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Mr. Silver from Corona, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magnetic Words: A March Madness Poetry Tournament for Student Creativity

Help me give my students magnetic poetry to engage students in our March Madness Poetry Tournament!

  • 2 donors
  • $298 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mr. Silver has another project! Donate to Snack & Study: Fueling Minds for AP English Literature Success to help his classroom.

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Help Mr. Silver

Mr. Silver has another project! Donate to Snack & Study: Fueling Minds for AP English Literature Success to help his classroom.

$277 - complete this project and be a hero

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

This proposal seeks funding for a unique and engaging student activity that merges creativity, self-expression, and mindfulness. The “Magnetic Words: A March Madness Poetry Tournament for Student Creativity” aims to bring students together for a fun and meaningful poetry competition while offering a calming and supportive space to foster emotional well-being. By using magnetic poetry sets, students will engage in friendly competition, practice literary skills, and experience the therapeutic benefits of creative expression in a tranquil environment.

Project Objectives

Engage students in creative writing and literary expression through a dynamic, interactive, and competitive March Madness-style tournament using magnetic poetry.

Foster a calming and quiet space for students to focus, reflect, and relax while participating in the poetry tournament.

Encourage mindfulness and emotional well-being as students tap into the therapeutic benefits of creativity and engage in self-expression.

Build community and collaboration by allowing students to come together in a supportive and low-pressure environment.

Goals and Outcomes

Increased Engagement in Creative Writing: Students will explore the joy of creative writing and express their thoughts and feelings through poetry, an activity that is not only fun but deeply reflective.

Improved Emotional Regulation: The integration of calming strategies and mindfulness will help students manage stress and enhance their emotional resilience, especially in a competitive, yet supportive setting.

Strengthened Community Bonds: The event will promote collaboration, build a sense of belonging, and encourage mutual respect as students engage with one another in a fun, low-pressure environment.

The “Magnetic Words: A March Madness Poetry Tournament for Student Creativity” combines creativity, competition, and mindfulness in a way that will benefit students both intellectually and emotionally. With this grant, we can provide students not only with a fun and enriching experience but also with a space that encourages relaxation, focus, and well-being.

Mr. Silver High School Arts & Business Grades 9-12

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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Corona, NY 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Poetry - The Poet Kit - More Essential Words for Your Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on The Fridge - Made in The USA • Amazon Business $21.95 10 $219.50

Materials cost

$219.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.61

Total project goal

$297.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.40

1 Donor

-$148.70

Donations toward project cost

-$126.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.30

match offer

-$148.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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