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Mrs. Coggin from BROOKHAVEN, GA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Coggin's Canopy

My students need items that will develop their literacy skills. A storage solution that keeps the materials on their level helps foster independence, and teaches them to take ownership of their learning from the start!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Coggin's classroom raised $959

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

As a first-year public school teacher in a lower-income school I have found inspiration from my students in both their abilities and in their efforts. Seeing them flourish when this is often their first school experience reminds me again and again how powerful expectations can be.

My student's are not just learning literacy skills, they are falling in love with themselves and their abilities!

They are active, curious and in need of the many "foundational" skills that can be taken for granted. To prepare for learning, my students have to move past a multitude of real-world concerns only to come in and be asked to focus. Part of preparing to learn for us means building up confidence as much as skills and character. Some of them really love to recite positive affirmations in full Wonder Woman or SuperMan pose!

Children do so much of their early learning through experiences. Because of this, my students often lack the vocabulary to speak confidently even in their native language about a breadth of topics. I try to give them as many hands-on experiences within the classroom and the world as possible.

My Project

Many of the items my students need are day to day supplies geared toward literacy development. The dry erase boards, sentence strips, magnet letters/numbers, pencil pouches, and sharpener are all necessary tools to help my students learn in what is typically their second or third language. The dry erase boards are one of my favorite items because they are so adaptable within the classroom setting. Students can respond to questions away from their desks, work independently or can work in small groups to find answers together. This type of peer collaboration can help their language develop quite rapidly.

With your donation, my students can become masters of the English-language!

Hands-on learning is ideal for English-Language Learners, the best centers tend to be those where they can essentially place themselves inside the learning with pictures and such. The laminating machine, laminating sheets, and cutting tool are all items that help in creating centers that help build their vocabulary by creating memorable experiences with the letters/words. Throughout the year, centers are continuously updated to meet the needs of students. Laminating allows us to reuse the materials. The various shelving and bookcases will allow me to store all of the materials in a manner that keeps them accessible to the students during their independent work. It is so important for them to develop a self-motivated approach to their learning.

The whisper phones are also a unique tool that helps the children hear themselves when they are speaking. It can be incredibly difficult for my students to hear how the sounds they are making are similar/dissimilar to what a native speaker may say. By using the whisper phones during reading time, students are better able to hear and adapt their phonemes. My goal is confident, thoughtful learners, and your donation can help them soar!

Project tagged as

BROOKHAVEN, GA
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
English Language Learning
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Coggin Woodward Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

BROOKHAVEN, GA 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

16 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

ECR4Kids Birch 5-Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet with Casters, Natural, 24" H • Amazon Business $149.48 1 $149.48

Whitmor Supreme 3 Tier Shelving with Adjustable Shelves and Leveling Feet Chrome • Amazon Business $44.46 2 $88.92

Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $14.96 5 $74.80

WODISON 18-Packs 3 Ring Pencil Pouch with Clear Window School Classroom Binder Pocket Case Office Stationery Bag Rose Rose • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98

Dry Erase Boards [30pc Classroom Pack] w/ ClearWipe Coating! Mini Lapboards +30 BONUS Whiteboard Markers +Felt Erasers – 9” x 12” DOUBLE SIDED Small White Boards For Students, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $59.96 1 $59.96

Dahle 18e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 18" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Paper Cutter • Amazon Business $55.82 1 $55.82

Expo 86001 Low Odor, Fine Tip, Black, Dry, Erase Marker, 2 Packs of 12 • Amazon Business $12.60 4 $50.40

(3 Pack - Red | White | Blue) Toobaloo Auditory Feedback Phone, Accelerate reading fluency, comprehension and pronunciation with a reading phone • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98

Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.5" x 11(TL902VP) • Amazon Business $33.77 1 $33.77

Sterilite 16928006 Storage Crate, White, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $32.02 1 $32.02

X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count (1670) • Amazon Business $24.87 1 $24.87

Lauri Foam Magnets - Numbers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Fifty (50) Pack Dry Erase Sentence Strips – By Essex Wares – Just Write and Then Wipe Away – Reuse Multiple Times – Perfect for Classroom Use With Your Pocket Charts • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

School Smart 6471 Ruled Sentence Strips - 3 x 24 inches - Pack of 100 - White • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25

Educational Insights AlphaMagnets- Color-Coded Uppercase (Set of 42) • Amazon Business $7.35 1 $7.35

Educational Insights AlphaMagnets- Color-Coded Lowercase (42 pieces) • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost			$724.17
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$49.97
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.86
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$815.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$143.82
Total project goal			$958.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$958.82
7 Donors			-$858.82
Donations toward project cost			-$730.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$128.82
match offer			-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Mrs. Coggin's Canopy

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Students

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