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Dr. Verma from Bessemer, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning Through Holiday Giving: A Hands-On Project

Help me give my students bags to enhance holiday giving through hands-on learning.

  • $185 goal

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My Project

The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to teach students the importance of community engagement, creativity, and real-world application of classroom skills. This project requests durable, reusable gift bags that will serve as the foundation for an experiential learning activity. Students will design and personalize these bags with uplifting messages and artistic flair, integrating literacy, art, and math standards into the process. For example, students will write short, meaningful notes of encouragement to include in the bags, enhancing their writing and editing skills. They will also calculate material needs, measure dimensions for optimal placement of designs, and manage a project budget—applying math skills in a practical, engaging way. This interactive project not only reinforces academic content but also encourages collaboration and critical thinking as students work together to brainstorm designs, create prototypes, and reflect on their progress.

The personalized gift bags will ultimately be filled with donations and distributed to individuals in need within the community.

This real-world application connects classroom learning to societal impact, showing students how their work can bring joy to others. By role-playing scenarios, such as how to explain their creative choices or present their bags to recipients, students develop public speaking and interpersonal skills. This project goes beyond typical lessons by fostering empathy, social responsibility, and teamwork while aligning with curriculum goals. Your support in providing these gift bags will allow students to engage in an unforgettable hands-on learning experience that makes a meaningful difference in their community.

Thank you so kindly for your donations towards this project!

Dr. Verma Bessemer City Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Bessemer, AL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Livder 24 Pieces Christmas Red Green Paper Bags (10.6 x 8.66 x 4.3 Inches) • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96

Materials cost

$115.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.73

Total project goal

$184.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.84

1 Donor

-$78.56

Donations toward project cost

-$78.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$92.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.86

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 $0.00

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