Help me give my students a giant red ball, a ball pump, pens, blankets and a collection of books about polar bears for a fun and cozy classroom experience.
Middle school can be tough. Socially, emotionally, and academically, there can be lots of challenges for students in the early teen years. My students are learning English and adapting to a new culture while navigating these difficult years, and this creates an extra layer of challenge.
My English language learner students are resilient, resourceful, and caring young teens.
These students have been through a great deal beyond their control in their short lives, but they use multiple talents and strengths to overcome current obstacles. We share hands-on experiences as a springboard for launching into a new language. Investigating STEM topics, history and the arts in our language arts classroom allows my older new readers to develop key reading and writing skills with age-appropriate materials.
My Project
We need to add some warmth and some fun to our classroom. The cozy polar bear print throws will be used to snuggle up while reading, and they will also provide examples of different moods created by images of the same animal.
A giant inflatable red ball has always been a favorite of my students, and I can't think how we've gotten this far in the year without one.
We'll use it after school and during reward activities to burn off some steam and learn how to better get along with one another. The colorful pens will help make writing more fun for students.
My students have been learning about the impact of global warming on polar bears. The collection of easy-to-read books about polar bears will enable them to build English vocabulary and fluency with books about a familiar topic.
JumpSport Gigantic Fun Ball, Red
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$39.95
1
$39.95
AmazonBasics Felt Tip Pens - 24 Assorted Colors
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$13.36
2
$26.72
Fassbel Sherpa Throw Blanket Digital Printing Reversible Super Soft Lightweight Blanket Warm Microfiber All Season Blanket for Bed or Couch(50"x60", Polar Bear)
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$24.99
1
$24.99
National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears
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$3.99
6
$23.94
The Polar Bear
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$11.92
2
$23.84
Super Soft Fleece Sherpa Holiday Throw Blanket - Cozy, Warm Grey Polar Bear Design Blanket. Eve Collection (50" x 60")
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$22.99
1
$22.99
NobleHouse Velvet Touch Holiday Throw Fleece Blanket (50" x 60") - Polar Bear
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Penguins!
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$7.99
2
$15.98
Polar Bears
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$7.99
2
$15.98
Ice Bear: Read and Wonder: In the Steps of the Polar Bear
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$6.99
2
$13.98
DK Eyewitness Books: Arctic and Antarctic: Discover the Polar Regions and the Remarkable Plants and Animals That Survive He
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$13.93
1
$13.93
Emperor Penguin (A Day in the Life: Polar Animals)
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$6.79
2
$13.58
Polar Bear (A Day in the Life: Polar Animals)
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$6.79
2
$13.58
Fitness Factor Small Dual Action Ball Pump - Air Pump for Inflatables with Needle for Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, and Sport Ball Inflation - 2 Additional Inflating Needles
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$12.97
1
$12.97
Where Do Polar Bears Live? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
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$5.99
2
$11.98
Amazing Arctic Animals (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
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$3.99
3
$11.97
Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet USB Cable - Micro USB
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$3.59
3
$10.77
Materials cost
$314.14
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.50
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$373.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$65.89
Total project goal
$439.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$439.24
2 Donors
-$261.41
Donations toward project cost
-$261.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$131.71
Match offer toward project cost
-$111.95
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