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Mrs. Petsche from Harlan, IA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Rich Learning Enviroment

Help me give my students a rich learning enviroment through new educational tools.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Petsche's classroom raised $351

This project is fully funded

My Project

The use of whiteboards is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math. Using the workshop model in math, students come to the rug with whiteboards for guided practice and to record modeled strategies. The whiteboards allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. Games such as dice games also help students build their number sense and reasoning skills. Printing out the games on cardstock and placing them in the dry-erase pockets helps to save paper.

In addition to math, I also want to include an aquarium in our room to help students learn responsibility and improve the overall classroom environment.

Mrs. Petsche Harlan Community Intermediate School Grades 3-5 Harlan, IA View local requests

More than a third of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Tops Penpal Rubber Pen/Pencil Holder, 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 Inches, Assorted , 8 Packs [Includes 8 Holders Only - Picture Show Assortment Of Colors] • Amazon Business $11.38 3 $34.14
Learning Resources Hands-On Soft Dot Dice Bucket, Classroom or Homeschool Supplies, Set of 200, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $31.52 1 $31.52
Tetra Whisper EX 30 Filter For 20 To 30 Gallon aquariums, Silent Multi-Stage Filtration (26311), Blacks & Grays • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
BLBAISH 9 Packs Carbon Filter Cartridges for Tetra Whisper EX Filters, Replacement Filter Cartridges Large for Tetra, Fits Whisper EX30/EX45/EX70 Filters • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
50 Pcs Textured Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Breathing Feature Calm Strips for Anxiety and Stress, Reusable Fidget Stickers for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $19.85 1 $19.85
CJGQ White Pebbles for Plants Garden Vases 3 lb White Rocks Gravel Decorative Stone 1/2" • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
TENZI 77 Ways to Play The Add-on Card Set for The Dice Party Game - Ages 7 to 97 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
40 PCS Nameplate Pocket Adhesive Desk Nameplates Name Tag Pocket 13.5 x 4.7 Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Preset Heater For Up To 40 Gallons, 100 Watts • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Carson Dellosa 36 Pc. Modern Cursive Desk Name Tags for Classroom, Cursive Name Plates for Desk with Cursive Alphabet Lettering Guide, Ruler, Place Value, Fractions, and Multiplication Chart • Amazon Business $8.61 1 $8.61

Materials cost

$247.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.53

Total project goal

$350.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$350.19

3 Donors

-$192.00

Donations toward project cost

-$178.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.80

match offer

-$140.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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