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Ms. Wente from Saint Paul, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Children Are Authors!

Help me give my students materials to turn their writings into books for writer's workshop!

  • $355 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

Every day my kindergarten students have writer's workshop where they learn foundational skills to become writers! They have been recently learning how to write informational books (expert books) and then picked a writing to edit and publish! The students loved seeing their hard work created into a book and celebrated by sharing their books with their peers!

These materials will help students to turn their writings into books and encourage them to continue the writing process!

Having a book binder, spiral spines to hold the books together and colorful paper turns their writing into a publish piece that they are proud of and makes them want to show off their hard work!

Ms. Wente Nokomis Montessori Magnet School - South Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Plastic Comb Binding Spines, 3/4" Diameter, 150 Sheets, 25 Pack, Black • Quill.com $16.18 4 $64.72
Dixon Ticonderoga TriWrite #2 Pencil - 12 Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $4.73 10 $47.30
TIANSE Binding Machine, 21-Holes, 450 Sheets, Comb Binding Machines with Starter Kit 100 PCS 3/8'' Comb Binding Spines, Comb Binder Machine Book Maker Perfect for Letter Size, A4, A5 or Smaller Sizes • Amazon Business $43.69 1 $43.69
Pencil Dispenser Holder Green Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Craftinova Long Reach Stapler,with 2000 Staples & Stapler Remover Full Strip，20-25 Sheet Capacity,with Built-in Ruler and Adjustable Locking Paper Guide, Black • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $20.78 1 $20.78
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb./176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91780) • Amazon Business $20.57 1 $20.57
VKPI Scratch and Sniff Stickers, 1152 Pieces Fruits and Foods Smelly Stickers, 12 Different Scents, 48 Sheets, Reward Motivate Stickers for Kids, Teachers, Crafts, Party Favor, Christmas Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$267.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.12

Total project goal

$354.15

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