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Study Binders: A Powerful Learning Tool for Student Success

Help me give my students personalized study binders that will be a hands-on, reusable learning support tool that will assist with daily skill practice, organization, and student independence throughout the school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jackson's classroom raised $367

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

It is my goal this school year for each student to be equipped with a personalized study binder, a thoughtfully assembled resource designed to support consistent learning, organization, and skill-building across key academic areas. These binders would be more than just storage; they would be interactive learning tools tailored to meet individual needs while promoting independence and responsibility.

Inside each binder, students would find sheet protectors.

These reusable sleeves would hold practice worksheets, especially for skills like handwriting and phonics. Paired with dry erase markers and erasers, students would be able to complete activities multiple times, encouraging repetition and mastery without wasting paper.

They will find notecards for high-frequency words. These cards would help build reading fluency. As we introduce new words, students would use labels to quickly create word cards and store them on binder rings, making it easy to flip through and review anywhere, anytime.

Also, they will find pencil pouches for decodable books. Each binder includes a pouch to safely store decodable readers that align with phonics instruction. This would allow students to keep their books accessible and in good condition for independent reading.

Together, these components turn the study binder into a hands-on toolkit that supports personalized practice, frequent review, and skill reinforcement throughout the year. Practicing at home with their binders will help keep their learning organized, accessible, and engaging.

Project tagged as

Richmond, VA
Grades PreK-2
Literacy
Mathematics
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Jackson Bensley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

20 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Staples Heavy Duty 1 1/2 3-Ring View Binders Black 12/Carton (24674CT) • Staples $54.45 2 $108.90

Avery Laser/Inkjet Rectangle Multipurpose Labels, 1.5" x 2.75", Matte White, 250 Labels/Pack (94230) • Quill.com $17.84 4 $71.36

Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Staples $12.29 2 $24.58

IKAYAS 20 Pack Black Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Colorful Pencil Pouch with Zipper Bulk, 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouches Pencil Case Pencil Bags for Classroom Storing School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89

Oxford Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, White, Blank Notecards, Flashcards for School and Studying, Bulk Pack of Note Cards, 500 Count (5 Packs of 100) (40175) • Amazon Business $8.26 2 $16.52

Seashell 200 Pack Heavy Duty Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11,Clear Paper Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Letter Size Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Durable, Archival Safe,Top Loading for 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets • Amazon Business $14.03 1 $14.03

Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Eraser Dry Eraser for Classroom Office and Home (48blue) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88

Otylzto 120pcs Metal Binder Rings 1 Inch, Paper Ring, Key Rings,Office Products • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost			$277.15
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.16
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$311.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$54.94
Total project goal			$366.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$366.25
11 Donors			-$351.60
Donations toward project cost			-$311.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$40.29
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$14.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Study Binders: A Powerful Learning Tool for Student Success

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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