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Mrs. Calus from Thornton, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Calus's classroom raised $272

Thinking Classroom in Action

Help me give my students the amazing thinking classroom envrioment using Wipebook flipcharts!

This project expired on September 16, 2024.

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Mrs. Calus STEM Launch K-8 School
Thornton, CO Grades 3-5

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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 Project

Exploring Innovative Teaching Strategies

In my role as an educator, I have actively engaged with the principles outlined in "Building Thinking Classrooms" by Peter Liljedahl.

Through the deliberate implementation of these strategies, I have witnessed remarkable progress and growth among my students. One tool that will significantly enhanced our collaborative learning environment is the Wipebook flip chart. This versatile resource serves as a dynamic vertical surface, empowering students to engage in group problem-solving activities effectively. The integration of such tools not only fosters creativity but also cultivates a deeper understanding of complex concepts through interactive and engaging methods.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 4 donors
Mrs. Calus STEM Launch K-8 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.

Thornton, CO View local requests

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

28 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wipebook Flipchart • Wipebook $149.99 1 $149.99
EXPO White Board Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip - Perfect Dry Erase Board Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Low-Odor, Black, Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $18.23 1 $18.23
Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings: A Supplement to Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Corwin Mathematics Series) • Amazon Business $13.07 1 $13.07

Materials cost

$181.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.76

Total project goal

$271.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.76

2 Donors

-$135.88

Donations toward project cost

-$115.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.38

match offer

-$135.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.38

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 $0.00

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