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Ms. Algharrawi from Columbus, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Finish Positive

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies and supportive rewards that help create a positive learning environment. These items are pencils, markers, and small prizes . Each item plays a key role in supporting my students .

  • $380 goal

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

My Project

Learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging, especially for young students who may already face academic or social obstacles. In my classroom, small rewards and basic materials such as pencils, markers, and paper play a critical role in supporting my students as they develop their language skills. These tools help create an inclusive, motivating, and resource rich environment that encourages participation, builds confidence, and makes learning a new language feel more achievable and enjoyable.

Basic materials like pencils and markers are essential for language activities such as writing new vocabulary, practicing grammar, labeling pictures, or creating dialogue scripts.

When students have access to these tools, they are more likely to stay engaged and participate actively in lessons. Colorful markers, for example, help make language tasks more visually stimulating, allowing students to group words, underline key phrases, or create visual aids to reinforce meaning. These strategies not only support comprehension but also appeal to different learning styles.

Ms. Algharrawi Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus Grades PreK-2

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.

Columbus, OH View local requests

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

300 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $22.76 2 $45.52
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 2 $33.98
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 5 $26.35
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31

Materials cost

$272.81

Vendor shipping charges

$15.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.97

Total project goal

$379.82

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