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Colorful Illustrations

Help me give my students art supplies to create illustrations for their writing.
Mrs. Cuellar-Virgen
Sanger Academy Charter School•
Sanger, CA
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  • $217 still needed

One Snack, Two Snacks, Three Snacks, Four Snacks

Help me give my students snacks to have something to eat before lunch.
Ms. Benedit Igweze
Inglewood High School•
Inglewood, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $170 still needed

Unlocking Literacy: A Reading Revolution for Young Learners

Help me give my students Hooked on Phonics to help them improve their reading skills so that they feel confident in the classroom.
Ms. Stone
Guajome Park Academy•
Vista, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $290 still needed

What in the World?

Help me give my students a center to learn about the world they live in.
Ms. Turner
West Creek Elementary School•
Adelanto, CA
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  • $170 still needed
  • $85 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$85 for now, thanks to a match.

Headphones for First Graders

Help me give my students headphones to support their learning through their technology in first grade.
Ms. Peterson
San Pedro Elementary School•
San Rafael, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $180 still needed

Garden Oasis: Nurturing Plants and Minds

Help me give my students gardening tools to help with the school garden.
Mrs. Newman
Hollywood Park Elementary School•
Sacramento, CA
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  • $564 still needed
  • $282 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Johnson Ohana Foundation.$282 for now, thanks to a match.

Recess Equipment Needed

Help me give my students more playground equipment to use during their Recess.
Mrs. Yonekawa
Dolores Street Elementary School•
Carson, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $925 still needed

More & More Fun Work

Help me give my students fun and interactive activities to complete in class and at home.
Ms. Gonzalez
South Park Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $166 still needed

Gobs of Goodies for our Gallery

Help me give my students materials to produce art they can proudly showcase at an end of the year gallery.
Ms. Romero
Fair Oaks Elementary School•
Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $500 still needed

Big Friendly Readers!

Help me give my students an exciting novel that will encourage their imaginations.
Ms. Anderson
Harry Truman Elementary School•
La Quinta, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $448 still needed

Eyeing Encyclopedias

Help me give my students engaging visual encyclopedias to help them bring the natural world around them to our classroom library.
Ms. Reves
Sunshine Gardens Elementary School•
South San Francisco, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $189 still needed

Butcher Paper

Help me give my students the butcher paper that will cover our display boards.
Ms. Bruno
Thomas Edison Charter Academy•
San Francisco, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $683 still needed

Empowering Creativity: Building Comfortable Spaces for Digital Artists

Help me give my students flexible, comfortable, and cozy seating to elevate artistry!
Ms. Arroyo
Animo Compton Charter School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $611 still needed

Little Tables For Little Learners!

Help me give my students appropriately sized tables for our small classroom so they can sit comfortably while they learn!
Mrs. Neill
Sing Lum Elementary School•
Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $759 still needed
  • $380 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$380 for now, thanks to a match.

Integrating Inclusion Through Reading

Help me give my students access to inclusive reading materials that represent all types of learners!
Mrs. Mooradian Ramirez
Santa Rosa Academic Academy•
Atascadero, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $623 still needed

STEM Builders

Help me give my students stem toys to help them collaborate and build.
Ms. Bruno
Thomas Edison Charter Academy•
San Francisco, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $322 still needed

If You Want People to Understand You, Speak Their Language.

Help me give my students vocabulary notebooks designed to assist in the language learning process.
Ms. Flanagan-Schmidt
Ygnacio Valley High School•
Concord, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $324 still needed

Second Grade Published Authors

Help me give my students the tools they'll need to 'publish' their writing by providing them with printer ink and crayons.
Mrs. Rodriguez
Rolling Hills Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $192 still needed

Multicultural Fair: Exploring the Cultures of the World

Help me give my students a hands-on multicultural experience through crafts and games!
Ms. Carrillo
Roseland Elementary Leadership Academy•
Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $322 still needed

My Old Laptop Doesn't Work Great Anymore

Help me give my students access to modern lessons and the full power of technology.
Mr. Cover
John Francis Polytechnic High School•
Sun Valley, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,338 still needed

Developing My Classroom Library

Help me give my students some of the best works for their age group.
Mr. Sheffield
Dallas Ranch Middle School•
Antioch, CA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $1,052 still needed

Water Study Exploration!

Help me give my students a water and sand table to help explore and learn water and the importance of water conservation!
Ms. Karina
Parthenia Street Elementary School•
North Hills, CA
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  • $593 still needed
  • $297 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$297 for now, thanks to a match.

Sun Splash Fun: Summer Toy Extravaganza

Help me give my students a chance to explore various educational concepts in a vibrant and interactive way.
Ms. Mitra
Ardenwood Elementary School•
Fremont, CA
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  • $436 still needed

School Spirit

Help me give my students the opportunity to make a personal water bottle.
Ms. DeLeon
Sierra Middle School•
Bakersfield, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $189 still needed
  • $95 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Chevron.$95 for now, thanks to a match.

Gym Revolution: Timers & Headphones Empowering Student Fitness!

Help me give my students a gym timer and headphones, essential tools to enhance our students' physical education experience and foster a more engaging and effective learning environment.
Mr. Salas
Thomas Edison Charter Academy•
San Francisco, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $713 still needed

Climate and Our Environment! Happy Earth Day!

