Spin-off: teachers come post your wishlists!

How is summer almost over already?

I am starting year 24 (or is it 25?- I honestly don't know!) teaching. Last year, after all but 1 year of my career was spent teaching middle school math and science, I was moved to continuation high school. I honestly thought I was done for. Little did I know it would be the MOST AMAZING change EVER! I totally love my new job. My kids needed me as much as I needed them and my new admin? LOVE HIM! He's supportive, positive, loves the kids probably more than I do even. Anyway- I get to teach all the math and science (all new curriculum this year after I prepped it all last year- ugh! but new stuff to teach!) AND all the fun stuff- P.E., Cricut Design Space (the kids make shirts and stickers and tile ornaments and shrinky dinks and burned wood stuff and rhinestone bling things up), 3D printing (the kids follow tutorials using Tinkercad to make objects that we 3D print), Multimedia/film production (kids make "movies" like public service announcements and selling our school) and this year I'm adding an x-tool laser to my classroom for my kids to use in Cricut and 3D printing. I'm so excited for this year to start! I actually went into my room last week and put all the tables and stuff where it all goes. My floors are so sparkly after being stripped and waxed! Anyway- my list is all "nice to have" stuff and nothing is a dire need. I'm so very thankful for the peas and their support of teachers!

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NGJ27QZJEAI0?ref_=wl_share

If you'd rather give to my Donor's Choose for crafting tables in my classroom, you can give here. Currently all donations are doubled on a match offer. This is a big project ($1019) so it's going to take quite a bit to get it funded but $10 becomes $20 when it's matched!

www.donorschoose.org/project/space-to-craft/7473128/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=teacherhub&utm_term=teacher_597220&rf=directlink-dc-2023-07-teacherhub-teacher_597220&challengeid=21813647

BIG HUGE THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TEACHERS! ❤️

I posted my list last year to my FB and got one thing.  I've seen coworkers post their list constantly and get a ton of things donated.  I am just not comfortable doing that!!  I'm at the point 25 years in that all of ,y things are outdated and I just can't continue to pour money into my classroom.  My salary has actually decreased the past three years due to cutting benefits and so more out of my pocket.  I feel stuck and not able to get out and do anything different until I get fully vested in my states retirement.  Ugh.

Anyway, here is my list if anyone feels inclined!

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NC1KOKZEMZ0C?ref_=wl_share

I've been absolutely shameless about sharing my list on my social media this year. Normally I'm like you - not comfortable doing it. But after everything that's gone down with education in this state and in my district, I have no more fucks left to give. And it's been pretty successful! I say share it. Those who don't want to help can scroll on by. Others will impulsively buy something because they're in the mood and that's all good. You know this isn't a selfish ask. You're doing what you do for the kids in your classroom.

Thankyou to compeateropeator for the scissors! Anyone who works in a school knows how difficult it is to find sharp scissors. These will be wonderful! 


You’re so very welcome. You have one more thing coming but I don’t think it was scheduled until later this week. Thanks for all that you do for the school system and kids in our state. It is very much appreciated.

ETA sorry for the reply in the quote, I am on my phone and screwed up. 😁

I did too.  What a great way to use crowdfunding.  And because our donations are being matched, only $387 more is needed to provide for a great improvement to a classroom which many students will benefit from.  seaexplore - is it okay if I post this opportunity on the board as its own thread?