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[{"city":"N. Las Vegas","schoolName":"Lee Antonello Elementary School","teacherName":"Mrs. Giron","fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students primary lined notebooks to work on handwriting, encoding words, and writing their ideas in.","totalPrice":167.34,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"essay":"My special education students are enthusiastic, emerging writers who are just beginning to build the foundational skills needed for confident writing. Every day, they are learning how to form letters correctly, space words, and express their ideas in complete sentences. To support this important growth, we need the right tools to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nA primary lined notebooks that are differentiated to students needs will ensure that students always have the correctly lined paper to help them improve their writing and encoding skills.\r\n\r\nWe are requesting primary lined paper, which is essential for early writers. The raised and differentiated lines help students correctly form letters, understand spacing, and build handwriting fluency. This structure is critical for students who are just beginning to correctly form letters, and write sentences.\r\n\r\nWith this simple but powerful tool, students will be able to spend more time doing what matters most—writing with confidence, clarity, and pride in their work.","stateFullName":"Nevada","proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/primary-lined-notebooks-for-handwriting/10360709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"imageURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/user/src/u7741702_src.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x506,y0&width=210&height=210&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611891774729","id":10360709,"state":"NV","title":"Primary Lined Notebooks for Handwriting and Encoding!","costToComplete":95.58},{"city":"Scotland","schoolName":"Scotland Elementary School","teacherName":"Dr. Rijs","fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the supplies they need for their Zen Den. The space is available as a positive, self-guided space where students can practice self-regulation, build healthy coping skills, and develop strategies for managing their emotions.","totalPrice":591.69,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"essay":"The Zen Den space is a well utilized space by students in all grades. Some students ask for a 10 minute ‘break’ and sit in the cozy bean bag chairs while others ask to use specific tools, like a fidget, coloring sheet, or stuffed animal for regulation. The room is student requested and available for students of all abilities throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWatching students learn what works to help manage big feelings is the most amazing experience. Students use hands-on sensory tools and calming activities to recognize what their body and brains need to feel calm, focused and ready to learn. Teaching children the neuroscience behind their reactions changes their behaviors and reactions. \r\n\r\nNothing beats watching a child use the skills to improve their school experiences, improve their confidence, and showcase their resilience!! My favorite student quote “Dr. Rijs, I can do hard things!” \r\n \r\n","stateFullName":"Connecticut","proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/support-the-student-zen-den/10365040/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"imageURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/user/src/u10544606_src.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=210&height=210&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783347128173","id":10365040,"state":"CT","title":"Support The Student Zen Den","costToComplete":91.69},{"city":"Las Vegas","schoolName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","teacherName":"Mrs. Moore","fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students basic school supplies to help them start the year successfully and healthily!","totalPrice":273.56,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"essay":"I love teaching 3rd grade because the students are engaged, optimistic, and energetic! \r\nGive my students basic supplies that will help them start the year successful, organized, and healthy! \r\nEvery year, we begin the year by learning how to organize ourselves in order to become the most successful. Pocket folders will allow students to keep track of work in progress or writing tasks they'll need to come back to. Pencil pouches will help students keep their work space neat and organized. \r\nHaving a clean, healthy classroom is important to me. The mini cleaning tool will ensure that I can keep all flexible seating options disinfected and sanitized. The whiteboard cleaner will ensure a fresh learning space each day! And the best part is, both of these items will help out our very buys custodial staff!","stateFullName":"Nevada","proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/just-the-basics/10368010/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"imageURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/user/src/u5315165_src.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=210&height=210&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682738154311","id":10368010,"state":"NV","title":"Just the Basics","costToComplete":73.56}]

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The requested items will go a long way in encouraging independent learning and allow all students to focus on their unique goals.\r\n\r\nBy choosing to donate to my project and program you are helping to encourage my students in their desire to work independently.\r\n\r\nIn addition the headphones will allow my band members to plug into and use their amps during practice without distracting others that are also working.","proposalURL":"project/materials-for-independent-learners/10229148/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Waterbury, CT","id":10229148,"title":"Materials for Independent Learners","costToComplete":115.06},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400161_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y66&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753900202371","schoolName":"Anna H Rockwell Elementary School","teacherId":5400161,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Liberati","numDonors":4,"numStudents":24,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students high-interest books that make them laugh, spark conversations, and turn even reluctant readers into kids who can’t wait to grab a book","totalPrice":299.29,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"My second graders are curious, hilarious, creative, and full of energy. They love to laugh, share stories with each other, and get excited about books that feel fun and approachable. One of my favorite moments as a teacher is watching a student who once avoided reading suddenly become completely hooked on a series and start recommending books to classmates like a tiny librarian.