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Ms. Vowels from San Ramon, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Desks to Discovery: Creating Classrooms That Come Alive

Help me give my students an engaging classroom experience by creating hands on activities that support their learning goals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Vowels's classroom raised $591

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My Project

The items I am requesting will play a crucial role in creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment not only in my own classroom, but across the 4th grade team at our school. By transforming our classrooms into an interactive and visually stimulating space, we aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among students. Our classroom transformations help students review math topics such as area & perimeter, order of operations, practice "FBI investigative" close reading strategies, explore new genres in our classroom library through a book "tasting" day, and so much more! These items help create a space where students feel inspired to explore and grow.

By designing a space that brings the real world into their learning goals, the students can learn for themselves how what they are learning at school is actually important to their lives and inspire a new love for learning.

These transformations will also support a variety of teaching strategies, from collaborative group work to individual study, ensuring that all students can thrive regardless of their learning style. Ultimately, I hope this project will support our classroom cultures that emphasize creativity, teamwork, and a joy for discovery.

What makes our students truly special is their resilience and curiosity. They come to school each day ready to tackle challenges, ask questions, and support one another. I have seen my class go from 27 individual students to working as a team in just a month, and it has made my teacher heart so proud! These supplies will help them continue to practice the real life skills of collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking across all subjects. Thank you for considering donating to support not only my classroom, but the 4th grade team as well!

Ms. Vowels Golden View Elementary School Grades 3-5 San Ramon, CA View local requests 105 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Hillban 48 Pcs Kids Construction Worker Costumes Includes 24 Pcs Construction Vests and Hats for Kids Birthday Party Halloween Worker Costume Cosplay Favor Decoration • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Onforu 2 Pack 60W LED Black Lights, Blacklight Flood Light with Plug, IP66 Waterproof Black Lights for Dance Party, Glow in The Dark, Halloween, Body Paint, Fluorescent Poster, Neon Glow • Amazon Business $30.90 1 $30.90
Measuring Tapes - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 3 $26.97
SAFISON Safety Glasses Bulk 28 Pack Impact & Scratch Resistant Clear Protective Eyewears Polycarbonte PPE Goggles for Construction, Nerf, Shooting, Hospital, Sports • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SAFISON 28 Pack Kids Safety Glasses, ANSI Z87.1 Child Size Protective Goggles in 7 Colors, Scratch and Impact Resistant Clear Lens Eyewear with Color Frame for Nerf Party/Science/School Projects • Amazon Business $24.20 1 $24.20
Glow in The Black Light Face & Body Paint, Neon Glow Fluorescent Face Paint Crayons for Halloween Club Makeup Xmas Glow Party • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
PartySticks 300 Ultra Bright Glow Sticks Jewelry Bulk Party Favors and Connectors - 8" Glow in The Dark Party Supplies, Neon Party Glow Necklaces and Glow Bracelets for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
iGeeKid 32 Pack 2 Style Invisible Ink Pen with UV Black Light Graduation Gifts for Kids Secret Spy Pens Magic Disappearing Ink Markers School Supplies Kids Party Favors Graduation 4th of July • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Fifth Pulse Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Latex Free, Small, Blue, 100 Gloves/Box (FMN100005) • Quill.com $15.97 1 $15.97
50 Pcs Badge Holders - Clear Plastic Horizontal Name Tag Holders with Metal Clips • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Smilco 200 Pcs Disposable Hair Nets - 21 Inches - Bulk Bouffant Caps Non-Woven Hairnet for Food Service, Hospitals, Labs - Breathable Elastic Head Covers for Women und Men • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Fifth Pulse Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Latex Free, Medium, Blue, 50 Gloves/Box (FMN100171) • Quill.com $10.70 1 $10.70
Gatherfun 3PCS Red White Gingham Rectangular Waterproof Tablecloth 54X108Inch Disposable Plastic Table Cover with Gold Stamping for Easter Picnic Barbecue Kitchen Holiday Birthday Party • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
SoundOriginal Black Electrical Tape 4 Pack 3/4-Inch by 60 Feet, Voltage Level 600V Dustproof, Adhesive for General Home Vehicle Auto Car Power Circuit Wiring Black (60ft Black) • Amazon Business $5.90 1 $5.90

Materials cost

$426.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.56

Total project goal

$590.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.41

1 Donor

-$295.20

Donations toward project cost

-$250.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.28

match offer

-$295.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$250.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.28

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