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Mrs. S. from Mobile, AL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Speech Room To Speech Lab

My students need STEM project supplies such as pipe cleaners, tape, baking soda, storage containers, index cards, and craft sticks in order to have authentic, hands-on learning experiences around which we can build communication skills.

  • $383 goal

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Mrs. S. has another project! Donate to Fueling Young Minds: Snacks and Drinks for Summer Literacy Camp to help her classroom.

$613 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

I teach at a Title I school in Alabama, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. My students live in a transitional neighborhood that is quickly being swallowed up by the proverbial "urban decay." There is also a rather large group of African refugee families in our neighborhood.

When asked what they'd like to be when they grow up, my students usually reply with one of following: "Walmart worker" (There is a Walmart Neighborhood Market nearby.); "work at McDonald's" (again, nearby); or "one of those people who just stays home and doesn't work." Many do not see careers such as doctor, engineer, teacher, or mechanic as realistic goals for themselves.

My Project

One personal goal I have for this year is to provide exciting, engaging experiences for my students that spark a love for learning. A sure-fire way to do that is to provide hands-on learning experiences. My students get SO excited about hands-on activities. Supplies from the project list such as paper plates, pipe cleaners, tape, baking soda, storage containers, index cards, and craft sticks will be used to make models and conduct simple science experiments during speech-language therapy. These hands-on activities will provide shared experiences through which students will improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills while learning more about science, engineering, technology, and math.

By donating to this project, you will give students with an identified disability the opportunity to have more authentic, meaningful learning experiences.

The "speech room" will become a "speech lab" where we experiment and learn together.

Mrs. S. John Will Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Mobile, 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

45 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BAZIC 100 Ct. 3" X 5" Ruled Colored Index Card (Case of 36) • Amazon Business $40.94 1 $40.94
Sterilite 17511712 6 Quart/5.7 Liter ClearView Latch Box, Clear with Sweet Plum Latches, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $34.09 1 $34.09
Playdough Mountain of Colors Super Set • Amazon Business $33.02 1 $33.02
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back - 3/4" Coins, 200 Sets - White • Amazon Business $13.04 2 $26.08
LEGO Classic Creative Supplement 10693 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stems Classroom Pack, 1,000-Count, Assorted Colors (AC9115-01) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scotch(R) Home and Office Masking Tape 3437-4, 1-inch x 55 Yards, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes-100 • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda - 64 oz • Amazon Business $11.07 1 $11.07
SOLO 370W-2050 Single-Sided Poly Paper Hot Cup, 10 oz. Capacity, White (Bag of 50) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Onyx & Blue Rubber Bands, 2-Ounce, 100 Percent Natural Rubber, Assorted Colors/Sizes (4200) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Nicole Home Collection 200 Count Everyday Dinnerware Paper Plate, 9-Inch, White • Amazon Business $9.75 1 $9.75
1 X ROCKLINE BASKET COFFEE FILTERS (8-12 Cup Basket) 700 Filters • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Perfect Stix Jumbo Craft Sticks 6" Length Pack of 500 • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15
Wooden 12 Inch Rulers - Box Of 12 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hanamal Colored Disposable Flexible Drinking Straws (450pcs) • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
A World of Deals Best Quality Standard Size White Cupcake Paper - Baking Cup - 1 Pack Cup Liners 500 Pcs • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90

Materials cost

$269.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.39

Total project goal

$382.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $382.61

5 Donors

-$332.61

Donations toward project cost

-$282.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.89

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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