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Mrs. Smothers from Northville MI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Pens + Fun Chairs = Engaged Writers!

Help me give my students supplies to help keep them writing during writers workshop!

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My Project

Items from this project will keep my students engaged during writers' workshops! My third graders have been working hard at writing personal narratives, essays, and more. What better way to get them writing for longer periods of time than to give them fun, colorful pens and pencils?

Helping students build writing stamina is key to becoming a successful writer!

 

The pens in this project will be put out for students to use when working on their writing pieces.  The mechanical pencils will be used for math workshop as well as writers workshop. The tall drafting chairs will be added to my standing table so students can sit comfortably as they write.

Help create a love of writing by donating to this project! Thank you so much!

Mrs. Smothers
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JHK Home Office Computer Standing Desk Task Adjustable Foot Ring and Armrest, Breathable Mesh, Ergonomic Lumbar Support, 360° Swivel Rolling for Adult, Tall Drafting Chair, Black • Amazon Business $72.21 2 $144.42
Sharpie Felt Tip Pens - Assorted Colors, Fine Point, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $21.26 1 $21.26
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 14/Pack (1951636) • Quill.com $16.73 1 $16.73
Pilot FriXion Ball ColorSticks Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Ink, 10/Pack (32454) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
BIC Gel-ocity Quick Dry Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (RGLCGAP81-AST) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
sunacme 35 Colors Felt Tip Pens, Premium Fine Point Colorful Markers For Journaling, Note Taking, Drawing. Colorful Pen Art Supplies for School, Office • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Pilot G2 Mechanical Pencils • Blick Art Materials $9.21 1 $9.21
Paper Mate Profile Mech Mechanical Pencils - Pkg of 8 • Blick Art Materials $8.21 1 $8.21
Paper Mate Profile Mech Mechanical Pencils - Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $2.80 1 $2.80

Materials cost

$240.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.07

Total project goal

$333.82

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 $333.82

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 $333.82

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