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1 | State | Please check any that apply for your school/classroom. | Link to Wishlist | City | Zip Code | As a teacher, what are you struggling with the most at this time? What are your students struggling with? | Grade You Teach | ||||||
2 | NJ | Title 3 school | https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/13UBY4PT9HOTB | Sewell | 08080 | Currently I just for board approved to be a teacher at my dream school. Right now I am struggling with making lesson plans that fit the needs of all my learners while ensuring students are challenged but not overworked. I am also struggling with making my new and first classroom conducive for learning but also creating a safe space for students as well. | 2nd Grade Inclusive Education | ||||||
3 | CT | Title 1 School, Self-Contained Special Education Program | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BJUNWFXS6K46?ref_=wl_share | Harwinton | 06791 | I work within a middle school as a teacher and case manager for students who are a part of our therapeutic behavioral program. Students are identified and placed in the program based on their need for more support in the school setting. Having students ranging from grades 5-8 means there are ever changing interests as the students grow and start figuring out who they want to be. Each student has an individualized program to help meet their needs in the public school system. This means materials need to be provided and created for reinforcement of skills. In order to provide incentives and rewards that the students are excited about, I often have to pay out of my own pocket. Ensuring that I’m able to provide the necessary supports for my students while also keeping up with the cost of life, has been my biggest challenge as a teacher. | 5-8 Special Education | ||||||
4 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Urban area, many ELL students | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NEU7PO6OF7ZP?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_qJeixTcQmfMAK | Fairfield | 06825 | Hello! I am a third year teacher in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I teach at a Title 1 school in an urban area with a high English Language Learner population. I am switching grades from third grade to first grade this school year, and need to acquire more developmentally appropriate materials for my new grade level. Previously, I have supplied my own childhood books and games from home but they unfortunately did not make it through the past two school years. Anything helps and we would be most appreciative! | 1st | ||||||
5 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Thank you! Any help is much appreciated! | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NIZ7TOCGON1F?ref_=wl_share | Pleasant Hills | 15236 | I struggle with getting therapeutic support for my students. Many of my students struggle with emotional and physical trauma at the age of 8 and 9 years old. | 3RD Grade | ||||||
6 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Students with special needs and English language learners | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ZFTLES2UYJXM?ref_=wl_share | Little neck | 11363 | My best friend and I teach 5th grade special Ed in the South Bronx and just got moved to Kindergarten for next year. Needless to say, we need a lot of supplies for the change! We are a Title I school, we serve low income families, students with special needs, students experiencing trauma, students in transitional housing, immigrant students. We are only given 235$ to set up our classrooms and fill it with the supplies we need. Everything else is out of pocket. Any help makes an enormous difference in the lives our students! | Kindergarten | ||||||
7 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Students with moderate to severe disabilities | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T9GB3ZOAP0OC?ref_=wl_share | Middletown | 10940 | As a teacher in a title 1 school to students with moderate to severe disabilities I struggle with giving my kids access to the resources needed to help them thrive in a system that struggles greatly to help them. My students struggle with letter recognition, phonemic awareness, number sense, emotional regulation and so many other things due to their different abilities as students with autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments. My students struggle with finding a place they feel included and loved in a world they are often excluded and ostracized due to their differences. | 1-3 students with moderate to severe disabilities | ||||||
8 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Students with disabilities | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37JUDV1614NLK?ref_=wl_share | Cortlandt Manor | 10567 | My students have moderate to severe disabilities- mainly we are an ASD classroom. They struggle with sitting in their seats, remaining focused, regulating emotions, and understanding grade level content. My school does not supply much supplies and my students would be so appreciative of your help and generosity. Please help our classroom❤️ | 3-5 | ||||||
9 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Students living in shelters | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TEFDJIFEYWR3?ref_=wl_share | Bronxville | 10708 | I’m struggling with not having sufficient learning materials in my classroom due to my school being a Title 1 school. Often times I have to spend my own money on classroom supplies in order to teach my students. My students also come from low income backgrounds, where some of them are living in shelters and experiencing many traumas. Having these resources will allow my students to get a chance to have hands-on materials to enhance their learning. | 2nd grade | ||||||
10 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special Needs | Tinyurl.com/Cresci-Wishlist | Long Branch | 7740 | Helping my students regulate so that they can be productive and keep themselves and others safe. Struggling balancing social emotional needs with academic needs and expectations of administration. | Special education grade 4&5 | ||||||
11 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special education- inclusion (2 teachers) | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ICTFENCUUKBH?ref_=wl_share | Point Pleasant | 08742 | As a teacher the biggest struggle I face is leaving school at school. I have trouble setting work aside and focusing on me and my mental health when I get home. My students biggest struggle academically is reading. But OUR biggest struggle is attention. I am a special education teacher, and my students like to move it move it! I am trying to add more flexible seating options in my classroom this school year to promote productive movement. Also, I am trying to find little ways to incorporate movement into math and reading lessons to make them more engaging. | First Grade Special Ed. | ||||||
