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Tales Of A Third Grade, First Year Teacher.

Help me give my students items like clipboards, magnetic tiles, and puck lights and classroom essentials to ensure success. STEM bin supplies will serve as brain engagers in the mornings. Students can start their day by using their hands to build, and their minds to create.
Ms. Washburn
Moulton Elementary Shool•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $437 still needed

Tables for Teamwork

Help me give my students tables to work together on group projects and grow their teamwork skills.
Mrs. Chmelka
Tri - Center Elementary School•
Neola, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $700 still needed

Creative & Colorful Supplies to Kickoff the Year

Help me give my students creative and colorful materials to make learning economics, financial literacy and sociology engaging and fun.
Ms. Johnson
Central High School•
Davenport, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $473 still needed

Classroom Rewards and Incentives

Help me give my students incentives to increase motivation and achievement in the classroom.
Mrs. Ford
Ballard East Elementary School•
Cambridge, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $245 still needed

Let's Improve Our Scholars Literacy Rates With Fun

Help me give my students stools for small group reading centers that can safely fit at our table and allow them the movement needed to stay focused. Also some small daily items to motivate their learning.
Ms. Woods
James Wilson Grimes Elementary School•
Burlington, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $291 still needed

Capture Creativity

Help me give my students digital cameras for use in the art studio as well as their classrooms.
Mrs. Dare
Cowles Montessori School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $114 still needed

Help With Getting A New Classroom Rug

Help me give my students a new classroom rug to enjoy. I have had my current rug for over 15 years.
Mrs. Ehrig
Oabcig Elementary - Ida Grove•
Ida. Grove, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $431 still needed

Literacy Station Materials

Help me give my students essential materials for literacy stations that will keep them engaged and interested in the station activities.
Ms. Edens
Vernon Middle School•
Marion, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $172 still needed

Stomping Out Hunger to Help Kids Learn!

Help me give my students snacks to feed their stomachs so they can learn better and have less stress over being hungry.
Ms. Norris
Thomas Jefferson High School•
Council Bluffs, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $351 still needed

Classroom Refrigerator for Stimulating Science Investigations

Help me give my students consistent results in every period. Some of the chemicals we will be using are temperature sensitive or temperature activated. A classroom refrigerator allows for proper storage of and instant access to these chemicals.
Ms. Brown
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $443 still needed

Essentials for Success!

Help me give my students pencils, erasers, and fuel for their mind (granola bars and mints).
Mrs. Sara Yedlik
West Willow Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,033 still needed

Safe Space to Feel All the Feelings

Help me give my students a space where they can feel their emotions and help them to reset.
Mrs. Bonnett
Oskaloosa Elementary School•
Oskaloosa, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $530 still needed

Year 21 Classroom Set Up Support

Help me give my students and environment that they enjoy being in and want to come back to.
Ms. Dronet
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $549 still needed

Let's Learn, Have Fun, and Be Great Together

Help me give my students a clean space, which includes a new rug, tissues for sniffles as well as binders for student portfolios and children's literature books. I have also included some fun extras for the children.
Ms. Ward
Truman Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $582 still needed

STEM Activities and Flexible Seating!

Help me give my students flexible seating learning environment options while engaging in STEM activities.
Mrs. Mogensen
Leeds Elementary School•
Sioux City, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $709 still needed

Flex Seating for Comfort and Engagement in Kindergarten

Help me give my students comfortable seating to increase learning and engagement. The classroom rug will define their individual sit spots and the flexible folding chairs and scoop seats will help make small group learning fun and successful.
Mrs. Bonnett
Oskaloosa Elementary School•
Oskaloosa, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $739 still needed

Computer Science Brought to Life

Help me give my students opportunities to build and program robots! They love leaning about computer science concepts, and these kits will allow them to see examples of their learning off the computer screen!
Mrs. Font
Findley Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $604 still needed

Idea Collectors

Help me give my students the supplies they need to brainstorm and sketch their ideas.
Mrs. Hunter
Harry Truman Elementary School•
Davenport, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $458 still needed

Back to School Fun!

Help me give my students Fun lighting, flash cards for review and speech, gel pens to doodle, and Conversation starter cubes for difficult conversations.
Mrs. McGauley
North High School•
Davenport, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $63 still needed

SEL Needs for New Counseling Program!

Help me give my students more snacks for their hungry bellies, and more tools to help with their social and emotional needs through my counseling program.
Ms. Terlouw
Colfax - Mingo Elementary School•
Colfax, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $962 still needed

Let's STAND and Learn Together!

Help me give my students some different ways to learn in the classroom.
Mrs. Minick-Gude
Grandwood Education Center•
Granger, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $362 still needed

New Room New Teacher New Start

Help me give my students a complete sensory calming corner for our new room. The ball chairs are important for Special Education room to give alternative seating. Also items my low income students can use and storage.
Ms. Norris
Thomas Jefferson High School•
Council Bluffs, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $764 still needed

Tools for School

Help me give my students the supplies and tools they need to have a successful school year.
Mrs. Hoefer
Van Buren Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $591 still needed

OpenSciEd Middle School Science

Help me give my students on a hands on learning experience with our new science curriculum.
Mrs. Schwery
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High School•
Elk Horn, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,009 still needed

Smiley Face Classroom Rug!

