My students need carpenter tools, kids' chef tools, and dramatic play materials that will allow them to explore jobs in our community and connect with them in a meaningful way.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wolzen's classroom raised $347
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students may be small, but they abound with joy and curiosity! I teach 2nd grade in a high-poverty Title I school where all children, including Special Education students and English language newcomers, learn together in a caring, cooperative environment. In addition to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, I have kids who are refugees from war-torn countries or who have experienced trauma at home, which makes it more difficult for them to excel academically.
In our classroom, kids enthusiastically collaborate and support each other regardless of their differences.
Their compassion for each other and excitement in working together constantly motivate me to find resources which can engage and challenge them. With technology, I am able to show the world to my students, while hands-on experiences allow them to imagine a better future and see their own roles in building the community they desire.
My Project
Our school district is helping students imagine and create brighter futures through exploring the World of Work. In the World of Work, each grade level is exposed to, and learns about, six potential career paths. Through hands-on practice, purposeful play, and interactions with real-world experts, students develop the necessary knowledge to prepare for future opportunities and choices they will make.
I want to help my kids unlock their unique strengths, interests and values to aspire to careers they might never have dreamed of.
My 2nd-graders get to learn about carpenters, veterinarians, musicians, fitness trainers, chefs and software developers. The addition of the woodworking and chef tools, vet instruments, coding sets, and fitness trainer equipment to our classroom will provide my students with the opportunity to explore the World of Work in a fun and realistic way. The career outfits and tools will provide experiences to deepen understanding and increase engagement. The funding of this project will provide my students important exposure to vocations which they might otherwise never experience. In discovering work they are passionate about, each day can be filled with joy— this is my greatest hope for my students!
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
LC938 - Maker Space Tool Pack
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$79.99
1
$79.99
MindWare Code Hopper- Computer Coding Fun! Active Game Preschoolers
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
PP476 - Magnetic Display Shelves
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$23.99
1
$23.99
Green Toys Jump Rope - BPA Free, Phthalates Free, Green Handle Skipping Rope Better Health, Increased Concentration. Fitness Equipment
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Trademark Innovations Speed & Agility Training Rings - Set of 12-16" Diameter - with Carrycase - (Multicolor)
• Amazon Business
$17.80
1
$17.80
Multicolor Kids Artists Apron Set of 24 - Open Back Sleeveless Art Craft Smock Aprons | Children’s Assorted Variety Pack of 24 Colorful DIY Protective Reusable Kitchen | Painting Aprons Ages 3 and Up
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
ALEX Toys Future Coders Robot Races Coding Skills Kit
• Amazon Business
$13.41
1
$13.41
Kid Lab Coat Children Cotton Uniforms for Scientist or Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-up(L)
• Amazon Business
$10.39
1
$10.39
Kids Lab Coat Children Cotton Uniforms for Scientist or Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-up(M)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
ONUPGO Plastic Kitchen Knife Set (6 Piece) - Chef Nylon Knife/Children's Cooking Knives, Kids Baking Knife for Fruit, Bread, Cake, Lettuce Knife, Salad Knife and Safe Kitchen Knife
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Ever Ready First Aid Dual Head Stethoscope, Royal Blue
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
Penlight Medical LED Pen light with Pupil Gauge Pocket Clip Reusable for Stethoscope Doctors Nurses Warm White Light Pack of 2, 4PCS AAA Batteries, Red and Silver
• Amazon Business
$5.59
1
$5.59
Materials cost
$239.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.87
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$294.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.97
Total project goal
$346.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$346.49
4 Donors
-$198.23
Donations toward project cost
-$168.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.73
match offer
-$148.26
Match offer toward project cost
-$126.02
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Wolzen and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
