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Ms. Cheatham from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Write Stuff From the Start

My students need primary pencils, primary writing journals and paper and primary crayons.

Ms. Cheatham Alain Locke Charter Academy

Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

My Students

Great writing is like painting a picture with words and it all starts with the single stroke of a pencil on paper. I would like my students to have the chance to create masterpieces; with the "Write Stuff from the Start" they can!

I teach kindergarten in an Illinois Public Charter School.

The school is in a high-need community. Although I request primary pencils and crayons on the supply list, the parents usually purchase the standard sizes of these items because they are cheaper. My students are just beginning to learn to write and really need developmentally appropriate writing supplies.

My Project

My Project: I am asking for writing supplies. We are in need of primary pencils, primary writing journals and primary crayons. I purchased some pencils and crayons to begin the year because it breaks my heart to watch as the children try to grip the standard pencils and crayons correctly. My students are constantly snapping standard pencils/crayons in half as they either hold on too tight or push too hard to help steady the pencil/crayon or they do not hold the pencil/crayon firm enough and fail to make a solid line. Forming their little fingers around a standard pencil is a challenge for all of the students but it is especially difficult for those with fine motor problems or low muscle tone. I am also asking for primary writing journals and writing paper. Writing journals and paper have a place for non-writers and writers to draw and guidelines to aid in the writing process. The journals we are using now are actually wide ruled theme books; primary journals are also too costly.

With your generosity, my students will be able to learn to print/write properly from the start.

Appropriate writing materials with space for drawing and pencils and crayons will inspire my beginner writers to become more expressive and creative. The children will be able to write without the usual fatigue associated with improper pencil/crayon manipulation. In addition, think of the wonderful thank you letters the children will be able to write to you; our donors.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 6 donors

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Literacy
Charter School
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Cheatham Alain Locke Charter 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.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

MN10 - Easy-Grip Triangular Pencils • Lakeshore Learning $4.95 6 $29.70

LA902 - Extra Picture Story Paper Roll • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95

LA398 - Create-A-Story Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning $32.95 1 $32.95

VX624 - Best-Buy Large Crayons - 12-Color Box • Lakeshore Learning $69.95 1 $69.95

FG465X - Classic Primary Composition Book - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 6 $149.70

Materials cost			$297.25
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.46
Fulfillment labor & materials			$35.00
Total project cost			$336.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$59.42
Total project goal			$396.13
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$396.13
4 Donors			-$198.07
Donations toward project cost			-$168.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$29.71
match offer			-$198.06
Match offer toward project cost			-$168.35
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$29.71
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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The Write Stuff From the Start

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