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Ready, Set, Engage !

Help me give my students ways to engage them with holiday cheer at the very begining of class. starting at thier door!
Ms. Rachel
Jefferson Elementary School•
Chicago Heights, IL
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  • $168 still needed

Thriving to Learn

Help me give my students fun, engaging individualized workbooks on their own levels!
Mrs. Norton
Learn Charter School - Excel•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,200 still needed

Help Us Make Math Class More Engaging!

Help me give my students a variety of activities from TPT to make math class more engaging.
Ms. B.
Manuel Perez Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $155 still needed

Building a Social and Emotional Library

Help me give my students books to reinforce their social and emotional goals in social work sessions.
Ms. Roberts
Pilsen Community Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $839 still needed

Fight Invisible Tigers: Stress Management For Teens!

Help me give my students Fighting Invisible Tigers: Stress Management for Teens to support their stress management knowledge.
Mrs. J.
Wendell Phillips Academy High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $705 still needed

Transforming Learning with Dry Erase Boards

Help me give my students dry-erase boards to give them the opportunity to show and share their ideas with each other in vivid colors and allow me the space to help them learn science and mathematics.
Mr. Grudzien
Gallistel Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $443 still needed

Let's Build and Learn

Help me give my students Magnatile building materials to meet the needs of our Kindergarten unit of study.
Mrs. A.
Channing Elementary School•
Elgin, IL
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  • $589 still needed

Accessible Curricular Materials with TeachersPayTeachers

Help me give my students gift cards from TeachersPayTeachers platform to use for curricular materials.
Mrs. Lyons
Prosser Career Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $394 still needed
  • $197 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$197 for now, thanks to a match.

Fueling Creativity: Crafting a Brighter Future

Help me give my students craft supplies. They are necessary in educational settings because they promote active learning, creativity, skill development, and a range of other cognitive and emotional benefits for students.
Mrs. Melissa
ABLE Program•
South Holland, IL
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  • $168 still needed

Readers' Theatre for K-8!

Help me give my students Readers' Theater scripts to help increase literacy, fluency, and comprehension through performing arts.
Ms. Jen
Fuller Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $322 still needed

Snacks for Students

Help me give my students snacks for being on task and engaged in the classroom.
Ms. Campos
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $340 still needed
  • $170 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$170 for now, thanks to a match.

Snacks for Low Income Students With Disabilities

Help me give my students a choice of a variety of snacks to help curb their hunger throughout the school day.
Ms. Abel
Curie Metropolitan High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $206 still needed

Fill Our Medical Needs

Help me give my students relief from bumps and bruises by giving them ice packs.
Mr. Schaefer
Laura Ward Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $310 still needed

Discovery Time Activities

Help me give my students some learning games that will reinforce the language arts skills we are learning in our class.
Mrs. Buckingham
Glen Flora Elementary School•
Waukegan, IL
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  • $696 still needed

A Growth Mindset Leads the Way to Justice!

Help me give my students A Growth Mindset For Teens: Practical Lessons & Activities To Build Confidence, Problem Solve, Grow Skills, And Become Resilient.
Mrs. J.
Wendell Phillips Academy High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $680 still needed
  • $340 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Peterson Family.$340 for now, thanks to a match.

Colorful Classroom!

Help me give my students supplies to make their learning more colorful and fun!
Ms. Joyner
Learn Charter School - Excel•
Chicago, IL
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  • $941 still needed

Decorations for Our Entrance Doorways

Help me give my students some motivational holiday decorations for our classrooms and building.
Mrs. Copher
Jefferson Elementary School•
Chicago Heights, IL
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  • $204 still needed

Jazzin' at Richards

Help me give my students some equipment and music to help build a music library for my school!
Mr. Konieczko
Richards Career Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $417 still needed

Story Connections

Help me give my students plushies that bring our classroom read-aloud to life!
Ms. Marungo
Orozco Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $347 still needed

Creative Minds

Help me give my students Art supplies to embrace and celebrate their creativity!
Ms. Marungo
Orozco Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $347 still needed

Exposing Students to Culturally Diverse Literature

Help me give my students a love and passion for reading.
Ms. Winston
Barton Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,127 still needed

Raising Proficient Readers

Help me give my students the opportunity to become proficient readers. This is my 2nd year teaching Reading, after being a Science teacher for 15+ years. Approximately 75% of my students are reading below grade level.
Ms. Winston
Barton Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,181 still needed

As Cool As a Cucumber

Help me give my students a calm down space with books and tools to help them navigate their big emotions!
Ms. Bernal
Scammon Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $398 still needed

In Door Recess Reset

Help me give my students an enjoyable recess that allows them to reset.
Ms. Alexa
ABLE Program @ Echo School•
South Holland, IL
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  • $165 still needed

Ah, Ah, Ah Staying Hydrated and Organized!

Help me give my students essential supplies and water bottles to make sure they are organized and hydrated throughout the day.
Ms. Graff
Lake View High School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $306 still needed

Classroom Materials Needed!

