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Mrs. Martinez-Starace from Middle Village, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math - Building Thinking Classroom

Help me give my students the best materials to build a thinking classroom!

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My Project

The use of whiteboards is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math. Using the new "building thinking classroom" model in math, students are vertically working in groups on whiteboards. The whiteboards allow me to see exactly what they are doing, as well as provide an easy place for them to show and share their work. What becomes a problem is the fact that the markers never seem to last, erasers seem to disappear, and the whiteboards slowly become stained from frequent use. Working in these groups allows the students to use their thinking skills more and collaborate with their peers.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement.

Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, and not whether their materials are going to work or not. These materials will help give the students the tools they need to be even more successful in our math classroom.

Mrs. Martinez-Starace PS 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole Grades 3-5

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Middle Village, NY View local requests

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

65 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Whiteboard Wallpaper, Dry Erase Wallpaper, White Board Paper, Whiteboard Sticker, Whiteboard Paper, Peel And Stick Whiteboard, Dry Erase Roll, White Board Wallpaper, Adhesive Contact Paper 6x4FT Sheet • Amazon Business $37.99 6 $227.94
Lakeshore Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 2 $199.98
Lakeshore Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 24 lb, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 200 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $13.64 4 $54.56
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $26.02 2 $52.04
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Cool, Pack of 500, Teal • School Specialty $26.02 2 $52.04
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder,Pen and Eraser Holder for Whiteboard，Magnet Pencil Cup Utility Storage Organizer for Office, Refrigerator, Locker and Metal Cabinets (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.98 5 $44.90
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 2 $42.78
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE) • Amazon Business $17.84 2 $35.68
Colorful Wrist Coil Keychain Wristband Spiral Key Ring Bracelet Key Holder for Pool Gym ID Badge • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
IMPRESA 24-Pack of Premium Magnetic Dry Erase Erasers/Dry Erasers - 2" x 2" - Whiteboard Erasers for Classroom, Home and Office • Amazon Business $10.88 2 $21.76
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Sprinkle Assortment 250 Sheets/Pack (91715) • Staples $21.63 1 $21.63
Astrobrights Interstellar Pinks 8.5" x 11" Color Printer Paper, 24 lbs., Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Ream (91531) • Quill.com $7.85 2 $15.70
Baijixin Rainbow Colored Masking Tape - 8 Colors Decorative Paper Tape for Art Crafts DIY, Labeling, Drafting, Scrapbooking (18mm x10m) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
6 Sets Hall Passes for Classrooms, Unbreakable Hall Lanyards School Passes for Hall Bathroom Nurse Library Boy Girl and Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $5.09 2 $10.18

Materials cost

$921.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$995.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.73

Total project goal

$1,171.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,171.55

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 $1,171.55

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