Teaching is a work of heart. I had amazing teachers growing up. Fifteen years ago, I became a teacher to be like the amazing teachers I had. Today I am teaching amazing and exceptional students to become lifelong learners and to persevere through their hardships. My school is a Leader in Me school. We teach our students leadership skills and guide them to become leaders in the classroom, in the school, and around the community.
Teaching isn't an easy job; however, the smiles, the laughs, the light bulb moments are all positive signs that my leaders are growing and learning!
My classroom is full of eager leaders. They come to school to learn, play, and create. They are witty, funny, and most of all, amazing! My leaders’ needs vary in severity and area. They may have behavioral needs, academic needs, and/or social needs - each as unique as the individual learner. However, their ambitions and desires are no different than their peers. We are different but not less. Please join me in supporting our future.
My Project
What do you do with an idea? Do you leave it behind? Do you hold on to it? Do you love it? Do you get rid of it? I recently read this story, What Do You Do with an Idea, by Kobi Yamada to my students and they loved it! It was a perfect read aloud as I begin to use a "Design Based Learning" approach with my students.
Design based learning is an approach that begins with a challenge of creating something that has never before been seen, and then using this creation to guide, build, and integrate concepts and skills so students get a more authentic learning experience.
The art supplies I am requesting will be added to our "happy trash”. Happy trash is basically that, trash or recycled items that may seem to have no purpose but is very useful for our design challenges. The reason for happy trash is to push the limits of my students’ imagination to create something out of nothing, or never before seen. The storage bins will help us keep our art supplies organized. The stand up desks will provide students more space to design and the freedom to move around. They will not be stuck at a chair/table while they work.
Safco Products AlphaBetter Adjustable-Height Desk, , 36"W x 24"D Standard Desktop, Swinging Footrest Bar
• Amazon Business
$244.04
3
$732.12
Scissors, 8" Multipurpose Scissors Bulk 3-Pack, Ultra Sharp Blade Shears, Comfort-Grip Handles, Sturdy Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Sewing Fabric Craft Supplies, Fit Both Right/Left Handed
• Amazon Business
$5.99
4
$23.96
Over The Door File Organizer, Hanging Wall Mounted Storage Holder Pocket Chart for Magazine, Notebooks, Planners, Mails, 5 Extra Large Pockets(Blue withLantern Pattern)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Aleene's 33143 Original Tacky Always Ready Adhesives, 4 oz.
• Amazon Business
$1.27
10
$12.70
Sterilite 18038612 Flip Top, Clear, 12-Pack
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Sterilite 18038612 Flip Top, Clear, 12-Pack
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
300 Sheets Imitation Golden Silver Rose Color Leaf,Foil Paper for Arts, Gilding Crafting, Decoration,Frames, Furniture 5.5 by 5.5 Inches
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Caydo 324 Pieces Pipe Cleaners 27 Colors Chenille Stems for Valentine Day DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations (6 mm x 12 Inch)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
500-700 PCS Assorted Mixed Color Resin Buttons 2 and 4 Holes Round Craft for Sewing DIY Crafts Children's Manual Button Painting,DIY Handmade Ornament
• Amazon Business
$6.33
1
$6.33
Materials cost
$834.05
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$76.32
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.51
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$952.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$168.16
Total project goal
$1,121.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,121.04
1 Donor
-$476.44
Donations toward project cost
-$476.44
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$560.52
Match offer toward project cost
-$476.44
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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