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Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to invest in the creativity of a teacher to bring amazing learning experiences to their students. To get started, simply click on a grant below to view the details and fund online.
Leaping into Literacy
Paxton School
Students today are more engaged when they learn by seeing, touching, and becoming physically involved with concepts being taught. As a fourth-grade teacher, I strive to find high interest activities to engage my students in, to enhance their learning in a positive way and to create a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
Literacy - 4
posted October 8, 2021
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Books, Books, Books and More Books
Van R Butler Elementary
Since the beginning of my teaching career, one thing I have learned is that students travel on different pathways to reading success. As a teacher, I have also learned that the rewards of reading are immense. Dr. Seuss once wrote 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go.' A good book opens up a whole world of knowledge. My goal is to provide students with a variety of books they can enjoy to help them become lifelong readers.
Literacy - 4
posted October 8, 2021
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Building Conceptual Understanding in Mathematicians & Saving Instructional Time in Literacy Groups
Dune Lakes Elementary School
My goal is to foster a love and deeper understanding of mathematics in my students. Along with the mathematics goal, I am striving to save instructional time in reading small groups by organizing the student materials better and making it more easily accessible.
Teaching Quality - 1
posted October 8, 2021
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Ender 5 Pro 3D Printers
South Walton High School
The 3D Printers will be used in conjunction Autodesk Inventor Software to give students the opportunity to interact with additive technology in the classroom. These engineering career skills will be invaluable to each student in today's job marketplace.
Career/Technical Education - 9-12
posted October 8, 2021
100% Funded
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Love of Literacy
Dune Lakes Elementary School
To enhance student's ability to write grade level essays that include an introduction, three main points and a conclusion.
To spark a love of reading in students while working on comprehension skills through novel studies.
Literacy - 3
posted October 8, 2021
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May I PLEASE go to the LISTENING STATION? PRETTY PLEASE!!!
Paxton School
My GOAL for my fourth grade students is that they will increase their reading comprehension and math skills by at least 5% as evidenced on the STAR-county required- spring test 2022 which is one indicator of student's success throughout the year.
Projected Outcome and Output- To instill a love of reading and to become a lifetime learner with 21st century math skills and have fun, meaningful activities while doing such!
Also, my goal for basic multiplication mastery for my students is 100% on a 5 minute timed quiz by the end of the year.
Literacy - 4
posted October 8, 2021
100% Funded
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Measure Twice, Cut Once!
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Design, calculate and construct furniture for small groups and outdoor seating
STEM Education - 5
posted October 8, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Graphic Novels - Beyond the Basics
Emerald Coast Middle School
My goal is to promote the reading of challenging graphic novels by 6th and 7th grade struggling readers through the purchase of new titles specifically written for students ages 10 - 12. These titles cover challenging topics like family dynamics, world leaders, scientific concepts and historical events in a safe, child friendly tone. The storylines presented are contemporary, relevant, and enticing.
Literacy - 6-8
posted October 8, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Above and Beyond Literacy
Van R Butler Elementary
To drive instruction utilizing technology as a tool for mastery of second grade standards while enhancing the learning process within the classroom setting.
Literacy - 2
posted October 7, 2021
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Powerful Graphic Novels
Emerald Coast Middle School
My goal is to build literacy skills in my eighth-grade students with superhero based and classic literature based graphic novels specifically written for ages 13 – 15. These titles cover diversity, offer sophisticated word choice, and varied sentence structure. Storylines depict present day scenarios and captivate the young teenager audience with detailed diagrams and illustrations.
Literacy - 8
posted October 7, 2021
100% Funded
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Expanding Vocabulary
Van R Butler Elementary
The goal for Expanding Vocabulary is to enhance reading instruction in our classrooms. By May of 2021, students in our school will improve their vocabulary and increase their reading proficiency as demonstrated on FSA.
