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Light Up My Special Education Classroom

Help me give my students a Lighted Bubble Fish Tube, sensory, tactile, and calming items to help them feel comfortable in their classroom.
Mrs. Ferguson
James Shields Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $447 still needed

STEM Bins With Kinders

Help me give my students the materials to spark science and engineering learning.
Mrs. Hoffman
Rome Elementary School•
Dix, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $523 still needed

Gentle Classroom Environment

Help me give my students a softer learning environment by allowing them to work in small groups without the harsh classroom lights on them!
Mrs. Abel
Beach Park Middle School•
Beach Park, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $261 still needed

Decodable Texts for the Reading Win

Help me give my students decodable reading books to develop phonics, morphemes, syntax, vocabulary, multiple meanings, and text comprehension.
Mrs. Gilbert
Lisle Elementary School•
Lisle, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $441 still needed

Manipulatives Make Marvelous Mathematicians!

Help me give my students math manipulatives to make math more hands-on. This will help students to be able to better understand math concepts by seeing it in front of them!
Mrs. Dice
Lincoln - Douglas Elementary School•
Quincy, IL
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  • $948 still needed
  • $474 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$474 for now, thanks to a match.

Don't Let The Kids Skip These Books!

Help me give my students books by Mo Willems to keep them motivated and reading!
Ms. Chavez
Goethe Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $202 still needed

In With The New (furniture)

Help me give my students storage space for their literature binders. These 2 shelves are mobile, so if the class gets rearranged, they are super easy to move. The lamp can help improve moods as well!
Mrs. Perkins
Central Junior High School•
Camp Point, IL
  • 5 donors so far
  • $356 still needed
  • $178 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$178 for now, thanks to a match.

Amplify my Voice

Help me give my students an opportunity to hear more clearly in Spanish Class!
Mrs. Hernandez
Ryder Math & Science Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $168 still needed

Hatching STEM Minds Part 2

Help me give my students part 2 of the supplies needed to ensure a greater success rate with hatching our chicks in class.
Mrs. Alston
Turner - Drew Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $147 still needed

Healing Through Sound

Help me give my students the experience of musical sound healing traditions as we explore the cultures of Egypt, India & China.
Mx. Tibbs
Caldwell Elementary Academy of Math - Science•
Chicago, IL
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  • $736 still needed

Tissues for All

Help me give my students basic supplies like Kleenex for their runny noses.
Ms. Terhune
Turner - Drew Language Academy•
Chicago, IL
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  • $168 still needed

Calming Corner

Help me give my students a safe and supportive environment where they feel empowered to manage their emotions.
Ms. Schmitt
Dawes Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $385 still needed

Level Up With eSports

Help me give my students opportunities to develop sportsmanship and increase student involvement in school.
Mrs. Mercado
Hubert Humphrey Middle School•
Bolingbrook, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $745 still needed
  • $373 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Riot Games Social Impact Fund.$373 for now, thanks to a match.

Comedy for Kids

Help me give my students funny books to lighten their days during independent reading time.
Ms. Anderson
Portage Park Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $232 still needed

Laminating for Longevity

Help me give my students laminated piano and music theory charts, so they are indestructible!
Mr. Carrera
Lane Technical College Preparatory High School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $138 still needed

AAC Communication Booklets for Total and Multimodal Communicators

Help me give my students low-tech AAC communication books, and communication core boards.
Ms. Mertig
Bond Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $158 still needed

Hands On Science For Students With Disabilities.

Help me give my students hands on science experiences with owl pellets and hydroponics kits!
Mrs. Mercado
Hubert Humphrey Middle School•
Bolingbrook, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $590 still needed

Learning to Read and Write!

Help me give my students need supplies to have a successful school year.
Mrs. Boye
Washington Elementary School•
Waukegan, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $188 still needed
  • $94 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$94 for now, thanks to a match.

Pokemon Gotta Read Them All

Help me give my students Pokemon books to read in our school Library.
Mrs. DeChellis Library
Dirksen Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $871 still needed

Ready for Reading

Help me give my students the opportunity to experience the marvelous world of literature!
Mrs. Parker
Quincy Senior High School•
Quincy, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $593 still needed
  • $297 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$297 for now, thanks to a match.

Enabling Energy Explorations

Help me give my students a dynamic investigation on energy when once transferred in the form of heat and motion .
Ms. McNeal
Robert A Black Magnet School•
Chicago, IL
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  • $457 still needed

White Board Sets for Hands on Learning

Help me give my students this dry erase set so that they have more hands on materials in our classroom.
Mrs. Nees
Lincoln - Irving Elementary School•
Moline, IL
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  • $270 still needed
  • $135 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$135 for now, thanks to a match.

Help Kindergartners Succeed

Help me give my students the last few items we need to finish the school year strong!
Ms. Morrow
Learn Charter School - Romano Butler•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $659 still needed

Learning Trough Play

Help me give my students a quality learning experience. These items would be a great addition to their learning experience and fun. Also, the light table would be another tool I can use to develop writing skills.
Ms. Autumn
Annie Jo Gordon Head Start•
Peoria, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,443 still needed

Reading is Fun!

