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School: Bottenfield Elementary School

Champaign, IL | elementary

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Mrs. Shamhart Favorite

Lights, Camera, Action!!!

Updated on Feb 19, 2012

We love learning! It is extremely hard to know how successful you are when you are young and that's where this camera will help my students see themselves in a positive and motivating light....
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My students need a Flip Video with a case to record various projects in the classroom, document t...

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"The materials are finally here! We are so excited! The kids have had a chance to use the camera to document various things around the room. I have also had the chance to document their work for an end..." more

May 2, 2011
$350 given
10 donors

Ms. Plaut Favorite

Eyes and ears needed: lib. social studies and science videos

Updated on Apr 7, 2011

What visuals do to enhance learning! Students will have their US history and natural science lessons brought to life by watching videos. It is like taking a field trip without leaving the classroom....
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My students need videos and books to support their curriculum.

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"As you know, the resources obtained with your kind donation are being used by many classes, including the library. They are being stored in the library for all staff members to use. Every item purchas..." more

Jan 31, 2011
$193 given
3 donors

Mrs. Ramirez Favorite

Readers Are Leaders

Updated on Feb 25, 2011

Often the books I have available for my students are at their interest level but much to difficult for them to enjoy as they read or the books are at their level but boring or "baby" books....
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My students need 60 high interest books at lower levels to keep them engaged and excited about re...

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"I want to thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The books that you donated are so exciting for the students. We have read in them in small groups and pairs. The students have discovered..." more

Dec 16, 2010
$339 given
9 donors

Mrs. Shamhart Favorite

We Love Reading!

Updated on Dec 27, 2010

Do you remember in elementary school reading books all the time? Books were so great you just couldn't put them down! Every book meant a new adventure your imagination let you escape to. What would...
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My students need books and books with CDs to help with their reading and literacy development.

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"I cannot thank you enough for all of your help in funding my classroom project. Part of developing good reading skills comes from being read to. With the books you helped purchase we can teach student..." more

Oct 27, 2010
$257 given
2 donors

Mr. Thomas Favorite

Learn to Draw Almost Anything!

Updated on Jun 4, 2010

I teach K-5 art in a central Illinois public school. The classroom is small, but we have fun and do a lot of interesting projects....
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My students need 19 "how to draw" books that show an exciting variety of interesting things to draw.

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"Thank you so much for showing an interest in the enrichment of my art class. The students have really enjoyed the books and are eager to look through them and use them to get ideas when they are finis..." more

Dec 31, 2009
$329 given
3 donors

Mrs. Shamhart Favorite

Going Buggy!

Updated on Feb 8, 2010

We love insects and we need books to help us with our reports. We just took a trip to our brand new local pollenatarium and we LOVED IT! We loved it so much we got our own butterflies and are...
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My insect unit needs an Encyclopedia of Insects, a National Audubon Society Field Guide to North ...

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"To all of our kind donors I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful donations :) My students have fallen back in love with insects and it is all because of you. Our revamped unit will be packed ful..." more

Dec 16, 2009
$288 given
8 donors

Mr. K. Favorite

Leap Frog Ahead Of The Class

Updated on Nov 10, 2009

I teach kindergarten in Illinois with 2 other people. My curious, friendly and exciting kindergartners come from diverse backgrounds. They are racially, economically and academically diverse. They...
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My students need a class set of the wonderful LeapFrog Letter Factory DVD and Little Ears CD to g...

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"I cannot express my overwhelming gratitude for your generous donation. The DVD's and CD's that you funded for our class have helped the students tremendously. My students are leaps ahead of where they..." more

May 11, 2009
$638 given
1 donor

Mr. Thomas Favorite

After School Independent Comic Book Creators

Updated on Jun 26, 2009

I teach art for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in a racially diverse school of a moderate poverty level. We have nine nationalities represented at our school....
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My students need 9 quality drawing materials and printmaking supplies such as paper, pens, staple...