12 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special education teacher | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GO9U672Z36U8?ref_=wl_share | dorchester | 02122 | I teach special ed. to students with a specific learning disability in reading and writing. Alot of my students have ADHD as well so focus is very hard. I constantly need to buy sensory tools because they get overused, sensory motor items (gum, hard candy). I also like to make my small group very calm, cozy and inviting for students for when they need a calm safe space! | 8th | ||||||
13 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special Education ( Autism and ID) | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16XMCFDC0UOZM?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_1 | Philadelphia | 19131-3027 | writing and math | 10- 12 Autistic Support | ||||||
14 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special Education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4NCSJY5Y8IL9?ref_=wl_share | Cheshire | 06410 | As a new teacher (going into my second year) I struggle with making sure I have enough materials and manipulatives to keep lessons engaging and having the resources to make my classroom a comfortable, inviting place to learn. Most of my students have specific interests which motivate them to learn and stay regulated, but many items get broken beyond repair throughout the school year and cannot be replaced. | K-3 | ||||||
15 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RPFLN2Q4XVXV?ref_=wl_share | Blackwood | 08012 | Please help my classroom! My students are in second, third, and fourth grade and are all placed in a multiple disabilities, self-contained classroom. They all have exceptional needs including autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, specific learning disabilities, seizure disorders, communication impairments, emotional disabilities, and other health impairments. Even with the challenges they face, they are a resilient, happy, energetic group of children. They make me proud of all they accomplish each day. They have a love of learning and an intense love for each other. These children give me a reason to wake up each morning and go to the job that I love so much. | 2-4 multiple disabilities | ||||||
16 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/J98ZBDC04PKL?ref_=wl_share | Bronx | 10465 | It’s my 2nd year teaching. My first year, last year, I was in a horrible school where I was supported by any admin nor other colleagues. I had the worst year ever and it was extremely depressing. Now I’m going to a new school and I’m hoping it’ll be better. Last year I got chairs thrown by students, scratched, hit, spit at, it was just terrible so I’m hoping for a better year this time around. | 2nd | ||||||
17 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VUZ8NRPOZEIW?ref_=wl_share | Smithfield | 15478 | I’ve taught for 6 years now, going into my 7th. I will be starting off fresh at a new school district, however! I’m looking forward to meeting my new students, but it will be working with some grade levels I don’t have previous experience or materials for!! Working in special education I will have students from varying grade levels & varying abilities. Having the ability to provide modifications, helpful tools, etc would make such a difference for both myself and my new learners!! | Special Ed k-5 | ||||||
18 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special Education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/232ARN8KSO2G8?ref_=wl_share | Kittanning | 16201 | I am struggling with meeting the needs of the different types of students. My students are struggling with focus and attention. | 4th and 5th grade Special Education | ||||||
19 | VA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Special Education | https://www.amazon.com/wedding/registry/25UPB1NG8RCXJ | Richmond | 23234 | I'm struggling with making sure my kids have supplies they need for this school year. My students are struggling with reading | 2nd | ||||||
20 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, SCIS Classroom | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UPEWZIV01VWL?ref_=wl_share | New York | 10032 | Teaching my little ones self-regulation, My little ones struggle with handling their emotions. | SCIS-Pre-K | ||||||
21 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, School for students with special needs from K-Age 21 | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3284Q4J92066B?ref_=wl_share | Monroeville | 15146 | As a teacher at a special education school, I struggle to continue to develop activities to support my students with activities that teach valuable life skills. I have a very supportive school community, and we have worked hard to create meaningful opportunities for our students. Our students struggle with traditional learning methods and benefit from hands-on, purposeful tasks. Last year, we created a multimedia class at our school and it was a huge hit with staff and students! We are looking to further develop that class this year and expand the projects that students are able to create. Last year, students worked on creating videos and posters for the school, fulfilling orders each week. This year, we have created more class sections and we want to expand to cover all types of media, including graphic design and product-making. We want students to engage in the whole design process from start to finish, creating various items like t-shirts, cups, etc. Not only will this teach students the whole design process, but it will show them that they are capable of doing things that they never thought they could do. It also shows students that they are capable of having careers in various fields. | 9-12 Special Education | ||||||
22 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Over 55% of our students are multilingual and considered ESL students | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RVM9MSK0RCU8?ref_=wl_share | Port Washington | 1105 | Since the pandemic began and we returned to in-person teaching at my school in Flushing, New York, young students have had a very hard time getting along with one another. They struggle sharing, taking turns, listening to each other, moving their bodies safely in shared space. While I am lucky that my Language through Music class naturally incorporates many of these important social skills, I have found that it has been taking longer for us to build cohesive connections and community within our classrooms. Because of this, I have had to add lessons and activities throughout the year to help with teamwork, body awareness, listening and conversation skills and collaborative work, all while keeping things fresh and exciting for young children. | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd | ||||||
23 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Our school is the home school for all of the elementary English Language Learners in the district. | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JGJ1PSYDQVBH?ref_=wl_share | Springfield | 19064 | At this time I am struggling the most with the lack of a curriculum. I teach in a Title 1 school. Without a curriculum, I have to spend a lot of time planning meaningful lessons for my students. There are quite a few of my students that are struggling with reading. It’s more challenging, especially for newcomers, to learn the language while also learning the content simultaneously. | K & 1 English Learners | ||||||
