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Mrs. Hjelm from Moulton, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teacher, I Need a Pencil!

Help me give my students pencils and a pencil sharpener for equitable learning for all!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hjelm's classroom raised $540

This project is fully funded

My Project

Teachers having pencils available for students to use offers several benefits:

Equal Access to Learning Tools: Providing pencils ensures that all students have access to necessary writing instruments, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

This prevents any student from feeling disadvantaged or unable to participate due to a lack of supplies.

Promotion of Responsibility: Sharing pencils teaches students responsibility in handling and returning borrowed items. It encourages them to be accountable for the materials provided and fosters a sense of respect for shared resources.

Reduced Classroom Disruption: Having extra pencils available minimizes disruptions caused by students not having writing tools. When a student forgets or misplaces their pencil, they can quickly access a spare one, allowing the lesson to continue without interruption.

Encouragement of Collaboration: Sharing pencils encourages collaboration and cooperation among students. It promotes a sense of community in the classroom as students help each other by lending or borrowing pencils when needed.

Focus on Learning: With easy access to pencils, students can concentrate on their learning tasks without being preoccupied with finding or worrying about writing instruments. This enables them to focus more on the content being taught.

Support for Inclusivity: For students with disabilities or special needs, providing readily available pencils ensures they have the necessary tools to participate in class activities without barriers or additional stress.

Teaching Preparedness: Having extra pencils is a way for teachers to model preparedness and demonstrate the importance of being ready for learning activities. It reinforces the idea that being equipped with the right tools is essential for success.

In conclusion, teachers having pencils available for students to use fosters an inclusive, supportive, and uninterrupted learning environment. It promotes responsibility, collaboration, and equal access to resources, allowing students to focus on their studies and actively engage in classroom activities.

Mrs. Hjelm Moulton Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Moulton, AL 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

132 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 5 $299.95
Westcott iPoint Halo Electric Colored Pencil Sharpener • Blick Art Materials $63.18 1 $63.18

Materials cost

$363.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.00

Sales tax

 $29.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$458.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.86

Total project goal

$539.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $539.04

1 Donor

-$539.04

Donations toward project cost

-$458.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.86

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