majority of my students are far below the national and state standards in reading and math.
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The Case of Vampire Vivian takes informational facts about bats and why they are important to our environment and blends it into a fictional story.\r\n\r\nEvery child loves to learn about gross things and it will be the hook that gets them to read this book independently. My students will be engaged in learning about vampire bats while they are reading and researching! \r\n\r\nWe will be learning about vampire bats, reading common core objectives, NGSS science objectives, learning new vocabulary and learning about the geography of the places where vampire bats live. They will be reading articles and other informational texts to compliment this engaging project.
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My students need 18 copies of The Case of Vampire Vivian and several informational books about vampire bats.
| 47 | 1 |
692 |
p067152
|
e6281bd57845e3607c13de816a0eaafa
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Mrs.
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NC
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2017-02-11 07:57:30
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language
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ESL, Literacy
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Color First and then Glue it
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As teacher at a Title I school, my students and I are faced with many challenges inside and outside of the classroom. Despite the challenges I face of budget, I am motivated to provide my students with an inspirational and exciting learning environment.\r\nMany of my students receive free or reduced lunch and other services to help meet their basic needs. Despite their hardships, they are eager to learn and I strive to help them feel safe and cared for at school. They are at the age where they are curious and love to be hands-on and active in their education. My students are challenged academically on a daily basis and encouraged to use their critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. \"Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use the change the world\" - Nelson Mandela
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My students absolutely love to color and this is one way I can engage them into the activity. We also love to color code our work and crayons help tremendously!!! I love to incorporate interactive notebooks as much as possible to engage and for students to have a concrete reference for tests and their years to come in school. I am sure most people know that glue, crayons, pencils, and other items are not only needed in the classroom, however also do not last long. My students need an abundance of supplies so that we can freely work and not have to worry about running out. The new items will aslo help me in teaching my students how to take care of items and appreciate what we have. This is a lesson that comes often and this project will aid in this area.
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My students need some supplies that will help with interactive notebooks. They need glue and crayons.
| 28 | 1 |
96,345 |
p207641
|
cbd26625e75e7e1b4ac6b67ea8b4cb5a
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Ms.
|
LA
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2016-08-24 18:32:28
|
Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Tapping Into Your Potential With a Touchscreen Laptop!
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I am currently a special education teacher at an elementary school with more than 500 students from Pre-K through 5th grade. I have such loving and energetic students. They love to learn and being my the classroom. \r\n\r\nCurrently, I am working with 13 students in several grade levels in classroom settings and in my own classroom. I love my students and bringing out the best in them. Having technology items is a huge plus for my students. Could you please help us?
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Leo Buscaglia stated,“ Change is the end result of all true learning.” Accepting change in education is crucial it indeed breeds learning. This project would have me as the student learner, not the teacher. Touchscreen laptops are a change that helps Special Education students. \r\nIn my line of work as a special education teacher, I am always working to enrich lessons for my students. My students love technology tools and resources. A touch screen laptop and mouse in my classroom would allow all the students under my wing to experience the interactivity and tactile skills often needed with SPED students. I could use it in small groups and individually, as well as in whole groups when they are connected to my projector. Having this tool would truly help us out. One teacher in my school has one and the students are truly intrigued with the touchscreen laptop. I see the positive effects of using it with children who relate to tactile skills. It would help with reading and math interactives that are online. Please consider helping my Special Education students with this device. \r\nLeo Buscaglia stated, “Change is the end result of all true learning.” Together, you and I have an opportunity to help my students experience something new, positive and productive.\r\nIt is time for a change. With this touchscreen laptop, it would offer my students an additional resource in terms of tactile skills. Now, would you consider funding this technology journey for me?
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My students need a touchscreen laptop for my special education students to use for a variety of lessons.
| 6 | 1 |
113,977 |
p050245
|
6471e1971c0d245c42afc314ce9bd9cc
|
Ms.
|
IN
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2017-03-14 17:03:26
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Grades 6-8
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Operation Food & Toiletries
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Most of my students come from a high poverty background, and need a little extra support. My students are amazing! When given the help & support that they need, they can accomplish great things! \r\n\r\nMy students attend an alternative middle school in the state of Indiana. Most of our students are facing some type of adversity within their lives. Often times it is in regards to their living situation or home life.\r\n\r\nMost of my kids come from large families, and therefore some may not recieve everything that they truly need. My students work hard to make the best out of every situation, and they are awesome kids.\r\n
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With the donations recieved, I plan to set up a system within my classroom. When students are in need of toothpaste or deodorant, they can come to me or leave a note on my desk requesting these items.\r\n\r\nWhen a student does not have enough to eat at home for the weekend, they can also request a 'weekend food bag'. These personal care bags and food bags will be assembled by me and kept confidential. I will keep the supplies locked away in my classroom closet in hopes of helping students in need.\r\n\r\nI plan to make every middle school student aware that this is availible for them to use as many times as needed! I look foward to recieving the donations necessary to fufill my students' needs.
