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Elevating Fitness Balls for Fitness Drumming

Help me give my students the tubs to elevate the fitness ball for our fitness drumming.
Ms. ODell
Kingsley Junior High School
Normal, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $902 still needed

Pop Art!

Help me give my students a classroom set of crayons and colorful paper to make their art projects pop!
Mrs. K.
Merrill Elementary School
Rock Falls, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $319 still needed

Help Give My Students Basic School Supplies

Help me give my students the basic needs to start the school year off right.
Mrs. Meyer
Ulysses S Grant Middle School
Springfield, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $419 still needed

Twenty 2025 Illinois Bluestem Award Books to Spark the Imagination

Help me give my students a window to their world with these durable hardcover books that will last for years to come. They love to read these books from the 2025 Bluestem Award Master List.
Ms. Francine
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Grayslake, IL
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  • $366 still needed

Diversify Our Collection, Empower Our Readers

Help me give my students a classroom library that is diversified in genre and representation.
Mrs. Goebel
Bement Middle School
Bement, IL
  • 5 donors so far
  • $753 still needed

Write Right: Enhancing Writing Skills Through Visual Modeling

Help me give my students a document camera to provide real-time modeling of writing, from brainstorming to editing.
Ms. Chu
Percy Julian Middle School
Oak Park, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $209 still needed

Basic Needs for Newcomers

Help me give my students their basic needs met as newcomers to this country.
Ms. Rogers
Waukegan High School Brookside
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $395 still needed
  • $198 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$198 for now, thanks to a match.

Snacks Help Us Learn!

Help me give my students snacks to stay focused on their learning and to sustain their hard work!
Ms. Ferro
J Ward Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $399 still needed

SEL Library: Focussing on Feelings and Grief

Help me give my students relevant and relatable stories about big feelings, grief/loss, homelessness, and diversity in the world around them!
Ms. Gatses
Stratton Academy of the Arts
Champaign, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $338 still needed

NWEA MAP Celebration With Snacks

Help me give my students rewards like chips, cookies, and Capri Sun drinks to celebrate NWEA MAP growth for the 23-24 school year.
Mrs. Kromer
Lincoln Middle School
Rockford, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $128 still needed

3D Printing Integration

Help me give my students a 3D printer so they can integrate STEM with literacy and the arts.
Ms. Jakob
Hurley Elementary School
Chicago, IL
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  • $506 still needed

Safe Solar Viewing

Help me give my students the opportunity to view the 2024 Solar Eclipse by using safe solar eclipse glasses.
Mrs. Pietrus
Clissold Elementary School
Chicago, IL
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  • $519 still needed

Marble Run

Help me give my students more marble run items as a STEM activity.
Ms. Lunardi
Laura B Sprague School
Lincolnshire, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $89 still needed

Printer and Printer Table

Help me give my students a printer and a printer desk to set up in the classroom.
Ms. Campos
Percy L Julian High School
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $337 still needed

Clean Classroom!

Help me give my students a clean Classroom for productive a productive work time!
Ms. Mackin
Lalumier Elementary School
Centreville, IL
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  • $308 still needed

New Library Books for All

Help me give my students awesome new library books for our school library.
Mrs. Hall
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $722 still needed

Mosaic Masterpieces

Help me give my students mosaic supplies to safety create ceramic and glass artwork!
Mx. Jay
Carnegie Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $1,329 still needed

Pencils, Markers, and Expos Oh My

Help me give my students pencils and markers. The school supply struggle at this point in the year is real. I am coveting hallway floor pencils and purchasing Expo markers out of pocket.
Mrs. Gordee
Lloyd Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $402 still needed

Charging Technology and Organizing Devices

Help me give my students a place to safely store and charge their devices in the classroom.
Mrs. Bounds
Tri - City School
Buffalo, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $115 still needed

"Me and My Business"

Help me give my students the materials for developing their Lifeskills and financial literacy through simulated classroom activity by putting up a grocery store.
Ms. Norona
Harvard Elementary School
Chicago, IL
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  • $802 still needed

Fun Hands-on Learning

Help me give my students free time and indoor recess toys and learning games to build fine motor skills, memory, and social skills.
Ms. Kristin
Gale Math & Science Academy
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $198 still needed

Family and Community Carnival

Help me give my students the materials needed for their first Community and Family Carnival.
Mrs. Crawl-Vaval
Holmes Elementary School
Chicago, IL
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  • $729 still needed

Breaking Barriers as English Learners

Help me give my students items like floor pillows, area rugs, and extra large Jenga games to reach their goal of learning English and be successful in their education.
Mrs. Dominguez
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,323 still needed

Having a Ball in PreK

Help me give my students these balls, books about balls, bowling set, parachute, pom pom balls, and sensory bin balls to help make the ball & exercise study come to life.
Ms. Dawn
South Central Elementary School
Kinmundy, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $409 still needed

Writing Is My Superpower!

Help me give my students that are from low-income households an opportunity to experience an enriched learning journey.
Mrs. White
Ruggles Elementary Steam School
Chicago, IL
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  • $786 still needed

Storage Racks for Lab Equipment and Science Supplies!

Help me give my students storage racks for lab equipment & markers for presenting!
Mr. Schoonveld
Jefferson Middle School
Villa Park, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $156 still needed

Rainbow Rockstars!

