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Mr. Gauthier from Worcester, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to Basics!

Help me give my students some basic supplies for them to be successful in their writing.

  • $194 goal

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My Project

Many students struggle with reading and writing in school. They experience writing fatigue as well as inability to read large portions of text both online or on paper handouts. With the use of pencil grippers students will be able to regain control over their pencils and help to eliminate the writing fatigue we see often.

The little notebooks will also allow the students to practice using the grippers in a free space without the guidelines we see with typical writing.

Having access to a laminator in class allows for students new and improved writing skills to be showcased for all to read. Boosting students reading and writing confidence!

Mr. Gauthier Grafton Street School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Worcester, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

26 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 $68.29 1 $68.29
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, For Use With Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count(Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.25 2 $22.50
INNER-ACTIVE Two Point Pencil Grips 30 Pack, Handwriting Training for Kids and Preschoolers, Classroom Bulk, Occupational Therapy Writing Tool to Improve Tripod Grasp • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
EOOUT 16 Pack Small Notebooks 3x5, Spiral Notepads Pocket Notebook, Memo Pads, 8 Colors, 50 Sheets Per Notebook for Home, Office, School, Gifts • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
OSteed 20 Pcs Pencil Grips for Handwriting Correction, Droplet Pencil Grippers for Kids and Adults Writing Aid, Ergonomic Pen Holders for Toddlers Writing Practice Tools, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$132.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.07

Total project goal

$193.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$193.78

1 Donor

-$96.89

Donations toward project cost

-$82.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.53

match offer

-$96.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.53

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$0.00

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