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My students need Extra food & personal care products to take home.
| 2 | 1 |
95,737 |
p079618
|
62ea8bd8430f78ed84c17e7a34020412
|
Ms.
|
LA
|
2016-07-31 16:48:34
|
Grades PreK-2
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Applied Learning, Literacy & Language
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Early Development, Literacy
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First Grade needs TECHNOLOGY: Chromebooks!
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Our classroom is full of enthused first grade students who are trying to become 21st century learners. I want to try to offer a variety of teaching resources to to my students to help them learn to their highest potential possible. \r\n\r\n\"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.\" Each student learns in a different way and I hope that by offering a variety of learning modalities to my students, this will help each child reach their fullest learning potential. \r\n\r\nOur students attend a public school in Bossier City, LA. Our school serves grades K-5th grade and also an ECSE class.
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Our students will use the chromebooks to promote technology skills through various learning programs, ability to take accelerated reading tests, research content, explore reading and math programs linked with our classroom studies, and so much more! Students will also increase language skills by working together on the computer projects and also by understanding verbal directions given by the computer and teacher. Students will also work on various math and science skills as they explore the world of learning programs available on the chromebooks. With these chromebooks, my students will be able to learn how to use technology to increase their academic learning and understanding in a fun and exciting way! I am so excited what these students will be able to accomplish with the use of these chromebooks.\r\n
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My students need chromebooks in the classroom to help them become 21st century learners. We will use the chromebooks for research, various learning programs linked to our studies in school, Accelerated Reader program testing, and more!
| 10 | 1 |
37,185 |
p026249
|
ce927e390d6baef3705f30e033c75c4d
|
Mrs.
|
MO
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2016-10-27 23:35:33
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Grades 3-5
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Health & Sports, Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Health & Wellness, Warmth, Care & Hunger
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All We Need Is That Comfy Feeling!
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Cold Water is a national school of character and the whole school community strives hard to continue the goal of building character and achieving positive results. Over half the school is free and reduced lunch. Many of my students have outside circumstances that put quite a weight on their minds. I always hope that students are able to escape from that reality when visiting the library media center.\r\nProviding students every opportunity to quench their thirst about the world around them is what I strive to accomplish. I get this chance every week with every student!\r\n \r\n\r\n
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Who wouldn't want to walk into the library media center and find that one is in a safe place that supports the need for being comfortable and allows for movement to increase engagement?! I began implementing flexible seats earlier this school year after much research about brain-friendly classroom design. However, there are not enough flexible seating options to support all students YET. \r\nThe hope is to create ALL active learning spaces for students. The library media center needs to move in this direction because of its critical role in 21st century learning. The space should provide learners with ways to openly collaborate, communicate, create, and critically think. The materials being requested are those I know will benefit my students the most because of the trial and error we've already gone through.
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My students need flexible seating options to accommodate their need to feel safe, comfortable, and provide movement opportunities to increase engagement.
| 1 | 0 |
21,772 |
p217505
|
0de12af01ec3c0b440bae8f0500e336f
|
Mrs.
|
NH
|
2016-09-23 13:36:02
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Accessing Reading at MY Learning Level Makes ME Bloom!
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Establishing a warm, nurturing environment is the key to every day in my classroom! My students are greeted each day with a smile and a welcome. \r\nMy school is comprised of students who come from various backgrounds and represent diverse cultures from around the world.\r\nMy school houses students in grades K-5 and is working to establish an school culture where every child exhibits qualities like perseverance and problem solving. Teachers believe in the Growth Mindset that EVERY child CAN work and learn!
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I anticipate adding this large collection of leveled readers to my classroom will not only be helpful in our Daily 5 reading rotations in school, but will also help as my students have access to nightly reading logs with their families at home.\r\nReading to the MIND is what EXERCISE is to the body!\r\nIt is so critical for my students to exercise their reading muscles at the \"just right\" level for them every day. These books will give me a plethora of resources for my students to access. Adding new books to my take-home library choices will alleviate the need for my super-busy parents to buy books, or to have to take trips to the Public Library on a busy evening.
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My students need leveled readers (A-F) in both Fiction and Non-Fiction.
| 1 | 1 |
173,177 |
p256262
|
4f3a0017f5a5bb63846635e975026785
|
Mr.
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CT
|
2016-07-24 16:34:35
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Grades 3-5
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Music & The Arts
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Music
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Music Stand Dolly!!
