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Where Feelings are Expected and Respected, Each and Every Day!

Help me give my students the tools they need to create a Social Emotional Learning haven!
Ms. Meg
Lincoln Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $930 still needed

Help My Students Find Books They'll Love

Help me give my students a generified picture book section! These large, sturdy book mins will help all of my students, including those still developing reading and English skills, to find books on topics they love.
Ms. Ryan
Costello School•
Lyons, IL
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  • $604 still needed
  • $302 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$302 for now, thanks to a match.

Empowering Students through Baseball

Help me give my students baseball mitts and batting tees to get them going for the season.
Coach Sotelo
Schurz High School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,003 still needed

Elevate Learning With Essential Supplies

Help me give my students routine school supplies that, though ordinary, significantly enhance the learning environment and are challenging for some to come by.
Mrs. Moreno
Bolingbrook High School•
Bolingbrook, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $732 still needed

Dry Erase Supplies for Creative Arts

Help me give my students dry erase supplies to practice their music and art skills.
Mrs. Reyes
Peace Center•
Dolton, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $494 still needed

Snacks for After-School

Help me give my students snacks for after school. My after-school students have a long day, and a snack will be a great treat for them.
Ms. Yesenia Flores
Eberhart Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $243 still needed

PTHS Adaptive Living and Life Skills Employee Store

Help me give my students these fun snacks and drinks as a reward for their hard work within our school.
Mrs. Ricketts
Pontiac Township High School•
Pontiac, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $247 still needed

IAR Motivation and Reward

Help me give my students the best motivation and testing environment for this year's IAR.
Mrs. Van Dyck
Plano Middle School•
Plano, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $418 still needed

Bulldogs Basketball

Help me give my students the proper equipment to help enhance our basketball program and develop our student athletes. Your generous donations will boost essential skills like ball handling, passing, shooting and defensive fundamentals.
Coach Jamison
Nicholas Senn High School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $4,127 still needed

Build It!

Help me give my students these wonderful items for creating with. They have been using paper and building materials to learn with more frequently this year.
Mrs. Miller
Eisenhower Elementary School•
Jacksonville, IL
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  • $291 still needed
  • $146 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$146 for now, thanks to a match.

Dry Hands and Limitless, Individual Learning Materials.

Help me give my students paper towels, file folders and printing paper. I will be sure that they get all the coloring sheets they need and have dry hands, with a midyear supply restock.
Ms. Laura
McAuliffe Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $208 still needed
Professional development

Help Me Grow

I need an iPad to support my professional development as a teacher.
Ms. Marungo
Orozco Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $990 still needed
  • $495 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to LOFT.$495 for now, thanks to a match.
Professional development

Art Curriculum

I need art curriculum books and supplies to incorporate fine arts.
Ms. Marungo
Orozco Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $202 still needed
  • $101 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to LOFT.$101 for now, thanks to a match.

Building Literacy Foundations: Empowering Students Through Our Anchor Text

Help me give my students a copy of our anchor text for an upcoming unit in 7th grade.
Ms. Pizano
STEM Magnet Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $169 still needed

Analyzing Nonfiction Texts

Help me give my students enough books for our upcoming unit for 6th grade.
Ms. Pizano
STEM Magnet Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $506 still needed

Mastering Our Multiplication Facts!

Help me give my students engaging multiplication practice resources to help them learn their multiplication facts in a fun and creative way.
Mrs. Gonzalez-Mendez
Eberhart Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $293 still needed

Optimizing Organization!

Help me give my students better storage in our classroom for their supplies and our STEM bins. These standing storage bins will be great for each student's individual materials!
Ms. Koester
Lincoln Elementary School•
Dekalb, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $853 still needed

Financial Literacy in Second Grade!

Help me give my students math manipulatives to teach the concept of money.
Mrs. Ruiz
Monarcas Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $165 still needed

We're Sticking to Writing

Help me give my students a clean environment and their teacher access to basic materials used in the classroom on a daily basis. These materials will help us to better display student work.
Ms. Harper
Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $256 still needed

6th Grade Math Activities Bundle

Help me give my students 6th grade math activities bundle so I can make learning and practice more engaging.
Mrs. Lewellyan
Jefferson Middle School•
Villa Park, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $294 still needed

Preventing the Common Cold and Flu

Help me give my students materials they need in the classroom as we continue to ward off cold and flu.
Mrs. Darling
Clearview Elementary School•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $231 still needed

Snacks Needed for Our Springfield Trip!

Help me give my students snacks for Springfield to keep them energized all day!
Ms. Galan
Cooper Dual Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $233 still needed

Snacks Needed for 8th Grade Trip!

Help me give my students snacks for Springfield to keep them energized all day!
Ms. Galan
Cooper Dual Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $250 still needed

Sensory Tools for Special Students

Help me give my students the tools they need to help them feel calm, in control of their bodies, and ready to learn!
Ms. Rebekah
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School•
Joliet, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $331 still needed

Organize for Success: Equipping Every Student for Brighter Futures!

Help me give my students essential tools like planners, binders, and storage solutions, we'll empower low-income students to excel academically and beyond.
Ms. O'Connor
Haugan Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $533 still needed

Supplies Needed

Help me give my students the supplies they need to be successful learners.
Mrs. Coleman
Washington Elementary School•
Waukegan, IL
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  • $478 still needed

Making Math Magical!