24 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, New English Language Learners and students living in city shelters | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/11RBHGKJBS08?ref_=wl_share | Laurelton | 11413 | My name is Christine Askew and I am a teacher at PS181Q located in South Queens in New York City. I will be teaching the 2nd grade for the first time this year. I am anxious but excited! I serve a diverse population of learners, many of whom are new English language learners, have special needs, or are living in temporary housing. Many of my students arrive to school without supplies. I want to be able to building a strong class community and confidence in my students despite the various backgrounds and access to resources. | 2nd grade | ||||||
25 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, N/A | All things needed for 6th grade. | Sharon Hill | 19079 | Supplies | 6 | ||||||
26 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Mostly MLL/ELL students | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LY2TRTV1FGPL?ref_=wl_share | Boston | 02127 | I am struggling to provide the necessary supplies for all of my students. Many of them are new to this country and most come from low income families. Buying school supplies is a huge burden for all families in this country, especially those trying to make ends meet. Students should be able to come to school and be ready to learn no matter what their home life looks like. I want to make sure they have everything they need to have a happy, safe, and successful school year! | Fourth grade | ||||||
27 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Many students do not speak English as their first language | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/145IQVDV9ID0R?ref_=wl_share | stroudsburg | 18360 | As a teacher it is a constant struggle to meet the needs of the students with no supplies in the classroom. I am constantly spending money from my own family’s budget to benefit other families and help their children meet their maximum potential. Students struggle with large class sizes at such a young age, they come into kindergarten with limited skills and face multiple barriers yet are expected to learned to read and write sentences before the middle of the year. Without appropriate supplies, this becomes not only difficult but often impossible. | Kindergarten | ||||||
28 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Inner City Philadelphia | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U2K050577G0V?ref_=wl_share | Philadelphia | 19146 | I am struggling with helping students get to on level. The Covid slide left kids with gaps in reading knowledge. Our community as a whole also struggles with attendance and getting kids to school on time. | 4th-6th | ||||||
29 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, ICT - Special Education | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1S2K49FYFMZRK?ref_=wl_share | Melville | 11747 | We are a Title 1 School with a variety of needs and providing the curriculum to all students in a way that helps their individual needs. Our students really struggle with learning to comprehend the stories we explore. We would love to create a more inviting environment and create hands-on centers and activities to help the students progress and learn! | 2nd Grade ICT | ||||||
30 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, I am a first year contracted teacher | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TETFK74LN75K?ref_=wl_share | Fairless hills | 19030 | I am a newly contracted teacher at a title one school. While being a new teacher it is very hard to fund classroom needs as I am at the bottom of the pay scale and have many student loans at this time. I have searched Amazon for hours coming up with ideas on how to provide my students with a fun and safe learning environment. I would like my classroom to be a place where they can come and just be them for a few hours a day! | Second | ||||||
31 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Dual language school | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37DHPFT0DV1UB?ref_=wl_share | New City | 10956 | im struggling most with finding good quality Spanish books for my bilingual classroom. My students are struggling most with learning different math strategies. | 2 | ||||||
32 | PA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Dual language (Spanish / English) programming | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2J2QRFR3BLXM1?ref_=wl_share | Philadelphia | 19125 | I work with a large Spanish speaking population so it is difficult for students just starting out to be in classes that are fully in English. For that reason we are lucky to be transitioning to a bilingual program model to better support our students. | Kindergarten | ||||||
33 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Dual Language - I have 2 classes! | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1C2E2WW18OTTH?ref_=wl_share | Mt Kisco | 10549 | As a new teacher, I struggle with classroom management. My students academically struggle with writing and some students struggle with regulating their behavior. | 4th | ||||||
34 | VA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Diverse- most speak a different language, SPED collab- some students with disabilities | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1XXSL4VTU3QFZ?ref_=wl_share | Mechanicsville | 23116 | Supplies and materials for the classroom now so that I don’t spend so much out of pocket. This way I can give back during the year like snack, coats, Christmas gifts to help families etc. I buy them chapstick if they need it, mittens, food, treats and fun experiments that cost out of pocket, treasure box rewards and refills. All of this during the year when there isn’t as much help so any help on the forefront is so amazing. Thank you!🙏🏻 God bless! | 2 | ||||||
35 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Changing grades this year | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SOMQKHNEVZVZ?ref_=wl_share | Hamburg | 14075 | Hi! 👋🏼 Kindergarten✨ teacher 👩🏫 from 📍 New York here. Switching to Pre-K for the coming year which will be my 4th classroom set up in 5 years. My school is one of four elementary buildings 🏫 in our district but the ONLY title 1❗️This means that our families are experiencing different circumstances than the majority of our district population. This is uniquely challenging for a myriad of reasons. I am able to relate to my students and families so much 🤝because I actually attended the school I teach in when I was a child! 🍎 My students truly shine 🌟 the brightest light and deserve the world! 🌎 I invest as much as I can back into my classroom, ✏️📓 but some additional support could move mountains 🏔 for us! Thank you for helping students and teachers! Your caring 💕 heart means everything to us!✏️📓 | Kindergarten ➡️ Pre-Kindergarten | ||||||