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels and highly engaging stories have been a game changer for many of my students. Books like Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, and Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers help students build reading stamina, confidence, fluency, and comprehension while making reading feel exciting instead of intimidating. These books are constantly being traded, discussed, reread, and enjoyed during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThe Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! and Pizza and Taco: Wrestling Mania! books are perfect for students developing fluency and expression because the dialogue, humor, and illustrations keep them engaged and motivated to keep turning pages.\r\n\r\nThe Scaredy Squirrel collection supports both reading comprehension and social-emotional learning through relatable characters and humor that my students absolutely love. The Stick and Stone books help reinforce themes of friendship, kindness, teamwork, and perseverance, which are such an important part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThese books won’t sit on shelves collecting dust. They will be read during independent reading, partner reading, book talks, indoor recess, and those magical moments when a child says, “Can I PLEASE read just one more chapter?”","proposalURL":"project/big-laughs-big-books-big-readers/10290390/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Bethel, CT","id":10290390,"title":"Big Laughs, Big Books, Big Readers","costToComplete":99.29},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Edmundo Escobedo Middle School","teacherId":8180558,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Velasquez","numDonors":4,"numStudents":235,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks and SEL tools to calm down anxiety.","totalPrice":312.20,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My office is not just a place for students to come and discuss academics, but a safe place for them to express themselves, especially in times of stressful, anxious situations. For a large number of our students, school is not only a place to learn academics, but also a place of safety, stability, and encouragement.\r\nThe items requested through this DonorsChoose project are needed for children in our school to support positive behavior, academic growth, and emotional development.\r\nThe prizes used for positive behavior reinforcement or fidget toys for stress relief are not just “extras,” they are meaningful tools that help reinforce effort, responsibility, and perseverance. When students know they are working toward something tangible, such as a small toy, game, or incentive, they are more motivated to participate, complete assignments, and follow classroom expectations.\r\nThe requested prizes will be used to support a variety of my counselor goals, including academic achievements, positive behavior choices, attendance, and teamwork. Students will have opportunities to earn rewards through consistent effort, kindness, and improvement in behaviors.\r\nIn addition, these items will help create a warm, welcoming counselor office environment. When students feel excited or accepted to come to school, they are more engaged and ready to learn. A safe space, such as the counselor’s office, that celebrates effort and progress helps students feel safe, supported, and motivated to do their best each day.\r\nYour support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who truly need it. By providing counselor office prizes and tools of academic support; bag packs , you are helping to bring joy, motivation, and encouragement to students who face challenges beyond the classroom walls. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create positive learning experiences that they will remember long after the school year ends.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/counselor-corner/10314023/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10314023,"title":"Counselor Corner","costToComplete":104.20},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1090436_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x11,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778021222816","schoolName":"Turn of River Middle School","teacherId":1090436,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Waring","numDonors":8,"numStudents":120,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students binders, dividers & stickers to create a personalized and dedicated space to organize all of their ELA materials in one place; making it easier to locate resources and stay organized throughout the year.","totalPrice":581.02,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"What I love most about my students is their creativity, curiosity, and willingness to share their ideas. Seventh graders are at an age where they are discovering their voices as readers, writers, and thinkers. They love making connections between books and their own lives, discussing big ideas, and expressing themselves in unique ways. When students feel a sense of ownership and pride in their learning, they become more engaged, motivated, and confident.\r\n\r\nThe binders will provide each student with a dedicated space to organize all of their ELA materials in one place. Instead of managing loose papers, students will build a personalized Interactive ELA Notebook that they can use every day. The dividers will help students separate reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and independent reading materials, making it easier to locate resources and stay organized throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe vinyl stickers may seem like a small addition, but they play an important role in student engagement. Allowing students to personalize their binders helps create a sense of ownership and pride in their learning materials. Students are more likely to care for, use, and revisit resources that feel uniquely theirs.