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"Thank you so much for funding our comic club! The club has been meeting for several weeks now and I am all ready impressed with the work the students have made. Some came to the club bursting with ide..." more

Dec 29, 2008
$515 given
13 donors

Mr. Thomas Favorite

Learning About Insects With a Renaissance Artist

Updated on Oct 31, 2008

I teach art for grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. I teach in a half size classroom and am given $2.35 to spend per student and students increasingly need visual and kinesthetic way to learn...
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My insect woodcutting project needs 5 block printing presses and a supply of balsa wood.

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"Thank you so much for funding the Renaissance Print shop project! This project will be a great way to solidify what the students learn about in science class as well as learn about Albrecht Durer, a k..." more

Oct 31, 2008
$727 given
4 donors

Mrs. owens Favorite

Take The Rhythm To The Street

Updated on Oct 31, 2007

I teach K-5 elementary music at a very diverse school. We have seen an increase in our student population of the number of free and reduced lunch students to 41% this year. We have a school-wide...
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My project needs 5 pairs of drum sticks.

High Poverty,

Champaign, IL

"Thank you so much for funding this project! I am so grateful for your help in providing these young men with a musical opportunity which will enrich their lives! I cannot wait until the drum sticks ar..." more

Oct 31, 2007
$89 given
2 donors

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We love learning! It is extremely hard to know how successful you are when you are young and that's where this camera will help my students see themselves in a positive and motivating light.... more

What visuals do to enhance learning! Students will have their US history and natural science lessons brought to life by watching videos. It is like taking a field trip without leaving the classroom.... more

Often the books I have available for my students are at their interest level but much to difficult for them to enjoy as they read or the books are at their level but boring or "baby" books.... more

Do you remember in elementary school reading books all the time? Books were so great you just couldn't put them down! Every book meant a new adventure your imagination let you escape to. What would... more

I teach K-5 art in a central Illinois public school. The classroom is small, but we have fun and do a lot of interesting projects.... more

We love insects and we need books to help us with our reports. We just took a trip to our brand new local pollenatarium and we LOVED IT! We loved it so much we got our own butterflies and are... more

I teach kindergarten in Illinois with 2 other people. My curious, friendly and exciting kindergartners come from diverse backgrounds. They are racially, economically and academically diverse. They... more

I teach art for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in a racially diverse school of a moderate poverty level. We have nine nationalities represented at our school.... more

I teach art for grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. I teach in a half size classroom and am given $2.35 to spend per student and students increasingly need visual and kinesthetic way to learn... more

I teach K-5 elementary music at a very diverse school. We have seen an increase in our student population of the number of free and reduced lunch students to 41% this year. We have a school-wide... more

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We love learning! It is extremely hard to know how successful you are when you are young and that's where this camera will help my students see themselves in a positive and motivating light....
more

What visuals do to enhance learning! Students will have their US history and natural science lessons brought to life by watching videos. It is like taking a field trip without leaving the classroom....
more

Often the books I have available for my students are at their interest level but much to difficult for them to enjoy as they read or the books are at their level but boring or "baby" books....
more

Do you remember in elementary school reading books all the time? Books were so great you just couldn't put them down! Every book meant a new adventure your imagination let you escape to. What would...
more

I teach K-5 art in a central Illinois public school. The classroom is small, but we have fun and do a lot of interesting projects....
more

We love insects and we need books to help us with our reports. We just took a trip to our brand new local pollenatarium and we LOVED IT! We loved it so much we got our own butterflies and are...
more

I teach kindergarten in Illinois with 2 other people. My curious, friendly and exciting kindergartners come from diverse backgrounds. They are racially, economically and academically diverse. They...
more

I teach art for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in a racially diverse school of a moderate poverty level. We have nine nationalities represented at our school....
more

I teach art for grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. I teach in a half size classroom and am given $2.35 to spend per student and students increasingly need visual and kinesthetic way to learn...
more

I teach K-5 elementary music at a very diverse school. We have seen an increase in our student population of the number of free and reduced lunch students to 41% this year. We have a school-wide...
more