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I truly believe the supplies above will not only allow my students to engage and internalize social emotional lessons more, but have fun while doing it! \r\n\r\nMany students get hungry and love to earn snacks as incentives for positive behavior and participation! The clay, slime and art supplies would benefit the students in being able to provide sensory, art, and play therapy. This type of intervention also provides mindfulness, grounding techniques, and reflection into their emotional state through creativity. The counseling games would help my students explore their social emotional skills in a fun way while collaborating and problem solving with their peers as well. \r\n\r\nThe cart and counseling notebook will help me keep the supplies and sessions organized! Your support and help would be greatly appreciated and I thank you already for taking the time to read this! I love my students and my community and I truly believe these supplies will make them smile and make counseling more enjoyable. 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A classroom camera will allow me to record their learning, document performance tasks, and celebrate their accomplishments in real time. It will help me provide meaningful feedback, reflect on lessons, and share their progress with families who may not see these special moments. This camera will honor my students’ growth, boost their confidence, and make learning unforgettable and full of pride. 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Many of them face challenges with communication, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and peer relationships. \r\n\r\nThis project will provide specialized social-emotional learning (SEL) materials designed to help them develop essential life skills in a supportive, structured, and engaging way. I teach a group of exceptional students with diverse learning needs, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and social emotional/behavioral challenges. Many of my students struggle with identifying emotions, expressing their needs appropriately, managing frustration, and navigating social interactions.\r\n\r\nFor these students, social-emotional learning is not an “extra”—it is foundational. 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They work hard every day and bring unique strengths and needs into our classroom. Some students, however, struggle with distractions or sensory challenges that make it harder to stay focused. They deserve tools that help them feel calm, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nNoise-reducing headphones will help minimize distractions during independent work, small groups, and assessments. Fidgets will give students a positive outlet for movement, supporting attention and self-regulation. Organized storage will keep these tools accessible and teach responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will create a more inclusive classroom where every student has the support they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and believing in my students. Your generosity will directly impact their ability to focus, grow, and feel successful each day. 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My students thrive with hands‑on activities, visuals, and interactive learning. However, keeping everyone fully engaged—especially in a second language—can be difficult without the right tools. A mobile interactive smart board would help ensure every student can participate meaningfully.\r\nI am requesting a mobile interactive smart board to transform our Spanish immersion classroom.\r\nThis tool will allow me to model language, display visuals, and engage students in interactive lessons that build comprehension and confidence. The mobility will ensure all students have clear access to instruction.\r\nResearch shows that visual aids significantly improve vocabulary and overall language acquisition, helping learners connect words with meaning more effectively. 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This resource will help them stay engaged, collaborate with peers, and build lifelong bilingual skills.\r\nYour support will bring our Spanish immersion lessons to life. With this interactive board, my students will engage with language in meaningful, exciting ways every day. Thank you for helping my young bilingual learners grow, participate, and succeed!","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/interactive-smart-board-for-spanish-imme/10129680/","hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"BLUFFDALE, UT","id":10129680,"title":"Interactive Smart Board for Spanish Immersion Learners"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Washington Early Childhood Center","costToComplete":179.59,"teacherId":8342666,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wilson","numDonors":11,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a classroom library with emotionally-rich texts to help them learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions. 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Our unconventional storing methods take up valuable classroom space, create visual clutter for both students and teachers, and unintentionally reinforce a careless approach to handling and valuing their creations.\r\n\r\nDrying racks will give students a safe place to protect their artwork while teaching them that artists care for their creations just as much as they create them. Professional artists maintain organized studios and take steps to protect works in progress. Introducing routines, such as using a drying rack or storing work properly, helps students develop responsible studio habits, which are essential parts of artistic practice.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, when students are expected to care for their artwork, they learn that their actions have consequences. Taking responsibility for protecting wet artwork teaches students to be accountable for their work and shared resources. Properly storing artwork teaches students to notice details and take care with their work. 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","totalPrice":956.65,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"I teach a special education life skills and functional skills classroom where students develop independence, responsibility, and community engagement through hands-on learning experiences. Our classroom is a vibrant learning community where students build confidence, practice real-world skills, and discover their strengths.\r\n\r\nOur beloved classroom gecko has been an amazing teaching tool. As she grows, she needs a larger habitat. This teaches students animal husbandry, responsibility, and science while boosting engagement across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nEvery week, our class researches recipes together and prepares a meal. This teaches reading comprehension, math skills (measuring, fractions), nutrition, collaboration, and life skills students will use as independent adults.\r\n\r\nOur students create meaningful artwork and crafts that brighten our classroom and give back to our school community. These projects build fine motor skills, creativity, self-esteem, and planning abilities.\r\n\r\nVisual supports are essential for our students' success. Timers and schedules help learners understand transitions, reduce anxiety, and build independence and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nWe're committed to full inclusion. We need tactile, audio, and interactive materials so our visually impaired students can fully participate in all classroom activities and feel valued as equal community members.\r\n\r\nA clean, organized, and welcoming classroom is foundational to student success. 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I love my students and my community and I truly believe these supplies will make them smile and make counseling more enjoyable. 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A classroom camera will allow me to record their learning, document performance tasks, and celebrate their accomplishments in real time. It will help me provide meaningful feedback, reflect on lessons, and share their progress with families who may not see these special moments. This camera will honor my students’ growth, boost their confidence, and make learning unforgettable and full of pride. 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They work hard every day and bring unique strengths and needs into our classroom. Some students, however, struggle with distractions or sensory challenges that make it harder to stay focused. They deserve tools that help them feel calm, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nNoise-reducing headphones will help minimize distractions during independent work, small groups, and assessments. Fidgets will give students a positive outlet for movement, supporting attention and self-regulation. Organized storage will keep these tools accessible and teach responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will create a more inclusive classroom where every student has the support they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and believing in my students. Your generosity will directly impact their ability to focus, grow, and feel successful each day. 