Help me give my students books to celebrate Earth Day and teach about climate change.
Ms. Dawn
Wegeforth Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $497 still needed
  • $249 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Johnson Ohana Foundation.$249 for now, thanks to a match.

Empathetic and Compassionate Readers

Help me give my students picture books and chapter books about a variety of social-emotional, and behavioral needs to build support and compassion for themselves and others.
Mrs. Biggert
Cielo Vista Elementary School•
Palm Springs, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $558 still needed

Rock and Minerals!

Help me give my students kits with rocks and minerals to use in labs!
Mr. Hardman
Badger Springs Middle School•
Moreno Valley, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $295 still needed

Creating Safe and Engaging Spaces! Everyone Matters!

Help me give my students fun items to engage their learning and create a fun and safe place to learn.
Mrs. H. Lopez
Euclid Avenue Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $361 still needed

Tools & Technology for Math Intervention

Help me give my students the tools and rewards needed to be successful in our elementary numeracy intervention class.
Mrs. Jovin
Promenade Elementary School•
Corona, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $132 still needed

The One and Only Novel Study

Help me give my students a class set of 'The One and Only Ivan' to use for an exciting novel study!
Mrs. Martello
Franklin Elementary School•
Redlands, CA
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  • $388 still needed

The Sound (Waves) of Music

Help me give my students the tools and materials to build their own musical instruments to learn about sound waves!
Mr. Acuna
Roosevelt Middle School•
Oakland, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $469 still needed

Jumbo Write and Wipe Letter Shaped Flashcards for My Kindergarteners!

Help me give my students jumbo shaped write and write flashcards and short vowel word flashcards to help my students learn to read.
Mrs. Oliveras
Schafer Park Elementary School•
Hayward, CA
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  • $206 still needed

Snack and Supply Closet for Students

Help me give my students a fully-stocked snack and supply closet to meet their immediate needs at school without leaving the classroom.
Ms. Espinosa
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $529 still needed

Just Plain Black Pens

Help me give my students an endless supply of plain black ballpoint pens.
Ms. Espinosa
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $205 still needed

A More Comfortable School Library!

Help me give my students a better school library! I want them to have comfortable seating with bean bags and floor pillows. I would also LOVE to update our rug that the younger kiddos sit on!
Ms. Cierra
Fullbright Elementary School•
Canoga Park, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $957 still needed

Play Time

Help me give my students the resources they need to begin adaptive Physical Education
Mrs. Rachael
Kelseyville Elementary School•
Kelseyville, CA
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  • $4,647 still needed

Clever Collaboration in Classes

Help me give my students a variety of teacher resources with the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to stimulate and motivate their creative learning.
Ms. Noerr
Rolling Hills Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $296 still needed

Balanced Readers

Help me give my students balance blocks to help them get into their bodies and ready for reading.
Ms. Bruno
Thomas Edison Charter Academy•
San Francisco, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $290 still needed

Safe Space for 4th Graders

Help me give my students feel safe in their classroom space by providing beanbags for flexible seating throughout the school day.
Mrs. Navarro
Roybal - Allard Elementary School•
Huntington Park, CA
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  • $971 still needed

Stereoscopes to Spark Curiosity

Help me give my students a set of science view masters to spark their curiosity about nature.
Ms. Bahena
Lincoln Elementary School•
Salinas, CA
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  • $201 still needed

Social Emotional Learning Plush Dolls Needed to Support Students

Help me give my students plush characters from a social emotional curriculum called Kimochis to help build a strong foundation to regulate emotions and behaviors in the classroom and beyond.
Mrs. Koenig
Hemet Elementary School•
Hemet, CA
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  • $218 still needed
  • $109 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$109 for now, thanks to a match.

Social Emotional Book Needed in TK

Help me give my students books from a social emotional curriculum called Kimochis to help build a strong foundation to regulate emotions and behaviors in the classroom and beyond.
Mrs. Koenig
Hemet Elementary School•
Hemet, CA
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  • $204 still needed
  • $102 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$102 for now, thanks to a match.

Acrylics For Everyone

Help me give my students the accessibility to a new medium in using acrylic paint!
Mr. Santiago
Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex•
Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $257 still needed

Stage Lights Upgrade

Help me give my students the lights they need to shine on the stage!
Mr. Canaletti
Guajome Park Academy•
Vista, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $5,138 still needed

Hygge: That Special Cozy Feeling

Help me give my students hygge (the Danish word for coziness). We want a beautiful space to learn.
Ms. Mimi
Harbor High School•
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $787 still needed

Cultivating Calm: Mindfulness and Yoga for Elementary School Students

Help me give my students the opportunity to cultivate mindfulness through the practice of Yoga!
Ms. Nora
Rosa Parks Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $376 still needed

Printed Materials for Our Learning

Help me give my students a printer for access to visual aids, worksheets, and teaching materials much needed.
Ms. Jimenez
Park Western Place Eec•
San Pedro, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $433 still needed
  • $217 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$217 for now, thanks to a match.

Colorful Paper Bound Journals

Help me give my students a set of over 600 colorful kraft cover journals for our freshman health classes.
Ms. Espinosa
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $874 still needed

Alphabet Fun!

Help me give my students Hand2Mind alphabet word work magnetic letters and pop its to use for spelling, writing, and fine motor skills.
Ms. Bains
Natomas Park Elementary School•
Sacramento, CA
  • 5 donors so far
  • $117 still needed
  • $59 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$59 for now, thanks to a match.

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