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Mrs. C. from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sit Safely and Learn

Help me give my students safe spaces to sit on and markers that will allow them to express themselves when writing.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. C.'s classroom raised $433

This project is fully funded

My Students

As a Pre-K teacher in a low-income area, my students are inquisitive, curious, active explorers, and are vessels ready to learn. My students learn mostly through exploration and play. Language is developed when I listen to and speak with students during center time and during small groups. I also make sure to have individual conversations with each child throughout the day. My students are encouraged to talk about what they are doing during the day and to tell simple stories.

Many of my students are from single-parent households and they receive free breakfast and lunch as part of the Head Start Program.

Some of my children have disabilities ranging from hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, speech and language difficulties. I try to engage all students by getting to know and understand each student so that I can help them learn best.

My Project

Dry erase markers will ensure that my students have the resources to learn fine motor skills. Students begin the year learning and tracing how to form lines, circles, and shapes. Students will then learn how to form letters and finally move to writing their names and sight words. Students write on reusable write and wipe pockets which allow them the ability to trace and eventually be able to write free-handed. during whole and small group activities using whiteboards. Also, the carpet squares will allow students to identify their safe space when sitting on the rug. Each student will have their own animal square and will be able to use it throughout the day when sitting in various places around the classroom.

My students are anxious and excited to use dry erase markers when learning and implementing the carpet squares will assist with their safety during the school day.

Students will be able to simply focus on their learning sitting on the squares and will have many free choice opportunities to practice writing using the dry erase markers.

Mrs. C. Westcott Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low Odor Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - 12 Color Set • Teachers' School Supply $23.73 8 $189.84
A to Z Animals Carpet Squares - Set of 26 Size: Kit of 26, 12" x 12" Pieces • Teachers' School Supply $110.46 1 $110.46

Materials cost

$300.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.03

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.91

Total project goal

$432.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $432.74

2 Donors

-$432.74

Donations toward project cost

-$367.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.91

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 $0.00

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