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Ms. Michaela from Big Stone Gap, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Back-to-School Supplies!

Help me give my students essential back-to-school furniture and supplies, which will enable my kindergarten class to have the best possible learning experience this school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Michaela's classroom raised $390

This project is fully funded

My Project

These supplies fuel the integration of numerous content and subject areas. Keep reading for more details!

I recently wrote an interactive children's book called "Rover the Robot" and developed a corresponding lesson plan for Roversa Robotics that requires the use of dry-erase paddles like these.

As part of the robotics lesson, students will compete in a spelling bee using these dry-erase paddles. For each word spelled correctly, students earn points that allow them to move their robot closer to the finish line and ultimately, win the robot race!

Moreover, the dry-erase paddles are an essential tool for student participation during our Reading Horizons (reading) and literacy lessons. For example, the paddles are especially useful during encoding (spelling) exercises and help students stay engaged while I'm giving direct, whole-group instruction.

I recently wrote an interactive children's book called "Rover the Robot" and developed a corresponding lesson plan for Roversa Robotics that requires the use of dry-erase paddles like these. During the lesson, students compete in a spelling bee using their dry-erase paddles. For each word spelled correctly, students earn points that allow them to move their robot closer to the finish line.

The number bonds and magnetic ten frames will support math lessons by helping students grasp the concept of addition.

The bookshelf is essential storage for my classroom's independent reading center.

The large toy storage bin will neatly organize educational materials for other independent, play-based learning centers.

Thank you so much for your consideration and support!

Ms. Michaela Union Primary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Big Stone Gap, VA 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flipside Two Sided Rectangle Lined/Blank Dry Erase Paddles, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $125.92 1 $125.92
Humble Crew Supersized Toy Storage Organizer with 16 Removable Bins, Grey/White – Large Toy Storage for Toddlers Ideal for Kids' Rooms, Playrooms, and Nurseries - Modern Toy Bins for Kids • Amazon Business $63.29 1 $63.29
SEIRIONE Sturdy Kids Bookshelf, Eco-Safe 4-Tier Sling Bookshelf for Kids Room with Tear-Proof Oxford Fabric, Ideal Height for Easy Book Access, Deep Slings to Keep Books Upright, White/Wood Texture • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Game, Number Line Magnets, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Kindergarten Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Jumbo Magnetic Ten-Frames - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$283.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.42

Total project goal

$389.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.45

3 Donors

-$300.90

Donations toward project cost

-$268.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.04

match offer

-$73.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$62.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.41

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 $0.00

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