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Ms. Jones from Tuscaloosa, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Efficient Ensemble: Optimizing Group Work Materials and Organization

Help me give my students materials that will assist them when working together, showing their work to solve problems, and organizing their thoughts, ideas, and belongings.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In our classroom, the integration of easels, chart paper, dry erase clipboards, seating arrangements, storage drawers, magnetic files, and headphones serves a crucial role in fostering collaborative learning and organizing students' thoughts and materials effectively. These tools are instrumental in promoting interactive discussions and brainstorming sessions among students, allowing them to visually map out ideas on chart paper or easels, and easily modify their thoughts on dry erase clipboards.

Flexible seating options cater to diverse learning preferences and enhance comfort, promoting longer engagement and participation.

Storage drawers and magnetic files ensure that materials are neatly organized and readily accessible, reducing clutter and facilitating quick retrieval of resources. Headphones provide students with the ability to focus on tasks requiring audio input, enhancing their concentration during independent or group activities.

What makes our class of students particularly deserving of these materials is their unique enthusiasm and dedication to collaborative learning. Our students thrive on interactive group work, where they share diverse perspectives and leverage each other's strengths to achieve common goals. These tools will not only enhance their ability to collaborate effectively, but, also empower them to take ownership of their learning environment. By providing these resources, we aim to cultivate a classroom culture where creativity, organization, and teamwork are celebrated, laying a strong foundation for their academic and personal growth.

Ms. Jones
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DexBoard Magnetic Mobile Whiteboard/Height Adjustable Dry Erase Board Easel on Rolling Stand, 40 X 28 Inch, w/Flipchart Easel Pad, Magnets & Eraser, Black • Amazon Business $149.49 1 $149.49
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 2 $139.98
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pad, 6-Pad Lined Chart Paper, 25 x 30 inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, Super Large White Paper, Ideal for Teachers Training, Office Presentation, Meetings, Kids Doodling • Amazon Business $82.00 1 $82.00
Giantex 15-Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Book Paper Organizer Utility Trolley with Wheels, Ideal for School, Office, Home (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
30 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Clipboards 9"x12" Durable Clipboards Bulk with 30 Dry Erase Erasers, Dry Erase Clipboard with Low Profile Clip for School, Classroom and Home Use • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students School Classroom Headphones Bulk Over the Ear Earphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Library Children Adults Christmas Office Gifts (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
danpinera 3-Tier Rolling Cart, Metal Rolling Storage Cart with Lockable Wheels & Hanging Cups & Hooks, Mobile Trolley Cart for Kitchen, Bathroom, Office, Workshop, Black • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Pacon Spiralbound Chart Tablet, 24 x 32 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Ruled, 25 Sheets, White • School Specialty $11.09 3 $33.27
Magnetic File Holder Magnetic Pen Holder Dry Erase Marker Holder Magnetic Paper Holder Fridge Pocket Organizer Magnetic Pockets for Whiteboard Refrigerator, Assorted Colors, 12 x 9.5 Inches (10 Pcs) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
MyGift Wall Mounted Dry Erase Whiteboard Marker Holder Stand with 10 Marker Slots and Eraser Holder, Black Set of 2 • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Magnetic Shelf Metal Floating Book Shelves for Kids Room Magnetic Book Display Shelf Magnetic Book Shelf for Kids Room Teacher Whiteboard Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$692.66

Vendor shipping charges

$10.33

Sales tax

$56.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.15

Total project goal

$940.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$940.98

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$940.98

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