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Constructing Our Way Through Literacy

Help me give my students high quality materials that will enhance my literacy instruction!
Mrs. Phelps
Edna M Rollins Elementary School•
Aurora, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $420 still needed

Building a Rainbow

Help me give my students the opportunity to be creative, practice cutting skills, and follow step by step directions with a variety of construction paper.
Mrs. Nichols
Algonquin Road Elementary School•
Fox River Grove, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $160 still needed

Sensory Calm Corner Makeover

Help me give my students a peaceful and calm sensory break area. It will allow the students to take breaks as needed on the soft carpet and beanbag chair.
Mrs. Blau
Aux Sable Elementary School•
Minooka, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $656 still needed

Enhancing Mandarin Learning Through Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students classroom supplies for learning Mandarin more effectively and easily.
Ms. Ma
Murray Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $681 still needed

I Can Read French!

Help me give my students a magazine to read in French that they are interested in.
Ms. Korpalski
Murray Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $552 still needed

Headphones for Focus

Help me give my students headphones that will help them focus while using interactive learning games on their computer.
Ms. A. Rubio
Glen Flora Elementary School•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $276 still needed

French is Fun!

Help me give my students fun ways to demonstrate what they know in French.
Ms. Korpalski
Murray Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $308 still needed

A World of Color!

Help me give my students a color printer to change the way they learn in the classroom!
Mrs. Herrell
Chester Grade School•
Chester, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $460 still needed

Earth Day Every Day!

Help me give my students seeds to plant to help save the Earth!
Mrs. S.
Deneen School of Excellence•
Chicago, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $340 still needed
  • $170 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$170 for now, thanks to a match.

Ready, Set, Snack 2.0!

Help me give my students snacks such as cookies, cereal bars and chips to enjoy during class or at home.
Mrs. Piscitelli
Infinity Math Science Technology High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $230 still needed
  • $115 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$115 for now, thanks to a match.

Play is the Work of the Child

Help me give my students traditional Montessori materials so they can get caught up on building finger strength and developing their fine motor skills. These hands-on materials will really help young students practice critical pre-writing skills!
Ms. Leslie
Edna M Rollins Elementary School•
Aurora, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $400 still needed

Recharging Our Learning

Help me give my students Chromebooks they can easily access in the classroom.
Mrs. Maxwell
James Shields Middle School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,657 still needed

Reinventing the Library!

Help me give my students resources for students to dive into the world of exploration, literature, and knowledge.
Mrs. Jones
Brook Park Elementary School•
La Grange Park, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $200 still needed

Guided Phonics and Beyond

Help me give my students phonics materials to use during small group instruction.
Mrs. Roberts
Fisher Grade School•
Fisher, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $394 still needed
  • $197 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$197 for now, thanks to a match.

Graphic Novels Build a Love of Reading

Help me give my students graphic novels to enhance their regular ELA novels.
Ms. Zeppo
Edith M Smith Middle School•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $728 still needed

The Small Things Add Up!

Help me give my students a music room that is not funded by their teacher.
Mrs. Choi
Algonquin Road Elementary School•
Fox River Grove, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $231 still needed

Hooray for Supportive Sensory Tools!

Help me give my students with autism the tools they need to meet their sensory and emotional needs.
Ms. Lacey
Reavis Math & Science Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $273 still needed

Creating It, Share It!

Help me give my students the ability to learn through play by donating these materials.
Ms. Orozco
Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,012 still needed
  • $506 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$506 for now, thanks to a match.

Creative Experience Classroom Essential

Help me give my students a first grade experience like never before with resources and tools that will help them we successful in their academic journey.
Ms. Williams
Learn Charter School - Romano Butler•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $252 still needed

Pages to Prizes: Fueling Motivation Through Reading Rewards

Help me give my students rewards and a way to keep the rewards organized to motivate them to complete their reading intervention work.
Mrs. Fuger
Lincoln Middle School•
Rockford, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $72 still needed

Flexible Seating Options

Help me give my students have more options the classroom for where they get to sit everyday. I want to have a more inclusive classroom for all my students.
Ms. Zeddies
Oakland Elementary School•
Lake Villa, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $492 still needed

A Smart Board for a Smart Class

Help me give my students an efficient viewing screen and more opportunities to interact with their learning!
Ms. Belaire
Northwest Middle School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $2,005 still needed

Special Needs Students Recycle, Reuse, and Repurpose to Save Earth

Help me give my students supplies and tools required to instantly begin to recycle and make a difference in protecting our Earth!
Ms. Laura Sierra
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $491 still needed
  • $246 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$246 for now, thanks to a match.

Ink'd Up!

Help me give my students ink to print out their essays and projects.
Ms. Dudek
Percy L Julian High School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $375 still needed

New Books for a New School Year

Help me give my students the gift of new books for our library.
Ms. Rosenbalm
Harold B Dawson Middle School•
West Peoria, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $248 still needed

My Preschoolers Want to Make an Impact on Climate Change

Help me give my students play materials to learn how they can make an impact on climate and the environment.
Ms. Atkins
Wadsworth STEM Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $268 still needed
  • $134 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$134 for now, thanks to a match.