Help me give my students Rock and Roll It Rainbow Roll Up Pianos!
Mrs. Kubajak
Owen Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $286 still needed

Help Me Count to 100!!

Help me give my students the tools they need to count and add to 100!
Ms. Chambers
Costello School
Lyons, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $164 still needed
  • $82 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Oak Foundation.$82 for now, thanks to a match.

New Desks and Chairs in Math Classroom

Help me give my students a comfortable workspace with new desks and chairs.
Ms. Davis
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Pleasant Hill, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $4,798 still needed

Comfortable Seating for Small Groups & Outside Scenery

Help me give my students comfortable seating during small group guided reading time and a beautiful artificial eucalyptus tree to bring in some outside scenery.
Mrs. Lindsey
Hawthorn Grade School
Salem, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $368 still needed

March Marker Madness

Help me give my students markers and extension cords to plug in the Promethean board for class.
Ms. Dudek
Percy L Julian High School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $155 still needed

Build a Thinking Classroom

Help me give my students the opportunity to work collaboratively while standing up, which keeps their minds engaged and creativity flowing.
Mrs. Schroeder
Ulysses S Grant Middle School
Springfield, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $127 still needed

Visual Representation

Help me give my students a color printer and other essential school supplies
Ms. Lopez
Hurley Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $533 still needed
  • $267 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$267 for now, thanks to a match.

Hands-on Materials to Play With

Help me give my students the JOYIN Large Friction Powered Garbage Truck Toy Set, Includes Dumpster, Trash Bins, and Learning Cards and Deejoy Kids Tool Set with Electric Saw & Electronic Toy Drill this will help their creativity.
Ms. Arriaga
Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,124 still needed

Art Supplies for Ms. Lee

Help me give my students art supplies for art class with Ms. Lee.
Mrs. McManus
Chicago World Language Academy
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $650 still needed

Spring into Beautiful Vibrant Colors!

Help me give my students a fun and colorful activity allows our children to learn about color theory and mixing, and develop fine motor skills, patience, and dexterity.
Ms. Ruthie
Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center
Alton, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $234 still needed

If Books are Mirrors, I want to See Myself!

Help me give my students books that have characters that look like them.
Mrs. Peal
Strassburg Elementary School
Sauk Village, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $358 still needed

Sparking Joy: Promoting Positive Behavior Initiative

Help me give my students positive behavior incentives! The sports equipment, Pokémon Cards, and plush toys are popular items for our students!
Mrs. Garcia
Sawyer Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $206 still needed

Empowering Creativity: 3D Printing for Education and Clubs

Help me give my students Help give my students, Makerspace, and Dungeons & Dragons Club 3D resin printers. Empower creativity and innovation. Your kindness will make a lasting impact. Thank you for considering!
Mr. Lopez
Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $868 still needed

Preschool Learning Center Manipulatives

Help me give my students new learning center toys to explore and manipulate.
Mrs. Bolton
Mossville Junior High & Elementary School
Mossville, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $638 still needed

Help Ink Spire My Students!

Help me give my students the capability to print papers and assignments at school!
Mr. Martinez
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $259 still needed
  • $130 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$130 for now, thanks to a match.

The Bridge to Bilingual

Help me give my students the tools they need to learn and speak the English language.
Mrs. Rucker
Hefferan Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,154 still needed

Developing Creativity Through Friendship Bracelets

Help me give my students an opportunity to develop friendship bracelets that will allow them to express their creativity through choosing colors, patterns, and designs.
Mrs. Catala-Walsh
Falconer Elementary School
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $643 still needed

Recess Fun!

Help me give my students toys to use outside during recess to stay engaged and to play with each other.
Ms. Wilson
West Park STEAM Academy
Chicago, IL
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  • $207 still needed

Respect, Responsibility and Right Choices Rewards

Help me give my students the rewards they rightfully deserve for finishing this school year off right because we want to encourage good choices and decisions as we make our way to the finish line.
Mrs. Sheraden
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield, IL
  • 11 donors so far
  • $181 still needed

Art and Sensory for Kindergarten!

Help me give my students a new and engaging art and sensory play center!
Mrs. Bartels
Brook Park Elementary School
La Grange Park, IL
  • 5 donors so far
  • $420 still needed

Vibrant Learning Intersecting Technology and Creativity

Help me give my students a vibrant learning environment where our students can explore the intersection of technology and creativity with Sketch Kits for Dash Robots.
Mrs. Benavidez
Channing Elementary School
Elgin, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $418 still needed

Novels in Verse for 7th Grade Reading Class

Help me give my students a novel in verse to learn more about poetry, identity, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Mrs. Kreger
Quincy Junior High School
Quincy, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,111 still needed
  • $556 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$556 for now, thanks to a match.

Keep Us Organized!

Help me give my students baskets for their desks. We are working on our organizational skills with AVID. We are trying to keep our binders, folders, and supplies organized in our desks and these baskets will help greatly!
Mrs. Hotsinpiller
Meade Park Elementary School
Danville, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $193 still needed

Artistic Expression

Help me give my students materials that will give them the freedom to express themselves and allow their creativity to flourish through art.
Mrs. Darling
Clearview Elementary School
Waukegan, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $404 still needed

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