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Mrs. Gibbs from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Journaling Into the New Year

Help me give my students primary writing journals, colored pencils, crayons and markers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gibbs's classroom raised $244

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach at a small neighborhood school on Chicago's west side. Nearly half of our students are English language learners and seventy-seven percent of our students are low-income.

This year I have 25 wonderful third graders who are excited to be back in school and are ready to learn!

Making the transition from second to third grade is always an adjustment and this year is no exception. We are now in our third year of the pandemic and some of my students have spent the last year learning online and some have participated in hybrid learning.

My Project

My students love art! They also need work on improving their penmanship. Because so much of last year was spent on the computer, students have had less opportunities to practice their penmanship. I would like to give students an opportunity to practice writing while also letting their love of drawing to keep them engaged.

In addition to the academic benefits, journaling has been shown to improve students overall mental health, build their self-confidence, encourage critical thinking and inspire creativity.

Writing journals area also a great way for students to see how much they have grown in their writing. My hope is that as my students become better writers they will be stronger readers.

Mrs. Gibbs Ruth Bader Ginsburg 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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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 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $34.64 3 $103.92
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 12 Marker Packs with 10 Colors, School Supplies, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $30.12 1 $30.12
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Colored Pencil Packs with 12 Colors, Gifts • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
24 Count Crayons (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $17.74 1 $17.74

Materials cost

$174.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.60

Total project goal

$244.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.00

1 Donor

-$244.00

Donations toward project cost

-$207.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.60

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 $0.00

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