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Mrs. Bergeron from Wallingford, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vertical Spaces to Increase Creativity & Engagement in 7th Grade

Help me give my students vertical white board spaces to think and learn!

  • $342 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

My 7th grade ELA students are often intimidated by "the blank page" in writing assignments. They need time and space to brainstorm and to try new writing styles without the fear of getting it "wrong."

Vertical spaces have been shown to increase student engagement and creativity.

The erasable nature of white boards sends the message that the work is not permanent and encourages students to try new skills without fear. Having tabletop white boards will allow my students work around the room and in small groups in a low stakes environment. I know this will help them develop the confidence they need to tackle "the blank page" on larger writing assignments.

Mrs. Bergeron Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Grades 6-8 Wallingford, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Tabletop Desktop Easel &Whiteboard with Bonus 8X Dry Erase Markers. Double Sided and Self-Standing (16” X 12.5”) • Amazon Business $19.79 8 $158.32
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Whiteboard Dry-Erase Cleaning Wipes, 50/Pk • Quill.com $8.78 4 $35.12
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$256.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.23

Total project goal

$341.51

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