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Ms. Trankle from Saint Louis, MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learners Need Ink

Help me give my students tools to improve their learning and enhance their understanding.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trankle's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and the joy they bring into the classroom daily. They inspire me to find new ways to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. Each student is unique, and I always seek new tools to support their growth. For example, ink is essential for bringing lessons to life. From printing colorful anchor charts to individualized worksheets and interactive learning games, ink allows me to provide materials that match different learning styles and keep students visually engaged. A laminator helps me create durable learning tools that can be reused year after year. Whether it’s hands-on math manipulatives, name tags, reading strategies cards, or classroom management visuals, laminating resources ensures they last and stay looking fresh for students who love working with tactile materials. Slime is the perfect motivator for my students! They love sensory play, and using slime as a reward helps reinforce positive behavior and goal-setting in a way that feels like a treat. These resources will make a huge difference in how I can support, motivate, and celebrate students!

Ms. Trankle Arrowpoint Elementary 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.

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.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302X) • Amazon Business $47.58 1 $47.58
HP 67XL/67 Black High Yield and Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 2/Pack (3YP30AN#140) • Quill.com $46.24 1 $46.24
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$110.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.14

Total project goal

$167.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$167.61

1 Donor

-$167.61

Donations toward project cost

-$142.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.14

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$0.00

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