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials will help students develop organization skills, increase independence, and create a lasting resource that documents their growth as readers and writers. Most importantly, these supplies will help transform everyday classroom materials into something students are excited to use and proud to call their own.","proposalURL":"project/binders-with-personality-purpose/10327367/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Stamford, CT","id":10327367,"title":"Binders with Personality & Purpose","costToComplete":122.20},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045271_orig.jpg?crop=2999,2999,x0,y449&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781054086146","schoolName":"Sussex Elementary School","teacherId":10045271,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Taylor","numDonors":6,"numStudents":18,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students my kindergarten students spend much of their day learning on the carpet. These flexible seats will provide comfortable spaces for reading, partner work, and hands-on learning while helping students stay focused and engaged.","totalPrice":338.79,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"My kindergarten students are eager learners who spend much of their day reading, collaborating, and learning on the carpet. These flexible floor seats will provide cozy spaces that help students stay comfortable and focused throughout the day. Giving young learners choices in where they sit helps meet a variety of needs and creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment. With these washable seats, my students will have inviting spaces to enjoy books, work with friends, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child feels comfortable and supported.","proposalURL":"project/big-comfort-for-little-learners/10330689/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Baltimore, MD","id":10330689,"title":"Big Comfort for Little Learners","costToComplete":118.79},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125070_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y33&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593909833239","schoolName":"Mater Academy Mountain Vista","teacherId":7125070,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Kelly","numDonors":6,"numStudents":112,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students essentials for everyday success, so they can focus on learning.","totalPrice":332.19,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"We do a lot of hands-on activities in my classroom. I try to stay away from computer based activities. Even when we are researching, students are creating something tangible - a brochure, a portrait, a map, etc.\r\n\r\nProviding students with essentials, like paper and pencils, allows them to concentrate on learning rather than worrying about supplies. Something as simple as a pencil can cause students to daydream, give them anxiety, or distract them to the point of misunderstanding the task. By providing these essentials to students, they feel comforted in knowing they'll be prepared for the activity. ","proposalURL":"project/can-i-borrow-a-pencil/10338563/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10338563,"title":"Can I Borrow a Pencil?","costToComplete":122.19},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Toquam Magnet Elementary School","teacherId":1059131,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Brocking","numDonors":2,"numStudents":24,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students an organized and supportive classroom with labeled book bins, repaired books, clear storage for centers, and desk reference name plates that promote independence and success across all subject areas.","totalPrice":164.89,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"In fourth grade, organization and durability are essential for helping students become independent, confident learners. This project will provide key classroom supplies that will strengthen daily routines, protect learning materials, and support student success across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nA consistent and clearly labeled classroom environment helps students know exactly where to find and return materials. Blue painter’s tape will be used to label book bins, helping students independently select “just right” books and maintain an organized classroom library. Clear, easy-to-read labels will also support students in taking ownership of classroom systems and responsibilities.\r\n\r\nClear packing tape will be used to repair and reinforce classroom books that are frequently used throughout the year. Many of our texts are handled daily by young readers, and having the ability to quickly fix damaged pages will extend the life of valuable resources and ensure that all students continue to have access to high-quality reading materials.\r\n\r\nClear storage containers for center activities will help keep math, reading, and literacy stations organized, accessible, and easy to rotate. When materials are neatly stored and visible, students are able to transition more smoothly between activities, spend more time learning, and take greater responsibility for keeping learning spaces orderly.\r\n\r\nFinally, fourth-grade name plates with built-in academic reference tools will provide students with a daily resource right at their desks. These name plates will include important review concepts such as math strategies, grammar rules, and writing reminders. Having this information readily available supports independence, reduces frustration, and encourages students to use academic tools rather than rely solely on teacher support.\r\n\r\nTogether, these simple but powerful materials will help create a structured, efficient, and student-centered classroom. They will support organization, preserve learning resources, and give students the tools they need to grow as independent learners throughout the school year.","proposalURL":"project/organized-ready-and-resilient-fourth-g/10345811/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Stamford, CT","id":10345811,"title":"Organized, Ready, and Resilient Fourth Grade Learning Spaces","costToComplete":110.48},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","teacherId":7655863,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Russell","numDonors":2,"numStudents":27,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a Chromebook charging station that will ensure our devices are organized, protected, and fully charged for every class.","totalPrice":182.75,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Our music classroom relies on Chromebooks every day to help students explore rhythm, composition, music theory, virtual instruments, and interactive learning activities. Technology has become an essential part of music education, allowing students to create, collaborate, and experience music in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nA Chromebook charging station will ensure our devices are organized, protected, and fully charged for every class. Instead of losing valuable instructional time searching for chargers or waiting for devices to power on, students will have reliable access to technology whenever they need it.\r\n\r\nAn organized charging station will also help extend the life of our Chromebooks by providing safe storage and proper cable management, reducing wear and tear on both the devices and charging cords.