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Enhance 2nd Grader's Education With Your Help

Help me give my students the resources they need to aid in their learning! With a focus on spiral review and fun, we plan to give our students the tools they need for 3rd grade!

$1,192 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

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Dear Generous Donors,

I’m reaching out to ask for your support in empowering the young learners of our 2nd-grade classroom through a TpT ClassFund campaign or through our Amazon Wish List.

As their teacher, I’m dedicated to providing every student with the tools they need to succeed, but I need your generous monetary contributions to make this vision a reality. By donating to our campaign on Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) or our Amazon Wish List, you’ll directly impact these children’s educational journey. (Links Below)

A key strategy we’re focusing on is spiral reviewing, which research shows can significantly enhance learning outcomes. Studies indicate that spiral reviewing—revisiting core concepts throughout the school year—can improve retention by up to 20% and lead to measurable academic growth. This approach ensures our 2nd graders solidify critical skills in math, reading, and beyond, preparing them for the demands of 3rd-grade testing and future academic success.

We also aim to make learning engaging through fun activities, which research supports as a powerful tool for retention. Evidence shows that interactive, enjoyable activities—like educational games and hands-on projects—boost student engagement, leading to stronger emotional and cognitive connections with the material. These activities make review sessions exciting, helping students retain what they’ve learned while fostering a love for learning.

Your donation will allow us to access high-quality resources from TpT and Amazon to implement these strategies effectively. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a lasting difference in our classroom.

Thank you for investing in the future of these amazing 2nd graders!

With gratitude,

Kristina Botma

2nd Grade Teacher

Project tagged as

Pascagoula, MS
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Mathematics
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Botma Arlington Heights 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pascagoula, MS 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

Never Before Funded 21 students impacted

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AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 2 $154.00

Mead Primary Composition Notebook K-2, 6 Pack Primary Ruled Composition Book, Color May Vary, Grades K-2 Writing Dotted Lined Notebook, 100 Sheets (200 Pages) 489902ELG • Amazon Business $26.84 4 $107.36

$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00

OWill Dry Erase White Board, 8” X 12” Small Whiteboard with Stand, Mini Whiteboard A4 Magnetic Desktop Board & Portable Double-Sided White Board Easel for Kids Drawing in School & Home • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94

(Pack of 10) 39" Wood Double-Sided Meter Stick Yardstick/Meterstick Ruler 39 Inches 100 Centimeters Thick High Quality Sticks • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98

Crayola Bulk Crayon Classpack - 800ct (16 Colors), Back to School Supplies, Kids Crayons, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, 3+ • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 2 $51.98

EAI Education Classroom Open Number Line Base Kit • Amazon Business $49.83 1 $49.83

Audio-Technica ATR1100X Unidirectional Dynamic Vocal/Instrument Microphone • Music & Arts $29.00 1 $29.00

Bostitch EZ Squeeze? Three-Hole Punch, 40 Sheet Capacity, Silver (2240) • Quill.com $28.49 1 $28.49

Guess Who? Board Game with Classic Characters by Winning Moves Games USA, Classic Children's Mystery Board Game of Deduction for 2 Players, Ages 6+ (1191) • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98

Better Office Products Green Plastic Clipboards, 12 Pack, Durable, 12.5 x 9 Inch, Low Profile Clip, Green, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73

EAI Education Magnetic Demonstration Open Number Line • Amazon Business $25.13 1 $25.13

Band-Aid Johnson & Johnson Assorted Shape Adhesive Bandage Variety Pack, Assorted Size, Sheer/Wet Flex, Pack of 280 - Teacher-Parent Resources • School Specialty $25.12 1 $25.12

Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94

Duracell Coppertop AAA Alkaline Battery 24/Pack (MN2400B240002) • Staples $18.90 1 $18.90

Mattel UNO Card Game - Classic Family and Classroom Game for Kids Ages 7+, Educational Card Game for Number Recognition, Color Matching, and Strategic Thinking - 2-10 Players, Ideal for Home or School • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 2 $17.92

Pendaflex Two Tone Color File Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Colors (Teal, Violet, Gray, Navy and Burgundy), 1/3-Cut Tabs, 5 Color, 100/Box, (02315) • Amazon Business $17.41 1 $17.41

750 Pieces Clear Labels Book Genre Label Clear Label Protector Waterproof Barcode Labels for Protecting Barcodes Numbers and Classic Books in Library, Class and Office • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

1600 Pieces Rectangular Color Coding Stickers 1.57 x 0.75 Inch Assorted Colored Rectangle Label Adhesive Solid Colors Tags for Inventory Organize, File Classification, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost			$903.37
Vendor shipping charges			$2.51
Sales tax			$63.24
3rd party payment processing fee			$13.55
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,012.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$178.71
Total project goal			$1,191.38

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This teacher needs your help!

Enhance 2nd Grader's Education With Your Help

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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