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Mrs. Sterling from Tallahassee, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Seventh Graders Into Enthusiastic Readers

My students need basic supplies for the classroom that will help them stay on track and keep them organized. In addition, paper and is a high need for our class, and students need grade-level books.

  • $940 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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 Students

Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning, although the method and environment in which they learn best vary greatly. Every child, despite their situation in life, deserves the chance to be a part of a learning environment where they feel safe and cared for. When the environment is opening, students feel more inclined to be a true member of the classroom. I incorporate a variety of learning strategies, group work, and alternative seating and learning options to ensure that each student's needs are met, right where they are. They are truly an incredible group that I am excited to work with this upcoming year, and I am so lucky and thankful to have a new group of learners that are excited and ready to learn each year.

My Project

The grade 7 classic grade level library will help my students find a love for reading.

Many students today do not read as often due to technology; however, providing students with grade-level books that are high interest will help them find that love for reading while also strengthening their reading skills.

The classroom supplies will help keep the students and me, as their teacher, organized while also giving them their basic classroom necessities, such as paper, pens, and pencils.

In addition, the 15 drawer mobile organizer will help me keep paperwork organized in the classroom. Students will easily find their completed work, and it will keep the students on track of their work.

Because these students are middle school age, it is beneficial that they are exposed to different kinds of instructional strategies, which is why I have included some games to peek their interest during learning.

Lastly, the color paper will help bring color and brightness to my classroom. Students will have opportunities to create projects while also making interactive notebooks using this paper.

Mrs. Sterling
Grades 6-8
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 100 students.

    14 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 7 Classic Grade Level Library • AKJ Education $408.91 1 $408.91
ECR4Kids 15 Drawer Plastic Mobile Organizer, Smoke • Quill.com $105.29 1 $105.29
Post-it Treasure Chest, Assorted Sizes, Assorted Colors (ED65V10) • Quill.com $69.99 1 $69.99
S&S Color Splash Art in a Box Easy Pack • Quill.com $62.89 1 $62.89
Adir Office File Organizer Classroom Office Home Black 15 Slots (501-15-BK) • Quill.com $29.74 1 $29.74
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper, 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Blue, 500 Sheets • Quill.com $13.08 1 $13.08
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper, 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Green, 500 Sheets • Quill.com $13.08 1 $13.08
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper, 8-1/2x11, Letter Size, Red, 500 Sheets • Quill.com $13.08 1 $13.08
Hot Dots® Getting The Main Idea Card Set • AKJ Education $11.67 1 $11.67
Ashley Big Time Too Up/Down Digital Timer • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Dixon 3 1/2" Pre-sharpened Golf Pencils, #2 Soft, 144/Box • Quill.com $7.64 1 $7.64
Hot Dots® Laugh it Up! Vocabulary Development Cards - Antonyms • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 60/Pk (GSM609BK) • Quill.com $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$757.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$798.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.90

Total project goal

$939.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $939.35

11 Donors

-$514.18

Donations toward project cost

-$444.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.63

Matching donations from our partners

-$416.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$353.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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