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My students thrive with hands‑on activities, visuals, and interactive learning. However, keeping everyone fully engaged—especially in a second language—can be difficult without the right tools. A mobile interactive smart board would help ensure every student can participate meaningfully.\r\nI am requesting a mobile interactive smart board to transform our Spanish immersion classroom.\r\nThis tool will allow me to model language, display visuals, and engage students in interactive lessons that build comprehension and confidence. The mobility will ensure all students have clear access to instruction.\r\nResearch shows that visual aids significantly improve vocabulary and overall language acquisition, helping learners connect words with meaning more effectively. Visual supports also increase comprehension and help multilingual learners access grade‑level content.\r\nWith this smart board, students will participate in real‑time activities, practice vocabulary through interactive games, and engage in collaborative learning that strengthens both Spanish and academic skills.\r\nAn interactive smart board will make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective for my DLI students. Research shows that Interactive Whiteboards increase motivation and improve vocabulary performance compared to traditional instruction.\r\nThis technology also increases participation, concentration, and enjoyment in language lessons. These benefits are especially important in immersion settings, where learners need consistent visual and interactive support.\r\nMy goal is to create a classroom where every child feels confident speaking, reading, and learning in Spanish. This resource will help them stay engaged, collaborate with peers, and build lifelong bilingual skills.\r\nYour support will bring our Spanish immersion lessons to life. With this interactive board, my students will engage with language in meaningful, exciting ways every day. Thank you for helping my young bilingual learners grow, participate, and succeed!","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/interactive-smart-board-for-spanish-imme/10129680/","hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"BLUFFDALE, UT","id":10129680,"title":"Interactive Smart Board for Spanish Immersion Learners"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Washington Early Childhood Center","costToComplete":179.59,"teacherId":8342666,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wilson","numDonors":11,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a classroom library with emotionally-rich texts to help them learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions. 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Our unconventional storing methods take up valuable classroom space, create visual clutter for both students and teachers, and unintentionally reinforce a careless approach to handling and valuing their creations.\r\n\r\nDrying racks will give students a safe place to protect their artwork while teaching them that artists care for their creations just as much as they create them. Professional artists maintain organized studios and take steps to protect works in progress. Introducing routines, such as using a drying rack or storing work properly, helps students develop responsible studio habits, which are essential parts of artistic practice.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, when students are expected to care for their artwork, they learn that their actions have consequences. Taking responsibility for protecting wet artwork teaches students to be accountable for their work and shared resources. Properly storing artwork teaches students to notice details and take care with their work. This carefulness builds habits that transfer to many areas of life, such as maintaining personal belongings, completing tasks thoughtfully, and valuing the quality of the work they produce.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our classrooms can function more like real art studios—spaces where creativity is nurtured and student work is treated with the care and respect it deserves.","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/artwork-drying-racks/10145520/","hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Brooklyn, NY","id":10145520,"title":"Artwork Drying-Racks"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Henry H Filer Middle School","costToComplete":102.72,"teacherId":10462849,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. GAMBOA","numDonors":1,"numStudents":600,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the awards they deserve for their perseverance. 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","totalPrice":956.65,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"I teach a special education life skills and functional skills classroom where students develop independence, responsibility, and community engagement through hands-on learning experiences. Our classroom is a vibrant learning community where students build confidence, practice real-world skills, and discover their strengths.\r\n\r\nOur beloved classroom gecko has been an amazing teaching tool. As she grows, she needs a larger habitat. This teaches students animal husbandry, responsibility, and science while boosting engagement across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nEvery week, our class researches recipes together and prepares a meal. This teaches reading comprehension, math skills (measuring, fractions), nutrition, collaboration, and life skills students will use as independent adults.\r\n\r\nOur students create meaningful artwork and crafts that brighten our classroom and give back to our school community. These projects build fine motor skills, creativity, self-esteem, and planning abilities.\r\n\r\nVisual supports are essential for our students' success. Timers and schedules help learners understand transitions, reduce anxiety, and build independence and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nWe're committed to full inclusion. We need tactile, audio, and interactive materials so our visually impaired students can fully participate in all classroom activities and feel valued as equal community members.\r\n\r\nA clean, organized, and welcoming classroom is foundational to student success. We need cleaning supplies, storage solutions, and decorations that make our space warm, inviting, and supportive of all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support will help us create an inclusive, inspiring classroom where every student can thrive as we prepare for the coming school year.\r\n\r\n","hasReceivedDonations":true,"proposalURL":"project/nurturing-skills-creativity-and-compas/10168182/","hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Albuquerque, NM","id":10168182,"title":"Nurturing Skills, Creativity and Compassion in Our Life Skills Classroom"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10469955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774413448016","schoolName":"Longfellow Elementary School","costToComplete":216.27,"teacherId":10469955,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Harvey-Redinger","numDonors":5,"numStudents":300,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students instruments to practice their skills on drums and marimbas.","totalPrice":616.27,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Our elementary school is working to grow opportunities for our students through music—but we need your help. Many of our instruments are outdated, worn out, or simply unavailable, limiting students’ ability to explore and develop their talents.\r\n\r\nWe’re asking our community to support our music program by donating funds or gently used instruments. Your contribution will give students hands-on access to music, help build confidence, creativity, and teamwork, and ensure every child has the chance to experience the joy of making music.\r\n\r\nEvery donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. 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By providing the students with Chromebooks the district has met this need, however there is a life expectancy to the batteries of these devices and as such, most of those are meeting their end.\r\n\r\nStudents come to school with a fully charged device, however more than half of the students are seeing poor performance from their batteries. 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