36 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, Bilingual/New Comers | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IH37DGSK8RF6?ref_=wl_share | Brentwood | 11717 | I need lots of help building our classroom library. I would love to provide my students with a rich literary experience. I teach a bilingual class that included new comers from different Latin American countries. I also would love to provide quality Spanish literature. Additionally, I love for my classroom to feel like a second home. Thank you for your help! | 4th grade | ||||||
37 | ME | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, All of our students receive free lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1C6P1MCE5422?ref_=wl_share | Monticello | 04760 | I’m struggling with students that come from backgrounds that include trauma, neglect, abuse, etc. I have two young kids myself and I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that we live in a world where people have children and don’t immediately make them the center of their world. I want to bring every child home with me who is experiencing unfavorable home lives and it’s a daily struggle to sit back and watch it and wait for the justice system or DHS to intervene. I became a teacher to make a difference in the lives of my students but I would be lying if I said it hasn’t taken a huge toll on my mental health. I never realized until I became a teacher just how many kids are being raised by someone other than their parents. Grandparents/ foster parents/ aunts/ uncles who can barely afford the necessities they need themselves. I also live in Northern Maine and work at a title 1 school where a lot of families have to choose between basic necessities for their children or hearing their home for our long winter. | First Grade | ||||||
38 | NY | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, All of our students are on free lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AUL6YAF951WF?ref_=wl_share | Amherst | 14228 | I struggle with finding ways to motivate my students. Most of my classroom wishlist centers around ways to engage my students in their learning and reward position behaviors that go above and beyond. I like to find ways for my students to use different materials and activities whenever possible to make learning more fun. Social-emotional learning is something we need to be more open about and encouraging our students to feel and deal with their emotions in healthy ways. | 5 | ||||||
39 | VA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch, 85% of my students are learning English as a second language | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DMZPPA7C1XL6?ref_=wl_share | Alexandria | 22305 | The biggest struggle for me and my fellow teachers is the large “ask.” We are so overwhelmed with the significant workload we carry. Meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of our students is an important and worthy task. One that most teachers are so excited and eager to take on however it can be very challenging. Our schools are under staffed and under served. This leads to our students biggest struggle having their social, emotional, and educational needs met. This is extremely difficult for one person to do with a group of 23 6/7 year olds including students with disabilities, students learning a new language and with other exceptional circumstances. I’ve sadly seen so many AMAZING teachers walk away because they are so defeated or literally ill from this job. I’ve also seen so many equally amazing teachers so burnt out that they struggle to show up fully for their students, families and themselves. The communities schools excise within are so important and I thank you for becoming apart of my community by clearing teachers lists. | 1st grade | ||||||
40 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NTMUIWSHR2L5?ref_=wl_share | Shelton | 06401 | For most of my students, their only school supplies are the ones we provide. I would love to be able to provide the class with flexible seating, STEM bins, and indoor recess games. I think it’s so important for kids to be able to engage in play, and not rely entirely on technology during recess if it’s inside due to weather. Students can get very antsy during the winter because our playground is only able to be reached through a walkway. If it snows or rains at all during the winter, students have to stay inside. Because we do not have indoor recess materials students play on their computers for the most part. I struggle with this as well because students are not as excited for learning in the afternoon after being on their computers during recess. | 5th | ||||||
41 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9RW58MQ27EJP?ref_=wl_share | Bridgeport | 06605 | Basic supplies, my kids are inner city and many parents can’t afford to help with classroom needs. We had many positions cut so there are even less resources (such as access to the school library) for kids when they need to print or find references. I get one team of paper (500 sheets) per month. | High School (9-12 mixed) | ||||||
42 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JU69LDEUEBNX?ref_=wl_share | Hartford | 06106 | My school is struggling with budget cuts and lack of resources. | 7 &8 | ||||||
43 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OZ6PWOMUBVFS?ref_=wl_share | Norwalk | 06850 | I am entering into my 14th year of teaching, moving classrooms and grade levels. I am trying to update my classroom with things for my older kids now. I teach at a title 1 school where we supply the students with everything they need. Unfortunately we get very little funds to do this. Students come from low income households and have very little to work with at home. | 2nd | ||||||
44 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/OON8M8XUFRYS?ref_=wl_share | Ellington | 06029 | This will be my second year teaching. I am still learning how to be the best possible teacher and gain new skills to help teach my students better. As for my students, many of their families are struggling financially and this impacts their families ability to support them academically. As a result many of my students have fallen behind in their literacy abilities. | 3rd Grade | ||||||
45 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VHF167R31WHD?ref_=wl_share | Newington | 06111 | As a teacher it is handling big emotions and behaviors. My students are struggling to have the basic necessities to come to school and have their needs met. | Prek | ||||||
46 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/5A4RG7T5ZRKT | Glastonbury | 06033 | I just finished my first year as an elementary special education teacher in a Title 1 school in CT! It was a great year, I have a super supportive school staff & school community! The hardest thing for me is struggling to be present 100% of the school day for my students and meeting my students academic, behavioral, & emotional needs at school. 100% of students receive free breakfast and lunch every day at school and rely on these meals. I always have snacks and food available to my students, because we can’t expect students to learn successfully when they are hungry. Some of my students have inconsistent home situations, so I strive to have the most consistent classroom environment for my students. I was only absent 1 day last school year and it was a bereavement day. My students thrive on the consistencies & structure they are provided at school!! | K-2 Special Education | ||||||