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our students will spend less time dealing with technology issues and more time creating music, building digital skills, and developing a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Thank you for helping keep our classroom connected and ready to learn!","proposalURL":"project/help-us-stay-plugged-into-learning/10350902/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Youngstown, OH","id":10350902,"title":"Help Us Stay Plugged Into Learning","costToComplete":106.58},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7520495_orig.jpg?crop=543,543,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599774370941","schoolName":"Red Rock Elementary School","teacherId":7520495,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Chavez","numDonors":2,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students colorful learning tools, organized supplies, and hands-on resources to support creativity and early literacy.","totalPrice":317.00,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My first graders are curious, kind, and eager to learn each day. As students at a Title I school, they deserve access to classroom materials that help them feel valued, supported, and excited about learning. I want every child to see themselves represented, so these crayons and markers will allow students to create artwork using colors that reflect their unique identities. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic alphabet letters will give students hands-on opportunities to practice phonics, spelling, and word building. A reliable pencil sharpener, bulletin board paper, and organizational bins will help keep our classroom running smoothly, ensuring materials are easy to access and our learning environment stays organized so we can focus on what matters most: learning together.","proposalURL":"project/little-tools-big-learning/10355894/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10355894,"title":"Little Tools, Big Learning","costToComplete":117.00},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683772281483","schoolName":"Middlebrook Elementary School","teacherId":6749202,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Repasi","numDonors":4,"numStudents":22,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a listening center where they can self select literature read aloud professionally or by family and friends.","totalPrice":161.84,"povertyLevel":"","essay":"One of my student’s favorite learning times is our ELA block. Here we share diastolic reading lessons and then children disperse to do independent practice while I run skills based groups. Their independent work is aimed at skill development and can include games, flashcards and center work among other assignments. \r\nThrough this project I hope to provide my students with a Yoto listening center. These wonderful tools allow children a simplistic way to choose stories to listen to and read along with as an independent listening center. \r\nThe Yoto is a relatively new screenfree audio device that can be used with premade audio cards or cards made by family and school friends. It is a simplistic and sturdy machine with very few components. The two chunky dials are used to change volume and track numbers for listening ease and the only other operating piece is the insertion and removal of listening cards. It is a wonderful way to provide independence and enjoyment for reading at this young age. In my classroom I hope to use the Yoto with cards made by readers from the school, from home and later in the year with cards made by readers in our classroom. \r\nA single card can be programmed with multiple tracks, each reading aloud a story from the given collection. As the year progresses, I hope to make my library interesting and diverse for the children, including favorite authors, holidays, and SEL picture books. \r\n\r\n","proposalURL":"project/listening-to-literature-for-littles/10356073/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Trumbull, CT","id":10356073,"title":"Listening to Literature for Littles","costToComplete":85.66},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194713_orig.jpg?crop=1093,1093,x122,y25&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761935818708","schoolName":"Cook - Wissahickon Elementary School","teacherId":7194713,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Comfort","numDonors":8,"numStudents":300,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students new bike racks to store the new bikes we will receive this fall.","totalPrice":1563.73,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"This project will help create a safer, more organized, and more efficient physical education program for our K–8 students. In the fall, our school will receive 30 bicycles that will be used to teach bike safety, fitness, and lifelong recreational skills. To properly store and protect this equipment, we are seeking funding for four freestanding bike racks.\r\n\r\nWithout dedicated storage, bicycles can become difficult to organize, take up valuable gym and storage space, and create safety concerns for students and staff. The bike racks will allow us to neatly store all 30 bicycles, making them easily accessible for classes while keeping walkways clear and equipment protected from damage. Organized storage will also help students learn responsibility by returning bicycles to designated locations after use.\r\n\r\nThese bike racks will support hundreds of students each year by ensuring our new bicycle program runs smoothly and safely. By investing in proper storage now, donors will help maximize the lifespan of the bicycles and create a positive learning environment where students can develop cycling skills, confidence, and healthy habits that can last a lifetime.","proposalURL":"project/bike-racks-for-organization/10356927/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Philadelphia, PA","id":10356927,"title":"Bike Racks for Organization","costToComplete":105.49},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","schoolName":"B.W. Tinker Elementary School","teacherId":2413043,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","numDonors":2,"numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students foam flooring for them to sit on to read, work in groups and just hang out on.","totalPrice":332.58,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I have the honor of teaching wonderful students in the inner city. My students receive both free breakfast and lunch. It is very exciting working in the inner city because you are really helping these kids in so many ways to succeed. The district while they would like to help with supplies for our classrooms just do not have the money. I know that my families love their children and would love to help out, but many of them can not.\r\n\r\nWe are in desperate need of a foam rug, I do a lot of lessons where we all sit on the floor and students explore learning using manipulatives, work together on projects, or just sit on the floor to read, a foam rug is more comfortable and is easily cleaned if someone gets sick.