Date: September 2025
School: Falls Valley Elementary
Wish Delivered: STEM materials and Classrooms supplies
Teacher Michelle Baker says "As a second-year teacher, I have a better understanding of the materials students need to develop a deeper understanding of their academic concepts. The teacher before me left many school supplies that were well-loved, and continued to be loved by my previous years' students. These supplies are in dire need of replacement to best facilitate learning. Not only do students need to have supplies, but some of the tools students use to explore and create are made by me. Some of the materials would help facilitate these teacher-made resources. Another important aspect of facilitating learning is recognizing each student’s unique abilities and needs. Since each student has various needs, tools to support intervention and accommodation are required. I felt I learned so much in my first year about accommodating different needs. I included tools such as sensory needs, timers, a to-do list, and a way to communicate various accommodations with parents. These supports will help all types of learners in my classroom."
Wish Amount: $1,981
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
Date: August 2025
School: New Plymouth Elementary
Wish Delivered: Tables and Classrooms supplies
Teacher Felicity Steers says "As one of the current third grade teachers, I want to do everything I can to make sure this transition feels smooth, supportive, and successful. That’s why I’m submitting this Classroom Wishlist—to help provide the essential items that will make this new classroom feel welcoming, purposeful, and ready for learning. One of the biggest needs is tables. In third grade, students benefit greatly from collaboration, and tables make it easier to work in partners or groups, move around the classroom, and support small-group instruction. This kind of flexible seating helps create an engaging and student-centered learning environment."
Wish Amount: $2,368
Date: August 2025
School: Ponderosa Elementary
Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies for Deaf Students
Teacher Brittany Orr says "I am Ponderosa's Teacher of the Deaf. The students I teach range between Kindergarten and 5th grade and are unique because they are Deaf. Children who are Deaf or hard of hearing often face significant barriers in acquiring language and literacy, especially when traditional auditory-based instruction is the norm. Our goal is to close this gap by implementing visual and tactile educational tools that align with how Deaf children most effectively process information—through sight, motion, and pattern recognition."
Wish Amount: $199.95
Date: August 2025
School: Maxine Johnson Elementary
Wish Delivered: Recess supplies
Teacher Becky Fogg says "Recess is a huge part of the school experience! We are a Title One school that serves a variety of students. While our building is a K-4th grade building, we do share our playground with 5th and 6th graders as well. Our little Kindergarten students aren’t able to use equipment or participate in some of the activities that our 5th and 6th graders can. We feel fortunate to be a school that provides full day Kindergarten. In some ways it has been a struggle but we feel blessed that we now have more time to allow the kids to play, interact with their peers and watch their imaginations flourish."
Wish Amount: $1,904
