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I want them to get the opportunity to have fun, learn, and celebrate at the same time. \r\n\r\nThank you for reading about my project as I very much want to bring it to life. 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They are very impressionable at this age, and this is the best time to mold them into successful scholars of the future.\r\n\r\nI will predominantly try to teach them about helping others, hard work, organization, dedication, that you can learn from your mistakes, to help each other, that they are worth it, and ultimately that they can do anything they put their mind and effort into.\r\n\r\nThis year, many of my ELL students are progressing very quickly and excelling above their expectations. They are setting goals they never believed they could achieve and surpassing them with ease.\r\n\r\nThis project exemplifies experiential learning, where students learn through hands-on, real-world experiences that encourage active participation and creativity. It goes beyond basic needs and general classroom materials, providing my students with unique opportunities to engage in activities that deepen their understanding through direct experience, exploration, problem-solving, and/or connections to experiences outside of the classroom. Students learn how to bake various delicious desserts and use their creativity to discover recipes of their own. I'm hoping that this may also encourage them to become business owners and to ultimately open a small business of their own one day\r\n\r\nThese Oreos will supply my students with the main ingredients on our way to learning how to make Firework Oreo Truffle Cake POPs. The Fruit Roll-Ups will be used as edible handles for the cake pops. Baking allows students to spend time with their friends and family while making fun, delicious snacks to enjoy! 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Starburst, Airheads, Skittles, Smarties, and other small treats are always the first things to disappear from our store.\r\n\r\nI’m reaching out because, surprisingly, I’ve received very few classroom donations this year from friends, family, and parents. Thank you for helping me create a positive classroom environment where students are motivated to make good choices, take responsibility, and celebrate their growth! \r\n\r\nEvery little treat helps! 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We are hoping to provide our students with supplies for year-round activities, including Christmas celebrations, camping-themed activities, Lua celebrations, and other special classroom experiences.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow us to create fun and engaging activities that bring learning to life. Whether students are participating in a camping adventure, celebrating the holidays, or enjoying a festive Lua-themed activity, these experiences give them opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, teamwork, creativity, and imagination.\r\n","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/celebrate-explore-learn-year-round-c/10486718/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Brownsville, TX","id":10486718,"title":"Celebrate, Explore & Learn: Year-Round Classroom Adventures!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818034_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y459&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756660849528","schoolName":"Woodrow Wilson High School","costToComplete":168.34,"teacherId":9818034,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Kassir","numDonors":1,"numStudents":180,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a storage for their phones. 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The station will also help establish consistent classroom routines and encourage students to be present and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs a Biology teacher, I want my classroom to be a place where students are actively observing, questioning, experimenting, and making connections to the world around them. This resource will help give my students the focused learning environment they need to be successful.","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/phones-away-minds-engaged-a-classroom/10530158/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Long Beach, CA","id":10530158,"title":"Phones Away, Minds Engaged: A Classroom Phone Station"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5514581_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531150306133","schoolName":"Otis A Mason Elementary School","costToComplete":174.11,"teacherId":5514581,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Tanner","numDonors":2,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the tools they need to make learning come to life in color.","totalPrice":274.11,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"My first graders are curious, energetic, kind, and eager to learn! I love watching their confidence grow as they learn new skills and discover that they are capable of more than they thought. At this age, engaging, hands-on, and visually appealing materials can make such a big difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe color printer will allow me to create colorful visual supports, differentiated activities, games, decodable resources, classroom displays, and practice materials that connect directly to what we are learning. Being able to print these resources in color will help capture my students’ attention, support different learning styles, and make challenging concepts feel more fun and approachable.\r\n\r\nEvery resource in this project will help me create meaningful learning experiences that keep my students engaged, build their independence, and encourage them to be excited about coming to school each day. A color printer may seem like a simple classroom tool, but for my students, it will help turn everyday lessons into opportunities to learn, create, practice, and grow!","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/help-us-print-a-world-of-learning/10594497/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"St. Augustine, FL","id":10594497,"title":"Help Us Print a World of Learning!