\r\n\r\nWe have had a regular rug but it is not comfortable but more importantly when a student gets sick on it it needs to be removed and dry cleaned so we go without. We really love sitting on the rug to do work, share ideas, and have conversations about ideas and strategies. ","proposalURL":"project/urgently-needed-foam-classroom-rug-for-o/10358321/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Waterbury, CT","id":10358321,"title":"Urgently Needed Foam Classroom Rug For Our Classroom!","costToComplete":116.58},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7741702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611884908113","schoolName":"Lee Antonello Elementary School","teacherId":7741702,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Giron","numDonors":4,"numStudents":16,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students primary lined notebooks to work on handwriting, encoding words, and writing their ideas in.","totalPrice":167.34,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My special education students are enthusiastic, emerging writers who are just beginning to build the foundational skills needed for confident writing. Every day, they are learning how to form letters correctly, space words, and express their ideas in complete sentences. To support this important growth, we need the right tools to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nA primary lined notebooks that are differentiated to students needs will ensure that students always have the correctly lined paper to help them improve their writing and encoding skills.\r\n\r\nWe are requesting primary lined paper, which is essential for early writers. The raised and differentiated lines help students correctly form letters, understand spacing, and build handwriting fluency. This structure is critical for students who are just beginning to correctly form letters, and write sentences.\r\n\r\nWith this simple but powerful tool, students will be able to spend more time doing what matters most—writing with confidence, clarity, and pride in their work.","proposalURL":"project/primary-lined-notebooks-for-handwriting/10360709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"N. Las Vegas, NV","id":10360709,"title":"Primary Lined Notebooks for Handwriting and Encoding!","costToComplete":95.58},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Scotland Elementary School","teacherId":10544606,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Dr. Rijs","numDonors":10,"numStudents":85,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the supplies they need for their Zen Den. The space is available as a positive, self-guided space where students can practice self-regulation, build healthy coping skills, and develop strategies for managing their emotions.","totalPrice":591.69,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"The Zen Den space is a well utilized space by students in all grades. Some students ask for a 10 minute ‘break’ and sit in the cozy bean bag chairs while others ask to use specific tools, like a fidget, coloring sheet, or stuffed animal for regulation. The room is student requested and available for students of all abilities throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWatching students learn what works to help manage big feelings is the most amazing experience. Students use hands-on sensory tools and calming activities to recognize what their body and brains need to feel calm, focused and ready to learn. Teaching children the neuroscience behind their reactions changes their behaviors and reactions. \r\n\r\nNothing beats watching a child use the skills to improve their school experiences, improve their confidence, and showcase their resilience!! My favorite student quote “Dr. Rijs, I can do hard things!” \r\n \r\n","proposalURL":"project/support-the-student-zen-den/10365040/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Scotland, CT","id":10365040,"title":"Support The Student Zen Den","costToComplete":91.69},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5315165_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523590586360","schoolName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","teacherId":5315165,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Moore","numDonors":2,"numStudents":25,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students basic school supplies to help them start the year successfully and healthily!","totalPrice":273.56,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I love teaching 3rd grade because the students are engaged, optimistic, and energetic! \r\nGive my students basic supplies that will help them start the year successful, organized, and healthy! \r\nEvery year, we begin the year by learning how to organize ourselves in order to become the most successful. 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The requested items will go a long way in encouraging independent learning and allow all students to focus on their unique goals.\r\n\r\nBy choosing to donate to my project and program you are helping to encourage my students in their desire to work independently.\r\n\r\nIn addition the headphones will allow my band members to plug into and use their amps during practice without distracting others that are also working.","proposalURL":"project/materials-for-independent-learners/10229148/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Waterbury, CT","id":10229148,"title":"Materials for Independent Learners","costToComplete":115.06},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400161_orig.jpg?crop=1815,1815,x0,y66&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753900202371","schoolName":"Anna H Rockwell Elementary School","teacherId":5400161,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Liberati","numDonors":4,"numStudents":24,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students high-interest books that make them laugh, spark conversations, and turn even reluctant readers into kids who can’t wait to grab a book","totalPrice":299.29,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"My second graders are curious, hilarious, creative, and full of energy. They love to laugh, share stories with each other, and get excited about books that feel fun and approachable. One of my favorite moments as a teacher is watching a student who once avoided reading suddenly become completely hooked on a series and start recommending books to classmates like a tiny librarian.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels and highly engaging stories have been a game changer for many of my students. Books like Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, and Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers help students build reading stamina, confidence, fluency, and comprehension while making reading feel exciting instead of intimidating. These books are constantly being traded, discussed, reread, and enjoyed during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThe Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared! and Pizza and Taco: Wrestling Mania! books are perfect for students developing fluency and expression because the dialogue, humor, and illustrations keep them engaged and motivated to keep turning pages.