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My hope is that with your help, I can lessen the difficulties they face and provide a safe and comfortable learning environment where they can feel cared for. \r\n Many families are not able to provide appropriate clothing such as warm mittens and snow pants for outside play during the winter. Likewise, many of our families find it difficult to provide snacks and/ or supplies to support health eating habits such as water bottles, trays, wipes and cloths for cleaning up after ourselves. 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This experience is designed to deepen students’ understanding of global cultures while creating joyful, lasting learning memories.\r\nTo make this celebration engaging and memorable, we hope to include heart-shaped glasses and festive, culturally inspired backdrops. These materials will transform our classroom into an immersive learning space that sparks curiosity, encourages participation, and allows students to celebrate culture in a fun and visually meaningful way.\r\nThese items will strengthen hands-on and visual learning experiences, inspire excitement, curiosity, and appreciation for Chinese culture, and create a welcoming, festive, and inclusive classroom environment.\r\nYour generous donation will directly support an enriching cultural experience that promotes diversity, global awareness, and student engagement. 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I teach a group of energetic 4- and 5-year-olds at a Title I school, where many of our families face financial challenges. For some of my students, the snacks they receive at school are not just a small treat—they are an essential part of their daily nutrition. Young children are constantly growing, exploring, and learning. \r\n\r\nBy the time snack time arrives, many of my students are already hungry, which can make it difficult for them to focus, regulate their emotions, and fully participate in classroom activities. Without consistent access to healthy snacks, even the most exciting lessons can become overwhelming.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide nutritious, child-friendly snacks to support students both at the end of this school year and as they return ready to learn at the beginning of next year. Having reliable access to snacks helps create a sense of stability and care, especially for children who may experience food insecurity at home.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond hunger. When students’ basic needs are met, they are more engaged, confident, and ready to learn. A simple snack can prevent meltdowns, increase attention spans, and foster a positive classroom environment where every child feels supported and valued.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping ensure that my students can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and building a strong foundation for their future. 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Items like playdough, snacks, chewy toys, kinetic sand, thoughtful classroom decor, and sensory tools aren’t extras; they are essential supports that help students regulate, focus, and fully participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many students—especially those with sensory needs, attention challenges, or communication differences—hands-on materials like playdough and kinetic sand provide a calming outlet that helps them manage stress and stay present. Sensory toys and chewy tools give students appropriate ways to meet their sensory needs, reducing disruptions and increasing their ability to engage with lessons. These tools can make the difference between a student feeling overwhelmed and a student feeling in control.\r\n\r\nSnacks play a critical role as well. Hunger can be a major barrier to learning, and for some students, consistent access to food helps stabilize mood, improve concentration, and create a sense of security. When basic needs are met, students are more open to learning and connecting with others.\r\n\r\nClassroom decor also matters more than it may seem. A welcoming, visually supportive environment can reduce anxiety, build a sense of belonging, and reinforce learning through visuals, structure, and predictability. For students who thrive on routine and visual cues, the environment itself becomes a teaching tool.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items create a classroom that is inclusive, responsive, and nurturing—one where students are not just expected to learn, but are supported in *how* they learn best. 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These items may seem simple, but they are essential tools that help students stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from families who are unable to consistently provide these materials. Backpacks allow students to safely transport their belongings, homework, and communication between home and school. Ziploc bags help us keep materials organized, protect important items, and prepare individualized learning kits. Sensory toys are especially important for my students, as they support focus, self-regulation, and emotional control—helping students stay engaged and successful during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will make a direct impact by removing barriers to learning and creating a more supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment. With these resources, my students will feel more confident, comfortable, and ready to participate each day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and investing in their success. Your kindness truly makes a difference in their lives.","proposalURL":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10257099/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"location":"New York City, NY","id":10257099,"title":"Small Supplies, Big Impact!","teacherName":"Mrs. Santulli","costToComplete":168.86,"numDonors":0,"totalPrice":168.86,"hideDetails":false,"schoolName":"PS 37 @ IS 2","teacherId":2710104},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5013249_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527005730279","numStudents":275,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks in the case of a lockdown emergency!","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","essay":"What I love most about my students is their compassion and the way they look out for one another. 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When students feel safe and cared for, they are better able to manage stress, regulate emotions, and focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nBy providing emergency snacks, we are helping create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and secure—no matter the situation.","proposalURL":"project/lockdown-snacks/10261205/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"location":"San Diego, CA","id":10261205,"title":"Lockdown Snacks!","teacherName":"Ms. Beasley","costToComplete":176.52,"numDonors":0,"totalPrice":176.52,"hideDetails":false,"schoolName":"Keiller Leadership Academy","teacherId":5013249},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8314922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778090975819","numStudents":100,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks, games and fun resources for summer enrichment.","povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"essay":"This project will help create a supportive, engaging, and comfortable environment for my students during summer school. 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This experience is designed to deepen students’ understanding of global cultures while creating joyful, lasting learning memories.