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Ms. Charles from Indian Orchard MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Teachin'

Help me give my students tools in their classroom to help them be successful.

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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

Crayons, markers, colored pencils, and glue are essential tools that support various aspects of learning and student success in class. They facilitate hands-on engagement, creative expression, and visual learning, which are vital for comprehension and retention across different subjects.

These materials enable students to illustrate their ideas, annotate texts, create diagrams, and visually organize information, enhancing their understanding of concepts.

Additionally, they encourage artistic expression, allowing students to communicate their thoughts and interpretations in diverse ways.

Furthermore, activities involving these supplies promote fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail, which are crucial for academic tasks such as writing, drawing, and problem-solving. By integrating crayons, markers, colored pencils, and glue into classroom activities, educators can cater to various learning styles and foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success.

This project will also help provide me with the resources I need to support my students while making our classroom community more functional.

Ms. Charles
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fulmoon 100 Pcs Primary Composition Notebook K-2 with Picture Space 100 Sheet/ 200 Page Drawing and Writing Grade K-2 Notebook for Preschool 1st 2nd Grade Kid, 9.75 x 7.5 in (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $191.99 1 $191.99
ClosetMaid 6 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf with Back Panel, Easy Assembly, Wood, Weathered Gray • Amazon Business $103.94 1 $103.94
Command Medium Wire Toggle Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Organizational Items in Living Spaces, 10 Clear Hooks and 12 Command Strips • Amazon Business $15.02 4 $60.08
Crayola Crayon Classpack - 800ct (16 Assorted Colors), Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Kids Crayons, Arts & Crafts Classroom Supplies, 3+ • Amazon Business $56.24 1 $56.24
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, White Board Markers Dry Erase, Low Odor, Black, 36-Count • Amazon Business $15.40 3 $46.20
Globe Electric 67134 72" Torchiere Floor Lamp + Adjustable Reading Light, Silver, Frosted Plastic Shade, 3-Step Rotary Switch on Socket, Living Room Décor, Reading Light, Home Essentials, Bedroom • Amazon Business $22.97 2 $45.94
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $41.86 1 $41.86
2Pack Clipboard Holder Clipboard Organizer Wooden Clipboard Storage Rack Clipboard Stand Desktop File Sorter Organizer Magazine File Storage for Home Office Decoration • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Sterilite 20738006 Art Furniture and Storage, White - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $26.64 1 $26.64
gianotter Desk Organizers and Accessories, Office Supplies Desk Organizer with Sliding Drawer, Double Tray and 5 Upright Section ​File Sorter Organizer (Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Blue Summit Hanging File Folders for Organization, Letter Size, Assorted Gem Tones – 25 Pack • Amazon Business $21.76 1 $21.76
Veesun File Folder Organizer Mesh Hanging File Organizer with Handle, File Box Storage Crate,File Basket, for Office Home Studio Letter Size, Black • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59

Materials cost

$740.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$781.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.95

Total project goal

$919.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$919.67

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$919.67

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