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COVID-19 Care Packages for Learning! 2

Help me give my students care package items for at-home learning such as snacks, school supplies, books about financial topics, and money manipulatives to reinforce math concepts.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cosans's classroom raised $510

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My Students

Within my school, almost 90% of students live in poverty. While the school has initiatives that provide students with free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and weekend food bags, many students are unable to come to school with supplies and spend time in classrooms that are not fully equipped with necessary materials.

My fourth graders are resilient individuals who face many challenges when they leave school; although there are a variety of trials in the world, our classroom is a place of solace and success.

Fourth grade is a time where students have deep, clear feelings about school and the world around them - and they let those feelings be known! They are learners who dive into rigorous academic content and require a comfortable, predictable learning environment.

Every student deserves a quality education, and my fourth graders are no exception. They are kind, capable learners who amaze me by what they accomplish daily and throughout the school year.

My students deserve a classroom environment equipped with adequate materials that help them receive a quality education.

My Project

Due to a number of barriers, many of my students are simply unable to access the online assignments created for them. I want to make sure that students have a number of ways to stay engaged and learning at home.

With these items for care packages, each student will receive materials straight to their doorstep to help remove some barriers created by at-home learning.

One way teachers in my district are reaching students is through online read-alouds posted to Google Classroom and the district website (students can access this by phone, tablet, or laptop). Now that my students will have their own fractions and decimals workbook, I'm requesting some awesome read-aloud books that center on the ins and outs of money, financial lessons, and how money applies to everyday life. With these books, I can record lessons where I not only read the stories, but also create tasks my students can use to extend the concepts in the books. After these read-aloud lessons, I will be distributing these books to students directly for them to enjoy and keep themselves. The Crayola markers, mechanical pencils, sharpeners, and blank journals are basics my students will use to continue learning. Fan favorite snacks - apple sauce, Gatorade, chips, and fruit snacks will help my students stay focused during their reading and financial literacy lessons. While completing these lessons, I will help my struggling students engage using the play money currency sets; I will use a set during my video lessons to model, and they will receive their own to support their learning!

I am so excited to see the financial literacy my students gain from these books and lessons. Thank you in advance for helping to support my students during this extremely challenging time!

Project tagged as

Richmond, VA
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Financial Literacy
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Cosans Swansboro Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (58-7712) • Staples Advantage $3.30 17 $56.10

Learning Resources Pretend and Play, Play Money, Counting, Math, Currency, 150 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96

Zonon Double Hole Oval Shaped Pencil Sharpener with Cover and Receptacle Manual Pencil Sharpener Hand Pencil Sharpener for Office Home Supply (12 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Fruit Punch, 20 Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $7.10 3 $21.30

Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Variety Pack, 9 Count (1.25 oz Bags) – Variety Pack Includes Original and Teriyaki Beef Jerky – Great for Lunch Boxes, Good Source of Protein – 96% Fat Free, No Added MSG • Amazon Business $10.53 2 $21.06

Dry Erase Pockets - 30 Pack Reusable Clear Plastic Sleeves with Marker - 9x12 Inches Multi-Colored Sheets School & Classroom Supplies for Teachers & Kids • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 40-Count • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38

Hygloss Products Colorful Blank Books – Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More – Great for Arts & Crafts - 10 Assorted Bright, Fun Colors - Pocket-Size - 4.25 x 5.5 Inches - 20 Pack • Amazon Business $18.10 1 $18.10

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, 15 Count, 20.6oz • Amazon Business $8.64 2 $17.28

Frito-Lay Fiery Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98

Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Mac & Cheese Dinner (2.05 oz Cups, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $8.04 2 $16.08

The Go-Around Dollar • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Black Forest Fruity Duos Fruit Snacks, Tropical Fusion, 0.8 Ounce, Pack of 40 • Amazon Business $7.57 2 $15.14

Frito-Lay Doritos & Cheetos Mix (40 Count) Variety Pack • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98

National Geographic Kids Everything Money: A wealth of facts, photos, and fun! • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

GoGo squeeZ Applesauce on the Go, Apple Cinnamon, 3.2 Ounce (12 Pouches), Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, Unsweetened Applesauce, Recloseable, BPA Free Pouches (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $5.69 2 $11.38

Amazon Brand - Solimo Gallon Food Storage Bags, 120 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Classic Mix Variety Pack Crackers, 1 Ounce Snack Packs, 30 Count (200140004714) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Lawn Boy • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

A Chair for My Mother 25th Anniversary Edition (Reading Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Fruity Snacks, Mixed Berry, Gluten Free, Fat Free, 32 Oz (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Lunch Money (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79

How Much Is a Million? (Reading Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost			$397.19
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.96
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$433.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$76.44
Total project goal			$509.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$509.59
3 Donors			-$254.79
Donations toward project cost			-$216.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$38.21
match offer			-$254.78
Match offer toward project cost			-$216.56
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$38.22
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$0.01
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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COVID-19 Care Packages for Learning! 2

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