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Each 4th and 5th grader at our school has the opportunity to be a part of band. Students come down for a 30 minute lesson and they also have a 40 minute ensemble rehearsal in the middle of the day. They enjoy band as a musical outlet.\r\n\r\nWe have an inspiring demographic of students in Stamford. Our students are incredibly musical and love to sing, dance and play instruments. My band students come to their lesson enthused and excited to learn more about their instrument. They are continuously practicing and showing me their best.
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Our band program at Stark continues to grow each year. We are lucky enough to have over 150 students participate in band each year. As teachers, safety of all students is extremely important. Having the music stand dolly would help us keep the stands organized and will be out of the way when not in use. It will keep the music stands in good condition. \r\n\r\nStudents come to school with a thirst to learn and we are lucky enough to have this wonderful musical outlet. It is my goal as an educator to make sure my students are enjoying their time in my class and this dolly will help us stay organized and safe.
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My students need a music stand dolly for safety and to protect our materials.
| 2 | 0 |
151,783 |
p030336
|
a0dcd8daf0dab8b05451869eab4f1063
|
Ms.
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MA
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2016-08-03 08:21:17
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Grades 6-8
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Chromebook Lock and Charge Carts!
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Our students are bilingual learners, and most of them have been at the Hurley since Kindergarten. As sixth graders, students have a lot of responsibility and are expected to be role models for their younger peers. They are cheerful, bright, ready to learn individuals who crave challenge. My students value academics, but are also intrigued by different cultures and diversity within the community surrounding them. In mathematics, they cheer when we solve problems, and always ask for extra homework. \r\nAll of these students deserve to have the materials they need to be constantly challenged. In a world in which technology is so prominent, we need more resources!
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Students need the Chrome book carts to safely store their Chromebook at school when it is not being used. The charge cart will also ensure a long life for each of our devices. Students will be using their Chromebooks every day to maximize their learning. This project will ensure that the technology project we implement runs smoothly, and is a project we can carry out year after year. \r\nThis project also strives to close any and all access to technology gaps, allowing for all students to have the opportunity to build 21st century skills. Having Chromebooks to use on a constant individual basis will completely change our students academic experience.
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My students need 2 Chromebook charge carts in order to keep their new Chromebooks stored securely, while also making sure that are being charged at times when they are not in use.
| 17 | 1 |
80,110 |
p205187
|
e89569cc015c54dbbfdb2ca4cd926815
|
Mr.
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OK
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2016-08-02 09:57:38
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Grades 3-5
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Literacy & Language, Math & Science
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Literature & Writing, Mathematics
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Daily Practice and Cozy Seats!
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\r\nIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb\r\n\r\nMy dream is to provide my students with a safe, uplifting, organized environment where they feel loved and supported.\r\nMy students are always eager to learn and all have inherited from their culture the strength to persevere through tough times. If I had to describe my students in one word it would be, DREAMERS! Help me to instill in the love of learning in my students.
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Last year my students did extremely well on all state exams. I do believe they were successful because we were afforded the opportunity to be blessed with daily comprehension journals to important skills throughout the year. \r\n \r\nThis year we do not have the funds as a school to buy supplementary material. Even though we may not have the finances of richer districts it does not mean my students should not have the same opportunity for success. \r\n\r\nI have also requested comfortable seats for my students to work on during independent reading time. It is important to have a cozy place to sit as your love for reading expands daily. \r\n
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My students need daily practice journal to help with comprehension and English language learning, and comfortable seats for independent reading time.
| 3 | 1 |
108,373 |
p247676
|
3cebb6e927078b60d03d0ed61b141cae
|
Mrs.
|
WA
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2016-11-09 19:10:41
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Environmental Science
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Lighting the Path to Scientific Knowledge!
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As an educator, I'm committed to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of my students. \r\n\r\nMy 5th grade classroom is full of hands-on learning activities and authentic connections to life experiences. As I prepare students for middle and high school, I want to ensure that they have a solid academic foundation. We are particularly interested in the connection between math and science and the collection of real-world data.\r\n\r\nMy students take pride in exploring the natural world around them and we spend quite a bit of our year studying terrestrial and aquatic environments.
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We already have a 40 gallon fish tank, complete with soil for growing plants. I've already invested in a high output filter and heater.\r\n\r\nWe need an LED grow light so that we can create an aquatic wonderland that will support a variety of plants and animals!\r\n\r\nI'm prepared to spend my own money of plants and fish, but am struggling to find money in my family's budget to purchase the light fixture we need. This LED light fixture will allow us to see the entire life-cycle in action--from the photosynthesis of an artificial light source through the birth and death of fish, shrimp, and other creatures! One huge bonus is that this light uses minimal energy and doesn't need replacement bulbs.
