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Ms. Watson from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Get More Hands-On

Help me give my students dry erase boards and materials for more hands-on small group instruction and centers.

  • $263 goal

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My Students

As the 2019-2020 school year begins, I want to give my students the best quality education as well as provide some of the resources that may not be available to them. Each student is unique and my classroom is centered on fostering student voice, critical thinkers, and independence that prepares them for middle school and beyond.

My students are the future leaders of the world and they should be served an education that will allow them to reach their full potential.

I am the only teacher in the classroom and want my students to have the most engaging experience. They also enjoy small-group work and love hands-on projects and activities that connect their learning to real-world experiences.

My Project

The dry erase board will be used for more hands-on whole class and small group instruction for my students. I also want my students to always have access to these during class if they wanted to use them as "scratch paper," helping them work through math problems. The dry erase easel is for small group instruction considering there is no available board nearby to support my students.

Having these more hands-on experiences and activities will also help with making the lessons more enjoyable and easier for the students to connect with.

Having these materials and supplies donated to my students would positively impact their learning environment.

Ms. Watson Gen Louis Wagner 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.

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

90 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easel Whiteboard - Magnetic Portable Dry Erase Easel Board 36 x 24 Tripod Whiteboard Height Adjustable Flipchart Easel Stand White Board for Office or Teaching at Home & Classroom • Amazon Business $61.85 1 $61.85
UnityStar Dry Erase Board, 9 x 12 inches Portable Classroom Whiteboard for Kids Students Teachers Writing Drawing, Single-Sided White Board, 0.4LBS/Each, 15-Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens are perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dry Erase Board, UnityStar 8-Pack 9 x 12 inches Small Dry Erase Lap Board Portable Classroom Whiteboard for Students Teachers Kids Writing Drawing, Single-Sided, 0.4LBS/Each • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Eraser Dry Eraser for Classroom Office and home (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88

Materials cost

$190.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.45

Total project goal

$263.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$263.00

6 Donors

-$263.00

Donations toward project cost

-$223.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.45

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$0.00

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