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4813074_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778270358843","schoolName":"Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood","costToComplete":146.94,"teacherId":4813074,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Athenas","numDonors":5,"numStudents":90,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a cozy and welcoming classroom library with a comfortable rug, table, and supplies to keep our reading space clean, fresh, and inviting.","totalPrice":251.94,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students are a diverse group of curious and enthusiastic learners who deserve a classroom where they feel comfortable, welcomed, and excited to learn. As a teacher in a Title I school, I work hard to create a classroom environment that feels warm and inviting while encouraging my students to develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library is an important part of our learning environment, and this project will transform it into a cozy, inviting space where students can settle in and enjoy a good book. \r\n\r\nThe new rug will provide a comfortable place to read, while the diffuser and vacuum will help keep the area fresh and clean. With your support, we can create a cozy classroom library that encourages students to pick up a book, get comfortable, and discover the joy of reading. 📚","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-cozy-reads/10595774/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"New York City, NY","id":10595774,"title":"A Cozy Rug for Cozy Reads"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10337472_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x30,y30&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769385006441","schoolName":"Malheur ESD Early Learning Center","costToComplete":161.08,"teacherId":10337472,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Anita","numDonors":0,"numStudents":16,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students Mini Etch A Sketches and prize box prizes to encourage letter writing, creativity, fine-motor skills, positive behavior, and a love of learning in my preschool classroom.","totalPrice":161.08,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My preschool students learn best when they can explore, create, and practice new skills through hands-on activities. I am requesting Mini Etch A Sketches and small prizes for our classroom prize box to support learning, creativity, fine-motor development, learning to write letters and shapes, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe Mini Etch A Sketches will give students an engaging way to practice drawing, making shapes, tracing and forming letters, following directions, and developing the fine-motor skills needed for early writing. They will also encourage creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance. The prize box items will provide small, meaningful rewards for students who demonstrate kindness, effort, sharing, listening, and other positive classroom behaviors.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help make learning fun while giving my students opportunities to build confidence, independence, early writing skills, and important social-emotional skills. Every small reward and hands-on activity can make a big difference in helping young learners feel successful and excited to come to school!","hasReceivedDonations":false,"proposalURL":"project/tools-for-tiny-thinkers/10603999/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Ontario, OR","id":10603999,"title":"Tools for Tiny Thinkers"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2985918_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469192040490","schoolName":"Crandon Elementary School","costToComplete":172.96,"teacherId":2985918,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Fink","numDonors":0,"numStudents":15,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students new Magnatiles to foster imagination, creativity and problem solving.","totalPrice":172.96,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Playing with open-ended toys like Magnatiles provides children with a rich, screen-free environment that naturally nurtures essential cognitive, physical, and academic skills. As kids handle the colorful geometric shapes, they develop strong spatial awareness and a foundational understanding of STEM concepts like symmetry, geometry, and balance. Snapping the magnetic edges together strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. By effortlessly transforming flat 2D designs into complex 3D structures, children engage in active, hands-on learning that bridges the gap between imagination and physical reality.\r\nBeyond cognitive development, magnetic tiles foster critical emotional resilience and invaluable social skills. Because these tiles lack strict rules or a pre-determined narrative, they unlock boundless creativity, allowing a simple cluster of shapes to become anything from a sprawling animal habitat to a futuristic spaceship. When a tall tower inevitably collapses, children learn to navigate frustration through trial and error, adjusting their building strategies and developing patience. When shared with peers or siblings, this creative building process transforms into a collaborative project, teaching children the lifelong skills of teamwork, communication, and compromise.","hasReceivedDonations":false,"proposalURL":"project/the-mag-nificent-wishlist/10665835/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Crandon, WI","id":10665835,"title":"The Mag-Nificent Wishlist"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2161843_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536733175364","schoolName":"Vera Escamilla Elementary School","costToComplete":90.07,"teacherId":2161843,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. L.","numDonors":4,"numStudents":850,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students STEM-focused supplies to help them learn teamwork and strategies in the school library!","totalPrice":178.16,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"An engaging STEM learning environment requires more than just materials; it requires organization, accessibility, and opportunities for students to think creatively and solve problems. Our elementary school library serves as a hub for hands-on exploration, collaborative learning, and innovative thinking. To expand these opportunities, I am requesting essential supplies that will help transform our library into a more efficient and interactive STEM/STEAM learning space.