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Ms. Dang from Los Angeles, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Classroom Community

Help me give my students sensory toys to help them stay focused, motivational posters to keep them engaged, and tips to help them with their paragraphs to continue growing in their writing.

  • $179 goal

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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

At our school, our mission for our students before they graduate is to aspire to become responsible and productive 21st century learners, leaders, and citizens. The students in my class are constantly pushing for excellence, building their civic engagement skills, and looking for ways to be the leaders of tomorrow.

I teach three special day classes of 12, for 36 students total!

Of those 36, approximately 20 are English language learners, and 12 receive speech services. Our classroom community is built on the motto of lead with your ears. In other words, we strive to lead by listening to those around us both in academic and social-emotional topics.

My Project

To begin, the motivational posters will continue to show my students the importance of having a growth mindset and set up classroom expectations. Within the class, cultivating a warm and welcoming environment will make a difference in whether the student wants to learn or not. By inviting them in and continuing to show them that mistakes are teachers, they will continue to be engaged in the class. The classroom I have created over bitmoji is a place my students enjoy visiting, as they feel they are able to feel it is a universal design for learning. Every student that comes into my class, bitmoji or in person, I want them to feel they have an empathetic and caring place where they know they can push themselves to succeed each and every day. Although the posters seem small, seeing little inspirational quotes can quickly change a mindset.

However, not only is motivating important but so is giving students tips on how to continue to grow in their writing.

Both posters will help them understand the nuances of the English language and continue building on their paragraph and literacy skills. Seeing that students are beginning to build their essay skills in middle school, these posters are dire to help students refresh their memory and help visual learners piece information together. In my special day class, many of my students struggle with writing a paragraph. Although we write consistently each day, having visuals and posters to remind them I have noticed, helps with their memory. In my class I want students to feel they are being given equal and equitable opportunities to grow in their learning. Providing posters with little tips such as these can truly make a difference in their learning.

Ms. Dang George Washington Carver 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.

More about Ms. Dang

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

36 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set，Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $23.90 1 $23.90
ALMAH Motivational Stress Relief Balls（4 Pack with Quetos）,Strengthen Hand Exercise Toys for Adults and Kids to Relieve Anxiety and Manage Anger • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Figures of Speech Poster - Figurative Language Poster - Educational Language Arts Poster for Middle School and High School Classrooms - Measures 17 x 22 in. - Laminated • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Classroom Rules Poster (LAMINATED 18X24) Motivational Poster ideal for High School Classroom, Middle School Classroom or Elementary Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Created Resources Traits of Good Writing Bulletin Board (4785) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$109.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.74

Total project goal

$178.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.24

6 Donors

-$170.78

Donations toward project cost

-$151.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.46

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