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Ms. Caldwell from Dallas, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Circle Time Is The Best

Help me give my students items like a pocket charts and carpet markers for circle time in the morning time.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Caldwell's classroom raised $181

This project is fully funded

My Project

Circle time in first grade serves several important purposes in our schools. Circle time allows students to come together as a group, fostering a sense of community and belonging. It provides a space where students can develop social skills, learn to cooperate with others, and build relationships with their peers.

Having routine and structure brings consistency and are important for young children, as they provide a sense of security and predictability.

Circle time often occurs at the beginning of the day, setting a positive tone and establishing a routine that helps children transition from home to school.

During circle time, students have opportunities to speak and listen to others, helping to develop their communication skills. Using items like pocket charts, and carpet markers, teachers may lead discussions, read stories, or sing songs, providing rich language experiences that support language development.

Circle time can also be used to introduce and reinforce academic concepts in a fun and interactive way. Teachers may use circle time to review letters, numbers, shapes, and other early literacy and math skills.

Circle time provides a structured environment for students to practice important social and emotional skills, such as taking turns, sharing, empathy, and expressing emotions. Teachers can use circle time activities to teach and reinforce these skills.

Overall, circle time is a valuable component of the first-grade curriculum, helping to create a supportive learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Ms. Caldwell Life School Oak Cliff - Elementary Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Auchq All About Letter Pocket Chart, Letter of The Day/Week Activity Wall-Provides Student Daily Practice in Learning The Alphabet, Chants, Words-Great for Classroom Homeschool 34" x 27" • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Sisenny Circle Time Center Pocket Chart Calendar, Educational Pocket Chart Learning Shape, Color Classroom Pocket Chart-Number Pocket Chart Wording Rhyme Pictures Pocket Chart • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Auchq Math Number of The Day Pocket Chart， Small Math Classroom Pocket Chart with 33 Dry Erase Cards for Home School -Perfect for Compact Spaces (Yellow)… • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Express Your Feelings Pocket Chart Emotions and Feelings Chart for Kids Classroom Decor Bulletin Board Teacher Supplies for Classroom Nursery Daycare, Calm Down Corner Pocket Chart for Classroom • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Wizia Carpet Markers with Numbers 1-36 for Classroom Supplies Teachers and Kids, 36 Pack 4" Floor Dots Rug Circles Marker Spot for Elementary Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$121.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.14

Total project goal

$180.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.92

1 Donor

-$90.46

Donations toward project cost

-$76.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.57

match offer

-$90.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.57

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 $0.00

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