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14,566 projects

Grades 3-5
5th Grade
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Paint Pouring A Reflection of Our Emotions

Help me give my students paint materials to pour paint and make art.
Mrs. Thornton
Apollo Elementary School•
Titusville, FL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,086 still needed

Tumblin' Time

Help me give my students tri-fold tumbling mats for use in our P.E. classroom.
Mr. Simmers
Airport Heights Elementary School•
Anchorage, AK
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $569 still needed

A Community Filled With Love

Help me give my students a Cricut Venture to enhance our warm community!
Ms. Fliegelman
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek•
New York, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,243 still needed

Little Minds Need Book Representation!

Help me give my students a variety of books that are culturally responsive and diverse!
Mrs. Koliski
Socastee Elementary School•
Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $326 still needed
  • $163 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$163 for now, thanks to a match.

A Little Furniture for a Small Space

Help me give my students the necessary furniture to keep our classroom organized for best use of space.
Mrs. Nelson
Southaven Intermediate School•
Southaven, MS
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $368 still needed

Color Me Happy!

Help me give my students coloring supplies to use when completing their spelling word homework!
Mrs. Potter
Moss Hill Elementary School•
Kinston, NC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $397 still needed

Library Flexible Seating

Help me give my students comfortable, flexible seating for our school library area.
Mrs. Watanabe-Romias
Kihei Elementary School•
Kihei, HI
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  • $514 still needed
  • $103 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Classroom Supporter.$103 for now, thanks to a match.

We Love Books!

Help me give my students give books, books, and more books to keep learning rolling!
Mrs. G
Rawson Elementary School•
Hartford, CT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $180 still needed
  • $90 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$90 for now, thanks to a match.

Calling All Creative Explorers: A Library 2D & 3D Makerspace

Help me give my students necessary materials and the resources to be able to explore, create, and collaborate!
Mrs. Hong
Malcolm X Elementary School•
Washington, DC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $2,616 still needed

A Walk to Remember to Focus

Help me give my students a way to remove stress so they can focus on learning.
Ms. Phillips
Clear Lake City Elementary School•
Houston, TX
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  • $674 still needed

Boys Town Tiger Project

Help me give my students positive reinforcement rewards for showing desired behaviors in school.
Ms. Brittany
Myrtle Tate Elementary School•
Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 donor so far
  • $90 still needed

Learning with All Our Senses!

Help me give my students the opportunity to have fun, hands on learning as they learn English.
Ms. Delorso
Hamilton Elementary Middle School 236•
Baltimore, MD
  • 1 donor so far
  • $122 still needed

A Comfortable Reading Space

Help me give my students a comfortable reading space that will help encourage them to read.
Ms. Grant
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School•
New Brunswick, NJ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $562 still needed

Drums and Mics

Help me give my students an electric drum set and microphones to make music.
Mrs. Chiappetta
Wilbur Cross High School•
New Haven, CT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $192 still needed

No Opportunity Missed!

Help me give my students an expansion of learning through utilizing a tablet.
Mrs. Fugate
Ralls County Elementary School•
Center, MO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $211 still needed

I Scored

Help me give my students the gift of music, composing and writing their own scores is a lifetime gift
Mr. M.
Arch Creek Elementary School•
North Miami, FL
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  • $726 still needed

Sugar and Spice Gingerbread Would Be Nice

Help me give my students Graham crackers and frosting for their holiday gingerbread houses!
Mrs. Lang
Alderson Elementary School•
Lubbock, TX
  • 1 donor so far
  • $230 still needed

Close-Knit Community

Help me give my students a way to build a close 'knit' community
Ms. Fliegelman
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek•
New York, NY
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  • $7,617 still needed

Strategy, Strategy

Help me give my students strategy games to increase learning and a great place to sit while playing.
Mrs. Weir
Shadow Valley Elementary School•
Ogden, UT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $652 still needed

Empower Eco-Warriors: Pressing for Change

Help me give my students the resources to make their own water bottles.
Mr. Scheepstra
P.T. Coe Elementary School•
Phoenix, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $856 still needed

Enjoy Reading!

Help me give my students a welcoming environment they can feel excited about coming to everyday!
Ms. del Rosario Olvera
Hal Smith Elementary School•
Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 donors so far
  • $173 still needed

Brainiacs Welcome!

Help me give my students models to examine as we progress through our unit on the brain.
Ms. Dove
Estes M McDoniel Elementary School•
Henderson, NV
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $928 still needed

Distinguished Dyslexia Interventions

Help me give my students some materials to utilize during their dyslexia interventions.
Mrs. Denlinger
Ralph G Goodman Elementary School•
Houston, TX
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $350 still needed

Books, Books Galore!

Help me give my students exciting books to read at school AND home!
Ms. Sherick
Makaha Elementary School•
Waianae, HI
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $459 still needed
  • $230 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$230 for now, thanks to a match.

Percussion, Pretty Please!

