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Ms. Sarah Beischel from Cincinnati OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Distance Learning: Closing The Gap

Help me give my students some great pouches and writing supplies and materials to use during during virtual learning!

  • $343 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My students walk and log into school every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. Some of my students walk to school, some are dropped off in a car and many ride the bus to school. Right now they all log into school virtually. Each day I get to spend with my students is a day I am able to learn and grow from them as well. I am able to see their determination and resilience for everyday life. What I don't get to see every day is the difficult lives my students lead at home. With a population of over 90% of students who qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch, I can only imagine the hardships my students face in the outside world. Despite these hardships, my students come to school with a smiling face and a joyful outlook on life. I am excited to continue on this crazy, energetic and at times exhausting but incredibly rewarding journey I call teaching.

My Project

Where to begin?! I teach a class of energetic kindergarteners who LOVE learning! This year has been unlike any other.

Virtually teaching handwriting is hard!

I will be honest with you. Pencil grippers are a huge part of my goal for this project. They will help strengthen their little hands while writing.

Colored paper is such a big hit with my students as well! I want to brighten up any part of their virtual day that I can. Colorful dry erase markers, who would have thought how exciting they are? Well, just find a Kindergartener, and you will see.

Lastly, my students will need something to keep everything organized in! Which is why pencil pouches (that are easily cleaned and disinfected) are so important. Having a uniform pouch all of my students can use will be so helpful. They will know to get the exact same pouch as me when I show them what materials they will need for learning that day.

Ms. Sarah Beischel
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOOUT 16pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Waterproof Zip File Folders, Letter Size/A4 Size, for School Office Supplies, Travel Storage Bags, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $14.09 4 $56.36
EXPO 1944748 Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Pencil Grips,Firesara Three Fingers Fixed Handwriting Posture Correction Grip Trainer,Two Sizes and 8pcs Pencil Grips for Kids, Adults, Arthritis Designed for Righties or Lefties(5Standard+3Large) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
NUOBESTY 10pcs Kids Writing Grip Crossover Writing Aid for Kids Children Homework Drawing (Random Color) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Sunny" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91701) • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/ 89 gsm,"Cool" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets(20274) • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33

Materials cost

$257.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.34

Total project goal

$342.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$342.24

2 Donors

-$170.24

Donations toward project cost

-$146.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.04

match offer

-$170.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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