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They love to tell stories thru drawing and other creative ways. They love bright colors and finger painting. They could tell a story about everything in their life.\r\nThey love to use their imagination thru art works to express how they are feeling. The joy they get from drawing, coloring and painting could light up a room. With these new art supplies students will be able to create throughout the day and on their own. 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It transforms a simple prize into a meaningful celebration of their hard work.\r\n\r\nThis project is about much more than just giving out prizes; it is about building a structured, uplifting environment where positive behavior is actively and joyfully celebrated. Your generous donation will provide the tangible reinforcements my students need to stay motivated, feel valued, and continue making incredible progress. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our inclusive classroom and helping my students shine!","proposalURL":"project/unlocking-potential-with-a-surprise-clos/10258388/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10258388,"title":"Unlocking Potential With a Surprise Closet!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9300627_orig.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778504018730","totalPrice":781.36,"schoolName":"West Fork High School","costToComplete":72.21,"teacherId":9300627,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Jennifer Rodgers","numDonors":10,"numStudents":170,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a unique opportunity to experience the complete food journey—from planting and harvesting to preparation and presentation.","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Our culinary arts students are ready to expand their learning beyond the kitchen by creating and maintaining an outdoor raised garden classroom. 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These resources will allow me to quickly implement high quality lessons, interactive storytelling activities, visual supports, adapted books, art projects, social-emotional learning activities, and creative writing opportunities that are appropriate for my students’ varying academic levels and learning styles.\r\n\r\nTPT resources will also help me provide individualized instruction and scaffolded supports for students who benefit from repetition, visuals, and hands-on learning. Many of the materials include themed storytelling units, sequencing activities, visual prompts, interactive crafts, and performing arts connections that make learning more accessible and motivating for my students. 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They are very creative and enjoy using different tools to make their drawings. I want to make art more engaging, and what a fun activity if I have the students create a robot to help them make various designs.\r\n\r\nThe tools I am requesting will allow each student to build their own robot so that they can make their own art activity.\r\nIncorporating art and STEM will allow students to continue using their imagination to build a robot and have it create drawings on paper.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read our project. 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Twistable crayons, ocean velvet art coloring pages, and tape will help bring engaging art activities into our classroom while encouraging imagination, focus, and self-expression. Art gives students a chance to build confidence, strengthen fine motor skills, and connect learning with creativity in a fun and meaningful way. These art supplies will also support collaborative classroom projects, storytelling through reader's theater, and creative activities tied to literacy, science, and social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves the chance to create something they are proud of.\r\nWith these art materials, my students will be able to explore color, design, and creativity while developing important classroom skills like perseverance and problem-solving. The ocean-themed velvet art pages will make learning exciting and calming, while tape and crayons will support a variety of creative classroom projects. We are a full-inclusion school, and these projects help create an inclusive environment in my classroom. 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The curriculum will support a variety of learning styles while helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and number sense skills. These resources will make math more accessible and engaging, allowing students to grow in confidence as they tackle new concepts.\r\n\r\nYour support will help bring an updated math curriculum into our classroom and provide my students with the tools they need to succeed this year and in the years to come.","proposalURL":"project/mastering-math-with-a-new-curriculum/10310228/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"El Cajon, CA","id":10310228,"title":"Mastering Math With a New Curriculum"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643918_orig.jpg?crop=1421,1421,x0,y37&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723316381083","totalPrice":204.82,"schoolName":"Thomas Jefferson Elementary School","costToComplete":76.82,"teacherId":9643918,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wilson","numDonors":4,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a cozy, magical reading experience in a tent, sharing the adventures of Frog and Toad and celebrating a friendship that grows stronger through every challenge.","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"My TK students are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn. They love listening to stories, sharing ideas, and making connections between books and their own experiences. One of the things I love most about them is their excitement when they discover new adventures through reading and their willingness to support and encourage one another as they learn.