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This platform allows educators to share and collaborate on innovative ideas, teaching strategies, and essential materials tailored specifically for their classrooms. The resources available on TPT are well-organized by subject and grade level, ensuring they are both relevant and appropriate for my Kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nI love incorporating TPT materials into my lessons, as they enhance my teaching and engage my young learners in exciting ways.\r\nThe high-quality curricular materials available for purchase will make our lessons more interactive, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm in my classroom. Additionally, I can select specific lessons and activities that target key academic skills, allowing my students to work independently, in small groups, or as a whole class. 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We have students from many different backgrounds, which makes our school a culturally-rich environment.\r\n\r\nOur students want to learn, and we need to be able to provide them with the best resources for them to learn.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift cards align with our NC essential standards. Reading resources purchased will include materials focusing on retelling and phonics, to ensure my students are receiving the direct instruction they need to be successful. The ink is for the printer so that we can print and use the resources again next year.","proposalURL":"project/new-and-colorful-resources/10063097/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Kinston, NC","id":10063097,"title":"New and Colorful Resources"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178278_orig.png?crop=485,485,x49,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758155842919","schoolName":"Raymond Elementary School","costToComplete":186.96,"teacherId":10178278,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Henderson","numDonors":0,"numStudents":25,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students headphones so they can learn with fewer distractions and greater focus.","totalPrice":186.96,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"As learning becomes increasingly interactive and digital, students need tools that support focus and independence. Headphones are an essential resource in our classroom because they allow students to fully participate in reading and math lessons without distractions. Many of our daily activities require students to listen closely to directions, audio passages, and interactive lessons, and headphones help ensure every student can access learning clearly and independently.\r\n\r\nHaving headphones will directly support my students as they complete their reading and math lessons in alignment with our schoolwide online learning initiative. With headphones, students can work at their own pace during small groups, assessments, and personalized instruction, building confidence and independence. These tools will help create a focused learning environment where students can strengthen skills, stay engaged, and reach their academic goals.","proposalURL":"project/listening-with-purpose-learning-with-po/10069827/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Washington, DC","id":10069827,"title":"Listening With Purpose, Learning With Power"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647676_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y75&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733327139336","schoolName":"Newington Elementary School","costToComplete":163.00,"teacherId":9647676,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Mazell","numDonors":0,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students access to funds to purchase teachers pay teachers materials for writing and theme projects!","totalPrice":163.00,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"My 4K students are curious, imaginative, and eager to share their ideas with the world. They attend a Title I school and most come from low-income households, making access to high-quality instructional resources especially important. For several of my students, school is their very first structured learning environment, and I want to build a strong foundation in writing through lessons that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nFunding for Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) resources will allow me to purchase high-quality writing and theme-based instructional materials created by experienced educators. These resources include writing units, mentor texts, graphic organizers, and hands-on activities that help young learners explore topics, build vocabulary, and express their thoughts through drawing and writing.","proposalURL":"project/fueling-young-writers-through-engaging-t/10073460/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Summerville, SC","id":10073460,"title":"Fueling Young Writers Through Engaging Themes"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9640768_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y20&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770229587009","schoolName":"Estrella High School","costToComplete":193.91,"teacherId":9640768,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wilkins","numDonors":0,"numStudents":80,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the ability to listen to their own music while they work on their self-paced courses.","totalPrice":193.91,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"The road to success for my students begins with credit recovery and the ability to work at their own pace. The students in my classroom are enrolled in individualized courses, allowing them to focus on exactly what they need to graduate. Our schoolwide expectations do not allow students to listen to music on their phones; however, students may use headphones when connected to their school-issued computers. In today’s fast-moving world of technology, many students only own Bluetooth headphones, while others do not have access to headphones at all, creating an unexpected barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nFocus starts with blocking out the noise. Headphones allow students to listen to music that motivates them while minimizing distractions from peers. With access to headphones, students can better concentrate on their coursework, stay engaged, and earn the credits they need to get back on track and graduate on time.","proposalURL":"project/clear-sound-for-clear-thinking/10083154/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Avondale, AZ","id":10083154,"title":"Clear Sound for Clear Thinking"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp608223_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507171217410","schoolName":"Contentnea - Savannah School","costToComplete":163.88,"teacherId":608223,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Carroll","numDonors":0,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a teacher pay teacher gift card to purchase fun lessons for our students.","totalPrice":163.88,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Having a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers would help provide many lessons and activities for my first-grade students. We are looking forward to learning about story elements using holiday texts. We will also use the gift card and books about money to learn all about coins.