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Ms. Franchasca from Baltimore, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlock Your Potential, Embrace Education

Help me give my students the materials (laminator) to help increase the durability of print materials, allowing them to withstand frequent use.

  • $252 goal

This project expired on November 30, 2024.

This project expired on November 30, 2024.

My Project

The goal of school supplies is to help students have a better learning experience and succeed in the classroom. Having their own supplies can help children feel motivated and prepared, and studies show that it can improve their grades, creativity, and behavior. Good-quality school supplies can also help students develop creative problem-solving skills and self-confidence.

Students are special because each one is unique, with their own individual learning needs and styles.

Students who put in effort, submit work on time, and prepare for exams and quizzes

Self-control: Students who can sustain self-control and manage their time well

Students who are curious and ask for extra help when needed.Students who can think critically and listen actively.

Binders can help students stay organized and prepared for class by keeping all their materials in one place. This can include assignments, homework, class notes, tests, and pencil pouches.

Laminators can be important in schools because they can protect educational materials from damage and make them easier to clean. Laminating film is made of plastic and can protect printed materials from scratches, spills, smudges, UV light, water, and moisture. It can also help colors stay vibrant and reduce fading.

Using a dry-erase markers for the white board can help students learn what they're learning in fun yet practical way. For example, they can practice different spellings by writing on their board with different colors.

Literacy is important for academic performance. Literacy development is closely linked to academic success, and studies have shown that it can improve grades, writing abilities, and verbal comprehension.

Math literacy, or mathematical literacy, is the ability to use math in a way that's relevant to your life. It can help people develop skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, which are important for success in school and beyond.

Ms. Franchasca Cecil Elementary School 7 Grades PreK-2

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

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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.

Baltimore, MD 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $66.06 1 $66.06
Think2Master Premium 186 Laminated Alphabet, Sight Words & Phonics Flash Cards for Pre K & Kindergarten. (BONUS: 2 Dry Erase Markers, 5 Rings). Learn to Read, Write, Count, Add & Subtract Numbers. • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 100/Pack (TP5854-100) • Staples $25.73 1 $25.73
Amy&Benton 200PCS Carnival Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, CVC Sight Words Handwriting Cards, Learn to Write Phonics Flash Cards, CVC Words for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100 Short Vowel Spelling Flashcards, Handwriting Cards Learn to Write CVC Sight Words CVC Words Games for Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$171.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.77

Total project goal

$251.81

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