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Ms. Nelson from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Art of Thinking

Help me give my students pencils and markers to help them write and think!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $182

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

The Art of Thinking is a new curriculum in our school district. This class aims to teach students how to think critically and build logical reasoning skills. To do that, students will be reading, writing, thinking, and discussing for the entire class period! So, I will need to provide writing materials for the students as well as hand sanitizer and a bell to help keep time.

Students in the Houston Independent School District are struggling to keep up with national testing standards.

Most students are not even reaching grade level expectations. At this rate, many of them will not realize their lifelong dreams and goals. Instead, their low educational performance will steer them towards a life of low skilled work. This new class is one of many in the district that is trying to turn this trend around. We are going to push students to a higher standard of learning. Please help us do it!

Ms. Nelson Rucker Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

Houston, TX 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PURELL� Advanced Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, 67.6 oz. (9625-04) • Quill.com $29.99 1 $29.99
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Expo 2-in-1 Dry Erase Markers - Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $14.75 1 $14.75
Hello Sunshine Teacher Planner Plan Book by Melanie Ralbusky 8 2/5 x 10 9/10 128 Pages (105023) • Staples $11.64 1 $11.64
Sharpie Pens - Assorted Colors, Fine Point, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $11.37 1 $11.37
Hand Bell • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Post-it Arrow Flags, 0.5" Wide, Assorted Colors, 100 Flags/Pack (684-ARR1) • Quill.com $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$107.73

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$154.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.23

Total project goal

$181.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$181.53

2 Donors

-$181.53

Donations toward project cost

-$154.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.23

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$0.00

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