\r\n\r\nThe Scaredy Squirrel collection supports both reading comprehension and social-emotional learning through relatable characters and humor that my students absolutely love. The Stick and Stone books help reinforce themes of friendship, kindness, teamwork, and perseverance, which are such an important part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThese books won’t sit on shelves collecting dust. 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For a large number of our students, school is not only a place to learn academics, but also a place of safety, stability, and encouragement.\r\nThe items requested through this DonorsChoose project are needed for children in our school to support positive behavior, academic growth, and emotional development.\r\nThe prizes used for positive behavior reinforcement or fidget toys for stress relief are not just “extras,” they are meaningful tools that help reinforce effort, responsibility, and perseverance. When students know they are working toward something tangible, such as a small toy, game, or incentive, they are more motivated to participate, complete assignments, and follow classroom expectations.\r\nThe requested prizes will be used to support a variety of my counselor goals, including academic achievements, positive behavior choices, attendance, and teamwork. Students will have opportunities to earn rewards through consistent effort, kindness, and improvement in behaviors.\r\nIn addition, these items will help create a warm, welcoming counselor office environment. When students feel excited or accepted to come to school, they are more engaged and ready to learn. A safe space, such as the counselor’s office, that celebrates effort and progress helps students feel safe, supported, and motivated to do their best each day.\r\nYour support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who truly need it. By providing counselor office prizes and tools of academic support; bag packs , you are helping to bring joy, motivation, and encouragement to students who face challenges beyond the classroom walls. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create positive learning experiences that they will remember long after the school year ends.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/counselor-corner/10314023/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10314023,"title":"Counselor Corner","costToComplete":104.20},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1090436_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x11,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778021222816","schoolName":"Turn of River Middle School","teacherId":1090436,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Waring","numDonors":8,"numStudents":120,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students binders, dividers & stickers to create a personalized and dedicated space to organize all of their ELA materials in one place; making it easier to locate resources and stay organized throughout the year.","totalPrice":581.02,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"What I love most about my students is their creativity, curiosity, and willingness to share their ideas. 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Allowing students to personalize their binders helps create a sense of ownership and pride in their learning materials. Students are more likely to care for, use, and revisit resources that feel uniquely theirs.\r\n\r\nTogether, these materials will help students develop organization skills, increase independence, and create a lasting resource that documents their growth as readers and writers. Most importantly, these supplies will help transform everyday classroom materials into something students are excited to use and proud to call their own.","proposalURL":"project/binders-with-personality-purpose/10327367/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Stamford, CT","id":10327367,"title":"Binders with Personality & Purpose","costToComplete":122.20},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10045271_orig.jpg?crop=2999,2999,x0,y449&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781054086146","schoolName":"Sussex Elementary School","teacherId":10045271,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Taylor","numDonors":6,"numStudents":18,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students my kindergarten students spend much of their day learning on the carpet. These flexible seats will provide comfortable spaces for reading, partner work, and hands-on learning while helping students stay focused and engaged.","totalPrice":338.79,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"My kindergarten students are eager learners who spend much of their day reading, collaborating, and learning on the carpet. These flexible floor seats will provide cozy spaces that help students stay comfortable and focused throughout the day. Giving young learners choices in where they sit helps meet a variety of needs and creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment. With these washable seats, my students will have inviting spaces to enjoy books, work with friends, and develop a lifelong love of learning. 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","proposalURL":"project/can-i-borrow-a-pencil/10338563/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10338563,"title":"Can I Borrow a Pencil?","costToComplete":122.19},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Toquam Magnet Elementary School","teacherId":1059131,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Brocking","numDonors":2,"numStudents":24,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students an organized and supportive classroom with labeled book bins, repaired books, clear storage for centers, and desk reference name plates that promote independence and success across all subject areas.","totalPrice":164.89,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"In fourth grade, organization and durability are essential for helping students become independent, confident learners. This project will provide key classroom supplies that will strengthen daily routines, protect learning materials, and support student success across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nA consistent and clearly labeled classroom environment helps students know exactly where to find and return materials. Blue painter’s tape will be used to label book bins, helping students independently select “just right” books and maintain an organized classroom library. Clear, easy-to-read labels will also support students in taking ownership of classroom systems and responsibilities.