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Mrs. Trujillo from Palm Springs, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Dry Erase Markers in the Classroom

Help me give my students dry erase markers to have an opportunity to be engaged in their math lessons.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Trujillo's classroom raised $185

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

I have hard-working students who are eager to learn every day. Using the dry-erase markers in the classroom helps make learning more interactive and fun. They encourage students to participate by letting them quickly write answers, solve problems, or share ideas on their whiteboards. This keeps students engaged and involved in the lesson. Since the boards are erasable, students can easily fix mistakes, which helps build confidence and encourages them to try new things without fear. Dry-erase markers also work well for visual learners, as they can draw pictures or make diagrams to understand and explain concepts. Teachers can give instant feedback by looking at students' boards, helping them see where they may need more help. This real-time feedback keeps students on track and allows teachers to offer support immediately. In group work, students can use the boards to work together, which builds teamwork and communication skills. The flexibility of dry-erase boards makes them a great tool for helping students learn in different ways, whether they are working independently or collaborating with others. Overall, dry erase markers create a classroom where students are more involved, confident, and able to learn creatively and together.

Mrs. Trujillo Raymond Cree Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Palm Springs, CA 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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Black 36/Pack (1920940) • Staples $26.94 3 $80.82
Quartet Glass Dry Erase White Board Cleaner, Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 17 oz, Orange Scented (562) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
48 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Markers, 12 Pack, Assorted Colors, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Whiteboard Markers, Dry Erase Markers for Kids, Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip, Dry Erase Pens, Dry Erase Board Markers • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$114.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.71

Total project goal

$184.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.71

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$84.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.71

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 $0.00

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