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Mrs. Bettin from MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writers Need a Pencil Sharpener!

Help me give my students a pencil sharpener, pencil grips and Play Doh.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bettin's classroom raised $176

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our class of kindergarteners is transforming into enthusiastic writers. We have been working on our letter names and sounds. Each day we are becoming more confident as writers.

We are in need of a pencil sharpener that can keep up with our writing!

I may surprise you how fast we go through our pencils! We write until they are dull. Having a sharpener in our room would help us so much. We are also asking for Play Doh to help us with our motor skills. Using Play Doh helps our hands become stronger and be better able to control our pencils. Pencil grips will help out a few of us who need extra support in holding our pencils correctly.

Mrs. Bettin Grades PreK-2

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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.

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
The Crossover Original Grip - 12pk • Teachers' School Supply $24.48 1 $24.48

Materials cost

$109.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.40

Total project goal

$175.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.99

1 Donor

-$175.99

Donations toward project cost

-$149.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.40

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