Help me give my students a creative and inclusive and culturally responsive environment that promotes a Building Thinking Classroom and that fosters academic achievement across diverse student backgrounds.
2 donors
$579 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Throughout my academic journey, I've had the honor of observing the diverse learning approaches of my students across various subjects. What sets them apart is not just their unique learning styles but also their cultural backgrounds and innovative problem-solving skills when tackling challenging academic tasks.
The primary goal of my project is to establish a Building Thinking Classroom (BTC) environment that caters to all my students' learning styles, thereby breaking down any barriers to learning and empowering them to excel in their academic pursuits.
Whiteboards are an indispensable addition to this endeavor, especially within a BTC framework, for several compelling reasons.
Whiteboards facilitate interactive learning experiences by allowing each student to actively engage in writing, drawing, and sharing ideas. This hands-on participation is crucial for enhancing student involvement and fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. Secondly, whiteboards serve as a visual tool to represent concepts, ideas, and problem-solving processes. This visual aid significantly aids students in comprehending abstract or complex topics more effectively as they can visualize the information in a clear and organized manner.
Moreover, whiteboards enable immediate feedback from teachers, which is instrumental in supporting students' learning progress and addressing any misconceptions in real-time. This feedback loop encourages students to make corrections and improvements, thereby enhancing their understanding and retention of concepts. Using whiteboards promotes effective communication skills among students. It encourages them to articulate their thoughts, express ideas clearly, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers, fostering a supportive learning community.
Furthermore, whiteboards are environmentally friendly and sustainable, as they are reusable and reduce the need for paper-based activities, contributing to a greener classroom environment.
In summary, whiteboards play a crucial role in promoting interactive learning, visual representation of concepts, immediate feedback, communication skills development, and environmental sustainability, making them an indispensable tool for a successful BTC environment.
maxtek Easel White Board - Magnetic Tripod Whiteboard Portable Dry Erase Board 36 x 24 inches Flipchart Easel Board Height Adjustable, 3' x 2' Portable White Board
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Chalkola Dry Erase Markers Bulk Pack of 60 (12 Vibrant Colors), Chisel Tip White Board Markers Dry Erase Pens - Whiteboard Markers for Kids, Home, Office Supplies, Back to School Supplies
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$33.90
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Chalkola 60 Black Dry Erase Markers Bulk Pack, Black Chisel Point White Board Markers Dry Erase Pens - Low Odor Whiteboard Markers for Kids, Home, Office, Back to School Supplies
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OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board
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$8.98
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Materials cost
$454.63
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$491.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.73
Total project goal
$578.18
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$578.18
1 Donor
-$245.72
Donations toward project cost
-$245.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$289.09
Match offer toward project cost
-$245.73
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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. Jefferson and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
