I am a third-grade teacher in a low-income/high poverty elementary school where 50% of students, and their families, are living below the poverty line. Due to their socioeconomic status, families are receiving free or reduced-price breakfast/lunch at school daily. My students face many life challenges at a young age, which may include transiency, single-family homes, incarcerated parents, neglect, abuse, as well as many more. In addition, a portion of our population is English language learners. It is my desire to be the structure and/or the constant in their young, chaotic lives.
Despite their circumstances, each child brings an innocence and a joy into the classroom that motivates and inspires me.
The students love to learn, read, and write, in spite of their past and current situations. I love the challenge of reaching all of my students, and I am dedicated to finding the best tools, resources, and materials in order to create informed citizens and life-long learners.
My Project
My students record themselves reading books, reading stories they have written, and sharing projects they have made with their families. They need new headphones with built-in microphones to allow each student access to their own headset - preventing having to clean and share each time.
New colored pencils will provide each student with their own set of pencils to use for creative projects.
Although they have crayons, colored pencils allow them to add fine details. The skin-tone colored pencils will give them more choices when creating projects with characters, including projects about themselves.
Finally, the STEM building sticks and magnets will provide a new way for students to create and innovate during our STEM time. They love STEM and are in need of new options to use.
Cyber Acoustics Stereo PC Headset, 3.5mm Connection, in-line Control for Volume, Noise Cancelling Mic & Adjustable Mic Boom for PC, Mac & Tablets, Perfect for Classroom, Home or Office (AC-5002A)
• Amazon Business
$15.98
10
$159.80
Veatree 160 Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys Magnetic Blocks Sticks Stacking Toys Set for Kids and Adult, Non-Toxic Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$22.61
5
$113.05
Crayola Colors of The World, Skin Tone Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies, 480 Crayons
• Amazon Business
$45.37
1
$45.37
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24
• Amazon Business
$38.67
1
$38.67
Materials cost
$356.89
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$417.40
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$73.66
Total project goal
$491.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$491.06
3 Donors
-$407.24
Donations toward project cost
-$353.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$53.59
match offer
-$75.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$63.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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