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Ms. Smoot from Oak Park, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning Through Engaging Resources

Help me give my students fun relatable worksheets, crafts to make them enjoy learning.

  • $275 goal

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

This project expired on April 6, 2025.

My Project

As a dedicated teacher, I strive to provide my students with the most engaging and impactful lessons. Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a treasure trove of creative, standards-aligned resources designed by educators, for educators. A TPT gift card would allow me to access high-quality materials tailored to my students' needs, such as hands-on activities, interactive digital lessons, and enrichment tools that enhance learning across subjects.

With your support, I can continue to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make learning memorable for my students.

Your contribution will directly impact their educational journey. Thank you for helping me bring learning to life!

Ms. Smoot Einstein Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Oak Park, MI View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00

Materials cost

$200.00

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.12

Total project goal

$274.12

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