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Snacks for Kindergarten!

Help me give my students healthy and delicious snack options to fuel our learning!
Ms. Danielson
Meeker Elementary School•
Ames, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $300 still needed

Empowering Photos with Tripods

Help me give my students access to steady and sturdy tripods to capture amazing photos
Ms. Finley
J.F. Kennedy High School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $648 still needed

Capture Hope: Digital SLR

Help me give my students access to Digital SLR cameras in the classroom.
Ms. Finley
J.F. Kennedy High School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $930 still needed

Help with Hygiene!

Help me give my students personal care and hygiene items. These items will be accessible to all students throughout the school.
Mrs. Chase
Central Middle School•
Waterloo, IA
  • 6 donors so far
  • $592 still needed

A Sensational Sensory Room

Help me give my students sensory items to help regulate their emotions. We would like to start a sensory space that students can utilize when they are feeling overwhelmed.
Mrs. Perisho
Colo - NESCO Elementary School•
Zearing, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $917 still needed
  • $459 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$459 for now, thanks to a match.

Classroom of Carpenters

Help me give my students the opportunity build their most magnificent thing with woodworking kits.
Mrs. Comito
Howe Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $369 still needed

Learning Organization Skills

Help me give my students a place to organize their materials in their desk and store their computers.
Ms. Kirkpatrick
Howe Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $361 still needed

Inspiring Interviews: Podcasts for Progress

Help me give my students the opportunity to finish sound proofing our recording studio!
Mr. Potter
Thomas Jefferson High School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $225 still needed

A Brand New Sound

Help me give my students a better sound system for our concerts and events.
Ms. Whitlow
Pleasantville Elementary School•
Pleasantville, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $592 still needed
  • $296 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$296 for now, thanks to a match.

Earresistable Kids

Help me give my students the gift of good sound. Currently, I have some awful ones. I have more that are broken than not. I like these Bark headphones because they are sturdier and sound great.
Mr. E
Frank L Smart Intermediate School•
Davenport, IA
  • 5 donors so far
  • $209 still needed

Setting Up for Success!

Help me give my students tools to organize their materials and minimize clutter.
Ms. Kirkpatrick
Howe Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $343 still needed

Classroom Prizes and Rewards

Help me give my students motivation through classroom prizes to reward their hard work and dedication to music.
Ms. Voss
Harding Middle School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $200 still needed

Mini Printer to Show Our Dynamic Identities!

Help me give my students a Sprocket mini photo printer to showcase their passions.
Mrs. Robinson
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $101 still needed

Snacks Ahoy!

Help me give my students snacks and a place to store them for break time.
Mrs. Romero
Black Hawk Elementary School•
Burlington, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $217 still needed

Fueling Passion for Esports for Middle School Gaming Club

Help me give my students the equipment needed to compete in Esports as a team.
Ms. McKinley
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $289 still needed
  • $145 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Riot Games Social Impact Fund.$145 for now, thanks to a match.

Snacks! Snacks! Snacks!

Help me give my students snacks to sustain their learning throughout the day!
Mrs. Smith
Urbandale High School•
Urbandale, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $452 still needed

Help Out a First Year Teacher with Supplies that will Last!

Help me give my students sticky notes to help them stay organized and a laminator to help create a more cohesive classroom environment.
Mr. Schrader
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $256 still needed

End of the Year Bash

Help me give my students the ability to participate in different activities as we have our end-of-year bash.
Mr. Salazar
Meredith Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $422 still needed
  • $211 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger.$211 for now, thanks to a match.

New Manipulatives for the Preschool Classroom in Bennett.

Help me give my students math and science manipulatives to use in the classroom. We would love to explore and learn with the great items provided. My student would love it!
Mrs. Stigers
Bennett School•
Bennett, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $632 still needed
  • $316 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to National Havoc Robot League (NHRL).$316 for now, thanks to a match.

Everyone Gets a Book

Help me give my students books to build their own personal libraries at home.
Mrs. Anderson
Grant Elementary School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $352 still needed

Yo! Rapping and Reading!

Help me give my students engaging content to teach them vocabulary and main events.
Mrs. Hyslope
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $447 still needed

Unlimited Resources for Kids!

Help me give my students supplemental materials created by real teachers to support the curriculum.
Mrs. Leveke
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $231 still needed

Anatomy in My Hands!

Help me give my students the ability to touch and hold the models of the human body instead of looking at pictures!
Ms. Lyons
Pella Community High School•
Pella, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $7,780 still needed

Safe Zone for Kids!

Help me give my students snacks and items to allow them cope with daily stress and anxiety in a safe comfortable environment. Also prizes for reaching their goals!
Ms. Reyna
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $317 still needed

Fueling Passion for Esports for Middle School Gaming Club

Help me give my students more games to play during the E-Sports Club!
Ms. Petersen
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $340 still needed
  • $170 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Riot Games Social Impact Fund.$170 for now, thanks to a match.

