Date: September 2025

School: Sunnyside Elementary

Wish Delivered: Sensory Supplies

Teacher Nichole Jones says " Understanding the need for engaging opportunities for young learners to play/learn, I try to fill my classroom with items that will facilitate this. The truth is, however, because Idaho is so cold for six of the nine months we are in session, and because it takes far too long to get kindergartners dressed warm for the weather, we spend many of our recesses inside. Being inside, however does not have to be stifling or sedate."

Wish Amount: $502.90

Date: August 2025

School: Edahow Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies

Teacher Samantha Hobson says "As I prepare for my second year teaching kindergarten, I’ve gained valuable insight into what this age group needs most—clear structure, personal space, and effective classroom organization. With this grant, I am requesting essential materials to help build a more functional and supportive classroom environment: a teacher desk, filing boxes, filing folders, cubbies, and cubby bins. These items will greatly enhance classroom management and help create a space where young learners can thrive. After completing my first year in kindergarten, I now understand how vital proper storage and organization are for both students and the teacher. Our current cubbies are too small to hold backpacks, coats, folders, and other daily items, which leads to clutter, misplaced belongings, and a loss of instructional time. Additionally, I currently do not have a proper desk or system for organizing student paperwork, lesson materials, and classroom resources. These gaps have made managing the classroom more difficult than necessary."

Wish Amount: $920.83

Date: August 2025

School: Greenacres Elementary

Wish Delivered: 3D Printer

Teacher Pam Domitzl says "I am starting a STEAM Lab at Greenacres Elementary. This is a dedicated space for students to be hands-on with science, technology. engineering, art, and math. This is a brand new program for us so we need everything from furniture to supplies. We have 2 classes for all grades K-5 as well as 3 ERR classrooms. All classes will have a dedicated 1 hour time slot every week. We will also have 6-8 hours of extra time available each week that teachers can use for special projects and events. We are a Title 1 school and a large percentage of our population does not have access to these types of programs in their home lives. All students need the opportunity to be hands-on with the information they are learning. This program will extend and expand the learning opportunities for nearly 300 students!"

Wish Amount: $3,986

Date: August 2025

School: Mary McPherson Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Furniture

Teacher Dusti Steiner says "This year in 2nd grade, we are expected to have some of the biggest class sizes yet! Typically, small groups would have 4-5 kids in each group. However, starting this year, we are anticipated to have 6-8 kids in each group. My small group table is very squishy with 5-6 kids, so going up to 8 kids in a group means not everyone will have an ideal seat at the table. I would love to have an upgraded table to be able to fit 6-8 kids more comfortably! I am also asking for some smaller individual whiteboards with lines that we can use during small group instruction. The cherry on top of this grant is the touchscreen monitor. When our district switched from projectors to televisions, we lost the ability to interact with slide shows. I would like to be able to connect my laptop to a touchscreen laptop during small groups so that students can physically interact with the lessons again. These three items would make a huge difference in our classroom"

Wish Amount: $611.98