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Ms. Stevens from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Active Minds

Help me give my students a theoretical experience within an elementary classroom setting.

  • $312 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our school focuses on students of high academic needs. We are an elementary Title I school. The students within my school reside in a low, socio-economic environment and deal with various personal issues while simultaneously struggle to fulfill academic obligations. My classes incorporate a diverse ethnic mix of students. Students are of African/Black American, Latin, African, and a mix of other ethnic backgrounds. Classes are comprised of a small percentage of students on grade level and a very large percentage of below grade level students. Classes at times​ include about fifty percent general education labeled students and more or less fifty percent special education labeled students. In addition, there is an abundance of students who enroll as English Language Learners on all grade levels. I teach differentiated English Language Arts lessons daily within this diverse learning environment.

This year, I will be teaching theater arts to all our multicultural students at all grade levels.

This class will allow them to study figurative language, story elements, poetry, stage production, puppetry, music, and dance. They will read, write, listen, and speak through dramatic play which will have a great learning impact on our students of all backgrounds and ethnicity.

My Project

Students will need materials and resources which are in line with grade level CCSS. This year, our school has added this new high demand poetry segment to our literacy academic program. Lessons will be developed based on these selected poetry books. Such materials will help engage them in daily literacy lessons and activities. These materials will assist with organization, management, and consistency of daily lessons. Additionally, lessons will be constructed from these resources to help students gain the opportunity to delve deep into poetry study. This poetry study will ultimately assist with reading comprehension, fluency, and decoding. Moreover, this will be an upper grades structured literacy curriculum which will be designed to link with our student demographic background. It will include engaging lessons of rigor, deconstruction, and construction of the English language used with dictionaries and thesauruses. In conclusion, our final target will include lessons and activities synchronizing with college readiness preparations.

Ms. Stevens PS 65 Mother Hale Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Stevens

Bronx, NY 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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snowfall LED Light Projector, Christmas Snowflake Projection Lamp Waterproof Snow Flurries Landscape Spotlight with Remote Control for Xmas Halloween Party Wedding and Garden Indoor Decor • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Norwood House Press Poetry Builder Set of 8 Resource Book, Grade K - 5, 8/Set • Staples Advantage $51.19 1 $51.19
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Printer Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples Advantage $40.73 1 $40.73
Roylco Body Poetry: Yoga Cards, 8-1/2" x 11", 16 cards • Staples Advantage $22.69 1 $22.69
McDonald Write-Abouts, Poetry Starters • Staples Advantage $9.49 2 $18.98
Besti Snowman Porch Light Cover Holiday and Christmas Decorations | Flexible, Weather-Resistant Acrylic | No Tools or Installation Required | Fits Standard Outdoor Lighting • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Rhymes & Poetry Learning Chart • Staples Advantage $10.19 1 $10.19
Merry Christmas Banner | Large Xmas Sign | Huge Xmas House Home Outdoor Party Decoration • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47

Materials cost

$231.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.70

Total project goal

$311.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $311.35

2 Donors

-$311.35

Donations toward project cost

-$264.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.70

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 $0.00

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