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Mrs. Christiansen from Albany, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Christiansen's classroom raised $129

What Time Is It?

My students need individual clocks and a time activity mat.

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Mrs. Christiansen Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany, NY Grades PreK-2

I teach first grade in a Pre K-5 inner-city elementary school. My first graders come from a low income, high crime area. Our school provides much more than an education for our students, as many also come seeking safety, a meal, and positive attention. The majority of our children receive two free meals at school everyday and cannot afford school supplies. Our students face more than their fair share of obstacles. Most of our students begin school lacking the necessary background and experiences to prepare them for a formal education. Even before the first day of kindergarten, a gap has formed between our students and their suburban counterparts. We work hard to fill in this gap by building self-confidence, creating healthy and safe environments, and providing lessons and experiences to ensure personal success. We also work to instill a lifetime commitment to literacy and learning. Telling Time is one of the most challenging math skills first graders face. I am turning to Donors Choose to ask for a classroom set of Judy Clocks and a Time Activity Mat. Individual Judy Clocks will allow the children to have a hands-on experience with clocks. They will get to know the difference between the two hands of the clock, and have the ability to manipulate the hands to represent different times. The Time Activity Mat is a creative and fun way for children to become familiar with clocks! This activity will allow them to use their bodies to represent the hands on a clock. They will be learning how to tell time... and having fun! These hands-on experiences will provide for more stimulation and interest in a topic that is very difficult for children. Most math programs, including the program in our district, don't provide for different learning styles. Tactile/Kinesthetic children learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. These children may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration. The activities I am asking for will reach these learners! And what first grader doesn't love a little giggle during a difficult lesson?

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Christiansen Sheridan Preparatory Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Albany, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Judy Clock Classroom Pack • Nasco $43.95 1 $43.95
Time Activity Mat • Nasco $33.95 1 $33.95

Materials cost

$77.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.79

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$105.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.05

Total project goal

$128.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $128.05

1 Donor

-$123.53

Donations toward project cost

-$105.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.52

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 $0.00

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