Literacy - 4
posted October 6, 2021
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Growing Minds
Dune Lakes Elementary School
A healthy mind for learning gets its nourishment from a healthy body! Because I strongly believe in this, my class is seeking to develop a classroom garden program. The goal of this project is tend and work in the garden throughout the 2021-2022 school year as a living classroom to drive lessons from earth science, ecosystems, mathematics and weather patterns, as well as to build community and social skill sets, and at the end of the day (harvest time!), to embrace the power of a healthy lifestyle.
STEM Education - 1
posted October 6, 2021
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I screen, you screen, we all screen for Math!
Van R Butler Elementary
This goal of this grant is to provide an additional 3 laptops for my classroom. The laptops would be utilized by various students during small group instruction to help them reach their learning goals while also allowing me to enhance the learning of other students.
Teaching Quality - 4
posted October 6, 2021
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Only $0 Needed
Read to Me
Van R Butler Elementary
To help our struggling readers, who show signs of dyslexia, become proficient readers and also perform better in math. The technology of the C-Pen Reader will empower our students to read, understand and learn more independently. This will increase their confidence and self esteem by making them more successful. They will no longer be viewed by other students as the struggling readers who need help all the time.
Literacy - K-5
posted October 6, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Community and Connection with Drum Circles
Freeport Elementary
The goal with these tubano drums is to have enough drums for every student in a class at any given time. We would love to be able to form a circle with our drums and learn various rhythm patterns and coordinating body movements together. Students will be able to learn how to read music by matching written patterns with what they hear on a drum.
Teaching Quality - K-5
posted October 5, 2021
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'To find yourself, think for yourself': Socratic Seminars
Van R Butler Elementary
100% of students in my 4th and 5th grade classes will increase their vocabulary, reading stamina, metacognition, and interpersonal skills by the end of 4th/5th grade.
Literacy - 5
posted October 5, 2021
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'My Path', Their Way, on their 'Pad'
Freeport Elementary
I would like to add 5 Ipads to my classroom so that every student in my classroom can work on a computer at the same time, while also working at their level.
Low Performing Students - 4
posted October 4, 2021
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Only $0 Needed
Every Piece Counts: Building Builders, Creators, and Innovators!
Mossy Head Elementary
The goal of this project is to provide students with an opportunity, space, and materials to explore, create, and share ideas. I want to cultivate and promote student interests in and passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This grant would provide the materials to construct a LEGO wall and provide the bricks and other building materials, supplies, and storage to create a more developed and focused makerspace area.
STEM Education - Pre K - 5
posted October 4, 2021
100% Funded
Only $3 Needed
Fitness for Life with Disc Golf
Walton Middle School
Goal: Our goal is to teach students the basic rules and skills needed to participate in the game of disc golf. This game is one of the fastest growing activities in many areas. We want to expose students to this game as a fitness activity that can be continued throughout their lifetime. Many of our students have not had the opportunity to play this game, so we want to get them interested in this lifetime fitness activity. Disc golf is an easy game to learn, anyone can participate regardless of age, gender, or financial status. It provides conditioning for the upper and lower body, aerobic exercise, and improves thinking and concentration skills. It also provides a time just to have fun with others or while playing alone.
Teaching Quality - 6-8
posted October 4, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Graphing the Real world
South Walton High School
This will help the students in many aspects from increased ability to comprehend the concepts to increased SAT scores etc. It will also help to engage students who do not otherwise see the value in many math topics. When they have the chance to see its application in real world situations, their retention rate is much higher.
STEM Education - 11
posted October 2, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Today A Reader, Tomorrow Our Leaders
Paxton School
I currently have 37% of my students who have scored as needing urgent intervention/intervention on the August 2021 STAR Reading Assessment. My goal is to have these students score at a minimum of intervention/watch by May 2022 on the STAR Reading Assessment. I aspire to help each child become a successful reader which will encourage a successful future for him or her.
Low Performing Students - 2
posted October 2, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
ABCDEFG, School Is The Place We Want To Be
Bay School
Allowing children to be exposed at a young age to literacy plays a key role in helping them understand the world and the people around them. When learning opportunities are present that place an emphasis on language and literacy, it creates a strong foundation for reading and writing.
