Bright Minds, Bold Ideas: Building an Engaged English Classroom
Help me give my students a well-stocked and well-organized English classroom to maximize learning.
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$685 goal
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In our middle school English classroom, every lesson is an opportunity to inspire creativity, build confidence, and strengthen literacy skills.
The materials in this project will help create a vibrant, organized, and engaging learning environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.
The Astrobrights colored paper, BIC highlighters, and Pendaflex file folders will bring color and structure to reading and writing activities. Students will use these materials to organize their essays, highlight key details in texts, and create vibrant visual displays for literary projects. Color-coding helps students stay focused and better understand concepts like theme, tone, and structure, while also fostering ownership of their work.
The Maped pencils and three-hole punch will ensure students have the essential tools to draft, revise, and store their writing in binders, supporting the writing process from brainstorming to publication. The Rubbermaid totes will help keep materials organized and accessible, creating a clutter-free classroom that supports focused learning.
The Utz snack packs and sports-themed stickers provide motivation and encouragement. Snacks fuel students during long work sessions or testing days, while stickers serve as positive reinforcement for effort, participation, and growth. These small incentives go a long way in promoting a classroom culture of positivity and persistence.
Together, these supplies will help transform the English classroom into a welcoming, creative, and well-organized space—one where every student feels equipped and excited to learn. By supporting this project, donors are helping students not only improve their reading and writing skills but also develop the organization, confidence, and joy that will carry them far beyond the classroom
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
90 students impacted
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Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684)
• Amazon Business
$18.49
3
$55.47
Rubbermaid Roughneck Tote 3 Gal, 6 Pack, Made in USA, Black & Gray, Rugged Plastic Stackable Storage Bins with Lids and Handles
• Amazon Business
$51.36
1
$51.36
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42)
• Amazon Business
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