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Ms. Ferrara from Hartford, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students on Task, Organized, and Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students the materials they need to stay organized, engaged, motivated, and on task. The ELMO doc camera will help me model math and annotation strategies, and the other materials will help them stay organized!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ferrara's classroom raised $631

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My 4th graders are always motivated and excited to learn, and need help with staying on task and organized with their learning materials. My students are bright, inquisitive, and want to come to school each and every day to learn something new; however, they struggle with keeping track of their individual learning materials and staying focused for long periods of time when working on their own. My students come from a lower income district, and often aren't sent to school with the essential organizational school materials that will help them keep motivated. I am also hoping to integrate impactful instructional technology to effectively model math and reading strategies for my students and alongside my students.

My Project

I am hoping to keep my students engaged in the introduction and modeling of new and important math and reading strategies.

These materials will be very important and impactful in helping my students stay engaged and organized.

The binders, pencil bags, and timers will help keep students organized and on task. I want to teach my students to those important organizational life skills. I am hoping to help my students create a math notebook complete with copies of anchor charts and organizers that go along with my schools math curriculum.

Ms. Ferrara M.D. Fox Compact School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELMO OX-1 Document Camera, White (1433) • Staples $199.99 1 $199.99
Soundproof Earmuffs for Adults Children Noise Canceling Hearing Protection Headphones Adjustable Padded Defender Noise Reduction Prevention Ear Protection Safety Earmuff Ear Protector Earplug (Red) • Amazon Business $14.85 4 $59.40
12 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back and ON/Off Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown(White,Blue,Orange) • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $18.51 2 $37.02
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $34.08 1 $34.08
LABUK 52pcs Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch, A4 Size Zipper Pouch for Storage, Plastic Zip File Folders, Classroom Office Travel Supplies, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Key Education Big Box of Word Chunks—Puzzle Game for Beginning Readers, Sight Words, Word Families, Digraphs, Color-Coded Letter Puzzle Pieces, Ages 6+ (220 pc) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Dry Erase Markers Bulk, LAZGOL 60 Pack Black Low Odor Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
DOZZZ Small Magnetic Whiteboard with Double-Side and Marker for Kids Drawing and Teacher Instruction • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Creative Kids Flakes - 600 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set for Fun, Creative Building - Educational STEM Construction Toy for Boys & Girls - Non Toxic, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks Help with Dyslexia for Crystal Children and Teacher Supply Assistant (6 Pieces) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$498.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$535.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.56

Total project goal

$630.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$630.39

1 Donor

-$315.20

Donations toward project cost

-$267.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.28

match offer

-$315.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$267.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.28

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$0.00

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