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Mrs. Hines from Tulsa OK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Expressions: Fostering Innovation in our Library!

Help me give my students the resources they need to express themselves creatively, engage in interactive book selection voting, and develop literacy, presentation, and collaborative skills.

  • 1 donor
  • $428 still needed

expires Aug 16

  • 1 donor
  • $428 still needed
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My Project

As the librarian for Pre-K to 5th grade students, I am invested in fostering their love for learning and exploration. What I cherish most about my students is their boundless curiosity and enthusiasm for discovery. Each child brings a unique spark to the library, igniting a passion for books, creativity, and knowledge-sharing.

The resources I've chosen are carefully selected to enhance their educational journey and nurture their diverse interests.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera bundle will showcase students' pictures as they achieve their reading goals. This initiative celebrates their accomplishments and motivates others to strive for similar achievements. Prominently displaying these pictures in the library creates a sense of pride and accomplishment among students, fostering a positive reading culture and encouraging continued engagement with literature.

The paint pens and rock set promote artistic expression and fine motor skills development through rock painting, fostering creativity.

The colored chips and donation boxes will be repurposed for interactive voting between books, engaging students in decision-making processes, and promoting critical thinking skills.

The poetry magnets will be used with magnet boards to foster creativity and language exploration. Students can arrange the magnets to form poems, stories, and sentences, enhancing their literacy skills and encouraging imaginative expression.

The PoP voice Wireless Lavalier Microphone and FendTek Tablet Tripod Mount will also facilitate multimedia creation and the development of presentation skills.

The curated collection of books, including Where Are My Books? and No T. Rex in the Library, sparks imagination and cultivates a love for reading and literacy.

My goals for this project are to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student feels empowered to explore, create, and grow. With these resources, I aim to foster a lifelong love for learning and empower my students to become confident, compassionate, and curious individuals.

Mrs. Hines
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera Lilac Purple + MiniMate Accessory Bundle & Compatible Custom Case + Fuji Instax Film Value Pack (50 Sheets) Flamingo Designer Photo Album • Amazon Business $134.95 1 $134.95
Dry Erase White Board, 16inX12in Large Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Portable Double-Sided White Board Easel for Kids Memo to Do List Desk School • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Lifetop 100 PCS Painting Rocks Bulk, River DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium/Small Rocks for Painting,1.5"-3"Hand Picked for Painting Rocks (Medium +Small) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
1047 PCS Poetry Magnets for Kids - Refrigerator Fridge Magnets for Kids, Word Magnets for Fridge, Sentence Building, Magnetic Sight Words, Sentence Magnets to Write Poems, Stories - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $24.20 1 $24.20
KYODOLED Clear Donation Box for Fundraising, Suggestion Box with Lock and Key, Raffle Box for Tickets with Sign Holder, Tip Jar for Event and Organization, 6.1"x4.3"x3.8", 2PACK(Sign Card Not Contain) • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
PoP voice 2PCs Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone/iPad Dual Cordless Clip-on Mics Lapel Lav Mic for iPhone Video Recording Omni Condenser Rechargeable Noise Reduction Vlog Interview YouTube 66ft • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't! (Magnolia Says DON'T!, 3) • Amazon Business $16.40 1 $16.40
No T. Rex in the Library • Amazon Business $13.31 1 $13.31
MANMANYUANQI 24 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Wood, Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Canvas, Fabric, Scrapbook Supplies, DIY Craft Making Waterborne Markers Pen Set Ultra-fine Nib • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Hygloss Products Colored Bingo Chips - Plastic Color Bingo Supplies Discs for Counting, Game Tokens, Markers - Opaque, 7/8" Diameter, 400 Pack, (59400) • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
The Secret Life of Library Books • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FendTek Universal Tablet Tripod Mount for iPad, iPad Air, Air 2,iPad Mini,Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Many More Tablets. Plus Microfiber Cleaning Cloth • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Where Are My Books? • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$342.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.57

Total project goal

$477.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.16

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $427.16

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