Help me give my students different classroom items that will help improve their learning.
Ms. Miszuk
McCleery Elementary School•
Aurora, IL
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  • $241 still needed

Fueling Creativity for a Cause

Help me give my students the ability to fundraise for local charities and future class projects and events.
Ms. Bowman
Chicago Math & Science Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $405 still needed
  • $203 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Allstate Foundation.$203 for now, thanks to a match.

Creative Minds and Geniuses Having Fun Using Stem and Math!

Help me give my students fun activities for STEM and Math family night
Mrs. Becerril
North River Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $307 still needed
  • $154 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$154 for now, thanks to a match.

A Place to Recharge

Help me give my students a calming area to regulate when they need a break. This canoe feels like a big hug, and students can be calm and collected when they return to their classroom, ready to learn!
Mrs. Behensky
Orozco Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $281 still needed

Science and Sensory and Storytelling, Oh My!

Help me give my students science tools, sensory items, and storytelling props to help them explore the world.
Ms. Maggie
Beard Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,191 still needed

Show Me the Money!

Help me give my students fun items to purchase with the classroom money earned from classroom jobs.
Mrs. Slota
Newton Bateman Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $487 still needed
  • $244 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Charles Schwab.$244 for now, thanks to a match.

Graphic Novels

Help me give my students a graphic novel to start our next!
Ms. Pizano
STEM Magnet Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $319 still needed

Creating a Calm Learning Environment

Help me give my students supplies to create a calm learning environment that they will love!
Ms. Liberman
Decatur Classical School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $179 still needed

Hungry High Schoolers No More!

Help me give my students some snacks for when they’re hungry at school.
Mrs. Tulak
Oswego High School•
Oswego, IL
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  • $515 still needed

Fine Motor OT Promoter

Help me give my students additional fine motor and sensory toys and products to make them successful in their academic endeavors.
Ms. Morgan Roberts
Augustin Lara Elementary Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $292 still needed

Helping Teens to Stay Healthy

Help me give my students wired earbuds, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, masks, and Kleenex to stay healthy during the school year.
Ms. Gana
Thomas Kelly College Prepartory•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $330 still needed

Foamtastic Learning

Help me give my students a foamtastic literacy/math learning experience through learning play.
Ms. Hervey
Ahs - Passages Charter School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $983 still needed

Foundational Fun

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn functional skills in a fun, safe space.
Ms. Lightfoot
John R Lewis Middle School•
Waukegan, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $174 still needed

Math Literacy

Help me give my students items like wooden peg puzzles and floor puzzles for math manipulates to help them learn everyday math concepts.
Ms. Chelsey
Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center•
Alton, IL
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  • $415 still needed

Engineering with LEGO Bricks

Help me give my students LEGO bricks to express their creativity and expand their imagination, all while working on their fine motor skills and team building skills when they interact with others.
Ms. Daisy
Whittier Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $2,292 still needed
  • $1,146 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$1,146 for now, thanks to a match.

Nurturing Ms. B's Kids

Help me give my students social-emotional learning materials and snacks to feed their minds and bodies!
Ms. Bresnahan
John R Lewis Middle School•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $526 still needed

We Can Do It!

Help me give my students sensory tools to improve their fine motor skills, and engage in sensory exploration.
Ms. Trujillo
Edwards Center for Young Learners•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $164 still needed

An Apple for My Teacher!

Help me give my students teacher a new laptop for using during instruction.
Mrs. Payne
Ida B Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $1,706 still needed

Tech for Health: Equipping PE with iPads

Help me give my students an iPad that can be integrated into PE in a positive way.
Mr. Murphy
Oakton Elementary School•
Evanston, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $1,338 still needed

Stylin' With Styluses: Turning Doodles Into 'Doodle-tastic' Achievements!

Help me give my students iPad styluses because they deserve the opportunity to unlock their full potential in the digital age, enabling them to express their ideas, collaborate effectively, and excel in their studies.
Mrs. Gálvez
Pershing Elementary School•
Berwyn, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $140 still needed
  • $70 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Young Sheldon on CBS.$70 for now, thanks to a match.

Flexible Seating for Small Groups

Help me give my students access to sturdy stools for small group instruction!
Ms. Alvear
Ruben Salazar Bilingual Center•
Chicago, IL
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  • $236 still needed

Classroom Snacks

Help me give my students snacks to fuel their brain during the school day!
Ms. Larios
Chute Middle School•
Evanston, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $270 still needed

Engineering With Legos & Puzzles

Help me give my students Legos & Puzzles to build & prepare them with Engineering skills.
Mrs. Guzman
Eberhart Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $376 still needed
  • $188 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$188 for now, thanks to a match.

RAZkids Helps Students Soar Into Reading Success

Help me give my students RAZkids to improve fluency, accuracy, interest in reading, and reading confidence!
Ms. Scartozzi
Roosevelt Elementary School•
Chicago Heights, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $351 still needed

Learning in Color!

Help me give my students colorful, vibrant and meaningful printed classroom materials to use within the classroom each day.
Ms. Levy
Little Village Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $279 still needed

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