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Ms. Matthews from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Learning is Off the Chart!

Help me give my students chart paper, pencils and markers so they can visualize and create daily stories and information for all to see.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Matthews's classroom raised $398

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 20 happy and enthusiastic first grade students in a community that's not as fortunate as most communities in our urban city. They're in their comfort zone when working in groups, small or large, and sharing their creative ideas through text or drawings. Their favorite time is when I encourage them to model me. My enthusiastic learners are predominately visual learners. Therefore, introducing text, vocabulary, and associated symbols become much more vibrant when displayed on chart paper on the easel.

My Project

I have enjoyed using chart paper for instructional and enrichment activities. I find that charts are very supportive when used as one element of the Language Arts instruction program. I use chart paper for daily phonics focus, new words for story reading, spelling words and high frequency words. I write daily stories and poems on a chart page, as well. My enthusiastic learners also enjoy having opportunities to write on the charts, too. While sitting on the carpet, my learners are at full attention as we read, write, circle, or draw information on our chart paper. It's also encouraging to use colorful markers as we create or identify specific words.

As a dedicated teacher, I know that the simplest materials are the most costly.

That's why your consideration to donate For chart paper and markers is greatly appreciated.

Ms. Matthews Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Acadmcs 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Wall Pad, 20" x 23", White, Primary Ruled, 2 Pads/Pack (566PRL) • Staples Advantage $56.99 2 $113.98
Staples Copy Paper, 20 Lb., 92 Bright, 8 1/2" x 11", White, 10-Ream Case (135848) • Staples Advantage $34.78 2 $69.56
Post-it Self-Stick Wall Pad, 20" x 23", White, 2 Pads/Pack (566) • Staples Advantage $26.27 2 $52.54
Ticonderoga #2 Graphite Pencil, Pre-sharpened, 72/Ct (13972) • Staples Advantage $15.49 3 $46.47
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Assorted, 8/pk (22478) • Staples Advantage $5.26 4 $21.04

Materials cost

$303.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.67

Total project goal

$397.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $397.81

3 Donors

-$198.89

Donations toward project cost

-$169.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.83

match offer

-$198.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.84

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 $0.00

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