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Ms. Allisa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Creativity in the History Classroom

Help me give my students basic drawing and coloring supplies to get creative in history class.

  • $232 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Thi project centers around providing essential resources such as pencils, colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener to empower students to express themselves creatively while studying history.

Before delving into the specifics of the project, it's essential to express admiration for the unique qualities that make my students special.

Their enthusiasm for learning and their diverse perspectives create a rich tapestry within the classroom. I love witnessing their curiosity about historical events and their eagerness to explore beyond the confines of traditional learning.

How Resources Will Make a Difference:

- Pencils and Colored Pencils: Drawing maps, timelines, and illustrations will provide a multi-sensory learning experience.

- Pencil Sharpener: Ensuring a steady supply of sharp pencils ensures that students can seamlessly transition from ideation to creation without disruptions.

Goals for the Project:

The primary goal of this project is to enhance the learning environment by integrating creativity into the study of history. By providing students with the means to express their understanding through art, the project aims to:

- Foster a deeper connection to historical events through hands-on engagement.

- Encourage critical thinking as students visualize and conceptualize historical information.

- Create a collaborative and interactive classroom where students can share and discuss their creative interpretations.

Ms. Allisa Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Allisa

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened No 2 Pencils with Eraser, Pack of 72 - Wood • School Specialty $17.99 2 $35.98
Staples Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (21834) • Staples $25.64 1 $25.64
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39

Materials cost

$160.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.76

Total project goal

$231.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $231.76

1 Donor

-$115.88

Donations toward project cost

-$98.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.38

match offer

-$115.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.38

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 $0.00

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