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Ms. Germain from Milwaukee, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Pen Fun!

Help me give my students access to independent and engaging activities for all students!

  • $314 goal

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

This project expired on June 18, 2025.

My Project

In our classroom, we are always looking for creative ways to make learning more interactive and engaging. That's why we are excited to introduce Power Pens as a tool for helping my students build essential skills in reading, math, and other subjects!

Power Pens are innovative, interactive devices that allow students to engage with learning content in a hands-on way.

These pens work with specially designed cards or books, enabling students to answer questions, practice problems, and receive immediate feedback. The instant feedback helps students identify areas they need to improve, promoting independent learning and boosting confidence.

The Power Pens are perfect for differentiating instruction because they cater to a wide range of learning styles and allow students to work at their own pace. Whether it's reviewing phonics, practicing math facts, or reinforcing comprehension skills, the Power Pen activities will help my students practice key concepts in a fun and engaging way.

With your support, I will be able to purchase Power Pens for our classroom, along with the necessary books and cards to support various subjects. This will help ensure that every student has the opportunity to practice, improve, and succeed.

Thank you for supporting my students in their learning journey. Your donation will help them unlock their full potential and make learning more exciting!

Ms. Germain Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Power Pen!® Reading Skills Quiz Cards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Power Pen!® - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Power Pen!® Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Cards - Fractions • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 1 $12.56
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Cards - Subtraction • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 1 $12.56
Teacher Created Resources Power Pen Cards - Multiplication • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 1 $12.56

Materials cost

$223.64

Vendor shipping charges

$9.30

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.99

Total project goal

$313.28

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