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Mrs. Lucus from Wilmington, DE is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tackling Learning

Help me give my students tools to meet their learning styles and needs!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lucus's classroom raised $580

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My Project

How can I help you learn today? While we may not actually ask that question, it's always on a teacher's mind. An average second grade class includes children with a variety of learning styles, levels, and needs. Having materials to meet different learning styles and needs not only helps propel student success but also leads to a happier classroom.

Hands-on materials play a pivotal role in elementary students' learning experiences.

By engaging multiple senses, these tangible tools foster active exploration and comprehension. Manipulating objects, like letter magnets or spinners for math games, transforms abstract concepts into concrete realities, enhancing understanding and retention. Moreover, kinesthetic learners thrive with hands-on activities, empowering them to grasp new skills effectively. Auditory learners will benefit from listening to stories with their headphones and receiving auditory clues for directions or routines from the teacher's bell.

These materials will help my students connect to learning in their own way. In addition, they promote creativity making learning enjoyable and memorable. Overall, hands-on materials unlock the potential for holistic learning, building a strong foundation for young minds to flourish academically and beyond.

Mrs. Lucus Lombardy Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Wilmington, DE View local requests 24 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pcs Chair Pockets Classroom Student Chair Organizer 8 Colors Seat Storage with Name Tag Slot for School, Name Tag is Not Included, Classroom, Home, Group Team Organizers, 16 x 19 Inch (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $92.99 1 $92.99
30Pcs 14 x 17.5 x 14 Inch Plastic Privacy Boards for Student Desks Boards Durable and Waterproof Folders Shields Test Desk Dividers Classroom Privacy Boards for School Study Teacher Supplies(White) • Amazon Business $58.59 1 $58.59
30 Pack Bulk Headphones for Classroom Adjustable on Ear Headphone Students Headphone with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug for Adults Children School Classroom Library Museum Travel, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Teacher Created Resources 120 Number Boards (20673) • Amazon Business $17.92 2 $35.84
Clipboards Bulk, EZZGOL 36 Pack Letter Size Wood Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Recycled Hardboard Clipboard with Hang for School Classroom Home • Amazon Business $33.89 1 $33.89
Educational Insights No Yell Bell Classroom Attention Getter, Wireless Doorbell For Classroom Management, Must Haves For Teachers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MelonArt 3 Pack Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs, 27dB Noise Cancelling Headphones Hearing Protection for Kids Children Autism • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
jschoclatt Cat Plush Weighted Stuffed Animals, 24" 3.7lbs Cat Plushie Hugging Pillow Weighted Cat Stuffed Animals Plush Pillow Toy Gifts for Kids Girls, Brown • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Junior Learning Sentences Rainbow W/WHITEBOARD Set of 160 • Amazon Business $26.58 1 $26.58
Coogam Magnetic Letters 234 Pcs, Uppercase Lowercase Foam Alphabet ABC Fridge Magnets, Educational Toy Set for Classroom Kids Learning Spelling with Magnetic Board and Storage Box • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Play-Doh Bulk Spring Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Lohoee 15Pcs Transparent Spinners Math Game Spinner with Rotating Arrow for Party Games and Teaching Using • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$455.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.93

Total project goal

$579.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.56

4 Donors

-$559.27

Donations toward project cost

-$479.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.39

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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