Help me give my students a chance to lift up, encourage and inspire others.
$403 goal
This project expired on April 19, 2024.
This project expired on April 19, 2024.
My Project
As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom, with nearly 90% of our population qualifying for free or reduced lunch, prior to the nationwide free lunch program. Our multicultural make-up is extensively diverse. Our student body is made up over 600 children, which is quite large in a K-5 building, with over 1/3 of our population who are non-English speaking.
A couple of colleagues and I are currently working with a group of 4th and 5th grade students at our school regarding entrepreneurships.
The students have been proposing various companies in regards to solving problems in which they face. The idea that the group has agreed upon is "Positive Pencils." This endeavor would help solve multiple issues that the children have identified. First problem recognized was the students' continuous search for pencils throughout the day while they are in school. In addition to solving the material issue, the students also made notice of the struggle with mindset amongst our students. As educators, we embed a philosophy of developing an open mindset through lessons and activities across our curriculum. With that, the thought of designing pencils with encouraging statements would support the solution of two problems, providing a plethora of writing utensils at the fingertips of our student body that would benefit the motivation and support of developing an open mindset.
The students plan to utilize these pencils as a positive reminder of support to peers, celebrating everyone's potential for growth. Please consider aiding to support our "Urban Up lifters" with their recently designed endeavor!
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
600 students impacted
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100 Pcs Motivational Pencils Bulk, Rainbow Inspirational School Pencils for Classroom, Cute Pencils with Encourage Positive Sayings, Back to School Supplies for Kids Student Teacher Classroom Reward
• Amazon Business
$15.89
10
$158.90
100 Pcs Retro Motivational Pencils Bulk, Inspirational School Pencils for Classroom, Cute Wood Pencils with Encourage Positive Saying, Back to School Supplies for Kids Student Teacher Classroom Reward
• Amazon Business
$14.89
10
$148.90
Materials cost
$307.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$342.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.43
Total project goal
$402.85
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