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Mrs. McWherter from Santa Paula, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Donate New Writing Journals for Our First Graders!

Help me give my students some colorful and modern writing journals that would greatly inspire and enhance their creative expression, making a significant impact on their learning experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McWherter's classroom raised $215

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My first-grade classroom is buzzing with creativity and excitement, but we need your help to make our writing practice even more special. I am seeking your support to provide my students with colorful, lightweight writing journals that will become an essential part of their weekly writing exercises.

These journals are more than just notebooks—they are tools for young minds to explore their thoughts and express their ideas.

Each journal features a spacious writing area with primary lines, designed to guide the students in forming clear letters and sentences as they practice writing paragraphs. Additionally, the journals include a designated space for illustrations, where students can bring their stories to life through drawings.

The colorful covers of these book journals will captivate my young learners and make the process of writing more engaging and enjoyable. With a variety of bright colors to choose from, each student will be able to select a journal that reflects their personality and enthusiasm for writing.

By using these journals every week, my students will have the opportunity to develop their writing skills in a structured yet creative environment. The primary lines will help them focus on proper letter formation, while the illustration space will encourage them to think imaginatively and share their stories visually.

Your support will not only provide these essential journals but also foster a love for writing and storytelling in my students. With your help, we can turn each writing session into a fun and productive experience that inspires young writers to reach new heights.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our classroom and make a lasting impact on our students' educational journey!

Mrs. McWherter Barbara Webster Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Henoyso 20 Pcs Primary Composition Notebook for Kids 9.75 x 7.5 Inch K-2 Primary Journal Writing Journal with Rainbow Spine 60 Pages Draw and White Journal for Student School Supplies (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $40.99 2 $81.98
Henoyso 20 Pcs Primary Composition Notebook for Kids 9.75 x 7.5 Inch K-2 Primary Journal Writing Journal with Rainbow Spine 60 Pages Draw and White Journal for Student School Supplies (Macaron Color) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98

Materials cost

$137.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.23

Total project goal

$214.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.88

1 Donor

-$214.88

Donations toward project cost

-$182.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.23

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 $0.00

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