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Ms. Thomson from Irving, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Notecards for Knowledge: Helping Students Make History Connections!

Help me give my students notecards to create study materials and build strong study habits for US History!

  • $228 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

My Project

Dear Donor,

I am writing to request funding for notecards to help our 8th-grade history students create study flashcards.

These simple yet powerful tools will significantly enhance their ability to retain key historical concepts, dates, and figures, ultimately improving their comprehension and academic performance.

The Impact:

Notecards will allow our students to engage in active recall, a proven method to reinforce memory retention. By creating and using flashcards, they will be able to quiz themselves and each other, fostering independent study habits and collaborative learning. This hands-on approach transforms history from a passive memorization task into an interactive experience, making learning more engaging and effective.

Goals :

My primary goal is to equip students with effective study strategies that will serve them well beyond my classroom. Mastering historical events and their significance requires repeated exposure and practice, and flashcards provide an accessible and flexible means to achieve this. Additionally, this project aims to build confidence in students who struggle with test-taking by giving them a structured, efficient way to review material.

What Makes Our Kids Special:

Our students are curious, hardworking, and eager to succeed, despite facing various challenges. Many come from diverse backgrounds and may not have access to additional study resources outside of school. Providing them with notecards ensures that all students, regardless of their circumstances, have equal opportunities to develop strong study skills and succeed in history.

I sincerely appreciate your consideration of this request. A simple investment in notecards will yield meaningful benefits for my students, empowering them with the tools they need to excel academically and beyond.

Thank you for your Support!

Sincerely,

Ms. Thomson

Ms. Thomson Barbara Bush Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, White, Blank Notecards, Flashcards for School and Studying, Bulk Pack of Note Cards, 500 Count (5 Packs of 100) (40175) • Amazon Business $6.18 23 $142.14
1200 Pieces Index Cards Ruled 3 x 5 Color Index Cards Bulk, Flash Cards, Study Cards, Note Cards for Learning School and Office Uses, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49

Materials cost

$160.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.07

Total project goal

$227.11

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