This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are from a low-income, high poverty area. All students are on a free lunch plan. I want to give them the library of their dreams. One where they can explore coding, and grow as individuals. Many of our students do not see the value in an education, we are trying to change that.
I believe that part of creating a love of learning is helping students find something they are passionate about.
I hope to provide them with many different centers in library that allow them to explore their potential and reach their maximum potential. I want students to see that libraries are powerful things, they hold much more than books! I want to instill in my students that libraries are a place to grow, to explore, and to revere. My students are sweet and thoughtful, some are voracious readers, some are talented artists, and others have so much hidden potential. I hope to create the perfect library to foster the development of their unique skill sets.
My Project
The Arkansas state standards for librarians are changing, and with them, the way library classes are taught. So much freedom is being gained with the new standards and the items in this project will enable my students to be exposed to and participate in STEM/STEAM projects. These materials will help my students develop creativity, teamwork skills, and critical thinking skills.
For example, one of the new lessons I am excited to teach deals with the following problem: If you were stuck on a stranded island, what would you construct to make life easier?
Students will be encouraged to draw and then make their invention. It can be something already made or even a new creation! Students will be encouraged to harness the abilities of their team members and learn from them.
COMBO CLASSPACK CRAYON AND MARKER CRAYOLA SET OF 256
• School Specialty
$71.02
1
$71.02
ZOOB 250-Piece Set
• Amazon Business
$30.98
2
$61.96
VIAHART Brain Flakes 2500+ Piece Build 'n' Build Kit | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks| Wheel Pieces & Special Parts Included! | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
• Amazon Business
$49.98
1
$49.98
SCISSORS PAPER EDGERS W/STAND SCHOOL SMART SET OF 24
• School Specialty
$38.54
1
$38.54
K'NEX Education ‒ STEM Explorations: Roller Coaster Building Set – 546 Pieces – Ages 8+ Construction Education Toy
• Amazon Business
$34.33
1
$34.33
SUTOROO Paint Pens for Rock Painting Stone Ceramic Glass Wood Fabric Canvas Mugs Card 2 mm Fast Drying DIY Craft Making Supplies Scrapbooking Craft Acrylic Paint Marker Pens Set of 12 Colors
• Amazon Business
$10.29
3
$30.87
K’NEX – 35 Model Building Set – 480 Pieces – For Ages 7+ Construction Education Toy (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$25.16
1
$25.16
Inspiration Play Double Ditto Family Party Board Game
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1)
• Amazon Business
$17.96
1
$17.96
PENCILS COLORED SCHOOL SMART SET OF 144
• School Specialty
$17.84
1
$17.84
GLUESTICK CRAYOLA WASHABLE .88 OZ PACK OF 12
• School Specialty
$13.42
1
$13.42
Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 30 Step-by-Step Tutorials using Paints, Chalk, Art Pens, Glitter Glue & More
• Amazon Business
$12.97
1
$12.97
Sax Sulphite Drawing Paper, 60 lbs, 9 x 12 Inches, Extra-White, Pack of 500 - 053931
• Amazon Business
$11.67
1
$11.67
How to Draw Cute Stuff: Draw Anything and Everything in the Cutest Style Ever! (Volume 1)
• Amazon Business
$10.47
1
$10.47
How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way
• Amazon Business
$10.29
1
$10.29
Materials cost
$426.43
Vendor shipping charges
$18.06
Sales tax
$35.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$516.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$91.07
Total project goal
$607.14
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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