\r\n\r\nThis project will help create a magical reading experience where students can enjoy adventures in a cozy reading tent while exploring the timeless friendship of Frog and Toad. As they follow the characters through their adventures, students will learn valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, perseverance, and empathy. Reading in an inviting and engaging space will help foster a love of literature and make reading feel like a special adventure every day.\r\n\r\nThe materials in this project will extend learning beyond the pages of a book. Chalk and Painting supplies will allow students to draw scenes, characters, and story maps inspired by their reading adventures. They can illustrate favorite moments, create pathways for story journeys, and express their understanding of the books through creative outdoor and classroom activities. These hands-on activities encourage creativity, strengthen comprehension, and help students make meaningful connections to literature.\r\n\r\nBy combining reading, art, and imaginative play, this project will nurture literacy skills while creating joyful learning experiences. Students will not only develop as readers but also as storytellers, artists, and thoughtful friends who understand the power of sharing adventures together.","proposalURL":"project/camping-with-frog-and-toad-adventures-i/10310446/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"San Leandro, CA","id":10310446,"title":"Camping with Frog and Toad: Adventures in Reading"}]
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With alternative choices, such as the Vanilla Wafers and fruit snacks, I can provide a wider range of choices to elevate my students' learning without limitations.","proposalURL":"project/i-cant-im-hungry-not-anymore/10121902/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"San Diego, CA","id":10121902,"title":"\"I Can't, I'm Hungry...\" Not Anymore!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1717067_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521594209566","totalPrice":166.20,"schoolName":"Natomas Park Elementary School","costToComplete":92.08,"teacherId":1717067,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Bains","numDonors":11,"numStudents":25,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students twistable crayons for art and snacks for field trips.","povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"In our kindergarten classroom, learning comes alive through creativity, exploration, and hands-on experiences. 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Many young learners need consistent access to food to maintain their energy and regulate their emotions, especially during a busy and stimulating outing. By providing snacks for our trip, we can ensure that every child is comfortable, included, and able to enjoy this meaningful learning experience. 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Your generous donation will provide the tangible reinforcements my students need to stay motivated, feel valued, and continue making incredible progress. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our inclusive classroom and helping my students shine!","proposalURL":"project/unlocking-potential-with-a-surprise-clos/10258388/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10258388,"title":"Unlocking Potential With a Surprise Closet!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9300627_orig.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778504018730","totalPrice":781.36,"schoolName":"West Fork High School","costToComplete":72.21,"teacherId":9300627,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Jennifer Rodgers","numDonors":10,"numStudents":170,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a unique opportunity to experience the complete food journey—from planting and harvesting to preparation and presentation.","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Our culinary arts students are ready to expand their learning beyond the kitchen by creating and maintaining an outdoor raised garden classroom. 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These resources will allow me to quickly implement high quality lessons, interactive storytelling activities, visual supports, adapted books, art projects, social-emotional learning activities, and creative writing opportunities that are appropriate for my students’ varying academic levels and learning styles.\r\n\r\nTPT resources will also help me provide individualized instruction and scaffolded supports for students who benefit from repetition, visuals, and hands-on learning. Many of the materials include themed storytelling units, sequencing activities, visual prompts, interactive crafts, and performing arts connections that make learning more accessible and motivating for my students. 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We are a full-inclusion school, and these projects help create an inclusive environment in my classroom. 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The curriculum will support a variety of learning styles while helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and number sense skills. These resources will make math more accessible and engaging, allowing students to grow in confidence as they tackle new concepts.\r\n\r\nYour support will help bring an updated math curriculum into our classroom and provide my students with the tools they need to succeed this year and in the years to come.","proposalURL":"project/mastering-math-with-a-new-curriculum/10310228/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"El Cajon, CA","id":10310228,"title":"Mastering Math With a New Curriculum"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9643918_orig.jpg?crop=1421,1421,x0,y37&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723316381083","totalPrice":204.82,"schoolName":"Thomas Jefferson Elementary School","costToComplete":76.82,"teacherId":9643918,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wilson","numDonors":4,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a cozy, magical reading experience in a tent, sharing the adventures of Frog and Toad and celebrating a friendship that grows stronger through every challenge.","povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"My TK students are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn. 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