My students need books for our classroom library! We need tools to help fidgety kids learn better, like inflatable cushions, and tools for a "calm down" area to help kids better deal with anger.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Doberer's classroom raised $428
This project is fully funded
My Students
As a teacher in a title 1 school, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.
My students are full of energy and excitement throughout the whole day!
They like to move, they love hands-on learning, and lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and are faced with more responsibility than most kids their age. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence. I hope to instill in my students a love and excitement for life-long learning.
My Project
I am a first year teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina at a brand new school! Teaching at a brand new school has its challenges, from combining students who are used to different school norms, to creating a new school community among teachers, parents, and students, to collecting supplies and tools to provide students with an equitable education. I had originally thought I wanted to teach an upper grade, so I started collecting novels around this time last year. However, I ended up teaching first grade! Although I have many books, not many of them are an appropriate reading level for first graders.
I envision using the books on this list for my students to enjoy while partner and individual reading, as well as whole class read-alouds!
In addition to leveled books, my wishlist includes tools to help my very active first graders! They love to move and need help to use that motion productively to help them learn. In addition, I've added some tools that will become part of our classroom "calm down" area. Young students have trouble understanding and dealing with their strong emotions, most of all anger.
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
Gaiam Kids Balance Cushion, Inflatable Wobble Disk Active Sitting Chair Seat Cushion with Inflation Needle, Blue
• Amazon Business
$19.98
3
$59.94
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Combo Pack, Includes 12 Each: Plain 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards, 2-Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036)
• Amazon Business
$24.63
2
$49.26
Storex Book Bin with Label Holder, 14.3 x 5.3 x 7 Inches, Assorted Colors, Case of 6 (70110U06C)
• Amazon Business
$21.09
2
$42.18
Learning Resources Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares
• Amazon Business
$21.97
1
$21.97
Mesh Squishy Ball (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$11.13
1
$11.13
Spiky Sensory Ring / Bracelet Fidget Toy (Pack of 3) - BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free - Fidget Toys / Sensory Toys
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Fidget Toy - Liquid Motion Dual Color Bubble Timer Toy for Sensory Play, Zig Zag Motion, Calming Toy, Sensory Visual Relaxation Toy, ADHD Timer; 1 Pc Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$8.97
1
$8.97
Joyin Toy Speed Cube, 2 pack Magic Rubix Cube 3x3 & 2x2; Easy Turning; Sticker Free; Anti-Pop Structure and Durable for Professional Players by Joyin Toy
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Tangle Jr. Fuzzies
• Amazon Business
$6.95
1
$6.95
Have You Seen My Cat?
• AKJ Education
$5.83
1
$5.83
Do You Want to Be My Friend?
• AKJ Education
$5.83
1
$5.83
Carla's Big Splash
• AKJ Education
$5.80
1
$5.80
We Need Trees
• AKJ Education
$5.80
1
$5.80
Spaceship
• AKJ Education
$5.80
1
$5.80
Snow
• AKJ Education
$5.80
1
$5.80
Musical Instruments
• AKJ Education
$5.11
1
$5.11
Animal Babies
• AKJ Education
$4.56
1
$4.56
What I Like at School
• AKJ Education
$4.56
1
$4.56
The Lost Nickel
• AKJ Education
$4.31
1
$4.31
Spots and Stripes
• AKJ Education
$3.76
1
$3.76
Play Ball!
• AKJ Education
$3.76
1
$3.76
Pancakes, Crackers and Pizza: A Book of Shapes
• AKJ Education
$3.61
1
$3.61
One Happy Classroom
• AKJ Education
$3.61
1
$3.61
Bugs!
• AKJ Education
$3.61
1
$3.61
Hello, Doctor
• AKJ Education
$3.61
1
$3.61
Merry-Go-Round (King Series)
• AKJ Education
$2.92
1
$2.92
Here Come the Trucks
• AKJ Education
$2.55
1
$2.55
Who's Hiding?
• AKJ Education
$2.55
1
$2.55
How to Make a Mudpie
• AKJ Education
$2.55
1
$2.55
Materials cost
$305.27
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$23.81
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$363.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$64.18
Total project goal
$427.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$427.84
6 Donors
-$224.00
Donations toward project cost
-$190.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.60
match offer
-$203.84
Match offer toward project cost
-$173.26
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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