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Ms. Padilla from Brownsville, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dear Dry Erase, I Learn Through Mistakes!

Help me give my students access to dry erase white board to learn the concepts that are difficult to understand.

  • $227 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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

I teach at the tip of Texas, bordering Mexico, where my students speak Spanglish (English Language Learners). They face many challenges such as dyslexia, special needs, and are socioeconomically disadvantaged, but that doesn't stop them from dreaming big. Nevertheless, my students are creative, thoughtful, and full of excitement!

My students need a dry erase white board and dry erase dots to present their learning to teacher and classmates with confidence.

When I start the lesson with the text book, my students felt it too much to learn as the materials overwhelm their ability level. As a professional in education field, I have to break down the tasks and help them to understand and apply it in their everyday life. To break down the concepts, I use many tools like chart paper, white board, technology integrated resources, manipulative etc...

This Donors Choose project for the dry erase boards will ensure yet another level of success for my second grade class.

My Project

The use of dry erase boards and dry erase dots is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math. It is one of our Basic Needs. When I break down the task, I let my students practice the same way I break down the skills. So dry erase boards, dry erase dots and my students are well knitted when we do math. The dry erase board allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. When I have this compact dry erase board, it gives an easy access throughout my room and students can work on both the sides of the board without interrupting the other group. By having the board, I can use manipulative on the board during my instruction. Also, I can let students to use this as a presentation tool with their chart paper. Learning becomes more engaging and less straining for my students!

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student learning, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement by targeting their focus and attention.

The board and accessories (markers, dry erasers) will be the great asset in my class for my students. They will be able to maneuver the same way I modeled them during instruction.

Ms. Padilla Benavides Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brownsville, TX 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, 12-Pack, Assorted Colors $14.99 4 $59.96
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Vinyl Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk (8 Pack) $12.29 4 $49.16
Scribbledo 24 Pack Dry Erase White Board Class Pack 9"X 12" Dry Erase Lap Boards, Single Sided Small White Boards for Students Teachers Kids & Classroom - 24 Whiteboard Erasers Included $37.99 1 $37.99
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$160.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.97

Total project goal

$226.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.47

1 Donor

-$113.23

Donations toward project cost

-$96.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.98

match offer

-$113.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.99

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 $0.00

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