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Mrs. Batdorf from Columbus, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Choose Your Own Adventure, Career Edition

Help me give my students a thermal binding machine and binding covers to create their own Choose Your Own Adventure books.

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My Project

Do you remember Choose Your Own Adventure books? You know, the books where the reader gets to pick which way the story goes? Those books were the best! I adored these books as a kid and I was surprised that most of my students had never heard of them. I would like to have students create their own version of Choose Your Own Adventure books.

In my College and Career Readiness class, students work on a lot of social-emotional skills like conflict resolution, communication, organization, goal setting, and working as a team.

Students will need these skills regardless of the path they take post high school. Students also learn about future careers, college or training pathways, and budgeting for their futures.

One of the best skills we can teach students is how to anticipate potential outcomes. Writing their own Choose Your Own Adventure books will allow students to creatively think through what a characters future will be. Students will gain insight through research which will help make their stories realistic. Creating a character also allows students to explore potential paths in a non-committal, non-threatening way. Middle school students are often very self-conscious and making up a character will give students cover to truly explore what they want.

The requested book binding machine and book covers will give students a substantial way to complete their books. Our finished products will look professional and give the students pride in what they do.

Mrs. Batdorf Hilltonia Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Columbus, OH 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BNC Thermal Binding Presentation Covers, Letter Size (White, 1/2 Inch), 100 Folders • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Thermal Binding Machine 500 Sheets Capacity Book Binding Material 110V Binding Machine A3(Short Edge)/A4/A5 Document Heat Binder • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$119.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.78

Total project goal

$178.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.56

3 Donors

-$89.28

Donations toward project cost

-$75.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.39

match offer

-$89.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$75.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.39

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 $0.00

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