Throughout the school year, I want my students to be actively learning through hands on activities that will foster their growth as well as provide an atmosphere where they love to learn because of the classroom environment.
After my beginning of the year assessments were completed, many of my students are below expectations in the areas of phonological awareness and print knowledge. My overall goal is for each of my students to be meeting or exceeding expectations when they enter kindergarten. These materials will give them opportunities to explore letters, letter sounds and provide a beginning foundation of reading.
Literacy - Pre-K
posted October 1, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Elevating Engagement in the STEM Classroom
Emerald Coast Middle School
The goal is to get students excited about learning.
STEM Education - 7
posted October 1, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder 3D Printer
Dune Lakes Elementary School
3D printing will offer students the ability to experience their projects from the model stage to actual creation of the model.
STEM Education - Pre K - 5
posted October 1, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Limitless Literacy: Engaging ESE and ELL students in reading
Walton High School
With this funding commitment, I will purchase high interest, low Lexile level books for my ESE and ELL students. As reluctant and struggling readers, it is challenging to find books that are accessible for their reading level but are not children's books. This grant will allow me to purchase age and reading level appropriate books will allow students to practice independent, sustained reading.
Literacy - 9-12
posted October 1, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Music Makes Me Happy
WISE Pre-K
The goal for this grant is for developmentally delayed students to learn and experience how to play musical instruments. I want students to be able to express their feelings through musical instruments.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted September 30, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Growing a New Crop of Leaders
Walton Intensity School of Excellence
To purchase official dress for low income students participating in a new FFA program.
Low Performing Students - 9-12
posted September 30, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Learn here, learn there, learn anywhere!
Dune Lakes Elementary School
I want to purchase flexible seating (with a rack for storage) and a mobile teacher easel so students can set up a learning environment in a variety of locations.
Teaching Quality - 2
posted September 30, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Energizing, Enhancing and Maintaining Healthy Fitness
Mossy Head Elementary
The goal for P.E. is to provide students with an opportunity to meet the Florida Standard of participating in physical activity. by providing more equipment for student use this will help students maintain a health enhancing level of fitness. The goal is once a month to teach a fundamental and have students practice and utilize the fundamental during the time they come to P.E.
Teaching Quality - Pre K - 5
posted September 30, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Science in the 'Outernet' A Big Splash
Walton Intensity School of Excellence
We would like to take our students on field trips to enhance students learning in science related to learning objectives in our science classes. The grant would be used to cover all cost of the field trips so that every student would have an opportunity to experience learning in a different way. This years field trip will be to Gulf World Marine Park in, Panama City Beach, Florida
STEM Education - K-12
posted September 30, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
iLearn with iPads
Van R Butler Elementary
My goal is to have 1 to 1 iPads for my students. To reach this goal, I currently need 2 more iPads and will need to replace 1 additional iPad that is broken and outdated in the near future. If funded, this grant will meet the immediate need to get enough iPads & cases for all of my students to have their own.
Literacy - K
posted September 29, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Resources for Radical Readers
Van R Butler Elementary
The goal for Resources for Radical Readers is to provide electronic books for students to read in the classroom and at home and to provide Ipads to increase student access to these electronic books.
STEM Education - 2
posted September 29, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Gizmo STEM
South Walton High School
The goal of virtual biology laboratory simulations is to provide engaging, interactive and authentic laboratory investigations which will enhance and enrich students learning and take it beyond the classroom.
STEM Education - 10
posted September 29, 2021
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Gizmos - STEM
South Walton High School
The goal of virtual biology laboratory simulations is to provide engaging, interactive and authentic laboratory investigations which will enhance and enrich students learning and take it beyond the classroom.
STEM Education - 9
posted September 29, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Connecting STEM and Literacy
Van R Butler Elementary
The goal for Connecting STEM and Literacy is to provide engaging and educational materials and books for students to use to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and math. By May of 2021, kindergarten - fifth grade students in my school will have the opportunity to use STEM materials and read a new selection of library books which will help them learn more about STEM careers.
