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Ms. Lewis from Merrillville, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New Needs

Help me give my students the tools they need to start the year off right!

  • $249 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2024.

This project expired on October 1, 2024.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

This will be my second year teaching 5th grade ELA at MIS in Northwest Indiana. One of the areas where the students really need to grow is in writing. The items in this project will help with improving their overall writing and writing stamina.

So many students are reaching the upper elementary grades still struggling to write pieces longer than a paragraph.

By having them not only focus on the different types of writing, but also on daily journaling, they will get that much closer to the goal of being competent writers.

The composition books will be their daily journals, while the markers will be used for whiteboards and other group activities. The stress balls will be for those students who become anxious when asked to write.

Please consider helping my class!

Ms. Lewis
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk,A5 Kraft Notebooks,Composition Notebook Wide Ruled,Lined Blank Pages Travel Journals for School,Office,Home,Kraft Cover,60 Pages with Rainbow Spine,8.3”x5.5”,8 Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 4 $41.96
EXPO White Board Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip - Perfect Dry Erase Board Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Low-Odor, Black, Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $18.23 2 $36.46
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$178.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.24

Total project goal

$248.28

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