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
Help me give my students fidgets and resources to stay calm and focused in class!
Mrs. White
Lincoln Park Middle School•
Duluth, MN
$401 still needed
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Welcoming & Comfortable Middle School Environment
Help me give my students a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to increase academic achievement with a bean bag seat, wiggle seats, snacks, Play-Doh, squishy sensory discs, and more!
Mrs. White
Lincoln Park Middle School•
Duluth, MN
$484 still needed
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Treats for awesome behavior
Help me give my students a snack for showing ROARing behavior. This means students have been responsible, open-minded, accepting, and or restorative. Rewarding desired behviors via treat goes a long way to build morale at my school.
Mrs. White
Lincoln Park Middle School•
Duluth, MN
$640 still needed
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Building Skills, One Game at a Time
Help me give my students a variety of card games that will allow them to build relationships and learn communication skills.
Mrs. Siats
Lincoln Park Middle School•
Duluth, MN
$643 still needed
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Movement for the Mind
Help me give my students the supports they need to be successful with flexible seating and fidgets.
Ms. Hoppe
Proctor High School•
Proctor, MN
$872 still needed
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Get basics for a classroom
Help a teacher spend less out of pocket. Give paper for Ms. Bomanin
Help me give my students a sand table that is sturdy and will last for years to come. Our preschool students enjoy playing with sand and so many other things in a sand table.
Ms. Kristy
Churchill Elementary School•
Cloquet, MN
$448 still needed
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Socialize While Being Comfy and Focused
Help me give my students a safe and comfy space to learn and grow; a space filled with socializing games and comfy seating options for better focus.
Mrs. Dahl
Onamia Elementary School•
Onamia, MN
$739 still needed
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Let's Take a Break
Help me give my students the independence to take a break without distractions.
Mrs. Hall
Garfield Elementary School•
Brainerd, MN
$174 still needed
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Emotional Regulation and Relationships
Help me give my students another way to learn social skills strategies for emotional regulation and relationship building.
Mrs. Mohs
Baxter Elementary School•
Baxter, MN
$298 still needed
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Classroom Needs for a New Role
Help me give my students items for personal hygiene and small groups.
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