Literacy - K-5
posted September 28, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
'E'asing Into R'e'ading
Walton Middle School
The goal of 'E'asing into R'e'ading is to increase the number of fiction and nonfiction interactive electronic books available to our entire student population. These 50 ebooks will be added to our school’s library media database collection for use by all students and teachers.
Literacy - 6-8
posted September 28, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Science, Science, Learn All About It!!
Paxton School
Our schools prides itself on challenging our students to be creative thinking and solve higher order thinking questions throughout their educational endeavors. Providing students with opportunities to complete STEM activities gives them opportunities to work together to complete higher order thinking tasks. STEM Education is not only beneficial in school settings, it gives a skill set that governs the way we think and behave. STEM also provides students with opportunities with understanding of how to solve real world problems that they face.
STEM Education - 5
posted September 28, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Keeping it Real
West Defuniak Elementary
My goal is to increase literacy in my school by updating my non-fiction collection. I want to add current high interest books to my library. As noted in this article, 'One of the keys to helping struggling readers is to provide them with books that they can and want to read.' (Hooking Struggling Readers: Using Books They Can and Want to Read: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/hooking-struggling-readers-using-books-they-can-and-want-read)
Literacy - K-5
posted September 27, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
A Step Above The Rest
Mossy Head Elementary
Take a musical step above our current music curriculum offering for grades 3-5 by adding the use of quality instrument instruction through the use of guitars. Guitar is an instrument regarded by all grades as cool.
Low Performing Students - K-5
posted September 27, 2021
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Sensational Learning
Bay School
My class has 5 ESE students from the ages of 3 to 6. Currently, I have students that are non-verbal and have behavior issues. Sensory play allows students a break and helps them alleviate frustration in a calm manner. I plan to bring the students in on a daily basis and help them develop social learning skills like negotiating and sharing. I plan to try to use the sensory items to help them to relax, focus and calm down. My goal is to decrease their frustration and unwanted behaviors in the classroom. In some instances, I would like them to be able to self sooth by independently going for the item that works for them. I will tract they progress by using behavior checklists and IEP data collection sheets.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted September 27, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Graphic Novels Grow Readers
Dune Lakes Elementary School
My goal is to build a collection of high-interest graphic novels, and in turn, get my less enthusiastic readers to love books! Also, graphic novels help autistic students learn about emotions by observing character reactions in the pictures.
Literacy - K-5
posted September 27, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Everyone's Included!
Dune Lakes Elementary School
The goal is to ensure each student is provided with physical education services that meets their specific needs. We are striving to enhance motor skill development and self-esteem in all students.
Teaching Quality - Pre K - 5
posted September 27, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Reading Takes You Places!
Van R Butler Elementary
Create a classroom library relevant to the 21st century third-grade student.
Literacy - 3
posted September 26, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Boxes of Curiosity
Bay School
I would like to help my students achieve a meeting or exceeding expectations score in Mathematics and Print Knowledge on the third assessment in Bright Beginnings, the Florida VPK Assessment and support them as they become learners, ready to start kindergarten in the fall. I want my students to become motivated, engaged and self directed, while taking ownership of their learning to become life-long learners. When students self-select activities that interest them, they are more inclined to work harder, go further and achieve more as they acquire new skills in the process.
STEM Education - Pre-K
posted September 25, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Special Education Flexible Seating
Freeport Elementary
My goal is to have flexible seating for my special education students to help improve their overall attention and focus.
Low Performing Students - K-5
posted September 25, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Creating Comfort in the Classroom
Van R Butler Elementary
In a child’s world, everything seems to be micromanaged by an adult. From what they eat each day to what they learn in school, students struggle for autonomy over their lives. I want to give my students the power of choice within the classroom. I want to have a variety of seating options to give my students the choice to create their perfect learning environment. When students feel relaxed and in control of their environment, they are more confident and ready to learn! My goal is to have enough flexible seating options in my classroom for each of my students.