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My students need an LED grow light that will let them create their own aquatic wonderland of plants and animals!
| 15 | 0 |
70,113 |
p009074
|
c2e4129f9e2d549546bbc594035b8704
|
Ms.
|
SC
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2016-08-14 10:52:16
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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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We Will Succeed!
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I just completed the first week of my 40th year of teaching. The past 39 years have been filled with laughter, tears, smiling faces, and loads of learning. I am sure this year will be the same. I still get butterflies when thinking of a new year ahead with new students to impact. It is the most rewarding job in the world. I am blessed to have this opportunity.\r\n\r\n Our classroom is a family.\r\n\r\nEvery child who has entered my classroom has become like a son or daughter to me. We celebrate each other's successes and offer encouragement when someone is struggling.
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What makes a great kindergarten class? Having a teacher who recognizes that children learn differently and at different rates. This teacher provides a variety of materials and activities in her classroom to ensure each student is successful.\r\n\r\nI want to be THAT teacher! The transparencies will allow me to prepare activities that appeal to every learner. File folder games play a big role in our centers. Glue sticks, and beads will provide hours of learning fun. The Twist 'n Write pencils will help get students on the road to writing. \r\n\r\nPlease help me be THAT teacher - the one who made a difference.
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My students need transparencies, glue sticks, alphabet beads, file folders and pencils to have a successful year in kindergarten.
| 113 | 1 |
19,793 |
p058317
|
7f0f127b9f4651d2119db95bac9455c1
|
Ms.
|
CO
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2017-02-02 16:09:05
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Grades 6-8
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Math & Science, Special Needs
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Mathematics, Special Needs
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Chromebooks for Learning
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My students are in grades 7th-9th. Regulating their emotional responses is a daily challenge for my students. They come from surrounding schools in our district with varying backgrounds. \r\n\r\nMy students learn best through hands-on activities/lessons, as well as community-based instruction. My students struggle with learning in the traditional school setting. \r\n\r\nThey are each special and unique in their own way. Our school focuses on building self-esteem, empathy, and communication skills. Their curriculum is aligned with their neighboring schools with the same academic expectations.
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My students struggle daily with their emotions and/or behaviors. These Chromebooks are lightweight, portable and start-up quickly. My students will use this technology to turn in their homework through Google Docs. My students also participate in an online academic program called Khan Academy.\r\nChromebooks allow for independent learning.\r\nStudents can also participate in online games with each other, or other students around the world. I can pre-select any academic applications and download as needed.\r\nI have many students that struggle with their penmanship. The Chromebooks will let the students type their assignments with little frustration. Having these Chromebooks will give my students a type of technology they can use in any class.
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My students need two Chromebooks to learn math, reading and writing concepts through interactive applications in cooperative groups.
| 143 | 1 |
38,551 |
p022608
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639f6ed3cf982ff1936f3ba559c4bf4b
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Ms.
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FL
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2016-08-06 20:51:30
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Grades PreK-2
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Literacy & Language
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Literacy
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Miss Puca's First Grade Fishes Need a Learning Carpet!
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I work in a school in Tampa, Florida. \r\nSince this is my first year teaching I have not met my students yet but I sure am very excited to! \r\n The community that my school is located in has a very diverse population. Therefore, I am sure I will have a very diverse classroom community. I can not wait to get to know each and every one of them and hopefully instill a love for learning in them! I know this year will be amazing!\r\n
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My students need a learning carpet!\r\nI am a first year teacher and am looking to have a age appropriate carpet where my students will be comfortable during whole group lessons and read-alouds . \r\n Since I am at a Title One school, my school has limited resources. However, I believe that it is vital for my students to feel comfortable while learning and a clean, age appropriate and spacious carpet will help me achieve that. This carpet will not only help me with behavior management during learning but can and will be used as a resource for the students to refer to during lessons! Having the students meet and learn on the carpet will also allow me to connect with them in a more relaxed and comfortable environment then having them at their seats.
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My students need a comfortable, age appropriate learning carpet to assist their learning!
| 0 | 1 |
8,514 |
p064847
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39e429599e768c1581db1caa83e371b1
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Teacher
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GA
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2016-09-14 11:33:12
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Performing Arts
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Music Matters!
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The students at my school come from a very low economic backgrounds with over 100% of our students receiving free lunch. Our school is predominantly African-American and Hispanic students. Even though our students are from an economically impoverished background, they are working hard to change the culture of the school and become more open to thrive academically and diverse in the area of the performing arts. My students are fun, energetic, and passionate about learning. Our school has never had a full piano lab music program, so the students are extremely excited to be learning piano during the school day.\r\n Our staff, our parents, and I are looking forward to offering this class as a creative outlet for a group of young scholars that have endless imaginations. I know that our students will not only take advantage of this opportunity to learn music but will also use it to become well rounded learners. We truly believe that learning piano will help give them a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.