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, I am requesting organizer bins, extension cords, heavy-duty cleaning wipes, and UNO card games. Organizer bins will help store and categorize STEM materials, engineering supplies, and hands-on learning resources so students can easily access and return materials. Extension cords will provide additional power access for technology-based activities, robotics, coding stations, and other interactive learning experiences. Heavy-duty wipes will help keep workstations, shared materials, and collaborative learning spaces clean.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, UNO cards will provide an inexpensive yet versatile resource for developing mathematical fluency, number recognition, color patterns, sequencing, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students can participate in engaging math challenges and collaborative games that encourage critical thinking while making learning fun!\r\n\r\nBy combining organization, access to technology, cleanliness, and educational games, this project will support a student-centered STEM environment where students can organize, experiment, collaborate, and innovate.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to bring these STEM opportunities to life soon!","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/stem-in-action-organize-connect-play/10735689/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Houston, TX","id":10735689,"title":"STEM in Action: Organize, Connect & Play!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9672005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726023490050","schoolName":"Toppenish Early Learning Center","costToComplete":122.24,"teacherId":9672005,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Medina","numDonors":2,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students materials to make meaningful gifts for their loved ones.","totalPrice":176.65,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I love my students because they are curious, creative, and always excited to explore and learn new things. They especially enjoy hands-on activities such as making Christmas ornaments, using stickers, coloring, and creating special crafts. These resources will give them opportunities to express their feelings, use their imagination, and develop their fine motor skills. Through crafting, students can explore different colors, textures, and materials while learning new skills. I love seeing their happy faces when they proudly show their creations to their families. These activities help build confidence, creativity, and a love for learning while making wonderful memories together.\r\n","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/sharing-love-through-little-hands-and-cr/10740458/","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Toppenish, WA","id":10740458,"title":"Sharing Love Through Little Hands and Crafts"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","schoolName":"MSDWT Early Learning Center","costToComplete":161.28,"teacherId":10390192,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Rebecca","numDonors":0,"numStudents":18,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students oral sensory tools, including chewable necklaces, to support sensory needs, encourage self-regulation, and help children feel comfortable and ready to learn.","totalPrice":161.28,"povertyLevel":"Half of students from low‑income households","essay":"Every child experiences and responds to the classroom environment differently. Some of my Pre-K students seek oral sensory input throughout the day, and having appropriate sensory tools available can help them meet those needs in a safer, more supportive way. This project will provide chewable necklaces designed for sensory use, giving students an appropriate alternative to chewing on clothing, pencils, and other classroom items.\r\n\r\nWith this project, my students will have access to sensory tools that support self-regulation and help them participate more comfortably in classroom activities. Oral sensory tools can provide a consistent, appropriate outlet for students who benefit from chewing input while they listen to stories, work at the letter table, participate in centers, or transition between activities. These tools can be especially helpful when used as part of an individualized sensory plan developed with families and occupational therapy professionals.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to create a classroom environment where every child has access to the support they need to learn and participate successfully. By providing appropriate sensory tools, we can help students develop awareness of their individual needs while encouraging independence, comfort, and engagement throughout the school day. These small tools can make a meaningful difference in helping children feel supported and ready to learn. 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These engaging tools allow children to count each number and pop it as they work their way to 100. Through hands-on activities, students can practice number recognition, counting in sequence, identifying missing numbers, and developing an understanding of how numbers are organized on a hundred chart. These interactive resources will make math more exciting while helping my young learners build confidence and strengthen essential early math skills.\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, my students will have opportunities to engage in experiential learning that makes counting to 100 fun, meaningful, and memorable. The hundred board pop its will give students a visual and tactile way to practice counting, recognize number patterns, and develop independence as mathematicians. Students can use them during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, math centers, and independent practice. For kindergarteners, learning through movement and touch can make a big difference in understanding new concepts. Your donation will help transform everyday counting practice into an engaging learning experience where students can learn by doing, celebrate their progress, and build a strong foundation for future math success. 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They are at an age where building confidence, taking ownership of their learning, and celebrating personal milestones make a tremendous impact on their daily motivation.\r\n\r\nTo help foster this positive community, I want to create a dedicated Student Spotlight area in our classroom where we can proudly showcase student achievements, writing pieces, artwork, and personal reflections. However, constantly printing, re-printing, and laminating materials can be time-consuming and wasteful.