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Ms. Wolfenden from Las Vegas, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Thriving Students

Help me give my students additional ways to spice up learning and boost their motivation by making content more fun and engaging.

  • 1 donor
  • $690 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

The items requested in this project are designed to enhance my students' learning experience and contribute to their academic growth. My ultimate goal is to create an engaging and dynamic classroom environment.

One way to increase student engagement is to provide students with more flexible seating options.

The gaming chairs will provide comfortable spaces for collaborative learning and/or individual study, promoting a more inclusive and adaptable learning environment. The storage bench will serve as both storage for headphones and flexible seating. I feel keeping my classroom organized and clutter-free can help students focus better on the lessons.

Colored paper is an another essential item for various activities that stimulate creativity and enhance learning. This paper will be utilized in creating visual aids, projects, etc. to help make lessons more engaging and memorable. I also believe it can be used to support differentiated instruction by catering to different learning styles.

I am also looking to incorporate more class challenges and games into the curriculum with the intent to help motivate students and reinforce learning. Thus, the various prizes selected will provide an incentive for participation and effort while fostering a healthy competitive spirit.

Additionally, I would like to obtain a clicker for my interactive board that will allow seamless transitions between slides, music, and other multimedia content during instruction. The goal is to enhance the flow of instruction; thus, keeping students engaged and focused.

Finally, the privacy folders are to help minimize distractions during tests or individual work.

Ms. Wolfenden
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SONGMICS Storage Ottoman, Foldable Storage Bench, 15 x 43 x 15 Inches, Flipping Lid, 660 lb Load Capacity, for Entryway, Living Room, Bedroom, Midnight Blue ULSF076Q02 • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
The Crew Furniture® Boost Video Rocker Gaming Chair, For Kids and Teens, Faux Leather, Black/Blue • Amazon Business $48.00 1 $48.00
Patelai 24 Pack Privacy Folders, Plastic Privacy Boards for Student Desks Study Board with Labels Classroom Privacy Folders Test Dividers Trifold Board Desk Privacy Panel for School Office(24 Pcs) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
The Crew Furniture Classic Video Rocker Floor Gaming Chair, Kids and Teens, Racing Stripe PU Faux Leather & Polyester Mesh, Black/Blue • Amazon Business $34.74 1 $34.74
Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser Metal Straw Dispenser for Pencils Reusable Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils 3 Stickers 1 Metal Pen Holder 1 for Bulk Pencils Storage Classroom Home Office Restaurant • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Pinata Candy Mix- Assorted Candy Variety Pack - 4 lb - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Piñata Candy - Sour Candy, Bubble Gum, Fruity Candy, Chewy Candy - Christmas Candy Bulk Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $26.93 1 $26.93
4 Pack Self Standing Photo,Picture Frame Set,Vertical Mount Sign Holders 4x6", Double Sided Tabletop Display,Each Frame Holds 2 Pictures,School,Wedding Party Table Numbers Holder More Colors(Red) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
NORWII N99 Presentation Clicker Air Mouse Function Wireless Presenter USB Powerpoint Clicker, RF 2.4 GHz Presentation Remote Control Clicker for powerpoint presentations Support Mac, Laptop, Computer • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
Henoyso 10 Pieces Pencil Shaped Cups for Classroom Pencil Dispenser Bulk Cute Pen Holders Storage Desktop Colorful Makeup Brush Container for Classroom Home Office Supplies, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YYST 29" (74CM) Magnetic Anchor Chart Holder Adjustable Magnetic Date Cards Holder Calendar Holder for Kids Crafts, Classroom Calendar, Classroom Decor W O Rings • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.43 1 $19.43
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
KLT Mini Stress Balls Bulk - Squishy Toys 24 Pack - Sensory Toys for Autism - Stress Ball Fidget Toys - Anxiety Relief Toys - Party Favor Goodie Bags Stuffer • Amazon Business $16.75 1 $16.75
18 Inch Rubber Playground Balls for Kids - (Pack of 2) Jumbo Size Rainbow Inflatable Backyard Play Balls and Bouncing Kickballs Fun for Park, Indoor and Outdoor Games with Hand Pump • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
36 Pack Multicolor Pens, DRPHKTT 6-in-1 Multicolor Retractable Ballpoint Pens with 0.7mm, Funny Pen Gifts for Kids, Teens, Students, Cool Pen Gifts for Children's Day, Birthday, Christmas • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TIME4DEALS Fingerboard Mini Finger Skateboards Toys 12PCS Professional Finger Boards Set Creative Fingertips Movement, Mini Skateboard Starter Kit Finger Sports Party Favors Novelty Toy Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
OUTWOLF 6 Tier Paper Organizer Letter Tray, Mesh Desk File Organizer with Shelves and Sorter, Black • Amazon Business $15.47 1 $15.47
YEALQU 60PCS Random Different Pencil Topper Decoations Cute PVC Pencil Toppes Lovely Black Clip Pencil Decoration Accessories for Pupil/Junior Students Gifts Awards • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Whaline 82Ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders 8 Designs 72Pcs Rainbow Themed Decoration Colorful Trim Border Stickers for School Classroom Office Party Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 6 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and More, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 6 Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 36Pcs Zipper Pouches for Organizing, 8 Size 8 Color Waterproof Plastic Zipper Bag for Office School Supplies Game File Storage • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
ORWINE Squishies 28pcs Mochi Squishys Toys 2nd Generation Party Favors for Kids Birthday Gift for Girl Boy Glitter Mini Squishy Mochi Animal Squishies Stress Relief Toy Xmas Gift for Kid Adult, Random • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ArtSkills Jumbo Poster Markers for Kids, Neon Chisel Tip Markers, Dual-Color Washable Markers, 8 Neon Colors, 4ct • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 2 $4.28

Materials cost

$548.02

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$586.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.45

Total project goal

$689.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $689.69

1 Donor

-$689.69

Donations toward project cost

-$586.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.45

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