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Reviving the Written Word: Vintage Typewriters for Creative Learning

Help me give my students get a fun new way to practice literacy skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jay's classroom raised $345

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In an age dominated by digital technology, introducing these classic machines into our learning environment can offer a multitude of benefits for our young learners.

Typewriters provide a hands-on, tactile learning experience that engages multiple senses.

By pressing physical keys and feeling the mechanical response, our students can develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Typewriters encourage creativity by allowing students to physically create their written work. The tangible process of typing letters onto paper fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their creations, fostering a love for the written word.

Incorporating vintage typewriters into the classroom provides an opportunity to teach students about the history of technology. This hands-on experience can spark curiosity about how communication devices have evolved over time, connecting them to the past in a meaningful way.

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Ms. Jay Langdon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Maplefield Vintage Typewriter - Antique Typewriter - Cute Table Decor for Home or Office - Easy Setup - Fits Standard 8 x 11 Inch Paper Sheets (Seafoam Green) • Amazon Business $195.99 1 $195.99

4 Pairs Universal Typewriter Ribbon Twin Spool Typewriter Ribbon Vintage Typewriter Ribbon, 1/2 Cloth for Most Typewriter (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

4 Pairs Universal Typewriter Ribbon Twin Spool Typewriter Ribbon Twin Spool Replacement Pack for Most Typewriter (Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

96 Sheets Vintage Style Stationery Paper - DIY Party Invitations - Stained Antique Paper for Letter Writing, Typewriting (Double Sided, 8.5 x 11 In) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89

Hoppe's No. 9 Lubricating Oil, 14.9 ml Precision Bottle • Amazon Business $7.45 1 $7.45

Materials cost			$244.31
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$14.66
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.66
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$292.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$51.64
Total project goal			$344.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$344.27
1 Donor			-$146.32
Donations toward project cost			-$146.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$172.13
Match offer toward project cost			-$146.31
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.82
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$25.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Reviving the Written Word: Vintage Typewriters for Creative Learning

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