\r\n\r\nClear packing tape will be used to repair and reinforce classroom books that are frequently used throughout the year. Many of our texts are handled daily by young readers, and having the ability to quickly fix damaged pages will extend the life of valuable resources and ensure that all students continue to have access to high-quality reading materials.\r\n\r\nClear storage containers for center activities will help keep math, reading, and literacy stations organized, accessible, and easy to rotate. When materials are neatly stored and visible, students are able to transition more smoothly between activities, spend more time learning, and take greater responsibility for keeping learning spaces orderly.\r\n\r\nFinally, fourth-grade name plates with built-in academic reference tools will provide students with a daily resource right at their desks. These name plates will include important review concepts such as math strategies, grammar rules, and writing reminders. Having this information readily available supports independence, reduces frustration, and encourages students to use academic tools rather than rely solely on teacher support.\r\n\r\nTogether, these simple but powerful materials will help create a structured, efficient, and student-centered classroom. They will support organization, preserve learning resources, and give students the tools they need to grow as independent learners throughout the school year.","proposalURL":"project/organized-ready-and-resilient-fourth-g/10345811/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Stamford, CT","id":10345811,"title":"Organized, Ready, and Resilient Fourth Grade Learning Spaces","costToComplete":110.48},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","teacherId":7655863,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Russell","numDonors":2,"numStudents":27,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a Chromebook charging station that will ensure our devices are organized, protected, and fully charged for every class.","totalPrice":182.75,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Our music classroom relies on Chromebooks every day to help students explore rhythm, composition, music theory, virtual instruments, and interactive learning activities. Technology has become an essential part of music education, allowing students to create, collaborate, and experience music in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nA Chromebook charging station will ensure our devices are organized, protected, and fully charged for every class. Instead of losing valuable instructional time searching for chargers or waiting for devices to power on, students will have reliable access to technology whenever they need it.\r\n\r\nAn organized charging station will also help extend the life of our Chromebooks by providing safe storage and proper cable management, reducing wear and tear on both the devices and charging cords.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our students will spend less time dealing with technology issues and more time creating music, building digital skills, and developing a lifelong appreciation for the arts. 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As students at a Title I school, they deserve access to classroom materials that help them feel valued, supported, and excited about learning. I want every child to see themselves represented, so these crayons and markers will allow students to create artwork using colors that reflect their unique identities. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic alphabet letters will give students hands-on opportunities to practice phonics, spelling, and word building. A reliable pencil sharpener, bulletin board paper, and organizational bins will help keep our classroom running smoothly, ensuring materials are easy to access and our learning environment stays organized so we can focus on what matters most: learning together.","proposalURL":"project/little-tools-big-learning/10355894/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10355894,"title":"Little Tools, Big Learning","costToComplete":117.00},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6749202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683772281483","schoolName":"Middlebrook Elementary School","teacherId":6749202,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Repasi","numDonors":4,"numStudents":22,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a listening center where they can self select literature read aloud professionally or by family and friends.","totalPrice":161.84,"povertyLevel":"","essay":"One of my student’s favorite learning times is our ELA block. Here we share diastolic reading lessons and then children disperse to do independent practice while I run skills based groups. Their independent work is aimed at skill development and can include games, flashcards and center work among other assignments. \r\nThrough this project I hope to provide my students with a Yoto listening center. These wonderful tools allow children a simplistic way to choose stories to listen to and read along with as an independent listening center. \r\nThe Yoto is a relatively new screenfree audio device that can be used with premade audio cards or cards made by family and school friends. It is a simplistic and sturdy machine with very few components. The two chunky dials are used to change volume and track numbers for listening ease and the only other operating piece is the insertion and removal of listening cards. It is a wonderful way to provide independence and enjoyment for reading at this young age. In my classroom I hope to use the Yoto with cards made by readers from the school, from home and later in the year with cards made by readers in our classroom. \r\nA single card can be programmed with multiple tracks, each reading aloud a story from the given collection. As the year progresses, I hope to make my library interesting and diverse for the children, including favorite authors, holidays, and SEL picture books. \r\n\r\n","proposalURL":"project/listening-to-literature-for-littles/10356073/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Trumbull, CT","id":10356073,"title":"Listening to Literature for Littles","costToComplete":85.66},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7194713_orig.jpg?crop=1093,1093,x122,y25&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761935818708","schoolName":"Cook - Wissahickon Elementary School","teacherId":7194713,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Comfort","numDonors":8,"numStudents":300,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students new bike racks to store the new bikes we will receive this fall.","totalPrice":1563.73,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"This project will help create a safer, more organized, and more efficient physical education program for our K–8 students. In the fall, our school will receive 30 bicycles that will be used to teach bike safety, fitness, and lifelong recreational skills. To properly store and protect this equipment, we are seeking funding for four freestanding bike racks.