Help me give my students their "favorite" pen! This is an activity designed to teach students the tool you use matters! Give them some great options to experiment with so they can experience writing with their favorite!
As part of my humanities and language arts classes, I ask students to try free-writing with different pens, pencils, even markers, to see if perhaps one of the things holding them back has been using the wrong tool.
Many professional adults have a "favorite pen," but most students who struggle in academia (like mine) think that's the silliest thing they've ever heard!
This activity has them try out some of my favorites, as well as some favorites from online reviews and even a New York Times article about the subject. The only thing is, buying pens like this isn't cheap- and honestly, I want them to have them to keep and use whenever they need to do any writing.
If you find the right pair of shoes, you can walk all day: if you find the right pen, you might write the next great story the world needs to read! Please help us buy a bunch of high-quality writing instruments for a group of kids whose stories have yet to be written.
More than three‑quarters of 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
Pilot Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink (36181)
• Quill.com
$11.37
3
$34.11
SHARPIE Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Great For Teacher And Classroom Supplies, Art Supplies, Bulk Marker Set, Assorted Colors, 45 Count
• Amazon Business
$34.04
1
$34.04
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, Dozen (8430152)
• Quill.com
$17.20
1
$17.20
Uni-Ball Jetstream RT 12 Pack, 1.0mm Bold Black, Wirecutter Best Pen, School Pens, Ballpoint Ink Pens - School Supplies, Ballpoint Pen, Colored Pens, Smooth Writing Pens
• Amazon Business
$15.11
1
$15.11
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - 1.0 mm, Set of 8
• Blick Art Materials
$12.47
1
$12.47
Materials cost
$112.93
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$154.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$27.28
Total project goal
$181.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$181.85
2 Donors
-$115.93
Donations toward project cost
-$98.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.39
match offer
-$65.92
Match offer toward project cost
-$56.03
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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. Dani Charbonneau and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
