Help me give my students a chance to have newer books that they like to read, integration of music, and materials to help us make KIPP swag items.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Taylor's classroom raised $358
This project is fully funded
My Project
I love the joy my students bring to the classroom. When I introduced phonics to my students at the beginning of the year, about 85% of my students were motivated from the start to the finish of the lesson. The other 15% tried their best, but still weren't motivated. So I changed it up for my students. I taught my students a phonics rap that I made up on the spot. We added dance moves and gave a couple of solos. We would do this at the start of each lesson.
This integration of music and phonics greatly increased student engagement.
A Bluetooth speaker would enhance this already joyful time of the day by filling the classroom with music. I also incorporated physical fitness. I would do push-ups, jumping jacks, or sit-ups whenever my students got a correct answer. My 15% of students who were once unmotivated, were now motivated by the thought of making me do the workouts. Now they know they can do the work and phonics is now fun for them. To celebrate, we are requesting new books for our classroom library that helps us show love for ourselves. We will use the cricut supplies (vinyl) as well to make cups and water bottles to design swag that celebrates our progress.
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
JBL Flip 4, Black - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streaming - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone, Voice Assistant & JBL Connect+
• Amazon Business
$79.95
1
$79.95
Wings of Fire 14 Books Set (Books 1-14) Exclusive Collection
• Amazon Business
$59.00
1
$59.00
HTVRONT Permanent Vinyl for Cricut-12 Pack 12 Inch by 5 Feet Permanent Vinyl Rolls, Adhesive Vinyl for Cricut，Silhouette, Cameo Cutters, Signs, Scrapbooking, Craft, Die Cutters
• Amazon Business
$33.75
1
$33.75
Juvale White Stadium Cups, Reusable Plastic Party Tumblers (16 oz, 16 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mats 12in x 12in, Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts with Protective Film, Use with Cardstock, Iron On, Vinyl and More, Compatible with Cricut Explore & Maker (2 Count)
• Amazon Business
$7.54
2
$15.08
Just Like Your Daddy
• Amazon Business
$12.28
1
$12.28
Cricut Vinyl Transfer Tape 12X120
• Amazon Business
$11.21
1
$11.21
LeBron James: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Became King
• Amazon Business
$10.79
1
$10.79
Black Boy Positive Affirmations coloring book- Build the confidence of a young black boy, child, kid, son, male, man Great gift for black boys positivity
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
12Pcs Tshirt-Ruler Guide for Vinyl Alignment, Tshirt-Ruler for Heat Press, Tshirt-Rulers to Center Vinyl, Transparent V-Neck/Round PVC Ruler for Children Youth Adult, Front and Back Measurement
• Amazon Business
$9.55
1
$9.55
Materials cost
$269.53
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$303.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.57
Total project goal
$357.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$357.14
1 Donor
-$151.78
Donations toward project cost
-$151.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$178.58
Match offer toward project cost
-$151.79
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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