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These keyboards will help make sure that all of the students in each class have an individual piano that they can practice on.\r\nEach piano comes with a set of headphones so that students can practice exercises and pieces at their own pace.\r\nMost of the students in these classes have never played music before so this will be the first opportunity for them to play music and having a piano for each student will help set up everyone for success. Approximately 120 to 140 will have this piano class every semester so the keyboards will be put to very good use.\r\n
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My students need keyboards to successfully learn the basic fundamentals of piano.
| 0 | 1 |
160,620 |
p166998
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b1506f1ff782677e2d32df958317cc46
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Mrs.
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WA
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2017-03-08 00:02:40
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Grades 9-12
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Math & Science, Applied Learning
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Applied Sciences, Parent Involvement
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Helping Our Students Reach for the Stars
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My school is in an highly diverse urban area that has a high percentage of free and reduced price lunch students. We are a school that believes in the future of our students and has many programs in place to help them be successful. We are increasing our college bound programs and want our students to always demonstrate strength of character when leaving our school. As a staff, we are committed to each student and their success is our success.
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This year our ninth grade science team decided to try something different. We were going to boldly go where no ninth grade science teacher in our district had gone before and teach Astronomy. We needed to change our teaching because the Next Generation Science Standards prompted us to educate our students about space, specifically about stars and their life cycles, but we did not know if the students would be accepting of this change.\r\n\r\nOur students LOVE all aspects of astronomy! It seems to be a great equalizer in our classroom. It has brought our classrooms to life with so the students posing so many questions: What will happen if our Sun reaches the red giant stage? How do we know about the Big Bang? What if all the stars we are seeing are actually already burned out because they are so far away? \r\n\r\nOur project is simple: put binoculars for stargazing into the hands of students who would love to be looking at the sky while we discuss the science. We envision this project being accessible to as many students as possible in ninth grade. We would start the loan program when we first begin the space unit. Through planning, we will check out the binoculars and stargazing guides so students can take them home to teach their parents what they are learning in their science class. As part of the checkout process, students will be writing down their observations, as well as what they are discussing with their parents. This project will not only allow us to educate students, but will be a \"whole family\" education project. Finally, we expect students will make gains in their understanding of star life cycles, specifically because it will make a concept more tangible for them, \"seeing\" it in real life.
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My students need stargazing guidebooks, star maps, and binoculars for stargazing.
| 9 | 1 |
129,871 |
p209778
|
9f0de3b6d8df2e87b0d3303d39541645
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Ms.
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GA
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2017-02-20 19:58:30
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Grades 6-8
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Music & The Arts
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Performing Arts
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Leaping From The Page To The Stage:\r\nScriptwriting in Theatre\r\n
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Presently, there are over 1,000 students enrolled in this school which follows the mission, \"With a caring culture of trust and collaboration every student will graduate ready for college and career.\" The student population consists of a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I teach middle school Theatre Arts and while many of my students aren't experienced in community or professional theatre, they come willing and ready to learn. They come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and I don't ask them to try to ignore or negate any of that when they come into my classroom. I ask them to bring their \"whole\" selves and to learn how to share and be vulnerable enough to allow us to learn from each other. They may start the semester quiet and reserved, but over time they open up and begin sharing through daily discussions and projects. \r\nMy students are eager to \"act\" through improvisation and theatre games but are also learning the importance of writing, planning, and process. They are witty, honest and sincere. Each class becomes a family. We work together, laugh together, and sometimes cry together after evaluating an emotional scene. We grow together organically.
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The students need to be able to create current, relevant material that can literally go from the page to the stage. They need to be actively involved in bringing life to their words and that is very powerful.\r\nChromebooks allow easier access to the Google classroom platform and provide more options for video editing and production. Chromebooks will give the students the technological resources and tools they need to produce scripts, screenplays, and storyboards. As a result of having more consistent access to technology, the students will better be able to communicate, collaborate and use creative and critical thinking skills to be 21st-century learners, which is a huge Atlanta Public Schools (APS) initiative.
