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Mrs. Grubbs from Merrillville, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Grubbs's classroom raised $275

Kleen Slate

Help me give my students dry erase boards as a valuable tool for interactive learning and engagement.

Mrs. Grubbs Merrillville Intermediate School

Merrillville, IN Grades 3-5

My Project

Dry erase boards are like magic wands in our classroom, promising an exciting boost to my students' learning adventures. Picture this: In math, they're not just solving problems but showcasing their strategies step by step, erasing and refining as they go. Over in language arts, these boards turn into a canvas for brainstorming wild ideas, mapping out story plots, and perfecting grammar, all without wasting a single sheet of paper. These boards bring learning to life, making it a dynamic, hands-on experience.

The goal is to ramp up participation, deepen their understanding of subjects, and create an environment where learning feels like a lively conversation, not a lecture.

These boards are game-changers, breaking down barriers and turning our classroom into a space where everyone's ideas matter. What makes my students so awesome is their mix of backgrounds, strengths, and unique talents. The magic of these dry-erase boards lies in with their ability to tap into that individuality, letting each student shine and making our learning journey one-of-a-kind.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

52 students impacted 9 donors

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Merrillville, IN
Grades 3-5
Mathematics
Science
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Grubbs Merrillville Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Merrillville, IN 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

52 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

KleenSlate Customizable Handheld Dry Erase Paddle Set Assorted Colors 36/Pack (5460) • Staples $199.91 1 $199.91

Materials cost			$199.91
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.00
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$232.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$41.10
Total project goal			$274.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$274.01
7 Donors			-$224.01
Donations toward project cost			-$190.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$33.60
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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