\r\n\r\nWithout dedicated storage, bicycles can become difficult to organize, take up valuable gym and storage space, and create safety concerns for students and staff. The bike racks will allow us to neatly store all 30 bicycles, making them easily accessible for classes while keeping walkways clear and equipment protected from damage. Organized storage will also help students learn responsibility by returning bicycles to designated locations after use.\r\n\r\nThese bike racks will support hundreds of students each year by ensuring our new bicycle program runs smoothly and safely. By investing in proper storage now, donors will help maximize the lifespan of the bicycles and create a positive learning environment where students can develop cycling skills, confidence, and healthy habits that can last a lifetime.","proposalURL":"project/bike-racks-for-organization/10356927/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Philadelphia, PA","id":10356927,"title":"Bike Racks for Organization","costToComplete":105.49},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","schoolName":"B.W. Tinker Elementary School","teacherId":2413043,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","numDonors":2,"numStudents":30,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students foam flooring for them to sit on to read, work in groups and just hang out on.","totalPrice":332.58,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I have the honor of teaching wonderful students in the inner city. My students receive both free breakfast and lunch. It is very exciting working in the inner city because you are really helping these kids in so many ways to succeed. The district while they would like to help with supplies for our classrooms just do not have the money. I know that my families love their children and would love to help out, but many of them can not.\r\n\r\nWe are in desperate need of a foam rug, I do a lot of lessons where we all sit on the floor and students explore learning using manipulatives, work together on projects, or just sit on the floor to read, a foam rug is more comfortable and is easily cleaned if someone gets sick.\r\n\r\nWe have had a regular rug but it is not comfortable but more importantly when a student gets sick on it it needs to be removed and dry cleaned so we go without. We really love sitting on the rug to do work, share ideas, and have conversations about ideas and strategies. 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Every day, they are learning how to form letters correctly, space words, and express their ideas in complete sentences. To support this important growth, we need the right tools to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nA primary lined notebooks that are differentiated to students needs will ensure that students always have the correctly lined paper to help them improve their writing and encoding skills.\r\n\r\nWe are requesting primary lined paper, which is essential for early writers. The raised and differentiated lines help students correctly form letters, understand spacing, and build handwriting fluency. This structure is critical for students who are just beginning to correctly form letters, and write sentences.\r\n\r\nWith this simple but powerful tool, students will be able to spend more time doing what matters most—writing with confidence, clarity, and pride in their work.","proposalURL":"project/primary-lined-notebooks-for-handwriting/10360709/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"N. Las Vegas, NV","id":10360709,"title":"Primary Lined Notebooks for Handwriting and Encoding!","costToComplete":95.58},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"schoolName":"Scotland Elementary School","teacherId":10544606,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Dr. Rijs","numDonors":10,"numStudents":85,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students the supplies they need for their Zen Den. The space is available as a positive, self-guided space where students can practice self-regulation, build healthy coping skills, and develop strategies for managing their emotions.","totalPrice":591.69,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"The Zen Den space is a well utilized space by students in all grades. Some students ask for a 10 minute ‘break’ and sit in the cozy bean bag chairs while others ask to use specific tools, like a fidget, coloring sheet, or stuffed animal for regulation. The room is student requested and available for students of all abilities throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWatching students learn what works to help manage big feelings is the most amazing experience. Students use hands-on sensory tools and calming activities to recognize what their body and brains need to feel calm, focused and ready to learn. Teaching children the neuroscience behind their reactions changes their behaviors and reactions. \r\n\r\nNothing beats watching a child use the skills to improve their school experiences, improve their confidence, and showcase their resilience!! My favorite student quote “Dr. Rijs, I can do hard things!” \r\n \r\n","proposalURL":"project/support-the-student-zen-den/10365040/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Scotland, CT","id":10365040,"title":"Support The Student Zen Den","costToComplete":91.69},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5315165_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523590586360","schoolName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","teacherId":5315165,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Moore","numDonors":2,"numStudents":25,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students basic school supplies to help them start the year successfully and healthily!","totalPrice":273.56,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I love teaching 3rd grade because the students are engaged, optimistic, and energetic! \r\nGive my students basic supplies that will help them start the year successful, organized, and healthy! \r\nEvery year, we begin the year by learning how to organize ourselves in order to become the most successful. Pocket folders will allow students to keep track of work in progress or writing tasks they'll need to come back to. Pencil pouches will help students keep their work space neat and organized. \r\nHaving a clean, healthy classroom is important to me. The mini cleaning tool will ensure that I can keep all flexible seating options disinfected and sanitized. The whiteboard cleaner will ensure a fresh learning space each day! And the best part is, both of these items will help out our very buys custodial staff!","proposalURL":"project/just-the-basics/10368010/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Las Vegas, NV","id":10368010,"title":"Just the Basics","costToComplete":73.56}]