Help me give my students a new classroom rug that will provide a cheerful spot for engaging learning to take place!
Mrs. Helton
Leeds Elementary School•
Sioux City, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $431 still needed

Can You Hear Me Now?

Help me give my students a class set of headphones to use in our room and a quieter environment to learn.
Mrs. Hilmer
Neil Armstrong Elementary School•
Eldridge, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $272 still needed

Help My Students Overcome Their Challenges

Help me give my students the basic tools they need for their learning challenges and stress. My students deal with stress from academics, from poverty, and frequently from behaviors.
Ms. Pat
Williams Intermediate School•
Davenport, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $410 still needed

Perfect Posture: Equipping Our Students Properly for Music-Making

Help me give my students with shoulder rests and rock stops to enhance their comfort and performance during class and concerts.
Mr. Calderon
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $404 still needed

Comfy & Clean Area for Kindergarteners!

Help me give my students a comfy play mat area to learn and play on!
Ms. Thomas
Hayes Elementary School•
Davenport, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $260 still needed

Classroom Supplies for Success

Help me give my students dry erase supplies so they can practice their letter and number writing.
Mrs. Prochaska
Meeker Elementary School•
Ames, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $491 still needed

Each Student Deserves a Copy of a Book!

Help me give my students an individual copy of books that go with our new reading curriculum.
Mrs. Kinzenbaw
Echo Hill Elementary School•
Marion, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $617 still needed

Social Emotional learning materials!

Help me give my students access to social emotional resources using Little Spot books! I am a first year level 2 special education teacher trying to fill my classroom with materials that will lead my students to success!
Ms. Pellegrino
Centennial Elementary School•
Altoona, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $218 still needed

Learning to Love to Write

Help me give my students supplies to make writing fun and engaging for all students.
Ms. Kirkpatrick
Morris Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $289 still needed

Setting Up to Support Culturally Diverse English Language Learners

Help me give my students flex seating options, classrooms supplies and people cutouts to use as a beginning of the year project to showcase themselves.
Mrs. Windenburg
Wilson Middle School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,020 still needed

No Pickles, Just the Paddles!

Help me give my students Pickleball Paddles so that I can provide them the opportunity to explore and learn in an activity of expressed interest.
Ms. Maas
Pierce Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $260 still needed

Zen Zone: Building a Serene Counseling Space

Help me give my students a relaxing and calming place to be their best!
Mrs. Smith
East Buchanan Community Elementary School•
Winthrop, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $692 still needed

Volleyball, Pickleball, and Tennis Oh My!

Help me give my students an adjustable height net for opportunities to explore their interests and skills in a variety of activities.
Ms. Maas
Pierce Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $252 still needed

Visual Learning in the Classroom

Help me give my students a change to learn visually. I often have things to show but now way to set it where the kids can see. The blocks will help students show their work on the board.
Ms. Weideman
Adams Elementary School•
Davenport, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $195 still needed

Inspire the Creative Writer Within Us

Help me give my students excellent reading choices this fall to improve the reading enjoyment and comprehension.
Ms. Longfellow
Urbandale High School•
Urbandale, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $590 still needed

We Are Ready to Rock It With Your Help!

Help me give my students fun rewards for our positive classroom management system such as fun pencils, fidgets and more!
Ms. McPhee
King Elementary•
Des Moines, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $173 still needed

A Robot for Our Lego Club

Help me give my students the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime robotics set for our after school LEGO Club.
Mrs. Engelmann
Taft Middle School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $651 still needed

Student Leadership Development

Help me give my students this leadership text to facilitate their continued learning and growth as student leaders and mentors in our music programs.
Dr. Rowles
Thomas Jefferson High School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 donors so far
  • $276 still needed

Prepared Students & Teachers = Classroom Success!

Help me give my students items to be prepared and give my co-teacher and I supplies and appropriate chairs to be able to support and plan for all students.
Ms. Murphy
North Middle School•
Sioux City, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,450 still needed
  • $725 for now
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Exercising Through Active Play

Help me give my students an opportunity to actively play at recess by providing recess balls.
Ms. Higgins
Martensdale - St Mary's Community School•
Martensdale, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $581 still needed

Setting Up Success Through Alternative Lighting and Organization

Help me give my students a calming and organized classroom that will set them up for success.
Mrs. Smith
South Middle School•
Waukee, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $548 still needed

Engineering Through Exploration

Help me give my students an opportunity to explore the world of engineering through hands on labs.
Ms. Higgins
Martensdale - St Mary's Community School•
Martensdale, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $463 still needed

Flexible Seating in the Middle School Library!

Help me give my students flexible seating options for reading in the library!
Mrs. Franzen
Wings Park Elementary School•
Oelwein, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $371 still needed

TimeSync: Empowering Students With Group Collaboration Alarms

Help me give my students alarm clocks in order to facilitate timely attendance at pull-out instruction sessions while fostering independence.
Mrs. Zimmerman
Madison Elementary School•
Pella, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $417 still needed

Safe Seating

Help me give my students 30 new, safe chairs that will replace the dangerous metal ones that are over 20 years old and have bolts coming off of them on a regular basis.
Mrs. Partika
Lincoln Center•
Albia, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $3,236 still needed

Reading and Writing Tools

Help me give my students tools to support them in reading during small group and whole group instruction.
Mrs. Medbourn
Riverside Elementary School•
Sioux City, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $170 still needed

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