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Ms. Nathanson from Milwaukie, OR is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Join the Writing Explosion!

Help me give my students a variety of fun tools for writing, as well as flexible seating for those who need it to be able to focus and create.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nathanson's classroom raised $429

This project is fully funded

My Students

This year I will have 25 active, enthusiastic second graders in my classroom. In this dual immersion class, everyone is a second language learner, working towards becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural in both Spanish and English. The students have been together since kindergarten and have already built a strong community, supporting each other as they take risks to learn and grow. They are creative, inquisitive, playful and hard-working!

Second grade is a year when students amaze themselves by reading and writing for longer and longer periods of time, and at more sophisticated levels.

Students love discovering new authors, identifying the writing strategies used to make their favorite books so enjoyable, and then trying out these techniques themselves. They are so proud of themselves every time they set a goal, and then surpass it!

My Project

In second grade, students dramatically increase the number of words and pages that they write. Writing workshop is a special time of day, when students not only exercise their independence in selecting their own writing topics, they also get to choose their "perfect" spots for writing. Students spread out across the classroom, looking for quiet places to do their planning, writing, revision and editing. Students love to grab a clipboard to take to a cozy corner or for sprawling out on the rug and writing. Wobble cushions on a chair or the carpet are what is needed to help other students focus and be their best creative selves.

New felt-tips pens, colorful clipboards, and all the other writing materials help students feel the importance of the work they are doing.

The dry erase markers allow students to practice spelling and punctuation in a low-risk setting. Red pens encourage students to edit their final work. And the sharpies? Well, those are for making beautiful artwork to accompany their amazing writing!

The second grade writing "explosion" is truly something to behold. Students are so proud of themselves when they take their work all the way through the writing process to publication. These new materials will help my students feel like professional authors! Thank you for supporting their efforts!

Ms. Nathanson Riverside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukie, OR View local requests

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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Kids Wiggle Seat, Sensory Cushion for Elementary School Chair (Office & Home & Classroom) (34cm New Purple) • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
6 Pack Assorted Solid Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip, Clipboards for Classrooms, Offices, Restaurants, Doctor Offices, 6 Plastic Clipboard Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $29.48 2 $58.96
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 36 Count, Black • Amazon Business $26.98 2 $53.96
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.88 2 $11.76
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
Bic Cristal Stic Ballpoint Pen, 1.0mm, Medium Point, Red Ink, Pack of 20 • Amazon Business $7.67 1 $7.67

Materials cost

$329.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.28

Total project goal

$428.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $428.51

9 Donors

-$268.51

Donations toward project cost

-$228.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$160.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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