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we can bring reusable dry-erase pocket sleeves into our classroom! These will allow us to easily store student work so I can display, update, and celebrate student achievements all year long without paper waste. 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My students are a bright, energetic, and curious group of learners who come to school eager to explore new ideas every day. They thrive when given opportunities to work collaboratively, solve problems creatively, and engage in hands-on activities. Many of my students face financial hurdles outside of school, but when they step into our classroom, their focus is purely on learning, growing, and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nI am asking for a classroom set of glassware and paint pens in order to make a special project to celebrate success. I want them to get the opportunity to have fun, learn, and celebrate at the same time. \r\n\r\nThank you for reading about my project as I very much want to bring it to life. 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They are very impressionable at this age, and this is the best time to mold them into successful scholars of the future.\r\n\r\nI will predominantly try to teach them about helping others, hard work, organization, dedication, that you can learn from your mistakes, to help each other, that they are worth it, and ultimately that they can do anything they put their mind and effort into.\r\n\r\nThis year, many of my ELL students are progressing very quickly and excelling above their expectations. They are setting goals they never believed they could achieve and surpassing them with ease.\r\n\r\nThis project exemplifies experiential learning, where students learn through hands-on, real-world experiences that encourage active participation and creativity. It goes beyond basic needs and general classroom materials, providing my students with unique opportunities to engage in activities that deepen their understanding through direct experience, exploration, problem-solving, and/or connections to experiences outside of the classroom. Students learn how to bake various delicious desserts and use their creativity to discover recipes of their own. I'm hoping that this may also encourage them to become business owners and to ultimately open a small business of their own one day\r\n\r\nThese Oreos will supply my students with the main ingredients on our way to learning how to make Firework Oreo Truffle Cake POPs. The Fruit Roll-Ups will be used as edible handles for the cake pops. Baking allows students to spend time with their friends and family while making fun, delicious snacks to enjoy! 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As kids handle the colorful geometric shapes, they develop strong spatial awareness and a foundational understanding of STEM concepts like symmetry, geometry, and balance. Snapping the magnetic edges together strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. By effortlessly transforming flat 2D designs into complex 3D structures, children engage in active, hands-on learning that bridges the gap between imagination and physical reality.\r\nBeyond cognitive development, magnetic tiles foster critical emotional resilience and invaluable social skills. Because these tiles lack strict rules or a pre-determined narrative, they unlock boundless creativity, allowing a simple cluster of shapes to become anything from a sprawling animal habitat to a futuristic spaceship. When a tall tower inevitably collapses, children learn to navigate frustration through trial and error, adjusting their building strategies and developing patience. 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These engaging tools allow children to count each number and pop it as they work their way to 100. Through hands-on activities, students can practice number recognition, counting in sequence, identifying missing numbers, and developing an understanding of how numbers are organized on a hundred chart. These interactive resources will make math more exciting while helping my young learners build confidence and strengthen essential early math skills.\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, my students will have opportunities to engage in experiential learning that makes counting to 100 fun, meaningful, and memorable. The hundred board pop its will give students a visual and tactile way to practice counting, recognize number patterns, and develop independence as mathematicians. Students can use them during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, math centers, and independent practice. 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My students are a bright, energetic, and curious group of learners who come to school eager to explore new ideas every day. They thrive when given opportunities to work collaboratively, solve problems creatively, and engage in hands-on activities. Many of my students face financial hurdles outside of school, but when they step into our classroom, their focus is purely on learning, growing, and supporting one another.\r\n\r\nI am asking for a classroom set of glassware and paint pens in order to make a special project to celebrate success. I want them to get the opportunity to have fun, learn, and celebrate at the same time. \r\n\r\nThank you for reading about my project as I very much want to bring it to life. 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It goes beyond basic needs and general classroom materials, providing my students with unique opportunities to engage in activities that deepen their understanding through direct experience, exploration, problem-solving, and/or connections to experiences outside of the classroom. Students learn how to bake various delicious desserts and use their creativity to discover recipes of their own. I'm hoping that this may also encourage them to become business owners and to ultimately open a small business of their own one day\r\n\r\nThese Oreos will supply my students with the main ingredients on our way to learning how to make Firework Oreo Truffle Cake POPs. The Fruit Roll-Ups will be used as edible handles for the cake pops. Baking allows students to spend time with their friends and family while making fun, delicious snacks to enjoy! 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