Classroom Essentials Lists allow teachers to shop for classroom supplies from a short, curated list of basics. As the teacher receives funding, we immediately ship funded items to the teacher. Learn more about Classroom Essentials
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See it, Show it and Experience it
Help me give my students the supplies needed to be successful in health education. The clay is used to have my students create hearts, bones and brains. Glasses and drug activities will give them experiences more realistic.
Ms. Tulane
Mountain High School•
Kaysville, UT
$1,161 still needed
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Beyond the Page: Using Books to Build Empathy and Understanding
Help me give my students books that address developing Theory of Mind skills, such as using mental state words, diverse/false beliefs, hidden emotions, and inferencing.
Ms. Macaulay (Ms. Kara!)
River Trail Elementary School•
Fort Mill, SC
$227 still needed
2 donors so far
Readers are Leaders!
Help me give my students quality, fun, and age appropriate books to create a love of reading!
Ms. Britton
Keene's Crossing Elementary School•
Windermere, FL
$217 still needed
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Bridging Worlds: Language Development and d/Deaf Stories in Children's Books
Help me give my students materials to promote early language acquisition with sign language support with the 'Library of Simple to Sign' books, and d/Deaf student representation through other titles!
Ms. Macaulay (Ms. Kara!)
River Trail Elementary School•
Fort Mill, SC
$258 still needed
2 donors so far
Engaged and Comfortable
Help me give my students a variety of seating options so they are able to comfortably focus on academics.
Ms. Warren
Eyestone Elementary School•
Wellington, CO
$707 still needed
1 donor so far
Organized, Focused, and Calm: Setting Up for Success in SPED!
Help me give my students a structured, sensory-friendly space for special education students with essential classroom tools like binders, sheet protectors, a stapler, pencil sharpener, magnetic clips, and light covers.
Mrs. Wilde
Liberty Elementary School•
Ogden, UT
$646 still needed
2 donors so far
Clear the Air for Safer Science!
Help me give my students an air purifier with a HEPA and activated carbon filter. A CleanForce MEGA1000 Extra large Air Purifier will help reduce chemical odors and improve air quality during lab.
Ms. Zitterkopf-Williams
Etiwanda High School•
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$662 still needed
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Help Our Special Education Students With Classroom Essentials/Hygiene Kit
Help me give my students classroom essentials, instruction materials, and hygiene set to help teach them academic skills as well as independent hygiene skills.
Mr. Frejoles
Cienega High School•
Vail, AZ
$791 still needed
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Building Bright Minds with STEM
Help me give my students ample access to hands-on STEM activities that promote creativity, build problem-solving skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
Mrs. Courtney
Grant Elementary School•
Albia, IA
$942 still needed
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Math Explorers: Hands-On Adventures in Numbers
Help me give my students interactive math centers that will provide them with opportunities to explore math concepts, make abstract ideas tangible, foster a love for math, and enhance problem-solving skills in a fun, supportive environment.
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