Teaching Quality - 3
posted September 23, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
'We Have the Need for Speed'!! Learning to 'Speed Stack' in Physical Education!
Van R Butler Elementary
The Goal: To improve the following- Cup stacking with 'Speed Stacks' is an exciting individual and team sport that promotes hand-eye coordination, quickness, and concentration. Cup stacking helps students use both sides of their bodies and brains to develop important athletic and lifelong skills. Sport Stacking is a fitness based sport that students from all backgrounds and abilities can do. Cup stacking can also help raise student's self esteem! When students cup stack they are crossing the 'midline' of their bodies and developing new connections in their brains. These new connections help to spur brain-growth which in turn improves and promotes greater academic achievement!
Physical Education standards that cup stacking accomplishes: 1.) PE.1.C.2.5- Recognizing the importance of practicing to improve performance. 2.) PE.1.R.6.3- Identify the benefits of learning new movement skills.
Teaching Quality - K-5
posted September 22, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Classroom Book Sets!
Van R Butler Elementary
My goal is to have class sets of 3rd grade level books that can be used for novel studies, reading fluency, small group reading, and reading comprehension.
Literacy - 3
posted September 21, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Engaging Students with Engaging Texts
Van R Butler Elementary
My long term goal is for 80% of my students to show one year of growth on their STAR Reading assessment. My short term goal is for my students to be engaged in reading interesting and complex texts.
Low Performing Students - 5
posted September 21, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
CREATING AN OUTDOOR, HANDS-ON LEARNING LAB
Freeport Middle School
My goal is to provide a hands-on, outside learning lab for my agriculture classes. Just outside my back door (next to the greenhouse) is an area approximately 30 feet by 50 feet that I would like to make an outside, hands-on learning lab by adding three raised beds and clearly defining this area so it can function as a demonstration garden for my Agriscience classes.
Career/Technical Education - 9-12
posted September 20, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Poetry: Inspiring Great Minds
South Walton High School
Teach living poets is a movement that celebrates today’s poets, who are diving into the real world issues and celebrations. In literature, students often struggle with poetry. We believe that this springs from their inability to relate; most often, textbooks provide poetry that is centuries-old. By providing the work of living poets, our students will have access to relevant content that speaks to their real world- socially, politically, culturally, etc. Students need to be exposed to relevant material addressing issues in today’s world, and through diverse lenses. With poetry more so than any other genre of writing, students can understand what it is to be human and to be alive right now. Through the purchase of various poetry collections, students gain access to living poets- they’ll see literature as a movement- not old, dead language in a textbook.
Literacy - 10
posted September 17, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Make it Visual
Emerald Coast Middle School
My goal is to help my students visualize math through the use of a document camera, visual vocabulary cards, and dry erase markers. Students will be able to stay focused on math during small group with the help of wobble stools.
Teaching Quality - 6
posted September 17, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Chicken Hatching
Dune Lakes Elementary School
My goal is to be able to teach students in a hands on way about a chicken's life cycle. In first grade, we talk about parents and their offspring and living things, this would be a perfect way to tie in a hands on experience to a standard.
STEM Education - 1
posted September 15, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Maker Mornings in the Library
Freeport High School
1: Bring more students into the library.
2: Provide a creative and engaging hands-on educational space.
Teaching Quality - 9-12
posted September 15, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Lego Robotics
Seaside School
Our goal is to aquire three new Lego Education Spike Prime sets to use in the First Lego League compitition.
STEM Education - 6-8
posted September 15, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Making Instruction Interactive with Nearpod
Freeport High School
To increase student engagement as well as opportunities for daily formative assessment using Nearpod interactive software.
Teaching Quality - 9-12
posted September 13, 2021
100% Funded
Only $0 Needed
Mass Microscopes
Freeport High School
The goal of the grant money would go to purchasing 10 new monocular microscopes.
STEM Education - 9-12
posted September 13, 2021
106% Funded
Only $-82.5 Needed
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