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
I teach English as a second language and 8th grade resource English for a public school system. The school I work at provides 100% free lunch. The students I work with are mainly from El Salvador and African Americans. Some of them are separated from their families, and the rest who live with their families have very limited resources, but they love to learn, and they are very appreciative of anything we give them at school (It could be something as simple as a sticker).
Their families are hard labor workers, and they work very long hours.
But they do want the best for their kids and are also very appreciative of what we (teachers) do with their kids at school.
The ESL students are grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. We learn content subjects such as ELA, science, and social studies.
I am also an immigrant to this country as well. English is also my second language, and that's how I connect with my students.
My Project
Just because we are homebound, it doesn't mean school stops.
I want students to continue learning via the internet while we are homebound.
Studies show that interruption in education is a setback and for students who already struggle, the gap just gets bigger.
I want to set up a mini classroom at my house to be able to use it as a teaching space. The blackboards will be the main visuals for my students. Students will still be able to see how writing is done on the board via virtual teaching. The colored markers will be the hook that will keep students focused and engaged.
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens are perfect for School, Office, or Home
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Expo SAN81850 Towelette, 5-1/2" Width, 10" Length (Pack of 50)
• Amazon Business
Chalk Markers by Fantastic ChalkTastic Best for Kids Art, Chalkboard Labels, Menu Board Bistro Boards, 8 Glass Window Markers, non-toxic Erasable Liquid Pens Chisel or Fine Tip, Neon Colors plus White
• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
White Chalk Markers Fine Tip (4 Pack 3mm) - Wet & Dry Erase Chalk Pens for Blackboard, Chalkboards, Windows, Signs, Glass, Bistro - 3mm Reversible Bullet & Chisel Point
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
Materials cost
$466.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$27.96
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$530.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.70
Total project goal
$624.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$624.65
2 Donors
-$624.65
Donations toward project cost
-$530.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Saffar and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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