47 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9RWKMXFK6AGB?ref_=wl_share | Seymour | 06483 | Most of the time, as a teacher, I struggle with burnout and time. Most of my energy is put towards spending hours developing or creating a lesson that will grab the attention of my whole class. I don’t want to say it was easier in the past because teachers have always put their heart and soul into the lesson planning process and the lesson delivery. However, I do believe it has become more challenging for teachers to feel that their lesson has enough “glam and glitter” for all students to be fully interested and engaged. This takes a lot of our personal time and energy and when the days feel long, as they sometimes more often than not, burnout takes over quickly. This leads directly into there simply not being enough hours in a day or a week. We have a vision for ourselves and go into each school year envisioning the teacher we will be for our student. And, despite that vision, it is often clouded and fades away as we take on the responsibility of wearing MANY hats in our profession. It is a fulfilling profession and I couldn’t see myself doing anything else but it is a profession that is not made for all individuals. Teachers lean into those we understand us and do not judge us, those who can truly appreciate all that we do and those who support us each and every day for the passion that fills the four walls of our classroom with our students at the forefront of every decision and next step we take. When I reflect on my five years of teaching, I would say there are two areas in which my students struggle the most. The first is finding a healthy balance between completing their given classroom tasks with a creative mindset without a willingness to do so without the gravitation towards classroom technology (chromebook). I want my students to be able to go an entire school day without asking to use technology. I am not naive to the fact that this is the direction that the world is going. However, I am always extremely concerned that students, at such a young age, do not have or want to have the stamniq, passion, drive, execution functioning or mindset to do anything without a device or technology in their presence. The second thing my students struggle the most with, which I believe is a direct correlation to what’s above, is their social-emotional skills. My students, past, present or future, all struggle with using their communication and coping skills to address any situation. These are two skill areas that go beyond the classroom setting and need to be applied in personal and future professions. We as teachers receive Professional Development to learn and understand how to support our students each year. However, with the cloud of technology and our students easy access outside of school to devices such as phones, tablets, computers which provide them with access to social media, tv shows, video games, etc. Students, of all ages, are able to then access non-age appropriate material on extensive platform which is undoubtedly directly effecting their ability to communicate and socialize. It is a large concern of mine as a teacher as I see the unhealthy effects of it in the classroom for students social-emotionally. | 4th | ||||||
48 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HVNPDOP4H1ND?ref_=wl_share | Clinton | 06413 | My students are really struggling with social emotional challenges. They often have a hard time regulating their emotions and the classroom teachers are working very hard to help them with this. However, emotional disregulation definitely impacts their academic success. | K-2 Literacy | ||||||
49 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7TQ6M6D504K2?ref_=wl_share | Danielson | 06239 | I work with a very unique population and my students struggle with social skills, emotional regulation and safe school behavior. They work really hard throughout the year to learn the skills they need to help them be successful. Because we work so much with sensory regulation, behavior management and various social skills we need many resources and products that are just not ‘typical’ school items and not provided by our public school system. This ranges from sensory fidgets and flexible seating to toys and crafts for positive reinforcements incentives and preferred break times. Last year was my first year teaching this program and because of this I struggled most with having to buy a lot of these things myself, along with the help of my teacher assistants, just to get the bare minimum we needed. And when we didn’t have the products we needed we saw a huge uptick in student behavior and deregulation which was also a struggle. I wish I could do more to support my students as my class list is nearly doubling this year. Any contribution and support would truly be a blessing. Thank you so much for all that you do for teachers! | 3-5 Social Emotional Special Education | ||||||
50 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38QX41MCK6S1?ref_=wl_share | Norwalk | 06851 | I struggle most with finding balance. I want to give my students all of my attention and all of the resources that they deserve. However, I struggle with finding balance: I am also a mom, sister, and wife, and I recognize that my family deserves the same attention, not to mention time for myself, too. I’m working to find balance so that all parties get the best that I can give, including myself. My kids are struggling with finding themselves and understanding their place in the world: they’re 10 and 11, and in addition to dealing with the typical social and emotion issues of that age group, exposure to social media has them worried about other issues and facing influences far-beyond their grasp. | 5 | ||||||
51 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9R079DYKLKNS?ref_=wl_share | West Hartford | 06117 | At this time I am struggling with lack of resources for my students. My students are struggling with organization. Any donations will help me and my students. | Third | ||||||
52 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IH7N7BAY0K7N?ref_=wl_share | Bridgeport | 06606 | Right now, I’m struggling with separating work and home life. I really struggle to come home and forget about how difficult the day has been. It affects my personal life because it makes me not want to go out after school and see people, go to the gym, etc. In certain ways, my students also struggle to separate school and home life. They’re constantly coming to me for advice about social conflicts, relationship issues, body image, etc. Sometimes they can’t see the bigger picture and can’t focus on just being kids! | 6-8 | ||||||
53 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AGJ16TPY7L1T?ref_=wl_share | Riverside | 06878 | As a special education teacher, one of my primary challenges is balancing the diverse needs of my students, who come with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. Many students face foundational skill gaps and external challenges, but I am committed to providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive environment that keeps them motivated and engaged. By using creative teaching strategies, incorporating movement when possible, and individualized instruction, I strive to help each student overcome obstacles and reach their full potential! | Elementary Special Education | ||||||