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My students need Chromebooks to assist them in authoring and publishing compelling narrative stories we can transform into living dramatic works that leap off the page to the stage and the viewing screen.
| 1 | 1 |
157,817 |
p064510
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e3c1741b8006d8018ca62fc3f594bf02
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Ms.
|
NY
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2016-09-12 18:56:53
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Grades 3-5
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Math & Science
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Applied Sciences
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Wobbly Science Learning With Wobble Chairs
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I need basic classroom supplies to start this new school year with kinetic writing and building gusto!\r\n\r\nMy students attend a Title I elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York where all qualify for free breakfast and lunch.\r\nMy science classes are general education, English Language Learners and special education students from many different cultures and with a variety of learning styles. Behavior management is a constant issue and I am always searching for \"hooks\" to keep my students engaged and focused. \r\n\r\nWith most of my students having the need to \"wobble and learn\" I want to try having alternative seating in my science room. Our current classroom chairs are cheap, old and falling apart. Screws are on the floor and kids are sliding on seat that are loose or totally unconnected. Funding for furniture is non-existent and I need reach out to others to help me get better chairs.\r\n\r\nFor me to get my science room activities ready and rich I need help.
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I need Kore Wobble Chairs to give my students a way to kinetically learn!\r\n\r\nMy science students love to stand and discover. Come into my science room and you'll see students using STEM to create and formulate challenging science investigations. They love hands-on activities in their science teams.\r\n\r\nThe problem is when the investigation is over they have to sit to get their findings into their science journals.\r\nMost of my students have a very difficult time sitting in our broken and uncomfortable chairs. This prevents them from concentrating on their writing. Their bodies just want to keep moving. This is especially difficult for the Special Education students both in contained and blended in General Education classes.\r\n\r\nI've asked my kids how I can make the science lab more accommodating for them. Together we researched Wobble Chairs and it was an unanimous vote - YES - GET US WOBBLE CHAIRS.\r\n\r\nMy science classroom incorporates movement throughout each sixty minute period. These requested Kore Wobble Chairs will provide two things. First, it will give my students a way to seat, yet move, while learning. Second, the chairs are another way to get in our required daily activity other than gym. \r\n\r\nWe're ready for \"Wobbly Science Learning\"!
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My students need five Kore Wobble Chairs for kinetic seating in Science.
| 125 | 1 |
80,154 |
p224807
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004f21a14b834d0125faca775429ccb7
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Ms.
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CA
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2016-09-19 23:46:51
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Gym & Fitness, Health & Wellness
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iMove, iDance, iExercise, iFit, iDon'tSit with an iPad!
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I teach a class of 26 amazing kindergartners who are eager to learn, yet they have limited opportunities and resources at home and school and have limited knowledge of good nutrition and healthy and active living. Many students come from low-income backgrounds and are limited in their experiences and knowledge, yet they are such eager learners who love new, engaging opportunities to learn and expand their knowledge.\r\n\r\nI have a very diverse population at my school and in my classroom with at least 50% learning English as their second language.\r\n\r\nThey come from very diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences to our classroom. The children delight in activities that engage their minds and bodies, and they look forward to what each day of the exciting kindergarten world brings them! It is my job to inspire and motivate them in a variety of ways in which I reach the whole child.
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My Kindergarten class asked for more opportunities to move around in the classroom using an iPad for GoNoodle, Cosmic Kids Yoga, and other brain breaks and \"get fit\" opportunities. My kids love to play and be active, and I have taught them how to use the iPad for moving their bodies and not sitting still. They requested for me to submit a project on DonorsChoose to hopefully receive another iPad to set up PE and recess stations in the classroom. Not all of them enjoy outdoor recess and sometimes it is raining outside, so they would like to play and move indoors. \r\n\r\nMy students and I would like to incorporate PE stations during the day in addition to the already established Math, Language Arts, and Science Stations. We can have a GoNoodle station for active movement, a Cosmic Kids Yoga or Kids Yoga dvd station for calm movement, a Just Dance station for getting their sillies out to upbeat music/rhythm, a healthy apps station where the students will use apps like Fooducate, Big Fork, Little Fork, Awesome Eats, Move-O-Matic, Veggie Circus Farm and interactive stories that educate and engage students in making healthy choices. They came up with many of these ideas and they are so excited! What an innovative idea from 5-year old geniuses! \r\n\r\nThis additional requested iPad for our classroom would allow each station to have it's own iPad for a variety of health and fitness purposes. Being limited with iPads is not easy in a class of 26. The stations will definitely keep them moving so they can reach the recommended sixty minutes of being active each day!\r\n\r\n
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My students need an iPad to show them technology can get them moving! An iPad doesn't mean iSit! It means iMove in my class!
| 15 | 1 |
109,728 |
p189221
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6e0242dfe0114bdc2459e28d8cb0e1ae
|
Mrs.
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VA
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2016-09-22 15:09:48
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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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Beyond the Walls \r\niPads to Help Us Soar
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I teach 2nd graders at WT Cooke, the 3rd most transient school in our city. My students come to school smiling, eager and ready to learn everyday; however, many leave not knowing whether they will eat or where home may be that night. I focus on positive reinforcement and their individual strengths because although I have no control of their home lives, I can make school a wonderful, learning environment that excites and invigorates them to strive for academic excellence!
