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Mrs. Faxon from Macomb, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Visual Learning Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students anchor chart tools and other materials to create durable and engaging visual materials that support their learning, reinforce key concepts, and make classroom lessons more interactive and accessible for all learners.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Faxon's classroom raised $255

This project is fully funded

My Project

Anchor chart tools help me create clear, colorful, and organized visuals that make important concepts easy to understand and remember. Laminating these materials ensures they are durable and reusable throughout the year, allowing students to refer back to them often without damage. A paper cutter helps produce clean, precise materials quickly, so I can prepare engaging resources efficiently and keep lessons flowing smoothly. Together, these tools enable me to provide consistent, interactive visual supports that reinforce learning, boost student confidence, and accommodate different learning styles in the classroom.

With these materials, my students become more independent learners who feel empowered to engage with content at their own pace.

They develop stronger critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding because the visuals are accessible and tailored to their unique ways of learning.

My goal as a teacher this year is to use these materials to create a more engaging and supportive learning environment where every student can access key information easily, stay motivated, and achieve measurable growth in their understanding and skills.

Mrs. Faxon Edison Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Macomb, IL 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 2 $35.52
Amazon Basics Guillotine Paper Cutter with Blade Lock, Heavy-Duty, 15-Inch, 10-Sheet • Amazon Business $25.82 1 $25.82
YYST 29" (74CM) Magnetic Anchor Chart Holder Adjustable Magnetic Date Cards Holder Calendar Holder for Kids Crafts, Classroom Calendar, Classroom Decor W O Rings • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Dixon White Card Stock Paper - 100 Sheets, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb. Heavyweight Cardstock - Ideal for Flash Cards, Classroom Projects, Crafts, and Printing - Bulk Paper for Teachers and Schools • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 2 $19.72
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Quill.com $10.71 1 $10.71

Materials cost

$173.70

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.16

Total project goal

$254.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$254.42

1 Donor

-$127.21

Donations toward project cost

-$108.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.08

match offer

-$127.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.08

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$0.00

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