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Ms. Gil from Redwood City, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Spelling Activities Books and Author Folders/Journals to Improve Writing!

Help me give my students fun spelling workbooks, author folders, small grid/dot/line journals, decorative washi tape, stickers, and foil art kits so my fourth graders can practice spelling/learn new words, create fun art/math/science/poetry journals, and foil art.

  • $994 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

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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.

My Project

Every year, I am extremely lucky to work with a group of hard-working and kind fourth graders. Most of my students are English learners, newcomer students who have not had the opportunity to attend school in their native countries, and scholars with varying skills and learning styles. This project will support all these wonderful students.

This school year is not over yet, but I'm starting to get ready for the first week of August when I return to work and get ready to welcome my new group of fourth graders; your contributions will help me welcome my little scholars with their own exciting spelling books, author folders, small art/math/poetry journals, and foil art kits.

The students will be able to take the spelling books home for homework/review, and the journals/art and crafts materials will be used throughout the year to integrate math/science/writing/art!

Thank you so much for helping me get ready for the new school year this early and for providing these exciting and engaging resources to my English learners. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart because it helps lessen my teacher stress when the new school year begins, which is full of training/PDs and there is never enough time to be well-prepared for day 1 of the new school year!

Ms. Gil Taft Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

31 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The 3rd Grade Spelling Workbook: 95+ Games and Puzzles to Improve Spelling Skills • Amazon Business $6.98 30 $209.40
Really Good Stuff Author at Work 4-Pocket Student Folders - Set of 12 • Amazon Business $46.09 3 $138.27
Mimorou 100 Pcs Kraft Notebook Journals 5.5 Inch x 8.3 Inch A5 Journal Softcover Notebooks Bulk for Kids Student Writing Sketch Office Notepad with 60 Pages 33 Sheets (Brown, Grid) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Mimorou 100 Pcs Kraft Notebook Journals 5.5 Inch x 8.3 Inch A5 Softcover Notebooks Bulk for Writing Sketch Office Notepad with 60 Pages 30 Sheets (Multicolor,Lined)(Brown,Lined) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Mimorou 100 Pcs Kraft Notebook Journals 5.5 Inch x 8.3 Inch A5 Journal Softcover Notebooks Bulk for Kids Student Writing Sketch Office Notepad with 60 Pages 32 Sheets (Brown, Dot) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Klever Kits Foil Art Kit for Kids - Arts & Crafts Supplies, Mess Free Coloring, Dinosaur Foil Foam Stickers, Creative Travel Toys, Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Sunrad Foil Art Kit for Kids Animals & Dinosaurs Arts and Crafts, No Mess Art for Kids, Fun Craft Kits & Supplies, DIY Creative Activities, Travel Toys Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9+ • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Chibitronics Animating Rainbow Fade LED 24 Pack • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
UCreate Mixed Media Art Paper, Heavyweight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
Video Recording Stickers for Personalized Gift, Greeting Card, Gift Card, Interactive Experience, QR Code Stickers Can Add Video to Anything with Your Memories - Anniversary, Christmas, Wedding, Birth • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mr. Pen- Skinny Washi Tape Set, 48 Rolls, Gold Foil Print, 3mm Wide Thin Washi Tape, Gold Foil Washi Tape, Decorative Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 15 Rolls, Metallic Foil, Geometric Groove, Decorative Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape, Washy Tape, Washy-Tape • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Outer Space Design, Decorative Tape with Measure Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape, Washy Tape, Washy-Tape • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Ethnic Elegance Design, Decorative Tape with Measure Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape, Washy Tape, Washy-Tape • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Floral Pink, Decorative Tape with Measure Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape, Washy Tape, Washy-Tape • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$735.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.00

Total project goal

$993.35

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