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These iPads will be used in many ways within our classroom. For starters, every morning in small group math they will be used as one of our stations to reinforce or enhance the skill that is currently being taught. Next, the iPads will be used during language arts for students to independently read leveled text, respond to the readings, and respond to their peers. During content, our city has adopted Discovery Education and the iPads would be used as one of the centers. Finally, all of these things would be recorded within the students digital portfolios with the app Seesaw! As you can see these iPads would be used on a daily basis from the moment the students walked in the door to the moment they left the building, thus helping them close the gap and learn these vital 21st century skills!
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My students need iPads in order to get exposure to 21st century skills as well as work on their digital portfolios on a daily basis!
| 0 | 1 |
32,378 |
p243626
|
f528539df1616465e3a3e0e270a2eec7
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Mrs.
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PA
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2016-08-16 21:41:44
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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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SEA What We Can Learn When We Are Comfortable!
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We love to learn! These students can't wait to see what school and the world has in store for them and get so enthusiastic about learning, when new tools are introduced! They are highly active and very energetic. These firsties love playing games and get excited when new games are introduced to them. \r\n\r\nOur classroom is filled with 20 bright, beautiful, and blooming first graders who have a thirst for learning as much as they can each and every day. Our classroom is located in Western Pennsylvania.
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This foam floor mat will really improve our classroom atmosphere. Students spend a lot of time on the floor during our classroom meetings or small group and independent reading time. Unfortunately, the floor tiles in the classroom are cold and hard, making it difficult to get comfortable. With a foam floor mat, the students will have a cushion underneath them to keep them comfy during instruction and independent reading. \r\n\r\nUnder the sea is where we'll be! Our classroom has an ocean theme, so this floor mat will be very inviting to the students. It will be placed in our reading corner and I am confident that it will spark enthusiasm for reading. Students will be eager to sit in our \"Readers' Reef\" to READ and LEARN!
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My students need a foam floor mat to sit on during our class meetings and reading time.
| 7 | 1 |
32,143 |
p203821
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9a9c04aeb339089c4d13c9d8dc4294bb
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Mrs.
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AZ
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2017-04-25 15:05:55
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports
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Health & Wellness
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Flexible Seating-Sometimes \"SIT DOWN\" isn't a good option!
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As a teacher in a Title 1 school, where 80% plus of the population are on free and reduced lunch, my students deal with many challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I continue to strive to provide them with opportunities, skills, or strategies they might not get else where. They are bright and positive through all the hardships and are stronger than I could ever imagine them being. \r\n\r\nThe students love to learn and are constantly on the move. Their high energy and active brains bring excitement and joy every day. They handle life experiences that even many adults have not had to deal with, yet they still come in every day eager to learn.
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Students are very active, yet we make them sit for about 8 hours a day to learn. They are expected to learn so much in so little time. With less time for recess, breaks, and P.E. to get in all the needed material they need options to move around in the classroom. \r\n\r\nOne way is by providing flexible seating such as the choice to stand to do their work vs a traditional sitting desk. These 4 desks and stools will be an added addition to our classroom for students to choose to work at during the day when they need to stretch their legs or for those who just can't sit still.
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My students need standing desks to provide a choice for those students who struggle to sit all day long while learning.
| 4 | 1 |
113,269 |
p121695
|
773a0ca52847687165555bb804713ec1
|
Mrs.
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CA
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2016-09-01 00:00:40
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Grades PreK-2
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Health & Sports, Literacy & Language
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Health & Wellness, Literacy
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Flexible Seating for Fantastic Students
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The students in my second grade classroom come from a culturally diverse, low socioeconomic neighborhood. Most of my students are second language learners. Some of my students have hearing and learning disabilities, but they face the world head on.\r\n\r\nThese students are eager to learn, excited to be in school, exploring the world around them, and full of energy.\r\n\r\nMy second grade students are well behaved, crave attention and love from adults, and always try their best. They may struggle with their own personal challenges, but continue to push forward.
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The more I teach, the more energetic it seems my students seem to get. Their fast paced, easily accessible world makes it hard for them to sit for a long period of time in a traditional classroom. Last year my school provided a standing desk for my classroom and my students love it! I would love to provide them with more opportunities for flexible seating. \r\n\r\nStudies show flexible seating increases learning. As students are given more opportunities for their bodies to be engaged, their minds stay focused as well.\r\n\r\nWobbly chairs are great for students who like to move, while couches and pillows are great seating choices for students who need help calming down.\r\n\r\nIt is my goal that each student would have a seating choice that works well for their own needs.
