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Jwaffle

March 19, 2012

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March 17, 2011

I was so excited to be a recipient for a grant. I was able to really shop around and get a lot of books and materials and even technology for my classroom. The students LOVED their projects (of writ... more

March 19, 2012

What a fantastic experience this has been. Having written my first grant and being graciously awarded a Kids in Need Grant, I have since become adicted to applying for them. This particular grant has been very helpful for my students. Through reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, and working on their subsequent people watching project (due to the generous funds donated to us), they were able to see the world through different, less judgemental eyes. They learned that performing random acts of kindness really does make the world a better place. Many of my students still volunteer at local soup kitchens among other non-profit organizations and perform good deeds to this day, months after the unit has finished. Their compassion for others is permanently changed for the better. . . all thanks to you!

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A lot

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Definitely

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Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

March 17, 2011
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I was so excited to be a recipient for a grant. I was able to really shop around and get a lot of books and materials and even technology for my classroom. The students LOVED their projects (of writing children's stories) and the second graders who received the stories were even happier! Thank you so much for chosing my project to support. I am ever so thankful.

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I recieved art supplies, paper, a camera, and children's books to help my sophomores read, analyze and write children's literature, interview second graders, and publically present their finished stories.

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I wouldn't change a thing. Everyone was very supportive, helpful, and empowering.

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March 17, 2012

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March 17, 2011

Thank you so much for the opportunity to continue to teach students the structure of DNA through a fun keychain. It is something that I love to teach and the students really enjoy doing it as well. ... more

March 17, 2012

I applied for a grant thorugh Kids in Need. This year I did not receive the opportunity to get a grant but I did get some fun poster board decals and supplies for my classroom.

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Likely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Quite well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

March 17, 2011

Thank you so much for the opportunity to continue to teach students the structure of DNA through a fun keychain. It is something that I love to teach and the students really enjoy doing it as well. They are able to connect with a hands-on structure of something that is so small and be able to work with it on a daily basis. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue the project!

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The ability to purchase the supplies needed to continue in a cool learning experience for my students.

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change nothing. You guys are great! Thanks again!

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amandajlombard

April 10, 2011

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April 10, 2011

My experience with Kids In Need was nothing put positive! I am a high school math teacher in a small town that has barely any funding for anything extra. I wanted to do a Geometry project with my students but did not know how to fund the materials needed. I stumbled across this grant, wrote my part, and received an email saying I got it! It was the easiest and most successful grant process ever! My students learned surface area and volume well because they were able to be hands on due to the Kids In Need Foundation.

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my own classroom when I received a grant from them. I don't have anything negative to say!

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not do anything differently!

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Jamie T.

April 9, 2011

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April 9, 2011

I recently received a grant from Kids in Needs. The grant was very easy to apply for! The entire process was the easiest grant process I have ever completed. I was able to complete an amazing language arts project with my students. All the parents were so impressed with the books the students made and I know they will be forever a keepsake! Thank you Kids in Need!!!

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my classroom. My students learned how to create their own book!

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none!

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Stephanie

April 7, 2011

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April 7, 2011

This was such a positive experience. I was looking into ways to fund a unit I wanted to teach in my kindergarten class, and found this organization. I not only funded the unit for myself but also for three other teachers in my building. And it was so easy! I will definitely be looking into funding other projects to give my kids more opportunities and experiences that they would otherwise not have. Thank you!

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My classroom

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No changes

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stephanie

April 5, 2011

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April 5, 2011

The Kids in Need Foundation has provided me with money needed to implement service projects, and other classroom activities, that I would not have been able to do otherwise. These course activities have completely enhanced the learning and educational experiences in my classes and so I am very grateful for this foundation. The process in getting the money for the grants awarded was very easy and overall was a great experience. I would highly recommend this foundation to interested parties.

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Great student projects that in turn helped out many other people.

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do nothing different

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sa352

April 4, 2011

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April 4, 2011

Kids In Need is a wonderful organization that has provided essential learning materials to very needy first graders in Michigan. We are in tough economic times here in Michigan, especially in our county. The financial support Kids In Need provided has opened possibilities for children that may not have been possible. We had a wonderful, eye-opening unit about Celebrations Around the World in December and January because of Kids In Need's generous support. THANK YOU!!!

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our entire first grade class.

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support any advertising of their benefits.

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Maia

March 29, 2011

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March 29, 2011

The Kids in Need Foundation paired with Fred Meyer provided grant money to support physical education at the middle school level. This grant money allowed all students to create a personal fitness plan by giving them access to common gym equipment to learn the principles of sets, reps, muscle toning and building, etc. Without their support students would not have had the equipment to participate in "the doing" of their fitness plans.

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The Kids in Need Foundation allowed students to participate in physical education fitness plans by allowing for additional purchases of life long fitness equipment to accommodate large class sizes.

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not change a thing. It's been a great experience!

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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

A lot

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

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traceykrell

March 29, 2011

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March 29, 2011

The Kids In Need Grant that I received helped support visual art in the elementary classroom setting . My students were able to explore and experience hands on the colorization of black and white photographs. This opportunity has provided an experiencee that we would not be able to expand on had we not had the grant help.
My students were thrilled with the chance of being their own photographer, examining the world around them and using their aesthetic value to the photographs of their choice.
Learning new ways to color photographs and explore first hand how they could render the feeling and moods of varios photographs with the selection of colors .
This was an empowering experience leaving the students with a new understanding of artist and the content of their work.
The success was measured in a variety of ways , seeing each student completely engaged in their work was one way that it shined as a successful learning tool.

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The success of my students and giving them a n opportunity to experience the art of photography in a advanced level that was unique and enriching for all.

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The Kids in Need Grant is wonderful , I am completely happy with their process .

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Simone Ryals

March 27, 2011

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March 27, 2011

Thanks to the Kids-In-Need Foundation, 200 second grade children at my impoverished school learned about the human body by making pasta skeletons, spines they got to eat made of hard and gummy lifesavers, stethoscopes made from funnels and tubing, and "thinking caps" made from surgical caps labeled with the functions if each part of the brain. NONE of this would have been possible without this grant. THANK YOU KINF!!!

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...my own classroom, where ten different classes came for science instruction and left with knowledge, visual reminders they created and got to keep, and a love and enthusiasm for science.

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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Not change a thing.

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