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Ms. Nettie M. Parks from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cursive is Key!

Help me give my students Cursive Handwriting Books so they will be able to effectively learn how to write in cursive in 3rd grade.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nettie M. Parks's classroom raised $218

This project is fully funded

My Project

Greetings from Ms. Parks’ third grade class! I am reaching out to generous community members and organizations like yours for support. My goal is to raise money to purchase cursive handwriting books for my third graders for this 2024-2025 school year. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on these students’ education and future success. Donating to help purchase cursive handwriting books is a meaningful way to invest in the future of young learners.

Cursive handwriting is more than just a way of writing; it helps develop fine motor skills, enhances hand-eye coordination, and improves cognitive abilities.

By donating, supporters are directly contributing to the foundational skills that will benefit students in all areas of their education.

Learning cursive can improve reading and writing skills, as it engages the brain in unique ways. It helps children recognize and form letters more efficiently, which can lead to better reading fluency and comprehension. By donating, contributors are helping to improve the overall literacy of the students.

In today’s digital age, cursive writing is becoming less common, yet it remains a valuable skill for reading historical documents, writing signatures, and maintaining a connection to traditional forms of communication. Donors can take pride in preserving this important art form for future generations.

Not all students have access to the same resources, and budget constraints can make it challenging to provide essential learning materials. Donating ensures that every child in my class has the opportunity to learn cursive, leveling the playing field and promoting educational equity.

The skills gained from learning cursive will stay with students for life, benefiting them in higher education and their future careers.

By contributing to this cause, donors are not just buying books—they are investing in the education, growth, and future success of young learners!

Ms. Nettie M. Parks Walt Disney Magnet School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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More than half 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handwriting: Learn Cursive! (Letter Tracing, Practice) • Amazon Business $5.09 30 $152.70

Materials cost

$152.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.65

Total project goal

$217.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.64

1 Donor

-$205.55

Donations toward project cost

-$184.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.09

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 $0.00

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