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My students need flexible seating to engage their bodies and brains
| 1 | 1 |
44,635 |
p040455
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820d2f49b239546fd91fde84e58444a7
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Ms.
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WA
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2016-05-02 23:04:54
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Grades 6-8
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Applied Learning
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College & Career Prep
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A Work of Heart
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Advancement via Individual Determination. Students eager to reach success by working hard and helping one another with everything that they do. Building community and striving for excellence in all that they do, these students take it upon themselves to lead the classroom and promote achievement.
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Coming from a high poverty community, students in this classroom go above and beyond to prove that they can do anything they dream of. More than 80% of students are on free and reduced lunch, but they work together to achieve ultimate success. Whether coming in early to school to help out a teacher, volunteering their lunch time to help grade assignments, and staying long hours after school just to watch their friends in sports or a music performance, these kids have HEART.
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Students will be able to use the requested materials to create a variety of different posters to promote school activities, anti-bullying awareness and other necessary things to build the community within our building. Students are constantly coming up with amazing ideas to post things are the building but the availability of supplies always comes up short. These materials will also help to teach all students involved how to maintain and properly use a limited resource with care, while many fail to realize what it truly means to be resourceful.
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Your donation to this project will continue to support all students excel in all that they do. These resources will help to build community, allow for expansion and promotion of our school motto \"Ohana, No Dawg Left Behind\" and continues to give all students equal opportunity that might not otherwise be there.
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My students need poster making supplies for various projects that happen throughout the year. Most importantly, promoting kindness and joining our AVID class.
| 4 | 0 |
21,613 |
p229037
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4b37322dfecc55e92f5bdbaddca39607
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Ms.
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IL
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2017-01-30 19:32:16
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Grades 6-8
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Warmth, Care & Hunger
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Fresh, Clean and Safe!
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My babies are some of the smartest, hardest working, mentally tough students in the city! In the heart of it, lies our small but mighty school in it's 2nd year of turnaround. What that meant for the students was new teachers, new administrators, new everything. But it also meant passionate, dedicated, hard-working, loving adults around every corner of the building. These adults have allowed our babies to grow and recognize their potential.\r\n\r\nWhile my babies might not have much in the way of physical \"stuff\", they have perseverance and heart. That is why they deserve to have the simple things needed for any school/classroom in America. I never want my students to have to worry about pencils or band-aids when they are trying to play catch up in terms of a massive achievement gap. That is why I take that weight on myself. They deserve the best. They are worth it!
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My students come to school, rain or shine, healthy or sick, often with the weight of the world on them. When they don't have time to shower, or are not feeling fresh and clean, it can effect their state of mind. In addition, often an accident will happen over the weekend or over night and I am nursemaid in the morning! Having supplies to help my babies feel like normal, safe, clean middle school students would be a blessing! I have run through about 1000 bandaids this year already and about 50 sticks of deodorant! I've made a splint for a broken finger 2 TIMES out of popsicle sticks and wrapped a swollen ankle with gauze so a student could walk home. This is their reality and with a nurse in our school 1 day week at the most, it falls on me. Thank you in advance for helping me help my loves!!!
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My students need hygiene and first aid materials so they are teaching and learning ready!
| 9 | 0 |
109,231 |
p068993
|
54f195cfee7f173db83abb4c6d355167
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Mrs.
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TX
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2016-06-25 22:30:21
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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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Putting Technology in the Hands of 1st Grade Learners!
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My classroom is like a family. We work and grow together to become better in every aspect, not just academics.\r\n\r\n6 and 7 year olds of today are technology natives who need technology integrated into various aspects of their day to help promote excitement and engagement in learning. \r\n\r\nFirst graders are full of wonder and energy. In our classroom, students are encouraged to be themselves. We all understand that students have varying needs academically, but I also believe that we need to consider social, emotional and physical differences. Students in my room work in a way that fits their needs and learning style.
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Adding iPad Minis to our learning environment will help my students across all academic areas. From organizing their thoughts for writing using dictation apps to utilizing QR codes to listen to the writing of their favorite authors, iPad Minis open the door to independence and technology growth in our 1st grade class. \r\n\r\nDue to the variety of quality educational apps, iPad Minis support differentiation within the classroom. \r\n\r\nMeeting their individual needs, students can use these iPad Minis to create story boards, read independent-level books, practice math facts and fluency, record themselves reading to document their fluency, design presentations and much more! As an added bonus, thanks to the excitement created by technology, all of this could happen while students feel that they are 'playing' instead of learning!
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My students need iPad Minis to ensure technological growth to keep up with the fast paced technology world we live in!
| 1 | 1 |
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