Date: September 2024
School: Glenns Ferry School District
Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies
Teacher Lynette Chesser says "I have been teaching first grade for 14 years. The past 4 years I have been using Whole Brain Teaching strategies in the classroom. This year I would like to create a more engaged classroom by implementing more strategies from Whole Brain Teaching. Whole Brain Teaching is an instructional approach that aims to keep students engaged throughout lessons by using game-like challenges. Some strategies will be a whole group while others will be individual. The 30 second dance party-button will be used to celebrate individual student's improvement. Students will have a goal they are working to achieve such as, completing assignments without visiting with peers, cleaning up without being asked, reading more words per minute, completing assignments that they previously struggled with, Etc. The finger hand tally counter will be used in a variety of ways as well, students can track their own behaviors, or the teacher could count the number of times a desired behavior occurs to track progress in reducing a behavior. The benefit is the teacher can do it without drawing attention to the behavior. The scoreboard will be used to help tally whole class expectations. This will help promote healthy competition as well as enhancing a positive classroom environment. I'm excited to implement more WBT strategies this year."
Wish Amount: $79.96
Date: September 2024
School: Kimberly Middle School
Wish Delivered: School Desks
Teacher Christine Landers says "The student tables in my classroom are very old and falling apart. They are mismatched and difficult to arrange without a leg coming loose. The tables make it difficult for my growing 6th graders to collaborate in groups of more than two students. Our small school district does not have funds in the budget to replace the worn-out tables, so we have been trying to use them carefully and make do. I am requesting funds to purchase the Shapes School Desks which are ergonomically designed and can easily be arranged in a variety of ways for small to large groups as well as individual workstations. These desks would provide fun, flexible seating and foster greater student engagement by increasing focus and participation in classroom activities."
Wish Amount: $3,527.85
Date: September 2024
School: Peregrine Elementary
Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies
Teacher Jennifer Clements says "My special education preschool students learn best through play. Beefing up our dramatic play center will be great for my students! Most important is the language component: many of my students are nonverbal and need repeated opportunities to learn and practice new words. The dramatic play materials will give them these chances and allow them to learn new words specific to situations they will encounter in their real lives. The more items we have that match items they see outside of school, the easier it will be for them to make connections, use the items, and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives when talking about them (Apple! Red apple! Cut red apple!)"
Wish Amount: $2,050.96
Date: September 2024
School: Centennial High
Wish Delivered: Math Class Supplies
Teacher Michelle Axtell says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."
Wish Amount: $1,262.55
Date: August 2024
School: Peregrine Elementary
Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies
This wishlist is assisting teacher Whitney Wagoner in creating a better learning space for their extended resource classroom at Rigby Middle school. Students in the classroom range from moderate to severe disabilities including cognitive impairment, and receive extra help behaviorally, academically and social emotionally. The wishlists includes learning resources, supplies for arts and crafts, and furniture to allow students to feel more comfortable in their learning environment.
Wish Amount: $1,618.85
Date: August 2024
School: Star Elementary
Wish Delivered: Flexible Seating & STEM Supplies
Teacher Rebecca Rodriguez says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."
Wish Amount: $1550.00
Date: August 2024
School: New Plymouth Elementary
Wish Delivered: Flexible Seating
Teacher Tiffany Cherry says "In today's dynamic educational landscape, it is increasingly recognized that traditional classroom setups may not fully meet the diverse needs of students. Flexible seating offers a solution by providing a variety of seating options that can accommodate different learning styles, promote student engagement, and foster a more conducive learning environment. This grant would help to implement flexible seating in our classroom, aiming to enhance the educational experience and support the development of our students."
Wish Amount: $903.95
Date: July 2024
School: Valley View Elementary
Wish Delivered: STEM Supplies
Teacher Shelly Hoisington says "Let STEM roll into our classrooms! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) carts in classrooms provide teachers with unique opportunities to integrate STEM activities throughout the curriculum and encourage students to think, create, and explore. As a Title I school most of our students have limited resources outside the classroom that promote STEM education. Access to STEM carts will offer our students a multitude of engaging and educational experiences. The games, puzzles, engineering kits, and building materials included in each cart will promote hands-on learning and enhance foundational skills in all areas of STEM education. Presented with these activities students will develop critical thinking skills, creativity, problem solving techniques, and encourage positive communication and collaboration among peers. Additionally, STEM carts will allow for differentiated instruction assisting teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners. Having easy access to portable STEM carts will provide high quality STEM education, enrich all areas of the curriculum and better prepare our students for future success in all areas of academics."
Wish Amount: $3,435.52
