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Mrs. Olson from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Every Learner Through Customized Resources

Help me give my students materials designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and meet students right where they are. Supporting this project, will directly fund the purchase of top-tier learning tools customized for our classroom's exact needs!

  • 1 donor
  • $294 still needed

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  • 1 donor
  • $294 still needed
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Mrs. Olson Beaubien Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 6-8

My Project

Every morning, my students walk through the door with an infectious enthusiasm, boundless curiosity, and a drive to learn that inspires me to be a better teacher. I love them deeply because of their unique personalities, resilience, and the sheer joy they bring to our classroom community. Seeing their eyes light up when they master a tricky concept is the most rewarding part of my career.

Because every student learns at their own pace, having access to diverse Teachers Pay Teachers resources allows me to meet their individual needs directly.

Specialized reading passages and interactive math games ensure struggling learners get targeted support, while hands-on STEM challenges and logic puzzles push advanced students to think critically. Visual tools, tactile activities, and engaging projects transform abstract concepts into tangible discoveries. Each resource purchased is not just a worksheet—it is a tailored tool that builds confidence, sparks creativity, and empowers every single child to realize their full potential.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

110 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Olson Beaubien Elementary School Grades 6-8 Chicago, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

110 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 3 $300.00

Materials cost

$300.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.03

Total project goal

$393.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.53

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $293.53

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