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Ms. Tallman from South Bend, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ESL Classroom Needs Some Love

Help me give my students anchor charts, sticky notes, a pencil sharpener, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tallman's classroom raised $671

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students come from various countries around the world, mostly Spanish-speaking. They are in my classes to learn and develop their English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). In addition to improving their language skills, I hope to help my students understand American culture and acculturate without diminishing or replacing their own cultures.

We need your help to make our classroom welcoming and learner-friendly!

We had very few supplies and/or furniture at the start of the year. I brought in items from home and donations from family and friends, but we could still use a few more things to make our classroom an organized, comfortable, welcoming learning space.

I sectioned off a reading corner, but need some flexible seating (bean bags) to complete it. I also need large sticky easel pads and markers in order to create anchor charts for my students to use as a reference while working throughout the year. Additionally, we're requesting a literature organizer for sorting colored paper used for projects and a pencil sharpener so we will no longer have to use the small hand-held ones. Lastly, we need a few things to decorate our classroom, like command strips and a power strip for lights and posters that I purchased earlier in the year.

Please consider helping us! Thank you!

Ms. Tallman Navarre Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Large-38in, Heather Gray • Amazon Business $69.08 2 $138.16
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 6 Pads (559VAD6PK), Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power • Amazon Business $108.19 1 $108.19
Mobile Laptop Sit-Stand Desk, soges Height Adjustable Standing Tiltable Top Desk, 31.5 inch Stand Up Computer Desk for Home Office, Small Rolling Desk for Small Space, Black ZS-101-2BK • Amazon Business $97.99 1 $97.99
Bankers Box Classroom 15 Compartment Literature Organizer, Single (3384301) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $30.49 1 $30.49
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $9.18 2 $18.36
Command Poster Strips, Damage Free Hanging Poster Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Holiday Posters and Christmas Decorations, 64 White Command Adhesive Strips • Amazon Business $9.06 2 $18.12
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Surge Protector Power Strip, 8 Wide Outlets with 4 USB Charging Ports, 3 Side Outlet Extender with 5Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug, Wall Mount for Home Office Dorm Room Essentials, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Post-it Mini Notes, 1.5x2 in, 24 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Cape Town Collection, Bright Colors (Magenta, Pink, Blue, Green), Clean Removal, Recyclable (653-24ANVAD) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Command Indoor Mini Light Clips, Damage Free Hanging Christmas Light Clips, Mini Wall Clips for Hanging Indoor Christmas Decorations, Lights and Cables, 45 Clear Clips and 54 Command Strips • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Carson Dellosa Navy Blue Bulletin Board Borders, 36 Feet of Scalloped Navy Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board, White Board, Cork Board, Locker, Desk Decor, Room Decor, and Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$532.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.63

Total project goal

$670.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$670.85

1 Donor

-$335.42

Donations toward project cost

-$285.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.31

match offer

-$335.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$285.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.31

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$0.00

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