My students need books at their independent reading levels that are interesting and fun, fun educational games that I can use as an incentive, and a bean bag chair for reflection time.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. James's classroom raised $810
This project is fully funded
My Students
This will be my first year teaching 4th Grade at my school. I know that my school has a super strong culture that will help to engage children in the content. However, I want to make sure that my classroom is a safe and fun place where kids learn to explore the new world reading opens up!
My students come from a low socio-economic background and a lot of them are at least two years below their proper reading level.
From what I have been told, there are quite a few student that are homeless, raising younger siblings, and may not have food at home. With those challenges, it is very important that I create a motivating environment where my kids are excited to learn. I also understand that students may not be able to afford the materials necessary for them to be successful, so it is my goal to ensure that they are given everything that they need. In spite of all the challenges and struggles in my students lives, I still want them to know that they are capable of achieving anything and that there are people that are rooting for them to succeed. I think that my support, the support of my school staff, and the support of DonorsChoose will be a great foundation in building their future!
My Project
A lot of the resources that I am requesting are to support me as a teacher so that I am best prepared to set up my classroom and create an ideal environment for my students. I have also requested interesting books for them to read during independent reading time , a speaker for short dance parties, and a few educational games to play at the end of the week as incentives. Finally, I requested a bean bag for the calm down corner, so that they can be comfortable while reflecting on their behavior and preparing to re-enter the population. I believe all of this materials are necessary in meeting the educational goals that I have for my students. I think by being prepared and having all the things that I need to succeed as a teacher will support me in delivering the necessary content to my students in a way that they will remember it.
I am SO passionate about education and my student demographic in particular.
I believe that they are capable of so much, but just need to be given opportunities to succeed. I believe the donations from this project will help me to be better prepared to teach my students and make learning fun while building their character. My goal is to dramatically increase test scores and set the foundation for them to be on track for the rest of their educational career.
More than three‑quarters 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
AmazonBasics 24-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder with Pullout Basket
• Amazon Business
$179.99
1
$179.99
Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker
• Amazon Business
$179.00
1
$179.00
Big Joe Roma Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire
• Amazon Business
$29.00
1
$29.00
Scotch Thermal Laminator 2 Roller System (TL901)
• Amazon Business
$33.09
1
$33.09
Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker Soft Cover (Mint)
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$24.95
1
$24.95
Safco Products Onyx Mesh Desktop Tub File, Letter Size, Black, 2162BL
• Amazon Business
$21.96
1
$21.96
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers
• Amazon Business
$16.12
1
$16.12
1100 Words You Need to Know Flashcards
• Amazon Business
$14.71
1
$14.71
Daily Word Ladders: Grades 46: 100 Reproducible Word Study Lessons That Help Kids Boost Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling & Phonics SkillsIndependently!
• Amazon Business
$11.92
1
$11.92
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
• Amazon Business
$11.30
1
$11.30
Brain Quest Grade 4, revised 4th edition: 1,500 Questions and Answers to Challenge the Mind
• Amazon Business
$10.75
1
$10.75
240 Vocabulary Words Kids Need to Know: Grade 4: 24 Ready-to-Reproduce Packets That Make Vocabulary Building Fun & Effective
• Amazon Business
$10.33
1
$10.33
Fourth Grade Vocabulary Flashcards (Flashcards Language Arts)
• Amazon Business
$10.04
1
$10.04
DecoBros Desk Supplies Organizer Caddy
• Amazon Business
$9.87
1
$9.87
Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 4
• Amazon Business
$7.28
1
$7.28
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder
• Amazon Business
$6.64
1
$6.64
Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
• Amazon Business
$6.60
1
$6.60
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
How to Eat Fried Worms
• Amazon Business
$4.31
1
$4.31
The Chocolate Touch
• Amazon Business
$4.18
1
$4.18
The Mystery of the Stolen Statue (Third-Grade Detectives)
• Amazon Business
$4.04
1
$4.04
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Amazon Business
$4.03
1
$4.03
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
• Amazon Business
$3.59
1
$3.59
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
• Amazon Business
$2.87
1
$2.87
Materials cost
$612.56
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$36.75
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.19
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$688.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$121.50
Total project goal
$810.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$810.00
2 Donors
-$633.53
Donations toward project cost
-$561.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$72.53
match offer
-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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