Building a Colorful, Confident Math Classroom for Philadelphia Students
Help me give my students vibrant, hands-on math tools and classroom resources to support their learning, creativity, and confidence in Algebra 1, including a color printer, easel pads, and erasers.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Fields's classroom raised $622
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.
My Project
As a second-year Algebra 1 teacher in the Philadelphia School District, I am dedicated to creating a vibrant, supportive, and engaging learning environment for my 9th-grade students, many of whom come from underserved communities. My students are curious, creative, and capable; they just need the right tools to thrive.
These materials will help me design scaffolded math projects and visual supports that make concepts more accessible.
The easel pads and graph sticky notes will allow students to model their thinking visually. The heavy-duty hole punch, guillotine cutter, and printer will help me prepare individualized packets and colorful anchor charts to reinforce learning. The Math Dictionary will be used as a reference tool to build academic vocabulary, and the colored pencils will support hands-on, project-based assessments.
Creating a more colorful, organized, and welcoming classroom directly supports students’ mental health by reducing anxiety and boosting their confidence in math. This project will help transform my classroom into a space where students feel motivated, supported, and empowered to succeed.
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
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pads, 6 Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back
• Amazon Business
$55.00
1
$55.00
36 Pieces Sharpened Pencils Blue Green Red Pencils Erasable Colored Pencils with Erasers Colored Drafting Pencils 2 HB Correcting Pencil for Checking Map Coloring Test Scoring, 12 Pieces Per Color
• Amazon Business
$12.99
4
$51.96
Westcott 12'' TrimAir Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15106)
• Amazon Business
$46.69
1
$46.69
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 x 30 Inches 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pads (560) Large White Grid Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power
• Amazon Business
$43.18
1
$43.18
AFMAT Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch, 50-Sheet 2 Hole Punch, 50% Reduced Effort 3-Hole Puncher, Adjustable Three Hole Punch 2 Hole Paper Punch, Metal Paper Puncher w/Large Chip Tray, Metal Paper Guide, Green
• Amazon Business
Math Dictionary for Kids: The #1 Guide for Helping Kids With Math
• Amazon Business
$13.59
1
$13.59
Xaatren 600 Sheets 12 Pads Graph Sticky Notes Transparent 3 x 3 Inch Graph Paper Sticky Pads 20 x 20 Four Quadrant Self Stick Note Pads Grid Mini Graph Pads for Office School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$491.16
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$528.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.27
Total project goal
$621.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$621.80
1 Donor
-$293.63
Donations toward project cost
-$264.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.36
match offer
-$310.89
Match offer toward project cost
-$264.26
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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