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Ms. Plunkett from Waianae, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Tools To Increase Effective & Interactive Learning

Help me give my students two mobile whiteboards to support effective and interactive learning in their post-COVID classroom environment.

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My Project

An effective learning environment is crucial because it allows students to gain a greater complexity of understanding when learning information and concepts.

For effective learning to occur, students need to actively participate in their learning.

Hands-on learning increases student engagement. The Jumbo Magnetic Coordinate Grid, Mobile Whiteboard, and 2D/3D Geometric shapes will allow my students to engage in more hands-on activities. It will even help my students visualize concepts and information that are more abstruse.

Anchor charts are another way to support students learning. Anchor charts help students answer questions and process ideas or reasoning. The math posters and algebra charts will be used as anchor charts in the classroom. The voice level and feelings poster will be used as anchor charts to reinforce positive behaviors. The digital clock will be used to help students manage their time without the use of a cell phone and prevent wasted time.

Many of my students come from disadvantaged backgrounds, making learning challenging for many of them. COVID has impacted learning worldwide. For my students, it had put them further behind. My students have to learn the required 9th-grade material and catch up on material they had lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mathematics is one subject that has been greatly affected by COVID. My students are intelligent and creative, but because of COVID, they lack solid mathematical foundational skills. Many of my students didn't and still don't have mathematical support at home. Covid has also impacted my students' social and emotional learning. They require extra support to control their emotions and interactions with their peers.

These tools, like the anchor charts and visual aids, will help make learning more effective and provide better support for understanding mathematical concepts and classroom rules. My students enjoy hands-on activities and visual aids.

Ms. Plunkett Waianae High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waianae, HI View local requests

More than half 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Whiteboard 32 x 48 inches Height Adjustable Dry Erase White Board, Standing Easel Whiteboard on Wheels, Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard with Stand for Office, Home & Classroom • Amazon Business $135.59 2 $271.18
24 Pieces Jumbo Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid, Magnetic Graph for Grid Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board, Dry Erase Graph for Classrooms, Teaching, Learning Tools, 26 x 26 Inches • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Daydream Education Algebra Math Posters - Set of 7 - Gloss Paper - Extra-Large 33” x 23.5” - FREE Interactive Quizzes - Classroom Decoration - Bulletin Banner Charts • Amazon Business $51.28 1 $51.28
Edxeducation 2D3D Geometric Solids - Set of 24-12 Multicolored Shapes, 12 2D Nets and Activity Guide - Early Math Manipulative and Geometry for Kids • Amazon Business $50.64 1 $50.64
Amgico Digital Clock, 11.5" Large Display LED Calendar, 12H/24H, Brightness, Temperature, Alarm Clock with Snooze, Desk/Wall Clock for Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Classroom, Kids, Elderly - Rainbow • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
NewPath Algebra Skills Bulletin Board Chart Set, Set of 7 - Grades 6-10 - Adult • School Specialty $35.54 1 $35.54
18 Pcs 3D Shapes Geometric Solids Wooden Large Size Colorful Geometric Shapes Blocks Set Montessori Learning Toys Multicolored Pattern Blocks Solid for Preschool Elementary Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
12 Math Posters for High School Classroom - 17x22in Geometry Posters for High School Classroom, High School Math Posters for Classroom, High School Math Classroom Decor, Middle School Math Posters • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
D24TIME Voice Level Poster Classroom Decor Policies Educational Posters Voice Poster Chart Noise Level Monitor Rules Sign for Back to School Management Classroom Decorations for Teachers Elementary • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
6 Pieces Feelings Posters Feelings Chart and Keep Calm Emotions Chart Posters Behavior Management Poster for Toddlers Preschool Kindergarten and Elementary School Calm Down Corner Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$563.57

Vendor shipping charges

$5.33

Sales tax

$24.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.56

Total project goal

$743.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$743.71

1 Donor

-$743.71

Donations toward project cost

-$632.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.56

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$0.00

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