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This school is in a high poverty area and thus, funding for the arts is diminishing. This teacher wants to implement the use of ukuleles.

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Ukuleles for Middle School's Music Classes #2 , a project from Mr. Johnson

My students need to have a variety of instruments to play in music class as well as chorus. This is my second Ukulele project so i will have enough for all my students.
abileggate About 7 years ago

This grant is requesting funding for clay, so that art students can learn to work in the round, and practice modeling forms in 3 dimensions.

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Clay: Art History for the Modern Student, a project from Mrs. Hurst

My students need clay and specialized tools to unleash their creativity and explore their world. My students are inquisitive and creative children who are always eager to tackle a new challenge. Our school is a tight-knit learning community of just over two hundred students, which allows us...
abbie About 7 years ago

Kindergarten Life in Technicolor

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Kindergarten Life in Technicolor!, a project from Mr. Jimenez Hidalgo

My students need a wireless color printer together with its ink cartridges. Even though many of my students come from backgrounds with really serious economic problems, these hard working families' kids are lucky enough to be learning in a school with 1-to-1 iPad federal...
rachael About 7 years ago

First Donors Choose

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Have a Seat... Getting Cozy in 2nd Grade!, a project from Ms. Woolley

My students need a variety of flexible seating options to promote engagement, motivation, and focus. What makes my students special? Where do I start? It fills my heart with joy, admiration, and gratitude to be given the opportunity to be my students' teacher! The students come from a diverse...
maggies About 7 years ago

Starbucks Application

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Starbucks Comfort in the Classroom... Without the Coffee of Course!, a project from Mrs. Sylvester

My students need more seating options to fully implement flexible seating in our classroom. It is my first year teaching and I'm at a title l school with 200 students. My students live in the rural part of our city and one of my favorite things about working there is my daily drive over...
laynewadlington About 7 years ago

Wobble While You Work!

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Wobble While You Work!, a project from Ms. Poska

My students need wobble stools to be able to have a flexible seating option. This will also help those that have more energy to better focus on their work. I teach full day kindergarten at a high poverty school in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. We are considered a title one school.
nicoleemery About 7 years ago

Here is the link to the Percussion donorschoose page

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A Growing Percussion Ensemble, a project from Mrs. Humble

My students need drums to start our percussion ensemble. We currently have small darboukas. Medium sized tubanos will provide a deeper voice, and a djembe will be a contrasting leader voice. Do you remember when you discovered music? My students are very enthusiastic about playing percussion in class, and they need high-quality instruments in order to reach their potential as...
kstein10 About 7 years ago

Auggie and Me: Accepting All Students Part 2

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Auggie and Me: Accepting All Students Part 2, a project from Mrs. Orr

My students need to understand that everyone is different but we all have amazing talents. We read the book Wonder and now we are going to follow up with the sequel for an even better understanding!
brittmwhite_23 About 7 years ago

"Get YOUR Wiggles Out" Donors Choose page aiming to get balance ball chairs in her Third Grade class.

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Get YOUR Wiggles Out, a project from Mrs. Ruth

My students need balance ball chairs to get their wiggles out. My students are energetic boys and girls that love to play, move, and learn. This year's 3rd graders are fun loving and can't wait to explore the world ahead. You will be amazed at their different...
katie About 7 years ago

E.xciting L.earning A.dventures in 4th Grade

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E.xciting L.earning A.dventures in 4th Grade, a project from Ms. Ditchey

My students need additional technology tools to help them better succeed in our Hybrid classroom in this 21st century learning environment. I teach 70 energetic, ambitious and eager students in both my ELA and Social Studies classes. They have a zest for learning and enjoy engaging in hands-on activities in my classroom.
kroh5389 Over 7 years ago

Mrs. Contreras, CA

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A Picture is Priceless, a project from Mrs. Contreras

My students need a camera and photo paper to capture priceless moments forever. We are a Title I inner city public school in California.My class consists of Latino and Asian English language learners who hold a high potential for academic success. Each and very day is a...
ebvans Over 7 years ago

Inspirational Mosiacs to Improve School

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Inspirational Mosiacs to Improve School, a project from Mrs. Heckenkemper

My students need supplies (molds and tiles) to feel special by having the opportunity to accomplish something beyond their imagination! My StudentsThis class gives a High School Student more than a required credit to graduate. They leave class with friendships, sense of accomplishment, pride along with a skill. If they have...
ejd8 Over 7 years ago