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

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Level Up Their Lettering

Help me give my students the pencils and paper they need to master handwriting, a crucial skill they currently struggle with and which impacts their overall academic success.

  • 3 donors
  • $176 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Sjogren has another project! Donate to Supercharging Social Studies with TPT to help her classroom.

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My Project

My students are bright, enthusiastic, and full of potential, but many of them struggle with handwriting skills. This impacts their ability to express themselves clearly, complete assignments efficiently, and ultimately, succeed academically. Handwriting requires consistent practice and focused attention, and unfortunately, our classroom is often short on the basic tools needed for this crucial skill development: pencils and paper. Providing an ample supply of these essential materials will allow my students to dedicate more time to practicing their handwriting without the constant worry of running out of supplies. This will create a more productive learning environment where they can focus on mastering letter formation, improving legibility, and building confidence in their writing abilities.

With your generous support, we can equip our classroom with the necessary pencils and paper to make a real difference in my students' handwriting progress.

Increased access to these simple tools will allow for more frequent handwriting practice, individualized instruction, and targeted interventions. By investing in this project, you're not just donating supplies; you're investing in my students' future success. Improved handwriting skills will empower them to communicate more effectively, boost their self-esteem, and open doors to greater academic and personal achievements. Please consider donating and helping us give these deserving students the tools they need to write their way to a brighter future.

Ms. Sjogren Rhodes 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

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.

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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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.79 2 $49.58
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, 3 Pack, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183) • Amazon Business $10.43 4 $41.72
Multi-Program Handwriting Paper - Gr 3 • Teachers' School Supply $13.49 1 $13.49
Pacon Multi-Program Handwriting Paper 8 X 10-1/2 1/2 Ruling White 500 Sheets/Pk • Staples $11.11 1 $11.11

Materials cost

$115.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.32

Total project goal

$175.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.44

2 Donors

-$126.00

Donations toward project cost

-$109.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.40

match offer

-$46.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$39.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $0.00

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