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Help me give my students paper, pencils, stickers, bookmarks, etc. for classroom use.
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
Northwest Middle School•
Salt Lake City, UT
$55 still needed
Let’s Clean Up!
Help me give my students a cleaner classroom while teaching them responsibility and life skills!
Mrs. Spendlove
Thomas White Elementary School•
Saginaw, MI
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"Chompsaws: A Cutting-Edge Tool for Student Innovation!"
Help me give my students a ChompSaw to create innovative projects and enhance their learning experience!
Mrs. Phillips
St. Elmo Center for the Gifted•
Columbus, GA
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Turn Boring Lessons into Board Games!
Help me give my students board games about a variety of curriculum topics.
Mr. Fast
Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School•
Laupahoehoe, HI
$354 still needed
2X$177 for now, thanks to a match
Collaboration Stations in Math Class
Help me give my students a new group table and work spaces that encourage math discussion!
Mrs. Trotter
Six Mile Elementary School•
Six Mile, SC
$143 still needed
2X$72 for now, thanks to a match
Help Us Hear Our Lessons!
Help me give my students headphones so that they can hear their online lessons.
Mrs. Cole
Lewis County Central Elementary School•
Vanceburg, KY
$95 still needed
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Harmony in the Classroom: Empowering Young Musicians with Essential Instruments
Help me give my students the resources they need to fully engage in their musical learning experience! As we continue to explore and develop our students’ musical skills, I have noticed a growing need for additional equipments.
Ms. Gibson
Arts and Letters 305 United•
Brooklyn, NY
$100 still needed
Speedy Feet, Here We Come!
Help me give my students 27 pairs of sneakers for the Star Blazers Running Club at PS 194, ensuring every runner has the gear needed to compete, stay injury-free, and reach their full potential.
Ms. Carrasco
PS 194 Raoul Wallenberg•
Brooklyn, NY
$387 still needed
Brightening Our Field Trip and Field Day with Tie-Dye Fun!
Help me give my students materials to tie dye for their 3rd grade shirts.
Ms. Estrada
Vera Escamilla Elementary School•
Houston, TX
$124 still needed
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