\r\nTo make this celebration engaging and memorable, we hope to include heart-shaped glasses and festive, culturally inspired backdrops. These materials will transform our classroom into an immersive learning space that sparks curiosity, encourages participation, and allows students to celebrate culture in a fun and visually meaningful way.\r\nThese items will strengthen hands-on and visual learning experiences, inspire excitement, curiosity, and appreciation for Chinese culture, and create a welcoming, festive, and inclusive classroom environment.\r\nYour generous donation will directly support an enriching cultural experience that promotes diversity, global awareness, and student engagement. 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With your support, we can stock our classroom with essential cleaning supplies like disinfectant wipes, sprays, paper towels, and hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of germs.\r\n\r\nA tidy classroom isn’t just about appearance; it’s about health and focus. Help us create a safer learning environment by providing the cleaning supplies we need to stay organized and germ-free every day. Students are responsible for keeping the space clean and with these supplies, students' learning responsibility and accountability to keeping their environment clean is supported. ","proposalURL":"project/fighting-germs-fueling-learning/10232067/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"location":"Elmhurst, NY","id":10232067,"title":"Fighting Germs, Fueling Learning","teacherName":"Ms. Holly","costToComplete":235.29,"numDonors":0,"totalPrice":235.29,"hideDetails":false,"schoolName":"Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley","teacherId":10339957},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","numStudents":250,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks to keep them energized through A.P. tests and the end of the school year.","povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"essay":"My students are all singers, dancers, actors, technical artists, and scholars. 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The Snack Shack has become a staple of our school community and has become a place where students gather to talk, eat, and build community.","proposalURL":"project/snack-shack/10237612/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"location":"New York, NY","id":10237612,"title":"Snack Shack!","teacherName":"Ms. Iannacone","costToComplete":99.12,"numDonors":6,"totalPrice":286.12,"hideDetails":false,"schoolName":"Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts","teacherId":4982921},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9337435_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697772105249","numStudents":50,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students yummy snacks to fuel their brain! ","povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"essay":"In our classroom, learning begins with full hearts—but it also depends on full tummies. I teach a group of energetic 4- and 5-year-olds at a Title I school, where many of our families face financial challenges. For some of my students, the snacks they receive at school are not just a small treat—they are an essential part of their daily nutrition. Young children are constantly growing, exploring, and learning. \r\n\r\nBy the time snack time arrives, many of my students are already hungry, which can make it difficult for them to focus, regulate their emotions, and fully participate in classroom activities. Without consistent access to healthy snacks, even the most exciting lessons can become overwhelming.\r\n\r\nThis project will provide nutritious, child-friendly snacks to support students both at the end of this school year and as they return ready to learn at the beginning of next year. Having reliable access to snacks helps create a sense of stability and care, especially for children who may experience food insecurity at home.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond hunger. When students’ basic needs are met, they are more engaged, confident, and ready to learn. A simple snack can prevent meltdowns, increase attention spans, and foster a positive classroom environment where every child feels supported and valued.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping ensure that my students can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and building a strong foundation for their future. 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Items like playdough, snacks, chewy toys, kinetic sand, thoughtful classroom decor, and sensory tools aren’t extras; they are essential supports that help students regulate, focus, and fully participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many students—especially those with sensory needs, attention challenges, or communication differences—hands-on materials like playdough and kinetic sand provide a calming outlet that helps them manage stress and stay present. Sensory toys and chewy tools give students appropriate ways to meet their sensory needs, reducing disruptions and increasing their ability to engage with lessons. These tools can make the difference between a student feeling overwhelmed and a student feeling in control.\r\n\r\nSnacks play a critical role as well. Hunger can be a major barrier to learning, and for some students, consistent access to food helps stabilize mood, improve concentration, and create a sense of security. When basic needs are met, students are more open to learning and connecting with others.\r\n\r\nClassroom decor also matters more than it may seem. A welcoming, visually supportive environment can reduce anxiety, build a sense of belonging, and reinforce learning through visuals, structure, and predictability. For students who thrive on routine and visual cues, the environment itself becomes a teaching tool.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items create a classroom that is inclusive, responsive, and nurturing—one where students are not just expected to learn, but are supported in *how* they learn best. 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These items may seem simple, but they are essential tools that help students stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from families who are unable to consistently provide these materials. Backpacks allow students to safely transport their belongings, homework, and communication between home and school. Ziploc bags help us keep materials organized, protect important items, and prepare individualized learning kits. Sensory toys are especially important for my students, as they support focus, self-regulation, and emotional control—helping students stay engaged and successful during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will make a direct impact by removing barriers to learning and creating a more supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment. With these resources, my students will feel more confident, comfortable, and ready to participate each day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and investing in their success. Your kindness truly makes a difference in their lives.","proposalURL":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10257099/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"location":"New York City, NY","id":10257099,"title":"Small Supplies, Big Impact!","teacherName":"Mrs. Santulli","costToComplete":168.86,"numDonors":0,"totalPrice":168.86,"hideDetails":false,"schoolName":"PS 37 @ IS 2","teacherId":2710104},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5013249_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527005730279","numStudents":275,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks in the case of a lockdown emergency!","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","essay":"What I love most about my students is their compassion and the way they look out for one another. 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