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As their teacher, I want to create unforgettable learning experiences that spark their curiosity and make them excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of science, not just read about it in a textbook.\r\n\r\nI dream of filling our classroom with exciting, hands-on science experiments that allow my students to become little scientists! From making slime and growing beautiful crystals to creating bubbling reactions and exploring the properties of matter, these activities will bring science to life in ways my students will always remember.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, hands-on learning makes all the difference. It allows them to build confidence, work together, ask questions, and experience the joy of discovering something new. I want my students to see that science isn't just another subject in school—it's an exciting world of possibilities waiting to be explored!\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, I can provide the materials like glue, detergent and food coloring, items needed to make these experiences possible throughout the school year. 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Students will be able to use these during the school day and also during their advisory time to really work on strengthening those muscles. \r\nSo many of my students play sports or want to play sports and I want to help them build those muscles so we need materials to have available for them to work on strengthening their muscles during the school day. These materials will be used during the school day to build muscles all year long by members of our sports teams or students who hope to join a sports team and want to build their muscles. 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With holiday-themed STEM kits and materials, our students will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math while building, designing, creating, and experimenting. These materials will encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance as students work through exciting holiday and winter-themed challenges. Whether they are engineering gingerbread houses, constructing holiday structures, designing snowflakes, exploring science experiments, or creating festive inventions, students will be learning valuable skills while having fun. These activities will also encourage collaboration, communication, and confidence as students share ideas, test their designs, and learn from their mistakes. 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","proposalURL":"project/full-steam-ahead/10797647/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10797647,"title":"Full STEAM Ahead","schoolName":"Del Olmo Elementary School"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10563183_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1794277388116","costToComplete":83.71,"teacherId":10563183,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","numDonors":2,"numStudents":32,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students unforgettable hands-on science experiences through exciting experiments that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and bring learning to life throughout the school year!","totalPrice":183.71,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"My fifth-grade students are full of curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning! 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I want my students to see that science isn't just another subject in school—it's an exciting world of possibilities waiting to be explored!\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, I can provide the materials like glue, detergent and food coloring, items needed to make these experiences possible throughout the school year. 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Sometimes, the most meaningful learning experiences happen when students are given the freedom to explore, create, and try something new without the pressure of getting everything right.\r\n\r\nI am requesting magnetic building tiles to bring more hands-on STEAM experiences into our school. As they build and experiment, my students will be able to learn to think creatively, work through challenges, and see how their ideas can become something real. As a resource, these magnetic tiles also provide natural opportunities to build confidence, practice patience, and develop positive connections with peers. For students who may struggle with traditional learning environments, having an opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences can be especially meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to provide a space where students feel comfortable taking risks, expressing their creativity, and discovering what they are capable of accomplishing. These magnetic tiles may seem like simple materials, but they can open the door to meaningful experiences that extend far beyond building structures. They can give students a sense of accomplishment, create opportunities for positive interactions, and remind them that they are capable of overcoming challenges. Every student deserves opportunities to feel successful and valued, regardless of what they may be facing outside of school.","proposalURL":"project/small-tiles-big-ideas-building-future/10353567/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Cuyahoga Fls., OH","id":10353567,"title":"Small Tiles, Big Ideas: Building Future Innovators","schoolName":"Schnee Learning Center"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226031_orig.jpg?crop=1957,1957,x139,y566&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697578046282","costToComplete":95.82,"teacherId":9226031,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Cheney","numDonors":4,"numStudents":37,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students puppets, art, and writing supplies to tell their story.","totalPrice":310.53,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My students have a variety of special needs and require extra support to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. 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","proposalURL":"project/tools-for-tomorrow/10625186/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Elmhurst, NY","id":10625186,"title":"Tools for Tomorrow","schoolName":"Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley"},{"profilePhotoURL":null,"costToComplete":110.33,"teacherId":9006099,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Archer","numDonors":4,"numStudents":250,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students sports related equipment of toning balls and balance boards to help them strengthen their muscles for sports.","totalPrice":221.21,"povertyLevel":"More than a third of students from low‑income households","essay":"I work with some amazing kids that love to play sports and some that want to play sports but might not have the muscle strength or confidence. I know these resources will help them to build that confidence and strength. Students will be able to use these during the school day and also during their advisory time to really work on strengthening those muscles. \r\nSo many of my students play sports or want to play sports and I want to help them build those muscles so we need materials to have available for them to work on strengthening their muscles during the school day. These materials will be used during the school day to build muscles all year long by members of our sports teams or students who hope to join a sports team and want to build their muscles. 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It's important to us to take good care of our garden and everything that helps us tend it, and we want to pass these values of care and respect on to our students.\r\n\r\nAfter losing many of our garden tools in the recent hurricane flooding, we have made creating a safe and durable storage area a priority. Once we have proper storage, we will begin replacing the tools we've lost. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn with our students. Experiential education in the garden gives our students the opportunity to learn by doing: planting, harvesting, observing, problem-solving, and working together. 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With holiday-themed STEM kits and materials, our students will have the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math while building, designing, creating, and experimenting. These materials will encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance as students work through exciting holiday and winter-themed challenges. Whether they are engineering gingerbread houses, constructing holiday structures, designing snowflakes, exploring science experiments, or creating festive inventions, students will be learning valuable skills while having fun. These activities will also encourage collaboration, communication, and confidence as students share ideas, test their designs, and learn from their mistakes. 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To help bring our upcoming creative projects to life, we are hoping to collect a few specific classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nWe need fabric paint to custom-decorate our special t-shirts as we celebrate our monumental 100th Day of School. Students count and paint one hundred items on their t-shirts. We need acrylic paint and canvases for our upcoming festive holiday art projects. Students will create beautiful keepsakes to take home. We also need dough, a classroom favorite. We use dough for essential fine motor skill development, interactive math activities, and hands-on name-building practice. Any donations you can provide will directly support my students' creativity and interactive learning. ","proposalURL":"project/full-steam-ahead/10797647/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10797647,"title":"Full STEAM Ahead","schoolName":"Del Olmo Elementary School"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10563183_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1794277388116","costToComplete":83.71,"teacherId":10563183,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","numDonors":2,"numStudents":32,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students unforgettable hands-on science experiences through exciting experiments that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and bring learning to life throughout the school year!","totalPrice":183.71,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"My fifth-grade students are full of curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning! They love asking questions, exploring new ideas, and discovering how the world around them works. As their teacher, I want to create unforgettable learning experiences that spark their curiosity and make them excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of science, not just read about it in a textbook.\r\n\r\nI dream of filling our classroom with exciting, hands-on science experiments that allow my students to become little scientists! From making slime and growing beautiful crystals to creating bubbling reactions and exploring the properties of matter, these activities will bring science to life in ways my students will always remember.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, hands-on learning makes all the difference. It allows them to build confidence, work together, ask questions, and experience the joy of discovering something new. I want my students to see that science isn't just another subject in school—it's an exciting world of possibilities waiting to be explored!\r\n\r\nWith your generous support, I can provide the materials like glue, detergent and food coloring, items needed to make these experiences possible throughout the school year. 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