54 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1S5PEHKKBLCBV?ref_=wl_share | Wethersfield | 06109 | I am struggling to stock my classroom with essential supplies for my students to learn. I receive $75 per year as a supply budget from my district, which is not nearly enough for a class of 20-24 first grade students who do not bring their own school supplies. | First Grade 🫶🏻 | ||||||
55 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LX4G4S37FXKM?ref_=wl_share | Monroe | 06468 | I hope to provide a positive space in the library for both teachers and students. Everyone is stressed and overwhelmed with all the little things that need to get done. | K-2 | ||||||
56 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30896AQDOA8WR?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1&filter=unpurchased&sort=default&viewType=list | North haven | 06473 | I am most struggling with finding engaging material for my most behaviorally challenged students. I am struggling with providing enough materials for all 300 of my students. My students struggle with behavior at times and variety of materials provided to them. | 8 | ||||||
57 | CT | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CCGHDVBW2P9E?ref_=wl_share | Fairfield | 06824 | The greatest struggle for my students, at least from my observation, is balancing their desire to learn meaningfully and develop their aptitude towards a career with other, more instantly gratifying stimuli. Often times Tik Tok and Snapchat, frivolous drama with friends, and the desire to be ‘Instagram perfect’ constantly stands in the way of them focusing intently on more far off, long-term gratifying projects. For me, the hardest part of being a teacher is staying a teacher. The financial strain created by our salary relative to living costs in our area is driving me to consider leaving the profession I love. Last year, I wanted - on numerous occasions- to make food for my students, only to be prevented from doing so by other budgetary needs. Not to toot my own horn, but the kids in my program love when I cook for them, and not getting to do so was a damper on the year. I’d like to enhance my engineering class with kits for our group, but once again I’m in a position of choosing between supplementing my students’ needs and paying my student loans. | 9-12+ | ||||||
58 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DGCJCMW2B135?ref_=wl_share | southbridge | 01550 | We have a lot of students coming in with no prior educational or literacy experience. This makes learning to read a little more difficult. | K-2 reading | ||||||
59 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | I do not have a link | Gloucester | 01930 | The children at my school would really love to have outdoor recess equipment. Any type of equipment would be helpful. Play they would love basketball’s playground balls, kick balls, soccer balls, four square balls, jump, ropes, wiffleball, bats, Hula hoops, etc., when they are active and engaged behavior, problems typically go down. | K-5 pe | ||||||
60 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12F3HJYWXNVQO?ref_=wl_share | Quincy | 02171 | I am struggling most with a new curriculum and lack of common planning time with my coworkers. We are working hard toward providing students with supplemental resources to make the knowledge lessons and pausing points as engaging as possible. Many of my students struggle with lack of parental/family support at home, as well as having English as a second language. | 1 | ||||||
61 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/357W593WUZ0Q5?ref_=wl_share | Lawrence | 01844 | Not always having the proper manipulatives to connect with my struggling students. Therefore, they are struggling with learning because they are not interacting with learning and teaching best way that means their needs. | 6 | ||||||
62 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24XO63E66J233?ref_=wl_share | Salem | 01970 | I work in a low socioeconomic district. Our families are not in a position to buy supplies for students. Basic supplies like crayons, markers, folders, notebooks are purchased by me as best I can! For this reason, I do “shared table” supplies so a box of crayons is shared at one table amongst 5-6 students. Yes, our classroom sizes are 25+. I mainstream students from a TASC room so at one time I can have up to 30 4th graders in my room. We make do but we are not a district sending out supply lists to students, we are resourceful but being able to give NEW supplies to these students and seeing their reaction is priceless. I also have clothing on my wishlist as my students are often in need of that as well. Anything helps! Thank you for the chance! | 4th Grade | ||||||
63 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E4ORTT6LSA8W?ref_=wl_share | Wilbraham | 01095 | Almost all of our students are low income and high needs, so we don’t have any supplies brought in by our students and very little given from the district. The majority of what is in my classroom is from donations that I received from family and friends and anything else needed comes from myself. As you can imagine, this makes it difficult to keep up with the amount of supplies needed. Aside from the basic supplies pf pencils, crayons and markers. My students are also in a position where they come in without lunches and snacks and often even without backpacks and coats. My list includes snacks to keep in the classroom as well as extra clothes to distribute as needed. I truly try to make this space and welcoming as possible because for many this is like their home. | 1st | ||||||
64 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A1Q7A53JX2YL?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1 | Canton | 02021 | I want to make sure my students are always active participants in their learning. I want to fill my classroom library with books that are mirrors that reflect their values and windows into those living in other communities. I also am using a new curriculum, but do not have all the texts. It is important that students have the physical books in their hands to become excited avid readers. | Elementary ESL | ||||||
65 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U9QX26J4RZTK?ref_=wl_share | Abington | 02351 | Social emotional needs, and meeting the needs of my students. I’m a school counselor in an elementary school and my students are dealing with anxiety, friendship issues, and sometimes having their basic needs met. With these struggles, it’s hard for them to be in their classrooms and access the curriculum. | 2nd, 3rd & 4th | ||||||
66 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OZBLLC014VUG?ref_=wl_share | Boston | 02124 | Right now, I’m struggling with planning for the beginning of the year! There are so many new things I want to try, parts of my classroom I want to redecorate, etc - but there’s so little time and money!! Lately, students seem to struggle with staying motivated. We talk a lot about intrinsic motivation in my classroom (doing your best because it just feels good!) I find that students are extremely extrinsically motivated and are always looking for rewards. | 5th | ||||||
