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Mrs. Gibson from Fort Worth, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Gibson's classroom raised $185

Pencils, Praise, and Puzzle Time: a Writing Space That Works

Help me give my students tools to celebrate writing, stay focused, and stay quietly engaged.

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Mrs. Gibson Brewer Middle School
Fort Worth, TX Grades 6-8

My Project

This project will help create an inviting and encouraging space where students feel inspired and supported while writing. I love how creative, expressive, and eager my students are to share their thoughts through writing. They thrive in an environment where their voices are valued, their efforts are celebrated, and they have the tools they need to succeed.

Every student deserves a space where their voice can shine and their focus can flourish.

A reliable pencil sharpener will ensure students are always ready to write without disruption. A large display frame will allow us to proudly feature our “Writer of the Week,” building confidence and celebrating student success. A puzzle table will give early finishers a quiet, purposeful activity, helping maintain a calm atmosphere so all writers can concentrate and do their best work.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

150 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Gibson Brewer 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.

Fort Worth, TX View local requests

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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PlayVibe 1500 Piece Rotating Puzzle Board with Drawers and Cover - Sturdy Jigsaw Puzzle Table with 6 Drawers 27" x 35" - Portable Puzzle Boards with Lazy Susan, Wooden, Spinning Puzzle Accessories • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Quill Brand? ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (21833-QCC) • Quill.com $40.73 1 $40.73
Victory Light Plastic Poster Frame, 16? x 20?, Black (VF0023B.1620) • Quill.com $24.19 1 $24.19

Materials cost

$124.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.67

Total project goal

$184.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.45

1 Donor

-$61.48

Donations toward project cost

-$52.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.22

match offer

-$122.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.44

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 $0.00

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