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Mrs. Hall from Bremerton, WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sentences Are Awesome!

Help me give my students sentence strips and pocket charts to support their writing development.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hall's classroom raised $364

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My Project

The use of sentence strips and pocket charts in the classroom provides students with a dynamic and interactive way to develop their writing skills. These tools empower students to transform their ideas into structured written language, reinforcing key literacy concepts through hands-on learning.

By incorporating sentence strips, I can guide students in manipulating written language—allowing them to rearrange sentences and structures to deepen their understanding of composition.

During writing lessons, students engage with texts, respond to questions, compose written pieces, and discuss their learning with peers. Pocket charts further enhance this process by offering a tangible framework for organizing ideas, refining sentence structure, and building coherent paragraphs.

As students develop confidence and proficiency, I gradually reduce these supports, equipping them with the skills to independently apply effective writing strategies. This method not only fosters a stronger grasp of language but also encourages critical thinking and self-sufficiency in writing.

Mrs. Hall West Hills STEM Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Bremerton, WA 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

54 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EAMAY Standard Pocket Charts, Clear 10 Pocket Chart for Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or Home Use – Fits Standard 3” Sentence Strips and Word Cards, Black • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White) • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16
Lakeshore Sentence Strips Storage Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 3 $44.97
School Smart Ruled Sentence Strips, 3 x 24 Inches, White, Pack of 100,6471 • Amazon Business $4.49 10 $44.90
Astrobrights Colored Sentence Strips, 3" x 24", 65 lb/176 gsm, 5-Color Assortment, 100 Count (91992) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96

Materials cost

$250.94

Vendor shipping charges

$2.25

Sales tax

$21.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.51

Total project goal

$363.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$363.42

4 Donors

-$338.42

Donations toward project cost

-$287.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.76

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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