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Ms. Baldin from Springfield, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Collaborate and Listen!

Help me give my students the tools to successfully collaborate with their classmates.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baldin's classroom raised $380

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our 2nd grade team would like to request items that will be used for collaboration amongst our students in various subject areas. Collaboration improves the way a team works together and problem solves. This leads to innovation and improved communication. By using vertical white boards and clipboards, students can learn from one another and reach their goals.

Vertical white boards posted around the classroom will provide students the opportunity to work in small groups, sharing their ideas and strategies.

When students use vertical white boards there is increased student engagement. These white boards also help to engage students' brains and their bodies.

Clipboards for students will allow for flexibility within the classroom. Students will be able to use their clipboard while seated on the class carpet or as they move about the classroom.

Ms. Baldin Fairview 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.

Springfield, IL 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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Dry Erase Board Fridge White Board Sheet 20x13"-Easy to Write and Clean, Flexible Refrigerator Magnet Whiteboard Notepad for Home Kitchen Memo Grocery List, 2 Markers and Eraser with Magnets • Amazon Business $14.39 8 $115.12
Clipboards Letter Size Office Clipboard 28 Pack for Standard A4 Paper, ECO Friendly Hardboard with Low Profile Clip for Office, School, Classroom, Hospital Supplies (9 x 12.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Sheet Protectors 500 Page,Page Protector 8.5" x 11" ,Upgraded Thick Material,for 3 Ring Binder, Top Loading Paper Protector with Reinforced Holes,Holds Multiple Sheets,Letter Size, … • Amazon Business $24.69 2 $49.38
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $17.36 2 $34.72
EXPO Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Fine Tip, Assorted, 8 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97

Materials cost

$288.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.91

Total project goal

$379.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$379.40

1 Donor

-$189.69

Donations toward project cost

-$161.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.45

match offer

-$189.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.46

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$0.00

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