\r\n\r\nHelp us provide fun math and reading activities to supplement our daily lessons.\r\nWe spend a lot of money each year buying resources off of Teachers Pay Teachers. This gift card would help buy math, reading, science, social studies, and writing lessons for my students. We are hoping to plan some fun holiday lessons around many new stories. Having the books and lessons from teachers pay teachers would help us accomplish this.","proposalURL":"project/time-for-learning/10109763/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Kinston, NC","id":10109763,"title":"Time for Learning"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Malcolm X Elementary School","costToComplete":319.88,"teacherId":8063543,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Schriever","numDonors":2,"numStudents":200,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a 2025-2026 DIY yearbook and hygiene supplies!","totalPrice":478.71,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"For the past five years, our students have participated in an annual tradition of creating their own yearbooks. I am requesting instant film so that students may have their picture taken for the yearbook. The copy paper will be used to print our yearbooks. This tradition allows students to share memories with their peers and reflect on their growth throughout the year. \r\n\r\nI am also requesting a pack of baby wipes for use in the art classroom. When we do not have access to a sink, baby wipes enable students to participate in messy, explorative painting and printmaking projects with convenient cleanup. 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Every day, they practice reading, speaking, and problem-solving through computer programs — activities that ask them to record their voices, click, and drag their way through challenges. But not all of them have what they need to truly participate. \r\n\r\nHeadphones with microphones would let them hear clearly and find their voice — without the noise and chaos that gets in the way. For students building language skills and reading fluency, that quiet focus can make all the difference.\r\n\r\nA simple mouse can change everything for a child who struggles with fine motor skills. Instead of fighting with a trackpad, they can click and drag with ease — and that small win builds real confidence.\r\n\r\nThese aren’t just supplies — they’re the bridge between my students and the learning they deserve. Your generosity would mean that no child has to sit on the sidelines for lack of the right tools.","proposalURL":"project/click-speak-learn-tools-for-student-s/10122732/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Chaparral, NM","id":10122732,"title":"Click, Speak, Learn: Tools for Student Success!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9311445_orig.jpg?crop=708,708,x229,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696282266310","schoolName":"Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School","costToComplete":335.79,"teacherId":9311445,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Dr. Villalobos","numDonors":2,"numStudents":25,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a 3D printer, filaments, and Apple Pencil to explore science, nature, measurement, spatial relationships, and creative art projects.","totalPrice":485.79,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My first-grade students are curious, creative, and excited to explore the world around them. They love asking questions, experimenting, and discovering how things work. In our Dual Language Immersion classroom, they are building important skills in Spanish while learning about science, math, and art.\r\n\r\nWith the 3D printer, filaments, and Apple Pencil, students can design and print their own creations, exploring sizes, proportions, and measurements in a hands-on way. They can compare objects, understand spatial relationships, and bring their ideas to life while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nStudents will also use the printer for creative projects, painting and decorating their 3D objects to strengthen artistic expression and imagination. These experiences make science, math, and art engaging, tangible, and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support will help my students explore, create, and learn in exciting new ways, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/3d-fun-learning-science-art-and-measu/10124793/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"3X","location":"Saint Paul, MN","id":10124793,"title":"3d Fun: Learning Science, Art, and Measurement"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10463966_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y369&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773765300619","schoolName":"Charleston Charter School - Math & Science","costToComplete":318.59,"teacherId":10463966,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Herron","numDonors":4,"numStudents":23,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students in Outdoor Recreation walkie talkies for safe communication, plant tags for our student-built rain garden, and campfire cooking equipment to support hands-on camping and environmental stewardship lessons.","totalPrice":428.59,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"In our Outdoor Recreation course, scholars learn by doing. Instead of staying inside the classroom, they practice real outdoor skills through activities like building a school rain garden, learning camping techniques, and participating in field-based conservation experiences. These hands-on lessons help scholars understand how natural resources are managed, protected, and used responsibly in their own community.