Help us Sharpen Up our classroom with some Paper Please!
Help me give my students basic instructional tools to support my classroom teaching. We need a pencil sharpener, writing paper, and a magnetized board to support my teaching.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dorie L. Clayman's classroom raised $248
This project is fully funded
My Students
I work in West Philadelphia where the families have very limited resources to help support their children's literacy needs. Recently, I had the chance to revitalize the school library. For years, this space has not been used, and our students have been thrilled to experience a transformed space to learn, listen, and read. Students at our school come to class without pencils, paper, folders, and many times without even breakfast. We are a K-8 school with approximately 800 students. The students I teach are excited to learn and happy to be a part of our school community. However, materials and supplies are almost non-existent and need to be purchased by the teachers. Students here love to read and need all the support they can get.
My Project
All of our students love to read, write and draw. Unfortunately, we are not given any writing or drawing paper nor even a pencil sharpener for them to work with.
With these new resources, the children will produce the most vibrant demonstration of their creative talents.
Having your support will allow my students to get the chance to not only enjoy their new library space but also extend their learning through wonderful writing and drawing activities. These resources will allow the students to show how proud and excited they are about their work and continue to keep them coming back into the library all year long.
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
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