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Mrs. Bennett from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just the Basics, Please!

Help me give my students basic supplies, such as Comprehension Cubes and paper, that will help ensure they are prepared and engaged.

  • $272 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Literacy is the key to success, and I promote literacy daily in my classroom in hopes that my students will develop the same desire and enthusiasm to read that I have. Along with keeping the students engaged, the Comprehension Cubes will help increase their comprehension, speaking, and social skills.

Many of my students are already two to three grade levels behind in reading, so it is important to practice reading in an engaging manner while also increasing vocabulary and comprehension.

The additional materials will further enhance instruction by providing hands-on methods of communicating, such as by creating foldables and work station activities that will be stored in the storage bags. The card stock and laminating equipment will be used to create these reading manipulatives.

Mrs. Bennett Montgomery Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Bennett

Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum 44 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 96 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56962) • Staples $56.43 1 $56.43
Fellowes Thermal Pouches, Letter, 200/Pack (5743401) • Staples $25.52 1 $25.52
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, Pack (99904) • Staples $23.29 1 $23.29
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Student Grouping Pencils,Multicolor,4 1/2 x 4/2 in • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
32 Pack Sensory Toys Set, Relieves Stress and Anxiety Fidget Toy for Children Adults, Special Toys Assortment for Birthday Party Favors, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Carnival, Piñata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Created Resources 20634 Foam: Reading Comprehension Cubes • Amazon Business $12.46 1 $12.46
Teacher Created Resources Foam Nonfiction Comprehension Cubes (TCR20703) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.08 1 $10.08
Hefty Slider Storage Bags, Gallon Size, 66 Count • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89
Ziploc Quart Food Storage Slider Bags, Power Shield Technology for More Durability, 42 Count • Amazon Business $4.05 1 $4.05

Materials cost

$198.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.78

Total project goal

$271.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$271.89

3 Donors

-$222.86

Donations toward project cost

-$218.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.03

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$0.00

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