Funded Projects
Date: August 2022
School: Hagerman Elementary School (Hagerman)
Wish Delivered: Sensory Seating and Math Manipulatives
"The sensory seating items will help my classroom to be more welcoming, accommodating, and inclusive for my students with special sensory needs, as well as my students who are just regular kids who need to wiggle and move and who love being active!"
Wish Amount: $4,857
Date: August 2022
School: Hibbard Elementary School (Rexburg)
Wish Delivered: Books, Reading Furniture and Book Storage
Teacher Remi Burton says "My whole goal as a teacher is to help my students love to read. All the items on my Wishlist are chosen to help boost that in my classroom. I want to create a space where all of my students can feel safe, find books they love, and be comfortable in the chairs provided, while reading them.
Wish Amount: $4,845
Date: August 2022
School: Sawtooth Middle School (Meridian)
Wish Delivered: IBOB Book Sets
“Last school year, our Library and Media Center hosted a group of 24 6-8 grade student participants in the program. Students met weekly in the library for quiet reading, formed small groups to discuss the main idea, characters, and plot of each title, set reading goals, and participated in the Treasure Valley Tournament in the Spring of 2022. This program encourages literacy, retaining details, and leadership.”
Wish Amount: $588
Date: July 2022
School: Webster Elementary School (Lewistown)
Wish Delivered: Boogie Boards- Teacher
Williams says that these are “A less messy way vs. white boards to share our learning and thinking, plus it’s engaging to the students.”
Wish Amount: $432