\r\n\r\nTo make these experiences safe and successful, we need a few essential tools. Walkie talkies will allow teachers to communicate clearly during outdoor activities across campus and in field settings. Plastic plant tags will help scholars label and monitor native species in our student-built rain garden as part of a long-term environmental stewardship project. A campfire cooking pot, manual can openers, and fire-resistant gloves will support our camping instruction activities, where scholars practice safe outdoor food preparation and responsible campfire use.\r\n\r\nThese supplies directly support career pathway learning in Environmental and Natural Resource Management and help scholars develop leadership, safety awareness, communication skills, and stewardship habits while working outside.\r\n\r\nYour support helps turn our campus into a living classroom where scholars gain real-world outdoor skills they can carry with them for life.","proposalURL":"project/from-rain-gardens-to-campfires-tools-fo/10156282/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Charleston, SC","id":10156282,"title":"From Rain Gardens to Campfires: Tools for Outdoor Learning"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661908714646","schoolName":"Desert View Elementary School","costToComplete":176.29,"teacherId":8045298,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Fisher","numDonors":2,"numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students rechargeable Bluetooth keyboards so they can learn to type!","totalPrice":178.47,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"Please help me get these rechargeable, Bluetooth keyboards for my scholars to use with their iPads to improve their typing skills; preparing them for work in the 21st-century world!\r\n\r\nGone are the days when touch-typing was a special skill, now typing is necessary in nearly every field.\r\n\r\nThese keyboards will help each of my scholars develop and improve their touch-typing skills. Gaining these skills early on will aid my scholars in the future. They will type faster and with more accuracy than the \"hunt and peck\" method they use currently.","proposalURL":"project/just-our-type-part-1-of-3/10165107/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Lunas, NM","id":10165107,"title":"Just Our Type - Part 1 of 3"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045298_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661908714646","schoolName":"Desert View Elementary School","costToComplete":166.29,"teacherId":8045298,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Fisher","numDonors":4,"numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students rechargeable Bluetooth keyboards so they can learn to type!","totalPrice":178.47,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"Please help me get these rechargeable, Bluetooth keyboards for my scholars to use with their iPads to improve their typing skills and prepare them for work in the 21st-century world!\r\n\r\nGone are the days when touch-typing was a special skill; now typing is necessary in nearly every field.\r\n\r\nThese keyboards will help each of my scholars develop and improve their touch-typing skills. Gaining these skills early on will aid my scholars in the future. They will type faster and more accurately than with the \"hunt and peck\" method they use now.","proposalURL":"project/just-our-type-part-2-of-3/10165116/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Lunas, NM","id":10165116,"title":"Just Our Type- Part 2 of 3"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10468676_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774205003347","schoolName":"Central Primary School","costToComplete":226.34,"teacherId":10468676,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Kat","numDonors":0,"numStudents":17,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a color printer for access to quality printed materials to make learning fun and effective in 1st grade. ","totalPrice":226.34,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I absolutely love my students’ curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning. Each day, they come to class eager to explore, ask questions, and try new things. My 1st grade students are full of energy and ideas, and I want to give them every opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nA classroom printer will help me create engaging, hands-on learning materials, worksheets, and activities tailored to the needs of my students. \r\n\r\nThis printer will allow me to provide timely resources that keep lessons fun, interactive, and effective. These materials will help them stay engaged in lessons and build a strong foundation for future learning. With this printer, my students will have more opportunities to practice essential skills, stay engaged, and build a strong foundation for their academic journey. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping my students learn, grow, and thrive! ","proposalURL":"project/bring-learning-to-life-classroom-printe/10165842/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Bloomfield, NM","id":10165842,"title":"Bring Learning to Life: Classroom Printer for 1st Grade"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3193391_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541428840816","schoolName":"Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture - Lower School","costToComplete":308.86,"teacherId":3193391,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kong","numDonors":2,"numStudents":23,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a laminating machine to allow us to make durable, reusable materials that support our upcoming creating and constructing unit.","totalPrice":383.86,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students learn best through hands-on STEM activities that involve problem-solving, collaboration, and exploration. However, the materials we use daily-such as experiment guides, anchor charts, and student produced charts-quickly wear out and need constant replacement.\r\n\r\nI am requesting a laminating machine to help create durable, reusable material instead of reprinting them. With laminated resources, students can confidently engage in activities without worrying about damaging them, allowing for a more focused and meaningful learning experience.\r\n\r\nThis tool will also help reduce waste by allowing us to reuse materials instead of reprinting them. It will make a lasting impact by supporting an organized, sustainable, and engaging STEM classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students' learning and curiosity.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/preserving-learning/10168494/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"3X","location":"Saint Paul, MN","id":10168494,"title":"Preserving Learning!"}]