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Excellent Easel

Help me give my students a beautiful new easel to enhance their reading and writing during our whole group instruction.
Ms. Woods
Philip's Academy Charter School - Newark•
Newark, NJ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $661 still needed

Learning to Read

Help me give my students decodable books to use during independent reading time to improve their skills.
Mrs. Davis-Foxworth
Crossroads School•
Norfolk, VA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $193 still needed

Watercolor Painting and Color Mixing

Help me give my students liquid watercolor paints and watercolor paper for spring and fall painting projects.
Ms. Strand
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School•
Seattle, WA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $488 still needed

Crafty Speech Kids!

Help me give my students arts and crafts supply kits for group projects.
Mrs. Saks
Crossroads School•
Norfolk, VA
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  • $179 still needed
  • $90 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Cox Enterprises.$90 for now, thanks to a match.

Swinging Our Way to a Great Day!

Help me give my students the Cuddle Sensory Swing, FlagHouse Sensory Ball Set, and the Autism Ocean Wave Projector to create a calming atmosphere where they can meet their sensory needs.
Mrs. Adams
St John's Elementary School•
Darlington, SC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $351 still needed

Gardening Galore for a Bountiful Garden

Help me give my students supplies for our community garden. We need fertilizer, gloves, garden stakes, storage and pots for our garden.
Ms. Lopez
Bradford Elementary School•
Pueblo, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $582 still needed

Seat Sacks for All!

Help me give my students seat sacks to organize all of their supplies!
Ms. McCrary
Mount Vernon Elementary School•
Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $870 still needed

STEAM Activity Time

Help me give my students more STEM experiences during small group activity time during math and science blocks.
Mrs. Kempsey
North Schuylkill Elementary School•
Ashland, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $720 still needed
  • $360 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$360 for now, thanks to a match.
Professional development

Resources for Teaching Music

I need books that will help me to be a better teacher!
Mrs. Martin
Corvallis Primary School•
Corvallis, MT
  • 5 donors so far
  • $36 still needed
  • $18 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$18 for now, thanks to a match.

Inspiring Elementary Music Makers with Classroom Instruments

Help me give my students more musical experiences with a variety of classroom instruments.
Mr. Anderson
Martin County West Junior Senior High School•
Sherburn, MN
  • 2 donors so far
  • $933 still needed
  • $467 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$467 for now, thanks to a match.

Migrating Our Learning to the Bird Garden in First Grade

Help me give my students an outdoor learning space for our birds unit.
Mrs. Essing
Twin Lake Elementary School•
Twin Lake, MI
  • 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 Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$179 for now, thanks to a match.

Every Child Can Be an Artist

Help me give my students the chance to express themselves and be creative through art!
Ms. Evans
Ruth Powell Elementary School•
Safford, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,378 still needed

Keep Calm and Plant On!

Help me give my students some fun books about plants and projects so they can grow their very own plants and witness the life cycle in real time!
Ms. Wieland
PS 199 Shakespeare•
Bronx, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $302 still needed

Literacy Through Music is Magical

Help me give my students the beautiful gift of literacy through visual and audio musical books
Mrs. Lainey
Nelson Place School•
Worcester, MA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $209 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

Happy Plants Happy Classroom

Help me give my students a breath of fresh air with plants in the classroom, which can boost focus, reduce stress and help their learning environment.
Ms. M
Tremont Montessori School•
Cleveland, OH
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $401 still needed

Special Needs for Special People

Help me give my students a more hands-on learning environment for my students with special needs.
Mrs. Washington
Bond Elementary School•
Tallahassee, FL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $325 still needed

Hands-ON Brains-On

Help me give my students manipulatives for more delightful in-depth hands-on learning experiences.
Mrs. Riggie
Hamady Elementary School•
Flint, MI
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $535 still needed

Duck Tales and Butterflies!

Help me give my students some real life experience with the life cycle in action!
Ms. Barwick
Contentnea - Savannah School•
Kinston, NC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $584 still needed

Creativity and Critical Thinking with Technology!

Help me give my students an iPad pro for our classroom, for a chance to accelerate learning with new students from other countries.
Mr. Burrola
North Twin Lakes Elementary School•
Hialeah, FL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $990 still needed

Logic Builds Proficiency

Help me give my students games for extra practice with critical thinking that they can translate to reading and math success!
Mrs. Benton
Furman L Templeton Elementary School 125•
Baltimore, MD
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $327 still needed

Incentives of All Kinds: Candy, Snacks, Lanyards and Stickers

Help me give my students items for the prize box-lanyards, stickers, taffy, and snacks!
Mrs. Weyrick
Moxee Elementary School•
Moxee, WA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $175 still needed
  • $88 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$88 for now, thanks to a match.

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

Growing Junior Readers with Sunshine

Help me give my students a set of the SSYRA Jr. books for the year 2024-25.
Mrs. Weeks
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School•
Naples, FL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $163 still needed
  • $82 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Schoen Foundation.$82 for now, thanks to a match.

Fun Fridays!

Help me give my students fun Fridays for the remaining months of school year. Monday through Thursday they work so hard, and they deserve to be loved on.
Mrs. Dixon
Coleman Place Elementary School•
Norfolk, VA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $196 still needed

It's Center Time

Help me give my students more center material to play with. They earn Choice Time every Friday and we need some new things to put in our center area!
Ms. Barwick
Contentnea - Savannah School•
Kinston, NC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,152 still needed

Exploring Pollinators: Gardens, Birds, and Books!

