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Mrs. Henderson from Port Arthur TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Ready, Set, Create!

My students need a sensory table, paper goods, and other resourceful materials to assist me in making effective math and literacy learning centers.

  • $730 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I have been teaching for 11 years and this year has been the most difficult because of how much our community has suffered from Hurricane Harvey. Even though I have lost my home and cars, it doesn't compare to the loss these families have experienced in our community. They have lost a lot if not everything and having to start over. Unfortunately, we had to start school late and missed some days due to inclement weather, but we are looking forward to completing a successful school year no matter the circumstances.

Hurricane Harvey will not defeat us but will help us grow stronger together as a community.

It is my job to help and support them the best way I know how during this difficult time. Every morning I see their smiles as they say, “Good Morning,” and it gives me joy to be there teacher. I will do my best to help my students and their families get back to some type of normalcy even it is supplying them with the simplest things. Education is the always the key to success and providing my students with effective instruction and fun experiences is what I plan to do.

My Project

My kindergarten students engage in daily learning centers to reinforce what we I have taught. They also learn new skills and at the same time improve their social-emotional development. My students learn better when they experience a variety of fun learning games. The materials such as cardstock, paper, scissors, glue, lamination, ziplock bags, tape, and clipboards will be used to create exciting math and literacy centers to fit the interest and academic needs of all students. The students will be able to utilize these centers to practice letter recognition, rhyming, reading skills and number sense. The materials will not only help replenish what was used at the beginning of the school year but make a tremendous impact in their academic progress while focusing on daily objectives.

My students are filled with excitement when they see new learning activities in our classroom.

My students are smart, inquisitive, and very eager to learn. Along with the new materials, the sensory table will allow students to explore and engage in sensory play while improving their fine motor skills. They get bored when working with the same centers and need new ones to finish out our year. To have these materials will be beneficial to my student success and play a major role in preparing them for the upcoming year.

Mrs. Henderson
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Childrens Factory 1130 Sensory Table - Small • Amazon Business $102.70 1 $102.70
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $15.96 4 $63.84
Georgia Pacific 991322C Spectrum Standard 92 Multipurpose 8.5 x 11" 1 box of 10 packs 5000 sheets • Amazon Business $45.24 1 $45.24
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Crayola Bulk Crayons, 800 Count Classpack, 16 Assorted Colors (50 Each) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator 14.75 x 4.75 x 3.75 Inches (TL902A) • Amazon Business $35.96 1 $35.96
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 660ct (6X110ct) • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Card Stock, 65 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, Stardust White • Amazon Business $13.19 2 $26.38
Expo White Board Care, Cleaning Wipes, 8"x5.5", 50 Count • Amazon Business $8.24 2 $16.48
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Sensitive, Unscented, 8 Flip Top Packs, 448 Count Total • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Hefty Slider Storage Bags 30 Count, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Duck MAX Strength Packing Tape With Dispenser, Clear, 6 pk, 1.88" x 22 yd., 284983 • Amazon Business $14.58 1 $14.58
Sax Drawing Paper - 50 pound - 9 x 12 inches - 500 Sheets - White • Amazon Business $13.08 1 $13.08
Water Beads Pack (50000 beads) Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Growing Balls for Kids Tactile Sensory Toys, Vases, Plants, Wedding and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Whiteboard Eraser Small Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers,2 3/4 x 1 9/16 Inches,Random Color by SuoSuo (24Pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Glad Food Storage and Freezer 2 in 1 Zipper Bags - Quart - 46 Count - 3 pack • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Sax Drawing Paper 40 lb - 9 x 12 inches - Pack of 500 Sheets - Manila • Amazon Business $11.20 1 $11.20
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $5.46 2 $10.92
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Clear, Washable 6 pack • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
Sargent Art 36 Count Premium Pink Eraser Class Pack, Best Buy Assortment, 36-1012 • Amazon Business $8.18 1 $8.18
AmazonBasics Stapler with 1000 Staples - Black • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Westcott 13901 8" Straight Titanium Bonded Scissors, Grey/Yellow, 2 Per Pack • Amazon Business $4.33 1 $4.33

Materials cost

$581.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$620.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.50

Total project goal

$729.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$729.99

1 Donor

-$365.00

Donations toward project cost

-$310.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.75

match offer

-$364.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$310.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.75

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$0.00

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