Date: September 2023

School: Birch Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Stem Items

Teacher Juliana Lookhart says "STEM items like a 3D printer and other materials can greatly enhance the learning experience in the classroom. These tools provide students with hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, which are becoming increasingly important in today's world. With a 3D printer, students can design using geometry and spacial reasoning to create in a tangible way. Other STEM materials such as Makedo kits give students a chance to use their engineering and design skills to create and build while also working together to increase communication and collaboration skills."

Wish Amount: $1,362.00

Date: September, 2023

School: Joplin Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Library

This Wishlist will buy books to create a little classroom library for Jennifer Grunhardt.

Ms. Grunhardt says “My dream, as a first-grade teacher, is to have an inviting classroom library. A place where my students want to spend time. A place that is beautiful and cozy. My classroom library is currently plain. It does its job of having books for my students to read. The items on my Wishlist will help my dream come true."

Wish Amount: $936.21

Date: September 2023

School: Middleton Heights Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Books and Classroom Supplies

Teacher Kathy Maggs  says "What I did notice with my students was their love of books. It was such a treat for them to have read a book of their choosing. Many of my students would comment on not having books at home. These students would be the most excited about looking at books. A more substantial reading library will be welcoming for students, increase their literacy skills, and offer books for students who do not have access to books at home, and the variety of books will increase their interest in reading."

Wish Amount: $1,410.00

Date: July 2023

School: Basin School District

Wish Delivered: Construction Material

This wishlist will give Fencing panels, posts, cement bags, and screws to help with construction of an enclosed outdoor play area. Teacher Mindi Gra says, “I have students of differing ages and ability levels in academic, social interaction, communication, and fine and gross motor skills. Our school needs a playground that our special needs students can use that fits their unique needs for safe, outdoor play."

Wish Amount: $1,930

Date: July 2023

School: Basin School District

Wish Delivered: Sensory Items

This wishlist will provide sensory items, STEM toys, playground equipment, games, puzzles, and books. Teacher Echo Davis says “The sensory items will help with the special needs within pre-k. They will provide sensory opportunities to help regulate emotions and the students learning process. Basin preschool is tuition free and one of the longest running and most successful preschools in Idaho. That being said, the equipment needs to be replaced, books, puzzles and new toys are also desperately needed.

Wish Amount: $2,353.80

Date: July 2023

School: Basin School District

Wish Delivered: Storage Solution

This wishlist will provide wire racking, shelving and hangers to support a Donated area for students. “With your donation, we will be able to store donated food/toiletries/clothing on these shelves creating a food pantry for our financially insecure students in the Basin School district. This will help our students to better focus on learning vs their empty, aching stomachs or a wet clothes.

Wish Amount: $2,000

Date: May 2023

School: Mary McPherson Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Craft Supplies

This wishlist will provide craft supplies and ice packs for teacher Tina Kohli. She plans to use these to further crafts in her room as well as keeping first aid on hand in the classroom to cut down on the number of visits to the nurses office.

Wish Amount: $48

Date: May 2023

School: Columbia High School

Wish Delivered: Laptop Charging Tower

This wishlist will purchase a Laptop charging tower for teacher Daniel Young. He says “ With our students using their laptops every class period, they are constantly needed to charge them. With 36+ kids in a single class, it's impossible for every student to sit by an outlet. This will allow me to place a charging station in the center of the room, giving outlet access to every student in the room, wherever they sit. Allowing for less distractions of students moving all around, and more time to focus on their work.”

Wish Amount: $430