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Ms. Crawford from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building an Engaging Classroom Post Pandemic!

Help me give my students binder dividers, a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, markers, lamps, and other items to have the exciting, engaging classroom they deserve after learning remote for over 18 months!

  • $1,264 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

This year I am a fourth-year high school special education teacher. I will be teaching juniors in Algebra 2, seniors in seminar, and freshmen through senior-level math resource support. My students are all unique individuals with many gifts and talents. My school is over 95% of students who qualify for free or reduced-rate lunch. I work in Chicago Public Schools where most of my students have been remote learning since March of 2020. I am looking to totally revamp my classroom to make it feel as exciting as possible after being remote for the last 18 months. I want my classroom to be as inclusive as possible to all those that step foot through my door.

I want to make the school year 2021, post-pandemic, the best one yet!

Please help me to create a culture in the classroom that reengages kids in learning, is inviting, and keeps them coming back for more.

My Project

This project will help support students during exploratory learning within the math classroom. The students are expected to collaborate and learn with each other once per week, this project offers materials to ensure a collaborative, exploratory environment. Specifically, each table group will get a classroom caddy which will include expo markers, dry erase markers for writing math problems on their desks, fidgets, stress balls, large erasers, etc. The binder tabs will help the students to learn organizational skills with their classroom binders. The storage cubes will be for groups to keep their classroom supplies organized and all in one place to grab each day as they come in. The desktop drawers will be space for each class period of the day for students to turn in their work in one centralized station. Additionally, these materials will create a culture within the classroom that is fun, exciting, and encouraging the students to reengage in the learning. Many students have been learning remotely for over 18 months and will be stepping foot back into the classroom for the first time since March 2020. I want my classroom to be one that excites them, one that is inclusive to all learners, and one that really is building a community when we have been distanced for so long. The posters will provide words of encouragement all over the classroom to visually support their social-emotional well-being. An aesthetically pleasing workplace brings in a mentality of productivity and reduces anxiety which many teens have in the math classroom. The marquee letters will provide a station of rotation messages, phrases, sayings of encouragement that are math themed/puns. All of these materials will be used to directly benefit the students in my math classroom.

Ms. Crawford Chicago Academy High School Grades 9-12

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. Crawford

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AVERY 11109 5-Tab Binder Dividers, Insertable Multicolor Big Tabs, 6 Sets • Amazon Business $5.31 24 $127.44
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Marquee Letter Box Set Includes 398 Letters, Numbers and Symbols - 8" Tall • Amazon Business $76.91 1 $76.91
LED G40 Outdoor String Lights Patio Lights with 27 LED Shatterproof Bulbs(2 Spare), Weatherproof Commercial Hanging Lights for Backyard Bistro Pergola Party Decor, E12 Socket Base, 2200K, Black Wire • Amazon Business $23.77 3 $71.31
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Box of 12 • Amazon Business $10.56 6 $63.36
Lightingsky 10pcs DIY Decorative Tissue Paper Pom-poms Flowers Ball Perfect for Party Wedding Home Outdoor Decoration (12-inch Diameter, White) • Amazon Business $8.99 6 $53.94
Globe Electric 67135 Delilah Floor Lamp, Black • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Sorbus Foldable Storage Cube Basket Bin - Great for Nursery, Playroom, Closet, Home Organization (Pastel Multi-Color, 6 Pack) • Amazon Business $24.55 2 $49.10
9-Cube Storage Shelf, Storage Bookcase Bookshelf with Metal Hammer, Storage Cubes Organizer Cabinet for Kids, Closet, Bedroom, Bathroom, (11.8x11.8x11.8 inch), Black • Amazon Business $38.97 1 $38.97
Mydio Set of 24 Stress Balls Stress Reliver Party Favor Soft PU Ball Assorted Colors Random Pattern Party Toys Kids Play Ball Tent Ball Toddler Ball 24 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Storex Classroom Caddy, 9.25 x 9.25 x 5.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, Color Assortment Will Vary, Case of 6 (00940U06C), Small Caddy • Amazon Business $18.29 2 $36.58
5 Pack Macrame Plant Hangers Different Tiers with 5 Hooks, Hanging Plant Holder Hanging Planters Set Boho Home Decor Handmade Cotton Rope Decorative Flower Pot Holder for Indoor Outdoor Home Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Peel and Stick Wallpaper Stripe Removable Wallpaper 17.71 in X 118 in Black/White Self Adhesive Wallpaper Modern Durable Line Up Easily for Home Decoration Old Furniture Renovation • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
28 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $12.67 2 $25.34
Sweetzer & Orange Growth Mindset Posters for Middle and High School Classroom Decorations – Set of 13 Motivational Posters, Inspirational Posters and Quote Posters! 15 x 22” Large Poster Bundle • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Sooyee 6 Pack 15 Inch Acrylic Invisible Kids Floating Bookshelf for Kids Room,Modern Picture Ledge Display Toy Storage Wall Shelf,Black • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
U Brands Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar Board, 20 x 30 Inches, White Wood Frame (2075U00-01) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Vinyl Wall Art Decal - The Future of The World is in This Classroom - 30" x 29" - Trendy Cursive Inspirational Optimistic Quote for Home Kids Classroom Daycare Playroom School Decor ( Black) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
IRIS USA, Inc. 587601 CDD-XS3 Desktop Drawer • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Felt Letter Board 10x10 (Black) | +685 PRE-Cut Letters +Stand +UPGRADED WOODEN Sorting Tray! Letters Board, Letter Boards, letterboard, Word Board, Message Board, Letter Sign, Changeable • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Desk Organizer for Women,Cute Mesh Office Supplies Accessories Essentials for Home & Office Desktop Organization & Decor,Gold • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Paper Pom Poms - 15 pcs of 10, 12, 14 Inch - Paper Flowers - Perfect for Wedding Decor - Birthday Celebration - Wedding Party and Outdoor Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
DNA Squish Stress Ball (4-Pack) Squeeze, Color Sensory Toy - Relieve Tension, Stress - Home, Travel and Office Use - Fun for Kids and Adults (Squishy) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Dry Erase Erasers, 40 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Classroom Home Office, 4 Assorted Colors(Blue, Red, Green, Yellow) by EAONE • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
1500 Pieces Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Teachers, 1 Inch Incentive Sticker for Students School Stickers Teacher Supplies Unicorn Star Animal Encouraging Stickers for Classroom School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Magnetic Paper Clip Holder，Marble White Holder with Gold Paper Clips 100pcs 28mm(1.1") Cute Office Supplies for Desk Organizer • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Foaky LED Letter Lights Sign Light Up Letters Sign for Night Light Wedding/Birthday Party Battery Powered Christmas Lamp Home Bar Decoration(T) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Foaky LED Letter Lights Sign Light Up Letters Sign for Night Light Wedding/Birthday Party Battery Powered Christmas Lamp Home Bar Decoration(A) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Foaky LED Letter Lights Sign Light Up Letters Sign for Night Light Wedding/Birthday Party Battery Powered Christmas Lamp Home Bar Decoration(M) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Foaky LED Letter Lights Sign Light Up Letters Sign for Night Light Wedding/Birthday Party Battery Powered Christmas Lamp Home Bar Decoration(H) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$1,028.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,074.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.55

Total project goal

$1,263.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,263.67

1 Donor

-$1,260.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,074.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$186.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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