This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My school is a neighborhood charter school. We serve three hundred thirty students in Pre-K through 5th grade. 90% of our students are below the poverty line and receive free or reduced price lunches. Our zip code ranks highest in our state of incarcerated parents, child abuse, and single-parent families. Though these stats are staggering, our kids are resilient, determined and one success story after another.
Each year, I am motivated by the wonder and amazement I see take place within my kids.
They are future business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, singers, dancers, comedians, and teachers. They possess a grit and determination that is unseen in many adults, and they know that lessons learned from failing are more valuable than money.
We are led by a principal and a team of teachers who are visible, engaged, and invested in every aspect of success for my kids. This team fosters the idea that no matter what your background, you have a chance to make it better through education. We believe that empowering our students with experiences will make them the problem solvers of tomorrow.
My Project
In our classroom, we strive to have very hands on and engaging lessons. When introducing a new math concept, we want to make sure that we make it a memorable experience so that students are able to remember the skill and apply it later on down the road. One of the best ways to do this is through games. These games often require things such as dice or spinners. The dice requested in this project have more sides, which will allow my students to work with larger numbers as they progress. The spinners can be placed on top of any game board due to their transparent back.
I am also always looking for ways to save time and resources.
The dependable pencil sharpener will allow me to sharpen several pencils beforehand and have them available for our lessons and activities. We use colored pencils from time to time and it is not always convenient for me to stop and sharpen the colored pencils while we are working.
I am so thankful for the support of Donors Choose!
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (1670)
• Quill.com
$47.69
1
$47.69
Gejoy 10 Pack Transparent Spinners Dry Erase Math Game Spinner with Rotating Arrow
• Amazon Business
$10.68
3
$32.04
Learning Resources Two-Color Counters, Red/Yellow, Educational Counting, Sorting, Patterning, and Probability Activities, Set of 200, Grades K+, Ages 5+
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Kicko Foam Dice Set - 24 Pack of Assorted Colorful Big Square Blocks - Perfect for Building Blocks, Educational Toys, Math Teaching, Pastime, Party Favors and Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
EAI Education 10-Sided Dice 0-9: Set of 25
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Materials cost
$109.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$8.94
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$150.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.51
Total project goal
$176.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$176.74
2 Donors
-$89.00
Donations toward project cost
-$75.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$13.35
match offer
-$87.74
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.58
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Price and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
