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Mrs. Castro from Indio, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Learning to Life with Anchor Charts!

Help me give my students visual support in the classroom via anchor charts!

  • $221 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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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

My students are curious, eager learners who benefit from visual support in the classroom! Anchor charts help them retain new concepts, refer back to strategies, and build independence in their learning. Anchor charts aren’t just posters—they’re powerful learning tools!

To make this happen, we need chart paper and markers that will bring our classroom walls to life with learning!

When students can see and interact with content visually, they understand and remember it better. Having the right materials helps me make learning visible, accessible, and meaningful for all students, including English language learners and those with different learning styles. .

With your support, my students will have the visual tools they need to thrive. This project will ensure our classroom has the basic supplies to support learning through the entire year. Thank you for helping us grow, one anchor chart at a time!

Mrs. Castro James Madison Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indio, 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

32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads (561WL VAD 6PK), Large White Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper • Amazon Business $97.35 1 $97.35
SHARPIE Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $8.59 1 $8.59
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4 Count • Amazon Business $4.44 1 $4.44

Materials cost

$142.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.09

Total project goal

$220.59

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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