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Mrs. Dowies from Yelm, WA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keeping it Fun and Educational in Third Grade

Help me give my students tools to make reading engaging and fun. WE use a myriad of 'tools' to make learning worthwhile and engaging. All of this will help us make learning relevant, memorable, and FUN!

  • $492 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

My Project

My students love doing different things in reading like: putting sticky notes by their answers in the text, marking new and unknown vocabulary, highlighting key words in the text and directions, tracking with pointers and reading trackers, etc. All of these activities make learning fun and help to keep the kids engaged. My goals are to use these items to continue meeting my students needs in reading, writing, and math. My students are special because they show up every day ready to learn, do the next right thing, and above all, do their very best. It's the little things during the school day that make learning relevant, fun, and important. I think that by having these extra items to support our classroom, we can make learning fun and captivating. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Mrs. Dowies Fort Stevens Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Yelm, WA View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 21 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Patterned Hand Pointers Assorted Colors 3 Pieces (LER1958) • Staples $14.69 6 $88.14
Rolling Sands 20 Ounce Sports Water Bottles 24 Pack, BPA-Free, Made in USA, Dishwasher Safe, Clear Frost Bottles/Variety • Amazon Business $54.86 1 $54.86
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
12 Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers - Whiteboard Markers Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser, Low Odor White Board Markers Dry Erase Markers Fine Point, Kids Thin Erasable Markers for Calendar Whiteboard • Amazon Business $7.98 4 $31.92
Bostitch InCourage 20-Compact Stapler, Spring-Powered, Pink/White (PPR1588) • Quill.com $15.11 2 $30.22
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Dry Erase Pockets Sleeves 30 Pcs with 2 Rings, Clear Paper Sleeves Protectors, 10 Assorted Colors Pocket Folders, School Classroom Supplies for Teachers, Sheet Protectors for School Organization • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
500 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps, Latex Free Pencil Pencil Eraser Toppers, Arrowhead Caps Erasers School Erasers for Kids, School Supplies for Teachers, Assorted Color • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Supernova Neons Collection, 45 Sheet/Pad, 15 Pads/Pack (4423-15SSMIA) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09
MAGNETIC WHITEBOARD ERASERS 12PK • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 1 $11.99
Mr. Pen- Guided Reading Strips, 18 Pack, Highlighter Strips, Bookmarks for Kids, Highlight Strips for Books, Reading Trackers for Kids, Highlighter Strips for Reading, Book Highlighter Strips • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$341.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.27

Sales tax

 $29.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.65

Total project goal

$491.02

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