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Mr. Leal from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Come Alive

My students need Expo makers to make my math, science and art lessons come alive.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Leal's classroom raised $156

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Students

At the end of the school year, I want my students to have learned all the concepts I have taught them in an enjoyable manner through a hand-on approach. The biggest challenge I face in my science class is not having the adequate material to have them learn by experimenting themselves.

My students are fifth grade inner city children in the state of Illinois who primarily reside in low income households.

They are phenomenal students who just need that extra push with the correct resources. My students are fascinated with what the world of technology has brought us!

My Project

Using expo markers allows me as a teacher to check my students understanding immediately by having them raise their boards up in the air. The students feel as though it is more of a game than work. They can easily work together, helping each other gain a better understanding of a math or language arts skill. Students can also erase and fix mistakes easily. They feel as though they are more in control of their own learning, making them more confident, self-regulated learners. Thus I am asking for expo markers to allow for this to happen. Students will work together to answer the question promoting tolerance against each other. I am also asking for a calendar to highlight important dates that various people contributed to our society.

With your help, my students will once again be learning with enthusiasm as they use expo makers.

As much as they help with learning math facts, language arts, the arts and science, the best lesson that they will have is learning the importance of saving our trees and environment by not wasting paper!

Mr. Leal Dawes Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip, Assorted colors, One Dozen of Each Color, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Markers, With Expo Spray, Expo Eraser, "Bright Flag Set Included"(Teachers Best Seller) • Amazon Business $33.59 2 $67.18
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip, Assorted colors, One Dozen of Each Color, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Markers, With Expo Spray, Expo Eraser, "Bright Flag Set Included"(Teachers Best Seller) • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59

Materials cost

$100.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.34

Total project goal

$155.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $155.62

1 Donor

-$77.81

Donations toward project cost

-$66.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.67

match offer

-$77.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.67

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 $0.00

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