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Ms. Fakeye from Stone Mountain, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Minds: A Curated Journey Through Language and Critical Thinking

Help me give my students books on language, critical thinking, and communication to improve their analytical skills, enhance their writing, and encourage thoughtful, effective expression of ideas in academic and real-world settings.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fakeye's classroom raised $434

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project aims to provide students with essential resources to improve their language and critical thinking skills. The books requested will help students engage more deeply with language, enhancing their ability to communicate clearly, analyze information, and think critically. These resources will support students in developing stronger writing and speaking abilities while fostering an appreciation for how language shapes thought.

The purpose of this project is to empower students to become confident, critical thinkers and communicators.

By exploring complex texts, they will learn to evaluate ideas, approach problems from different angles, and articulate their thoughts more effectively. Ultimately, the goal is to equip students with the tools needed to succeed academically and in the real world.

My students are resilient, curious, and diverse, with a strong desire to challenge themselves and grow. This project will help them reach their full potential.

Ms. Fakeye Rowland 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.

Stone Mountain, GA 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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Newmark Learning - Rising Readers Leveled Books Math Set • Teachers' School Supply $53.12 1 $53.12
The Critical Thinking Building Thinking Skills Level 2 School Workbook • Amazon Business $32.68 1 $32.68
Critical Thinking Press - Building Thinking Skills Level 3 Figural • Teachers' School Supply $32.02 1 $32.02
Critical Thinking Press - Reading Detective Beginning Gr 3-4 • Teachers' School Supply $27.75 1 $27.75
Critical Thinking & Logic Mastery - 3 Books In 1: How To Make Smarter Decisions, Conquer Logical Fallacies And Sharpen Your Thinking • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Bug Soup - Children’s Book for Ages 3-6: Boost Critical Thinking Skills & Spark Creativity With This Super Fun Zoo Animal Book For Kids - Identify and Discover Amazing Animals • Amazon Business $24.28 1 $24.28
Critical Thinking Press - Math Detective • Teachers' School Supply $21.34 1 $21.34
Creative Teaching Press - Grammar Minutes Gr 2 • Teachers' School Supply $20.80 1 $20.80
Critical Thinking Press - Mind Benders Beginning Book 1 Gr Pk-k • Teachers' School Supply $11.73 1 $11.73
Critical Thinking Press - Mind Benders Book 3 • Teachers' School Supply $11.73 1 $11.73
Critical Thinking Press - Balance Benders Gr 2-6 • Teachers' School Supply $11.73 1 $11.73
Mind Benders Warm Up Gr K-2 • Teachers' School Supply $10.68 1 $10.68
Kumon Summer Review & Prep Grades 3-4 • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$291.79

Vendor shipping charges

$22.10

Sales tax

$20.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.01

Total project goal

$433.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$433.41

2 Donors

-$383.40

Donations toward project cost

-$368.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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