Help me give my students a quality reading center. Understanding print is an important milestone for our Pre-K children.
Ms. Autumn
Annie Jo Gordon Head Start•
Peoria, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,510 still needed

Sticking With the Classics

Help me give my students access to beautiful new copies of classic picture books in our school library!
Ms. Beaman
Blue Ridge High School•
Farmer City, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $642 still needed

Organizational Materials

Help me give my students take responsibility in their learning by monitoring their progress.
Mrs. Onderwater
Jonas Salk Elementary School•
Bolingbrook, IL
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  • $345 still needed

Help Us Provide Deodorant for Our Care Closet Students

Help me give my students hygiene items to keep them clean and healthy.
Mrs. Sampras
Waukegan High School Brookside•
Waukegan, IL
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  • $377 still needed

Connecting Playtime to Life Experiences

Help me give my students dolls, a doll stroller, and doll clothes for the materials that can be used to draw connections between playtime and the world around them. Playtime increases students' communication skills, working together, and drawing real-life connections.
Ms. Gwen
John Foster Dulles Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $545 still needed

Cricut Creativity for Second Graders

Help me give my students the opportunity to create projects with a Cricut Maker starter kit.
Mrs. Rivera
Learn Charter School - Romano Butler•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $615 still needed

Classroom Library

Help me give my students opprotunities to engage in reading through multiple mediums and levels.
Ms. Mehlhorn
Sullivan High School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $742 still needed

Make Way For Learning

Help me give my students an organized and easily accessible learning environment. For young children to navigate their environment it must be clutter free and what better way to organize than with storage bins.
Ms. Avila
John L Marsh Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $867 still needed

SEL and Counseling Supplies

Help me give my students a cozy, warm, and inviting school counseling office! A large weighted stuffed animal helps calm students.
Mrs. Emily Gartner
Hendricks Elementary Community Academy•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $115 still needed

Scholastic Scholars

Help me give my students a hands-on approach to learning about the world around them.
Ms. Mary
Dawes Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $344 still needed

We've Got the Write Stuff!

Help me give my students their very own briefcase of beeswax crayons to aid them in their bookmaking!
Mr. Jeff
Cardenas Central School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $370 still needed

Camp S'More Learning 3

Help me give my students a classroom transformation week with exciting backgrounds to enhance the reading and social studies curriculum!
Ms. Logothetis
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $214 still needed

Hear It and Connect To It

Help me give my students a classroom that is immersive and helps them connect!
Mrs. Hoepper
Mossville Junior High & Elementary School•
Mossville, IL
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  • $444 still needed

Energized with Healthy Snacks!

Help me give my students healthy snacks such as Goldfish crackers, SkinnyPop Popcorn, and fruit snacks since some students do not have or forget to bring snacks for snack time.
Ms. Georgopoulos
Prussing Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $317 still needed

Flexibility Continues to Fuel Growth

Help me give my students flexible seating. I'd love to add another floor table and ball chairs to my classroom. My students love putting puzzles together and these are perfect for learning the regions of the U.S.
Mrs. McAllister
Warsaw Elementary School•
Warsaw, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $1,073 still needed
  • $537 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to The Tracy Family Foundation.$537 for now, thanks to a match.

Morning Meeting Alphabet Activity Carpet

Help me give my students a spacious alphabet activity carpet for whole group time.
Ms. Campos
John L Marsh Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $724 still needed

Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students supplies to keep our classroom clean and the kids healthy and happy!
Ms. Barrow
Jefferson Elementary School•
Belleville, IL
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  • $859 still needed

File Folder Fun!

Help me give my students easily accessible literacy and math file folder games.
Ms. Campos
John L Marsh Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $518 still needed

Inviting and Safe Social Work

Help me give my students a comfortable place to meet to work on their emotions, actions and getting along with others. When students are comfortable, they feel more relaxed and are able to open up and share more.
Ms. Winston
Westcott Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $359 still needed

Period Products for the homeless

Help me give my students their basic needs of period products. They often go home without them.
Ms. Rogers
Waukegan High School Brookside•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $310 still needed
  • $155 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$155 for now, thanks to a match.

That's the Goal!

Help me give my students this online tool to help special education teachers to write impeccable IEPs that tailor to diverse learner's needs.
Ms. Brown
N Lawndale Charter - Christiana•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $6,006 still needed

Basic School Supplies

Help me give my students basic supplies for science experiments and prizes for their hard work.
Ms. Rogers
Waukegan High School Brookside•
Waukegan, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $259 still needed

Welding Clamps

Help me give my students the tools they need to safely and efficiently clamp their steel to the welding booth tops.
Mr. Snyder
Fulton High School•
Fulton, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,079 still needed

iPads for iMpressive Students

Help me give my students 3 iPads for our classroom to use during group work.
Ms. Morales
John Spry Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,279 still needed

PreK Can’t Party With Science, Let’s Help Them Planet!

Help me give my students the experience of learning about science in a fun and meaningful way.
Ms. Velazco
John L Marsh Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $907 still needed

Ready Set Read!

Help me give my students the opportunity to improve their comprehension with the use of these reading journals.
Mrs. Corral
Channing Elementary School•
Elgin, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $220 still needed
  • $110 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$110 for now, thanks to a match.

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