67 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IT8IKLDA4LCS?ref_=wl_share | Kingston | 02364 | At this time, I am struggling most with supplying my classroom with new and improved supplies and enrichment supplies to create an engaging environment for my students. My students are always working on social-emotional learning such as building meaningful friendships, sharing, taking turns, and learning how to resolve conflict. My students are also working on building their reading skills, as well as their reading comprehension through phonemic awareness and building skills through direct instruction, meaningful read alouds, and partner/group work. | Kindergarten | ||||||
68 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GUGI3V8JY3IL?ref_=wl_share | Cohasset | 2025 | As a teacher, my biggest struggle is maintaining a love of reading in my students. At this age, the appeal of social media and online games becomes strong, and while I see the benefits of these things, I believe it is important for literacy development for students to continue reading. Last year I inherited my classroom from a veteran teacher who had many books for students to read, however many books were dated, in bad condition, or just not relevant for current students. The main items on my wishlist are books that I believe would enrich my classroom library and inspire students to continue reading! | 6th | ||||||
69 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R3MCERIAVMD1?ref_=wl_share | Malden | 02148 | As a teacher in my first few years, I am struggling with supplying things for myself and my students. My students are struggling with getting supplies for the school year as well. | 1st | ||||||
70 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12LIOFSSETS7P?ref_=wl_share | East longmeadow | 01028 | Ability to print things in color for my students, storage shelves and more hands-on activities. Students are struggling with lack of food at home and resources. | Prek | ||||||
71 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24U0VZVZSWZ0M?ref_=wl_share | Springfield | 01128 | Staying motivated and focused on completing work | Kindergarten ESOL | ||||||
72 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SJTGFLMS8R0R?ref_=wl_share | WEST SPRINGFIELD | 01089 | My district is the second largest in the state of Massachusetts. My students typically come into second grade somewhat or significantly below grade level. It is a struggle to prepare students to transition from learning to read to reading to learn within a year. I try to make my classroom a fun, engaging, and safe space where students feel free to be themselves. Springfield is an impoverished community and we try to make school magical and cozy for our students! My kids are the best and deserve everything and more. | 2nd | ||||||
73 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/129HQGRRZ6RH3?ref_=wl_share | Westwood | 02090 | I am struggling with fulfilling all the demands of the job! My students struggle with regulating their emotions. | Kindergarten | ||||||
74 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/397GGG5ZCDQBT | Holbrook | 02343 | Meeting students basic needs so they are available to learn | 5 | ||||||
75 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DSCPNA3HZY1Q?ref_=wl_share | Georgetown | 01833 | My current struggle is finding the work life balance as a mom to two under two and a teacher to 22! Meeting the diverse needs of students while implementing district mandated curriculum is always a challenge. Many of my students are struggling to read on grade level, making it very difficult for them to access all areas of the curriculum. I am fortunate to work with an amazing team of dedicated teachers, but teacher/ paraprofessional shortages along with large class sizes and limited resources makes it challenging to close the learning gaps. | 3rd | ||||||
76 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/23FNYW80CHX0C?ref_=wl_share | Peabody | 01960 | Finding time in the day. Not having enough time to let their energy out (recess/free play time) | First | ||||||
77 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M8WM9PC15I09?ref_=wl_share | North Attleborough | 02760 | It is sometimes difficult to meet the needs of all students so they can be successful and feel confident in themselves. Students struggle with understanding social-emotional situations and how to communicate their needs academically and socially with teachers and friends. | 3 | ||||||
78 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | 1st year Math Teacher - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/EAZSIVXEJ2C3 | Marlborough | 01752 | Having visuals, resources for student tables, and materials to succeed! | 9-12 | ||||||
79 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GN8X96X8YT98?ref_=wl_share | Malden | 02148 | As a mobile STEM teacher teaching on a cart going from classroom to classroom I struggle with having enough materials and activities I can bring around to students classrooms. I teach over 400 students, and need to ensure that I have durable and engaging activities for all. Unfortunately, my curriculum is one in which teachers need to buy a lot of the supplies for experiments. I struggle to provide engaging opportunities and supplies for my students on a school budget that can be easily brought from classroom to classroom. My students struggle with comprehending abstract concepts in STEM without hands on experiences as many are learning English as a second language. These hands on experiences are essential to allowing students to become engaged and grasp complex concepts. | K-4 | ||||||
80 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UDO6J0091J9O?ref_=wl_share | Milford | 01757 | As a teacher, having enough time and resources to teach students how to read. Students, living with many different problems while trying to learn how to read and recognize the value of reading in their lives. | K-2 Reading Intervention | ||||||
81 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UQEPBXNAPSHH?ref_=wl_share | Hingham | 2043 | I teach at a Headstart school for low income children. Many of my children have been affected by trauma. It can sometimes be difficult and heartbreaking but I love my children. We teach school readiness and social emotional skills. I strive to make my classroom a safe comfortable space for learning and exploration. | Preschool - head start | ||||||
82 | MA | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3O759NX7DVW42?ref_=wl_share | Worcester | 01605 | Being able to have the materials I need to engage learners on all levels! | 4th | ||||||
83 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QNII4CFDG3TQ?ref_=wl_share | Maywood | 07607 | As a teacher, I’m struggling most with support from administrators. There’s a lot of unwillingness on their part to listen to what we have to say. In terms of my students, they’re struggling with social emotional learning. They struggle with communicating thoughts and feelings and it can affect their behavior and academic performance. | Second grade | ||||||
