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"It is OK to make mistakes and learn from them when students use dry erase boards. I teach second grade in a large urban school district with many low income students. Most students come from families that can not afford school supplies. I supply as much as I can for my kids myself.

The math serie... " MORE

"It is OK to make mistakes and learn from them when students use dry erase boards. I teach second grade in a large urban school district with many low income students. Most students come from families that can not afford school supplies. I supply as much as I can for my kids myself.

The math series that I use in class calls for using dry erase boards. These boards were not included with the math materials. Many lessons have students working with dry erase boards to figure out problems which I have been having them do on paper. This is not only wasting paper, but it is also making some students feel like they cannot make a mistake.

The dry erase boards will help students not only with the math series we are using but will be able to use them in phonics too. A quick erase will help students feel like it is OK to make a mistake and learn from them.

With your help my students can feel more confident in taking risks because they know a mistake can be easily erased with dry erase boards and markers. Thank you for your support and donation.

My students need a class set of 9x12 dry erase boards. The cost of this proposal is $158, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. N. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 26, 2008
Dear Melissa, Eric, Isaac, cyn, Dana, Josh and Deborah, 
Thank you so much for helping my students know that it is OK to make mistakes. These dry erase boards will go to great use daily in our classroom. Not only will we be using them with our math but with our phonics too. Thank you so much for your generosity!

On Feb 3, 2009, Mrs. N. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Jennifer K. (volunteer) on Oct 6, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Meghan R. (staff member) on Oct 10, 2008
"I gave to this project because math was my favorite subject... "
Josh gave in support of Brian Smith's Mustache on Nov 19, 2008
"I gave to this project because...when I was younger, I was afraid of trying because I didn't want to give a wrong answer. As an adult, I realize that making mistakes is actually the fastest way to learn the right answer. So explore, explore, explore!"
cyn from California gave in support of Brian Smith's Mustache on Nov 19, 2008
"Math was my favorite subject plus dry erase boards are awesome! I'm donating because Brian's mustache changed my life."
Isaac gave in support of Brian Smith's Mustache on Nov 19, 2008
Deborah from Juneau, AK gave on Nov 24, 2008
"I gave to this project because...Brian Smith is willing to grow a mustache! And also i was always a big math buff but it's not the easiest of subjects, so i want to help other kids be able to erase those mistakes and start fresh and realize it doesn't matter how long it takes to get it as long as you finally get it!"
Melissa gave in support of Brian Smith's Mustache on Nov 25, 2008
Dana gave in support of David "50 Yard Stache" Woolf on Nov 25, 2008
Eric from Chicago, IL gave on Nov 25, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 25, 2008
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. N. on Nov 26, 2008
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. N.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 26, 2008
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. N.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Shernice J. (staff member) on Feb 3, 2009
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