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Better Thinking Classrooms

Help me give my students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in a non traditional way.

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Mrs. Ream Hemet Elementary School
Hemet, CA Grades 3-5

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A large rolling classroom whiteboard is more than a display surface; it is an instructional tool that directly supports research-based teaching practices proven to deepen student engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. When used intentionally, a it transforms learning into an active, visible, and shared process. Research shows students learn more when they actively participate rather than passively receive information. A rolling whiteboard invites students to write, draw, annotate, and manipulate ideas in real time, keeping them physically and cognitively engaged. I can model problem-solving strategies step by step on a large whiteboard, making thinking visible. Rolling whiteboards naturally encourage group work. Students can gather around the board to solve problems together, negotiate ideas, and co-construct understanding. I can quickly assess student understanding by observing responses written on the board. Misconceptions are addressed instantly, which research shows is critical for long-term learning and skill development. When student thinking is displayed publicly, it becomes a shared resource. Visible thinking routines improve reasoning, accountability, and the ability to build upon others’ ideas. Whiteboards support low-stakes, ongoing assessment. I can pose questions and immediately gauge understanding, adjusting instruction in real time to meet student needs.

Writing and discussing ideas on a shared board promotes structured academic talk.

Students explain their reasoning, justify answers, and respond to peers, key practices for developing language and higher-order thinking. Whiteboards are easy to revise and erase, which normalizes mistakes as part of learning. Research shows that psychologically safe environments increase risk-taking, persistence, and deeper engagement. Teachers can model on the board, guide students collaboratively, and then allow students to independently demonstrate understanding, aligning with the “I do, we do, you do” instructional framework.

A large whiteboard supports whole-class participation, where learning is collective rather than isolated. Students see themselves as contributors to a learning community, which strengthens collaboration and accountability.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

35 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Ream Hemet Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hemet, CA 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rolling Whiteboard, 40" x 24" Magnetic Mobile White Board, Double Sided Dry Erase Board with Stand, Standing Whiteboard Easel on Wheels for Home School, Office and Classroom • Amazon Business $80.99 2 $161.98

Materials cost

$161.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.92

Total project goal

$246.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $246.15

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $146.15

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