Help me give my students hands-on experiences with garden beds, bird feeders, and a collection of books to help foster environmental stewardship and a deeper understanding of the roles pollinators play in our ecosystem!
Mrs. Bertke
Oaklawn Language Academy•
Charlotte, NC
  • 1 donor so far
  • $391 still needed

Summer Is Calling

Help me give my students treats for working hard in First Grade this year and a book to take home.
Mrs. Avery
Northwest Elementary School•
Kinston, NC
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  • $399 still needed
  • $200 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$200 for now, thanks to a match.

Snowballs Celebrating Success

Help me give my students a snow cone machine with different flavor syrup to celebrate success.
Mrs. Phillips
Berea Elementary School•
Greenville, SC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $790 still needed

First Grade End of Year Celebration

Help me give my students a magnificent end of the year celebration party.
Ms. Carter
Roscoe Nix Elementary School•
Silver Spring, MD
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $610 still needed

Journey to Serenity: Empowering Students Through Yoga and Self-Regulation

Help me give my students support in developing self-regulation skills by providing them with yoga mats and blocks for practicing with their peers.
Ms. Howard
Whitefoord Early Learning Academy•
Atlanta, GA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $124 still needed

Arts and Crafts Materials for First Grade!

Help me give my students arts and crafts materials for creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skills.
Ms. Miranda Ortega
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School•
Phoenix, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $266 still needed

Flexible Seating for the Library!

Help me give my students more comfortable seating that helps them engage in learning and reading!
Ms. Fertal
Pittsburgh Phillips Elementary School•
Pittsburgh, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $505 still needed

Tiny Learners Gain BIG Skills!

Help me give my students books to learn about Growth Mindset, Never Giving Up, Encouraging Others, Doing their Best, and Building Positive Relationships!
Mrs. Rottmann
Luther Elementary School•
Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $222 still needed

Spanish Speech Therapy Language Based

Help me give my students more opportunities to learn and grow in their speech and language skills!
Ms. Lewinsky
Sanchez Elementary School•
Austin, TX
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $336 still needed

Decodable Books 2

Help me give my students decodable books to use to practice their phonics skills.
Mrs. Davis-Foxworth
Crossroads School•
Norfolk, VA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $196 still needed

Calming Center

Help me give my students a space to relax and calm themselves to help them refocus.
Ms. Cadena
Sierra Park Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $971 still needed

Enhancing Learning: Providing Headphones and Essential Supplies for Student Success

Help me give my students Headphones, Pencils, and Treasure Chest Items to support their success in the classroom.
Ms. Heslop
Ben Swan School•
Springfield, MA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $495 still needed

Indoor Soccer

Help me give my students a safe and fun indoor soccer experience to enhance their skills and game play
Ms. Aguanno
Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary School•
Philadelphia, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $419 still needed

Creative Outlets

Help me give my students painting supplies to support their academic and mental health.
Ms. Armer
Taft Elementary School•
Mesa, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $192 still needed

Hands-On, Scientists!

Help me give my students the ability to use their hands while exploring the world of science.
Mrs. Strader
Cox Landing Elementary School•
Lesage, WV
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $656 still needed
  • $328 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$328 for now, thanks to a match.

Help Me Fund My "chair-ity"

Help me give my students comfortable seating that is multifunctional in the health office setting.
Mrs. Taylor, RN
Ledge Street School•
Nashua, NH
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,150 still needed
  • $575 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Nashua Board of Education.$575 for now, thanks to a match.

Care Closet for Students in Temporary Housing

Help me give my students access to clothing and hygiene supplies that they may not have.
Ms. Rosado
PS 63 the Star Academy•
New York, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $596 still needed

Imagine Birding in First Grade

Help me give my students hands on learning experiences for learning all about birds!
Ms. Agnes Laird
PS 63 the Star Academy•
New York, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $515 still needed

Unlocking Mastery With Empowering Students With Phonics Mastery

Help me give my students easy to follow lesson plans that all follow this eight-step routine.
Mrs. Fraas
Griffith Elementary School•
Winston Salem, NC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $517 still needed

Backyard Birds Caught on Camera!

Help me give my students a smart bird feeder to bring our study of birds to life!
Mrs. Holmes
Longfellow Elementary School•
Portland, ME
  • 1 donor so far
  • $310 still needed

Bilingual Materials To Aid in Speech and Language Development

Help me give my students access to bilingual materials for speech therapy sessions
Ms. Diaz
PS 8 Isaac Varian•
Bronx, NY
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $283 still needed

A Super Hero Family Curriculum Night

Help me give my students a night to remember. Help us deck the halls for a super hero themed curriculum night filled with fun reading, writing, math, and science activities!
Ms. Reusch
Lincoln Elementary School•
Macomb, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,092 still needed
  • $546 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$546 for now, thanks to a match.

DHH Raffle Prizes for our DHH Connect

Help me give my students DHH Raffle Prizes for our last DHH Connect Event!
Mrs. Yenerich
West Lafayette Elementary Sch•
West Lafayette, IN
  • 1 donor so far
  • $255 still needed

Reading Center

Help me give my students space for calming and relaxing to read in class.
Ms. Cadena
Sierra Park Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,173 still needed

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