Help me give my students in band a real chance at playing ensemble music with this snare and bass drum!
Ms. Carandola
PS 39 Francis J Murphy Junior•
Staten Island, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,557 still needed

Science Fair Projects

Help me give my students printer paper for the school so we can make so copies for our class work and science fair projects.
Mr. Joseph M. Valentino
Bridgeport Learning Center•
Bridgeport, CT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $795 still needed

Ink Helps us Think

Help me give my students a variety of tools to excelerate their learning.
Ms. Hughes
PS 770 New American Academy•
Brooklyn, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $332 still needed

A Garden of Legos!

Help me give my students a beautiful lego garden to add to parent STEM night!
Ms. Racanelli
PS 105 Sen Abraham Bernstein•
Bronx, NY
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  • $248 still needed
  • $124 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Con Edison.$124 for now, thanks to a match.

Hula Hoops Galore!!

Help me give my students hula hoops to do many fun activities with.
Mr. Strump
PS 138 Brooklyn•
Brooklyn, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $571 still needed

Newcomers Communication Support

Help me give my students a way to feel heard as they attempt to communicate with school staff that do not speak their native language.
Mrs. Cuevas
Kilmer Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $991 still needed

Never Stop the Fight for Sight

Help me give my students A vision of sight through a different lens
Ms. J.
George W Nebinger Elementary School•
Philadelphia, PA
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  • $18,278 still needed

Let’s learn to March!

Help me give my students pearl junior marching drums for a drum line!
Ms. Gibson
Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School•
Las Vegas, NV
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,184 still needed

Words of Wisdom: Empowering 5th Graders with Dictionaries!

Help me give my students dictionaries to improve their vocabulary and writing skills.
Mr. Scheepstra
P.T. Coe Elementary School•
Phoenix, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $946 still needed

Help us be CHAMPIONS!

Help me give my students ! As a title 1 school we need extra help ! students deserve the best learning experiences possible at school . school is their 1st home. these items would help so much.
Ms. Gonzalez
Advantage Academy - Grand Prairie E•
Grand Prairie, TX
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $2,348 still needed

Empower Creativity: Fund Our Cricut Project for Artistic Innovation

Help me give my students the opportunity to craft their individual business brands and logos.
Ms. Cruz
Clinton P Russell Elementary School•
Dallas, TX
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $525 still needed

Wipe-on & Wipe-off

Help me give my students wipe off boards to work collaboratively in a group!
Ms. Krill
Taft Elementary School•
Orange, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $402 still needed

Independent Living Practice!

Help me give my students the life skills they need to live independently.
Ms. Jackson
Herzl Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $466 still needed

Warmer Learning

Help me give my students attire to keep warm and receive educational lessons in school and at home.
Ms. Mason
PS 200 James McCune Smith•
New York, NY
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  • $472 still needed

STEAM LEGO Club

Help me give my students materials, such as LEGO baseplates, for my afterschool STEAM LEGO Club.
Mrs. Walker
Fishburn Park Elementary School•
Roanoke, VA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $97 still needed

Support Our Underfunded School Library

Help me give my students a school library that has more books and graphic novels for all of our school's students.
Mr. Salvail
Wilkes Elementary School•
Portland, OR
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,494 still needed

Helping Hands During the Holiday Season!

Help me give my students holiday gifts to use at school and at home!
Mrs. Boyd
Kathryn Stoklosa Middle School•
Lowell, MA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $495 still needed
  • $248 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A family that cares about Boston.$248 for now, thanks to a match.

Smart Students Deserve Smart Boards!

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance their learning and improve their engagement with a Smart Board!
Ms. O'Brien
Palmer Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $3,091 still needed

Can You Hear Me Now?

Help me give my students headphones to utilize during testing and acceleration time!
Ms. Ellico
Elaine Wynn Elementary School•
Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 donor so far
  • $688 still needed

Fairy Tale Graphics

Help me give my students fairy tale graphic novels that have a spin.
Ms. Tidwell
Eloy Intermediate School•
Eloy, AZ
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  • $165 still needed
  • $83 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$83 for now, thanks to a match.

Owl Pellets for Awesome Students

Help me give my students owl pellets for a hands-on experience with the food web.
Mrs. Port
Polk Elementary School•
Ogden, UT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $249 still needed

Empowering Literacy Through Graphic Novels

Help me give my students a variety of graphic novels such as Minecraft Volume 1, Dogman Grime and Punishment, and My Weird School Graphic Novel.
Mrs. Braddy
Mary McArthur Elementary School•
Fayetteville, NC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $358 still needed
  • $179 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$179 for now, thanks to a match.

Hear With New Headphones

Help me give my students the headphones they need to help with the noise level while working on the computers.
Ms. Mansfield
J.R. Stringfellow Elementary School•
Moultrie, GA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $255 still needed

Sports Graphics

Help me give my students sports themed graphic novels (and 1 biography of Rosa Parks).
Ms. Tidwell
Eloy Intermediate School•
Eloy, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $166 still needed
  • $83 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Townsend Press.$83 for now, thanks to a match.

Warm Hands and Positive Behavior

Help me give my students warm hats and gloves and positive behavior rewards.
Ms. Brown
Johnsontown Road Elementary School•
Louisville, KY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $159 still needed

Legos for Learning

Help me give my students legos. These will be used to work on following directions in a fun way.
Ms. Brown
Johnsontown Road Elementary School•
Louisville, KY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $296 still needed

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