Kindergarten Celebration Part 2

Help me give my students a special Kindergarten recognition and celebrate their learning.
Ms. Salgado
Alessandro Volta Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $149 still needed
  • $75 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$75 for now, thanks to a match.

Ready, Set, BUILD! STEM for Preschoolers

Help me give my students more STEM toys like Duplo ramps and other building materials where they can experiment with engineering and physics.
Ms. Corinne
Champaign Early Childhood Center•
Champaign, IL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $306 still needed
  • $153 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$153 for now, thanks to a match.

Let's SEA How Much We Love Reading!

Help me give my students summer reading books to prepare for AP Literature!
Ms. Bremer
Lindblom Math Science Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $429 still needed

Let's CREATE, SING, and Have FUN!

Help me give my students Stanley cups, NERF balls, Karaoke machines, and jewelry making kits for meeting their end of they year goals!
Mrs. Nunn
Providence Englewood Charter School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $406 still needed

STEM Technology Organization

Help me give my students a collection of cable ties, key hooks, and coat hooks for technology AV cable organization.
Mr. Carrera
Mary Lyon School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $169 still needed

Indoor Gardening: The Environment And The Importance Of Plants

Help me give my students an indoor garden to learn about plants, the environment, and urban gardening.
Mrs. Rudnicki Samson
Seward Communctn Arts Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $621 still needed
  • $311 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$311 for now, thanks to a match.

Help My Students Crack the Code!

Help me give my students kid-friendly mnemonic tools to help them crack the reading code.
Mrs. Basso
Meadowdale Elementary School•
Carpentersville, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $172 still needed

Let's Sea How Much We Love Reading!

Help me give my students summer reading books to prepare for AP Literature!
Ms. Ata
Lindblom Math Science Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $429 still needed

Think To Balance At Gymnastics

Help me give my students this low profile balance beam perfect for early grades to develop balance
Coach Naval
Walsh Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $336 still needed

Red Flag To Get Fieldcrest Football Jerseys

Help me give my students (Our school football team) jerseys to help them be uniform!
Ms. K
Fieldcrest Elementary School•
Oak Forest, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $304 still needed
  • $152 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$152 for now, thanks to a match.

Professional Calibrator for Optimal Performance

Help me give my students the wide collaborative space where they can annotate and share ideas in real time - fully engaged with the installation of the Epson interactive projector.
Ms. Ortiz-Luis
Mather High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $422 still needed

Materials Needed For Middle School Positive Reward System!

Help me give my students keychains, pins, friendship bracelets, and other items for our prize bin, so we can reward and reinforce positive behavior.
Ms. Del Toral
Kinzie Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $162 still needed

Earth Day is Every Day!

Help me give my students a real life plant to pot and care for in honor of Earth Day!
Ms. Martinez
Dr Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies•
Skokie, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $99 still needed
  • $50 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$50 for now, thanks to a match.

Comfortable, Durable Classroom Chairs

Help me give my students comfortable, durable classroom chairs that will help them to focus throughout the day.
Ms. B.
Manuel Perez Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $3,839 still needed

Graphic Novels Are Our Favorite

Help me give my students some cool new graphic novels that they'll love to read!
Mrs. Barkley
Strassburg Elementary School•
Sauk Village, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $433 still needed

Let's get focused!

Help me give my students sensory chair cushions to help them gain focus during necessary lesson time.
Ms. Barksdale
Carroll - Rosenwald Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $298 still needed

Exploring the Animals on Planet Earth!

Help me give my students nonfiction animal books to expand their knowledge and spark their curiosity about Planet Earth!
Ms. Carrera
Home Elementary School•
Stickney, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $196 still needed
  • $98 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$98 for now, thanks to a match.

Preventing the "Summer Slide!"

Help me give my students materials to keep their learning going over the summer. This will help to prevent the 'summer slide.'
Mrs. Polk
Kilmer Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $772 still needed

Graham’s First Art Show!

Help me give my students an art show to share with their community and feel proud to be apart of!
Ms. Stonehill
Graham Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 8 donors so far
  • $98 still needed

Stretching Our Cleaning Supplies to Support Our Learning Environment

Help me give my students wipes and tissue to clean and sanitize every day.
Ms. Salgado
Alessandro Volta Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $166 still needed
  • $83 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to An Anonymous Supporter.$83 for now, thanks to a match.

Student App Developers Connect Community Through Tech

Help me give my students phones and memory drives to build an app that will be a community resource hub for their neighborhood.
Ms. Werner
Chicago Technical Academy High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,874 still needed

High Interest = High Comprehension

Help me give my students ways to expand their comprehension skills with high level interest text.
Mrs. Covey
Sandburg Elementary School•
Springfield, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $523 still needed

Movement and Fun for Everyone!

Help me give my students materials to that will help support their physical health and well-being.
Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
Tazewell Woodford Family Center Head Start•
East Peoria, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,378 still needed
  • $689 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to PNC Grow Up Great®.$689 for now, thanks to a match.

Comparing Amounts of Fertilizers in Mississippi Headwaters and Moline, Il

Help me give my students the materials needed to do a comparison study of Mississippi headwaters with that in our region in the Midwest. Students will test for nitrates and nitrites from fertilizers in river water samples.
Ms. Chapman
Stark County High School•
Toulon, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $257 still needed
  • $129 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$129 for now, thanks to a match.

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