84 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2N84N7ZI4KDJ?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1&filter=unpurchased&sort=default&viewType=grid#list-settings_1722176850957 | Hainesport | 08036 | As a teacher I am struggling with organization. Students are struggling with how to talk through emotions and feelings with other classmates. | Kindergarten | ||||||
85 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/E3DUFWDFDXCC?ref_=wl_share | South Plainfield | 07080 | Struggling most with behaviors in the classroom. The students are struggling the most with paying attention and putting in the right amount of effort. | 4th | ||||||
86 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5VIEYTD0SFPF?ref_=wl_share | Kearny | 07032 | Feelings / behavior issues | Pre-K 5 | ||||||
87 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EG8RGUM4F0EO?ref_=wl_share | Ridgefield Park | 07660 | The ability to keep up with the materials and resources they need in order to succeed and survive in this real world. | Autistic kindergarten | ||||||
88 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3D6T246JB76B?ref_=wl_share | Hoboken | 07030 | Student engagement! The student population I teach face many obstacles outside of the classroom and lack the resources they need to be successful. Many of them give up before they even walk into school. Therefore keeping them motivated and engaged has become very difficult. I know that with support and love they are capable of achieving their goals. With more resources I can plan hands-on lessons that are more engaging which will motivate kids to reach their true potential! | High School | ||||||
89 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OLRODQPNRKFY?ref_=wl_share | Bergenfield | 07621 | I am struggling with having access to a printer and paper to print things that would meet kids where they are at. I believe every child should have the opportunity to complete an activity regardless of how much they know how to do. But without the ability to adapt classwork and print it for them it is difficulty to provide this type of individual support to students. My students struggle with their reading and writing. By helping me provide these materials I can help close these gaps in their reading and writing to help them feel more confident in themselves and their journey in their education. | 1st grade | ||||||
90 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YDRG44D2LH3U?ref_=wl_share | Englewood | 07631 | Manipulatives, sensory toys. | 3K, Pre-K, Kindergarten | ||||||
91 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13UW6AFB4F0O1?ref_=wl_share | Clark | 07066 | Students home lives and being a role model for them and providing them with a nurturing school environment for them to thrive in. | 1st | ||||||
92 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25ZPUWYZWHQB6?ref_=wl_share | Iselin | 08830 | I am a first year teacher, personally, I am learning what materials and strategies work best for my students! I am an ASI, so I help students who are struggling to learn in a full classroom setting, and work with them in a small group setting. I am excited to provide my students with the confidence and skills they need to keep learning to their best potential! | 1st | ||||||
93 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OV68F7BQ9P6?ref_=wl_share | Egg Harbor Township | 08234 | I am struggling the most with stocking my classroom library with new, relevant books that my students are interested in reading. Most of the books I have available are old hand me downs from teachers who’ve retired. Academically, my students are struggling with learning how to write clear, concise responses about their reading or their own original thoughts. Personally, some of them are struggling with many different challenges that 9 year olds shouldn’t have to face, such as poverty, hunger, abuse, etc. It is hard to ask a kid to read for 30 minutes each night at home when their home is not a safe space. | 4th | ||||||
94 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35ST1DFE2L24B?ref_=wl_share | Hamilton | 08620 | I teach in a small Title 1 Elementary School with two teachers per grade level. I feel teaching third grade after a huge pandemic, my students have really struggled with their emotions along with writing structure! As for me, I feel that being able to pull my small groups on a consistent basis has been my biggest struggle as I have been doing longer whole group activities to really break the instructions and lessons down step by step. This year my goal is to really dive deeper into fun Biographies and help break down the writing structure which will be geared towards small group and levels! | 3rd grade | ||||||
95 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BRNLXA8B4SFV?ref_=wl_share | Old Bridge | 08857 | Adaptive seating and materials for my special needs students | 3 | ||||||
96 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/O9WBH0G3T2I8?ref_=wl_share | Saddle Brook | 07663 | I have 40 students with special needs on my caseload and it’s hard to support all their individual needs. | K-5 speech therapy | ||||||
97 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34ZQTZFRDTUHU?ref_=wl_share | Brick | 08724 | Providing resources for my ESL students. My ESL students are struggling with not having basic supplies or resources to assist them at home to continue learning. | 3,4 and 5 | ||||||
98 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MZL2TWRZROEH?ref_=wl_share | Haworth | 07641 | As a teacher I’m currently struggling funding my classroom with the necessary books and tools my students need to be successful. My students are struggling with reading, writing and phonics. Specifically reading comprehension and relating to the texts that they read. If my students are able to see themselves in the books they read they can better understand the themes and literary elements we discuss. I would love the opportunity to give my students books they see themselves in because students of color are significantly underrepresented in children’s literature. | 1st | ||||||
99 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SOTRW6KI1U7J?ref_=wl_share | Garfield | 07026 | Finding great relevant books to read that challenges them and pushes their thinking | 8 | ||||||
100 | NJ | Title 1 School, Most of our students receive free or reduced lunch | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZNV38TOZ357O?ref_=wl_share | Absecon | 08205 | One of the biggest struggles I have as a teacher is making sure that each student has all of the tools they need to be successful. Some students come in to school on the first day with backpacks full of supplies and others come with nothing. The supplies I am in most need of are the basics: pencils, highlighters, dry erase markers, etc. We use these every day and I like to keep enough supplies so that kids who were not able to get their own supplies have access to them without it being noticeable to their classmates. Other supplies that I need are materials for cleaning and organization. I spend a lot of money on these products, and any bit of help would be amazing. | 6th |