You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Mixon from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Mixon is requesting
Fully Funded

Mrs. Mixon's classroom raised $351

Flamin Hots! (Pen Pals)

Help me give my students a classroom set of Hot Dot pens to help them develop fine motor skills and build their emergent reading, math, and science skills in an engaging way.

Classroom photo
Mrs. Mixon profile photo
Mrs. Mixon Owen Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

My Project

Using Hot Dot pens in my first grade classroom will be a magical, engaging, and effective experience for my students. These Hot Dot sets will help my students practice word recognition and comprehension through immediate feedback on their responses, making learning to read more interactive and enjoyable. In math, Hot Dot pens facilitate skill-building by allowing students to practice addition, subtraction, and problem-solving with instant correction, which reinforces their understanding of mathematical concepts. In science, they can explore basic scientific principles through interactive experiments and activities, fostering curiosity and hands-on exploration.

Using technology like Hot Dot pens with Hot Dot Kits in my classroom will be crucial because it teaches essential academic skills, and helps with fine motor skills while making the learning process enjoyable and engaging.

This blend of education and fun keeps students motivated and interested, catering to diverse learning styles and making complex subjects more accessible. Having a class set of Hot Dot pens for use with Hot Dot sets across subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies offers tremendous benefits for student learning.

These interactive tools provide immediate feedback, helping students quickly understand and correct mistakes, which enhances their comprehension and retention of the material. Moreover, integrating technology into lessons prepares students for a future where digital literacy is increasingly important, all while fostering a love for learning through interactive experiences.

Incorporating Hot Dot kits into first grade for students in reading, math, and science kits can significantly enhance my students' learning experiences by providing effective, interactive, and hands-on fun.

This technology not only captures students' attention but also supports individualized learning by adapting to each child’s pace and needs, thus building foundational skills in a fun and effective manner.

My students are special because they care and are truly bright lights and kind.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Mixon Owen Scholastic Academy Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half 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

90 students impacted 3donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Mixon is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights Hot Dots Light-Up Interactive Pen, Set of 6 Pens, Interactive Learning, Compatible with Any Hot Dots Set (Workbooks Not Included) • Amazon Business $65.99 4 $263.96

Materials cost

$263.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.57

Total project goal

$350.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.49

2 Donors

-$164.70

Donations toward project cost

-$148.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.73

match offer

-$175.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.56

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Mixon and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/flamin-hots-pen-pals/8626649/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":90,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Mixon","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1811638417","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Chicago","teachersOnPage":[9571542],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8626649,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":7,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":5299,"schoolName":"Owen Scholastic Academy","authorIds":{"9571542":{"owner":"Mrs. Mixon","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8626649],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571542_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755700220611","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22341691,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":248,"proposalURL":"project/lift-thrust-and-lunch-powering-the-s/10248194/","matchingFund":null,"proposalTitle":"Lift, Thrust, and Lunch: Powering the Science of Flight","proposalId":10248194},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9571542,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}