English Learners Classroom Library

Help me give my students books to read in Spanish as they begin to learn English!
Mrs. Womble
Crestview School of Inquiry•
Clive, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $444 still needed

Rewarding Excellent Work- Token Economy

Help me give my students rewards for positive choices in extenuating life circumstances.
Mrs. Bradford
Harding Middle School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $955 still needed

Put the Pep in Pep Band!

Help me give my students binders and page protectors to keep their pep band music looking nice and organized all season long.
Ms. Hrdlicka
Boyden - Hull Junior Senior High School•
Hull, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $437 still needed
  • $219 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$219 for now, thanks to a match.

Let's Have Fun

Help me give my students classroom supplies, lighting, and pe equipment for my students
Mrs. McGauley
North High School•
Davenport, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $298 still needed

A Domino Effect of Cereal Boxes!

Help me give my students cereal. We support those who support us!
Mr. Coffey
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $705 still needed

Snack Attack

Help me give my students snacks to keep their bodies fueled for learning.
Ms. Kirkpatrick
Howe Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $300 still needed

In Living Color

Help me give my students supplies to create art to display around the school.
Ms. Petersen
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $139 still needed

Showing Off Our Learning!

Help me give my students the joy of creating art in the classroom and sharing with others.
Ms. Claywell
Sigourney Elementary School•
Sigourney, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $154 still needed
  • $77 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$77 for now, thanks to a match.

Fidgets For Focusing

Help me give my students fidgets to help them stay focused and less stressed during state testing.
Ms. Petersen
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $142 still needed

Creating Curious Readers

Help me give my students books that help inspire students to investigate and be forever curious.
Ms. McKinley
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $210 still needed

Art Supplies: Making Little Artists

Help me give my students opportunities to learn many different skills by creating art projects. The class packages of markers and crayons will help my students by giving them materials to draw and write with.
Mrs. Lori Archer
Drake Head Start Newton•
Newton, IA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $286 still needed

Incorporating Art Into Global Studies

Help me give my students the tools to use art to demonstrate their understanding of Global Studies
Ms. Dronet
McCombs Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $255 still needed

Technology for Accessibility and Beyond!

Help me give my students 2 new iPads to be able to access grade level curriculum, to support technology and 21st century skills, and support students' learning preferences with updated technology.
Mrs. Rushford
Midland Elementary School•
Oxford Junction, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,370 still needed
  • $685 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation.$685 for now, thanks to a match.

Fun at Field Day! Tug of War!

Help me give my students this equipment to enhance their Field Day experience! This will give students the opportunity to work together and have fun competing against their classmates and teachers!
Mr. Carpenter
Howe Elementary School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $251 still needed

Buttons of Pride

Help me give my students a button marker and markers to display their pride for their school!
Ms. McKinley
Goodrell Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $207 still needed

Bountiful Resources

Help me give my students resources for the new unit to help spread my creativity.
Mrs. Charipar
Harding Middle School•
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $274 still needed

Fill Growling Bellies of Students Trying to Learn!

Help me give my students something to fill their growling tummies so they are able to learn!
Ms. Zrucky
Meredith Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $421 still needed

More Convenient Student Device Charging Stations

Help me give my students enough outlets to charge computers while they sit at their desks.
Ms. Zrucky
Meredith Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $337 still needed

Comfy and Cozy Thinking and Reflection Space

Help me give my students an alternative place to sit and read, learn, take a break, or reflect by providing a space with a rug, bean bag chairs, pillows, and soft lighting.
Ms. Zrucky
Meredith Middle School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,118 still needed

Cameras to Capture Learning

Help me give my students experience with digital photography with the Kodak PIXPRO bundle.
Mrs. Dare
Cowles Montessori School•
Des Moines, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $877 still needed

Discovering Science Through Real Life Phenomena!

Help me give my students notebooks and pencils to get us off on the right foot next year (my pencil sharpener also went down this year so I am hoping to get a new one)!
Ms. Moore
Hoover High School•
Des Moines, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $519 still needed

Laptops for Engineering Class

Help me give my students laptops to use for programming robots that they design and build.
Mr. Evan Haan
Clinton High School•
Clinton, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $2,132 still needed

STEM Activities for Kinder Mornings!

Help me give my students building blocks and puzzles for our morning bin activities.
Mrs. Prochaska
Meeker Elementary School•
Ames, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $337 still needed

Literacy Lessons for Learning!

Help me give my students research-based phonics instruction that can be taught in whole group or small group settings.
Ms. Jungers
Hunt A Plus Arts Elementary School•
Sioux City, IA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $507 still needed

Super School Supplies

Help me give my students the school supplies they need to be successful! Having what they need is essential to their learning!
Mrs. Kerkove
Kittrell Elementary School•
Waterloo, IA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $686 still needed

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