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Ms. Johnson from Davenport, IA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative & Colorful Supplies to Kickoff the Year

Help me give my students creative and colorful materials to make learning economics, financial literacy and sociology engaging and fun.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $483 goal

My Project

It Is important that students start the school year off right with everything they need to be successful. For many of the students I teach, this includes access to basic items such as notebooks and cups for water. It also means making my classes engaging and fun so I included colorful learning tools such as chalk, window markers, and poster paper to take my students out of their chairs and into the environment. With colorful graphing post-it’s we can explore complex financial and economic concepts anywhere and anytime. When suppling these materials to students I also teach them how to use their resources effectively to learn and achieve their goals. I model and we practice these skills together. One highly effective strategy I teach is organizing notebooks through the use of highlighters and tabs. Students who use effective study strategies are more successful not only in my classes but others as well. Positive feedback and rewards, such as stickers and keychains, helps motivate students when a a little extra nudge is needed. I believe that providing students what they need but may not have at home allows all learners equal access to the education they deserve. Selecting coloring, fun, and interactive materials instills a love of learning and social interaction.

Ms. Johnson
Grades 9-12
  • Central High School
  • Davenport, IA
  • 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

    This project will reach 400 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Spiral Notebook 12 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, Color Assortment May Vary, 70 Sheets (65205) • Amazon Business $15.64 5 $78.20
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $66.90 1 $66.90
Binney & Smith Crayola Washable Window Markers Conical Tip 8/Pack • Staples $5.77 8 $46.16
300 Sheets 8.5 x 11 Inches Double Sided Graph Paper Pad 1/2 Inches Blue Quad Ruled Grid Paper for Drawing Writing Graphing Drafting Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Post-it Tabs 1 Wide Solid Assorted Colors 88 Tabs/Pack (686-ALYR1IN) • Staples $10.65 2 $21.30
Post-it Tabs 1 Wide Solid Assorted Colors 88 Tabs/Pack (686-AYPV1IN) • Staples $9.48 2 $18.96
12 Pads Grid Paper Sticky Notes Grid Writing Notepad 4 x 6 Inch Grid Lines Sticky Notes Graph Paper Sticky Notes with Black Grid Lines Sticky Notepad Memo for Office Home, 50 Sheet Each (White) • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
12 Pads Grid Paper Sticky Notes Grid Writing Notepad 4 x 6 Inch Grid Lines Sticky Notes Graph Paper Sticky Notes with Black Grid Lines Sticky Notepad Memo for Office Home, 50 Sheet Each (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Post-it Tabs 1 Wide Solid Assorted Colors 66 Tabs Dispenser (686-PGO) • Staples $8.13 2 $16.26
GADMEXILY 100pcs Cartoon Keychain for Kids Party Favors, Mini Cute Keyring for Classroom Prizes, Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk Assorted Colors 48/Box (512048) • Staples $5.18 2 $10.36
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Hefty Party On Disposable Plastic Cups, Assorted, 16 Ounce, 100 Count • Amazon Business $6.55 1 $6.55
Bekayshad Stickers for Kids, 300 Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Classroom Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Teens Girls Prizes for Kids Laptop Stickers for School • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$350.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.37

Total project goal

$482.47

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