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This donor is asking for pocket supplies.

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Pockets for Supplies, a project from Ms. Barker

My students need these pockets to put their supplies in for the day. That way our supplies stay in the classroom. I have a lot of kids who come from low income families. A lot of them have a hard time keeping food on the table, getting school supplies are sometimes not a priority.
sydneyj About 7 years ago

A counselor is trying to raise money for clothes. These clothes will be given to children who do not have any or may be super worn down.

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PreK-5 Elementary Students Need Clothing, a project from Ms. Blevins

My students need clothing and other basic need items. Items will be added to the school's clothing closet and given to needy students. As a counselor in a low-income/high poverty school, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom.
meganmward1 About 7 years ago

This teacher is wanting to take her students to frontier city. While i think it's sweet, i'm not sure if i would donate for this cause.

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A Celebration of Hard Work! , a project from Mrs. McMurtry

My students need an opportunity to celebrate all their hard work from the year! (at Frontier City) After working diligently throughout a long school year as well as staying focused on academics and leadership throughout the last 6 years of elementary school, these sixth graders need a day to...
havenellis About 7 years ago

Storage Wars!

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Storage Wars!, a project from Mrs. C.

My students need a shelf for their English Language Arts materials. This is my very first year as a special education teacher, and ALL of my children are VERY special! In my classroom, all students face numerous challenges and delays. Because of this, they...
heath123 About 7 years ago

I'm a Spanish major so this really appeals to me. I love the idea of the project and providing books to children who might not have them.

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Spanish Books For Spanish Speakers, a project from Mrs. Fleming

My students need Spanish books for our take home literature bags. I have a great class of 20 second graders! They come from various backgrounds but the majority of my students, as well as my school, come from low income families. Many of those families are...
christina6 About 7 years ago

California Kindergarden needs art supplies to help teach literacy

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Building Literacy Through Art, a project from Ms. Salazar

My students need Jumbo Crayons, Colored Pencils, Alphabet and Number Macaroni and Sensory Materials to build their Language and Literacy Skills. My students are the youngest of kindergartners. We are part of a K-5 elementary school. We are considered a school wide Title 1 school, and all students qualify for free lunch.
jmh About 7 years ago

I connected with this one because I was in band and know how hard it is to have mismatched instruments. It is a reasonable request as well.

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Replacing Island of Misfit Instruments!, a project from Mrs. Sciarra

My students need instruments to update and replace the old and broken ones. My school is in the state's most diverse area, Queens, NY. A great number of students come from homes in which English is not spoken. They sometimes struggle to achieve the same success as their...
amauch About 7 years ago

Field trips are super important to students learning because they get to experience more than a textbook will ever let them experience!

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We Want to Visit a California Mission, a project from Mr. Carranza

My students need to experience, apply, and extend the Social Studies curriculum by going on a field trip to Mission San Jose. I am a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students face many challenges both in and out of the classroom.
kaitlynmurray9 About 7 years ago

Technology for Research

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Technology for Research, a project from Mrs. C.

My students need three Chromebooks to support their daily learning! Having Chromebooks in the classroom will allow for students to ask questions and immediately begin the research. It will get them acclimated to the technology. Our elementary school sits in an inner city district and is still considered a Title 1 school.
rileyrohrer1 About 7 years ago

Breakout box for science

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Breakout of Science!, a project from Mrs. Reyes

My students need a breakout box which includes directional and numerical locks, flashlights, online access to over 250 games, and more! My students are inquisitive, creative, and hard working students. Many come from low income families dreaming of a better life for their kids. My students are a unique blend of races and...
sage5061 About 7 years ago

This donors choose talks about the importance of iPads for math lessons in the classroom

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Technology in Our Math Class, a project from Ms. Barker

My students need this because our school is transitioning from pc to mac computers. With this iPad they will be able to use the apple tv to participate in the class discussions. I have a lot of kids that come from low income families.
briacarrin About 7 years ago

Vocabulary Volcanoes

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Vocabulary Volcanoes, a project from Mrs. M.

My students need modeling clay, vinegar, and baking soda to create volcanoes for a science project.
taylorlower About 7 years ago