My students are excited to start a new school year! Second grade will be an important year of growth and learning both academically and emotionally. It's important that students have access to the materials they need to cultivate their minds.
My Sheltered English Immersion classroom is comprised of 25 English Language Learners.
All students are from inner city areas of Boston and are still at the beginning stages of language acquisition. For some students, this will be their first time in a formalized school setting. We are all working very hard to realize engaging and rigorous educational opportunities for everyone in our classroom!
My Project
This project will provide our classroom with materials to use for engineering projects throughout the year. For young learners, engineering challenges connected to literacy and units of study can be very engaging. Can you build a house that won't get blown down by the Big Bad Wolf? Your materials consist of index cards, craft sticks, paper towel rolls, and tape. A fan will make an appearance as the Big Bad Wolf. Can you design a raft for the Gingerbread Man? It will need to keep him completely dry in a bucket of water, or he will crumble! October is a fun time to learn about spiders - can you build a web that mimics a real spider web? How many plastic flies can your web hold?
Throughout these age-appropriate challenges, students are fully engaged in the engineering process.
Students identify the problem, brainstorm possible solutions, choose the most promising solution, build a prototype, test the prototype, reflect and rebuild. All the while developing flexibility, creativity, and perseverance!
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
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 200-Pack, Clear (TP3854-200)
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$19.99
3
$59.97
Canon PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge, Compatible to MG3620,MG3520,MG4220,MG3220 and MG2220
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$18.99
3
$56.97
Scotch(R) Home and Office Masking Tape 3436-3, 3/4-inch x 60 Yards, 3 Pack
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$8.88
5
$44.40
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set (Developmental Toy, 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes)
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$18.99
2
$37.98
Scotch Brand Magic Tape, 6 Dispensered Rolls, Writeable, Invisible, The Original, Engineered for Repairing, Great for Gift Wrapping, 3/4 x 650 Inches (6122)
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$9.43
3
$28.29
Oxford Blank Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 1,000 Cards (10 Packs of 100) (30)
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$11.91
2
$23.82
Avery Glue Stic White,1.27 oz., Washable, Nontoxic, Permanent Adhesive, 6 Glue Sticks for Kids (98073)
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$4.29
5
$21.45
Colored Masking Tape by Bandle B. 6 Jumbo Rolls, 1 in x 180 feet Each. Vibrant Colored Tape for Crafting, Labeling, Color-Coding, Kids Games, Art Teacher Supplies, Decorating, Moving and Much More.
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$17.95
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$17.95
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608)
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$15.59
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$15.59
Paper Cups, 150 Pack 8 Oz Paper Cups, White Paper Coffee Cups 8 Oz Disposable White Hot Coffee Paper Cups Paper, 8 Oz Disposable Water Paper Cups Paper Water Cups, Coffee Cups Paper Cups Water Cups
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$12.24
1
$12.24
Pacon Lightweight Super Value Construction Paper 6555, 9" x 12", 10 Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets
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$9.98
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$9.98
Mira Handcrafts 20 Acrylic Yarn Bonbons - 438 Yards Multicolor Yarn in Total – Great Crochet and Knitting Starter Kit for Colorful Craft – Assorted Colors - 7 PDF Ebooks with Yarn Patterns
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$9.97
1
$9.97
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count
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$8.88
1
$8.88
ROSENICE Animal Figures 8pcs Plastic Mini Farm Sheep Goat Animal Toys Set
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$7.89
1
$7.89
Empress Uncoated Paper Plate, 9 Inches, White, Pack of 100 - 1004997
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$3.90
2
$7.80
Artlicious - Foam Paint Brush Value Pack (One Inch - 25 Pack)
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$6.99
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$6.99
Cooplay 20pcs Fake Fly Flies Bug Plastic Mock Insects Reptile Joke Toys Prank Scary Trick Tricky Brains for Halloween Party
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$4.80
1
$4.80
Materials cost
$374.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$410.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.46
Total project goal
$483.05
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$483.05
1 Donor
-$483.05
Donations toward project cost
-$410.59
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