Help me give my students the materials they need to allow them to continue their growth as Kindergarten mathematicians!
Ms. Lynch
Burley Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $394 still needed

Building a Fun, Flexible and Focused Classroom

Help me give my students the tools that they need in order to be successful and focused.
Mrs. Glatt
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School•
Aurora, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $298 still needed

Books Galore! First Graders Love to Read!

Help me give my students a great selection of independent reading books to use to practice the skills they’ve learned in reading.
Mrs. Barry
Seymour Elementary School•
Payson, IL
  • 6 donors so far
  • $583 still needed
  • $292 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$292 for now, thanks to a match.

Everyone Deserves A Voice

Help me give my students a sturdy table to allow me to be close to them so that I can provide tactile feedback to help them shape their mouths to say their speech sounds correctly.
Mrs. Covey
Pawnee Grade School•
Pawnee, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $631 still needed

Supplies for Creativity and Success

Help me give my students the supplies they need be creative and successful.
Mrs. Shupe
Illini West High School•
Carthage, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,006 still needed
  • $503 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$503 for now, thanks to a match.

Easel Learning, Lettering, Numbering, & More

Help me give my students a magnet dry-erase easel to practice learning their numbers and letters, writing their names, and painting beautiful works of art as well as some puzzles and cause and effect toys for our cognitively lower students.
Ms. T.
South Elementary School•
Chillicothe, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $601 still needed

Stickers for Success

Help me give my students Smelly Stickers to celebrate and reward their successes.
Ms. Jassak
Three Oaks Elementary School•
Cary, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $158 still needed

Math Stackers for the Win!

Help me give my students math stackers to help make learning fun and memorable.
Ms. Ortega
Lincoln Elementary School•
Addison, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $328 still needed

Amazing Artists Need New Art Materials

Help me give my students Kwik Stix solid paint sticks in several colors and paper.
Ms. Liss
Peirce School - PreK Branch•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $638 still needed

Preschoolers Birdwatchers Building Their Bird Knowledge

Help me give my students new bird books, new bird manipulatives, bird specimens and bird toys to enhance our learning.
Ms. Liss
Peirce School - PreK Branch•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $512 still needed

Preschool Birdwatchers

Help me give my students binoculars and field guides to become bird watchers.
Ms. Liss
Peirce School - PreK Branch•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $501 still needed

Turning Reluctant Readers into Proficient Readers And Beyond!!!

Help me give my students a Nintendo Switch Lite or an Amazon fire tablet. I would like to motivate my reluctant readers to dig in their heels into Reading and testing for the remainder of the school year.
Ms. Winston
Barton Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $789 still needed

Renovations Galore!

Help me give my students an early childhood experience! Our school has been renovated, and we are in need of new shelving for all of our centers, and covers for the chairs!
Mrs. Miller
Eisenhower Elementary School•
Jacksonville, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,411 still needed

A little Cushion to Help with Kindergarten Kids' Learning!

Help me give my students sensory seat cushions to help them stay focused throughout the school day!
Mrs. Braddy
Sherrard Elementary School•
Sherrard, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $253 still needed

Creating an Inclusive Community for All

Help me give my students bilingual books and materials for their reading centers.
Mrs. Ortiz
O'Neal Elementary School•
Elgin, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $262 still needed

"Opening Minds Through Words: Empowering Middle School Students"

Help me give my students much-needed classroom supplies, creative enrichment tools such as art projects, visuals for learning such as interactive globes, and the opportunity to have fun while learning!
Ms. Ewing
Pleasant Hill High School•
Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $618 still needed
  • $309 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$309 for now, thanks to a match.

Don't Repurchase Books - Repair Them!

Help me give my students a book repair machine to fix their beloved chapter books, graphic novels, and hardcover picture books.
Mrs. Smith
Martin L King Elementary School•
Dixmoor, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $789 still needed

Students in Blended Preschool Classroom Growing and Learning Together!

Help me give my students toys that encourage self-expression and imaginative play (multicultural figures), and encourage social-emotional learning, creativity, and academic growth through play. Thank you!
Mrs. Travetto
Laura B Sprague School•
Lincolnshire, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $158 still needed

Snacks to Finish the School Year Strong

Help me give my students healthy snacks to keep them focused on learning chemistry.
Mrs. Namowicz
Lindblom Math Science Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $560 still needed

Books and Books!

Help me give my students books they want to read for the joy of reading.
Ms. Raquel Espinoza
Sawyer Elementary School - Spaulding Building•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $639 still needed

Student Celebrations

Help me give my students rewards to celebrate their successes, achievements, positive behaviors, and birthdays.
Ms. Davis
Parkview Elementary School•
Carpentersville, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $144 still needed

Fun and Flexible in Fourth!

Help me give my students flexible seating for partner work to use throughout the school day!
Ms. Godefroid
Lindsay Elementary School•
Springfield, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $437 still needed

Solar Eclipse of the Sun

Help me give my students a safe viewing of the solar eclipse in 2024!
Mrs. Gray
Welsh Elementary School•
Rockford, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $704 still needed

Manipulatives for PreK Class

Help me give my students these manipulative materials for their hands-on learning experience.
Ms. Aivee
Rogers Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $564 still needed

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