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Mrs. Murakami from Mililani, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Group Projects with Dry Erase Boards

Help me give my students large white boards and markers to make group work engaging!

  • 2 donors
  • $218 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Having a large whiteboard in the classroom can make a significant difference by fostering collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. This visual and interactive approach supports different learning styles, especially for visual and kinesthetic learners. It also helps the teacher monitor group progress more easily, provide feedback on the spot, and promote a more dynamic, student-centered learning environment.

Incorporating a large whiteboard into group project work aims to enhance collaboration by providing a shared space where students can contribute ideas, solve problems, and make decisions together.

It promotes critical thinking as students visually map out concepts and analyze information as a team. The whiteboard also supports communication skills by encouraging students to express their thoughts clearly and listen actively to peers. It helps with organization and planning, allowing groups to outline timelines, assign roles, and track progress. By engaging students in hands-on, visual learning, it increases participation and fosters creativity. Additionally, it offers teachers a clear view of group dynamics, enabling timely feedback and support. Overall, the use of a large whiteboard creates a more interactive, productive, and student-centered classroom environment.

These students are amazing already but having a group stand out would showcase strong teamwork, clear communication, and creative problem-solving. When students use the whiteboard effectively, it demonstrates their ability to organize thoughts visually, work collaboratively, and present ideas in a clear and engaging way. This can make their work more polished, professional, and easy to understand for both peers and teachers. A group that actively uses the whiteboard often appears more focused and prepared, which sets them apart as leaders in the classroom. Their project presentations may be more dynamic and visually appealing, leaving a lasting impression and highlighting their commitment to quality work and group success.

Mrs. Murakami Mililani - Uka 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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Mililani, HI View local requests 25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tinlade 6 Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard Message Presentation White Board White Board Dry Erase Aluminum Frame Hanging Whiteboard for School Home Office (18 x 24 Inches) • Amazon Business $71.99 1 $71.99
Abaokai Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (8 Pack-8 Colors) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Quartet Dry Erase Markers, 2 Whiteboard Erasers Bundle - 12 Count Assorted Whiteboard Markers and 2 Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
The Mega Deals Dry Erase Markers, 2 Whiteboard Erasers Bundle - 12 Count Blue Whiteboard Markers and 2 Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Dry Erase Markers, 2 Whiteboard Erasers Bundle - 12 Count Black Whiteboard Markers and 2 Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82

Materials cost

$146.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $6.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.66

Total project goal

$217.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $217.72

1 Donor

-$145.15

Donations toward project cost

-$123.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.77

match offer

-$72.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$61.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.88

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