On May 22, 2011, exactly one year ago, the town of Joplin, Missouri was hit by a tornado. Over 260 classrooms were destroyed.
The DonorsChoose.org community came to the rescue, donating classroom furniture, first aid kits, technology, musical instruments, and books, just in time for the first day of school.
One year later, there are still teachers and students who desperately need your help. On this anniversary, join us in supporting a Joplin classroom. A little bit of hope goes a long way.
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It is difficult to focus on school when you are hungry. Many of our students do not get breakfast at home or have money for lunch or snacks throughout the day. In our resource classroom for students...
On May 22, 2011 our schools were destroyed by an EF5 tornado. We lost all of our supplies and resources. As an agriculture and natural resources program, we lost an immense amount of supplies. We...
My students need electric propagation mats, an automatic thermostat control, potting mix scoops, a stock tank, and measuring spoons for work in the greenhouse.
My students need to replace their electronic devices after loosing them in the storm. They will love to read their favorite picture books on these e-readers.
The students in my classroom all learn at different rates and come to the classroom with different strengths and abilities. Having these iPods will help lessen the gap between learners, by allowing...
My students need 5 iPod Touches, art supplies to create movies with using the iPods, as well as several organizational tools to keep up with their homework.
When you read you do not want to be sitting at a table. You want to be comfy. You might want to curl up on a couch or stretch out on a bean bag. Kids need places around the room where they can...
Graphic novels hook kids with their illustrations that help tell the story. Even my most reluctant readers will be inspired to read when these books are in the classroom library!...
My students need graphic novels to motivate them to read, Sony Bloggie camcorders to record read-alouds to build fluency, and headphones to listen to themselves reading.
Do you remember what it was like when you were little and you saw your classroom for the first time? It was exciting. There were bright colors, posters on the wall, books to read, and your very...
My students need chairs, tables, technology, books and more because the K-2 struggling readers are moving into an empty room that once housed the counselor's office!
Today's children crave technology. Many methods of teaching have had to adapt to increased technology, and my writing instruction needs to make these changes!...
When I asked my students what their favorite things were about kindergarten this year they all agreed it was all of our nonfiction units of study. They enjoyed being entomologists and they truly...
Have you ever noticed when you are watching a sports game that the mascot can be the center of attention and increase crowd spirit? Our current mascot uniform is MANY years old and needs to be put...
My students need a mascot costume! We have been trying to increase pep at school functions but our current mascot costume is old, smelly, and falling apart..YUCK!
