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Ms. Bella Chen from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unique Whiteboards and Colored Markers Boost Learning

Help me give my students dry-erase whiteboards and markers to work more actively and collaboratively in group activities.

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My Project

Upon observing the English Language Arts group activities, I have noticed that the students seem to lack engagement and enthusiasm. Therefore, in an effort to enhance their interest in learning English, I am planning to introduce a different learning tool.

My idea is to allow students to discuss and share their ideas on the whiteboard during group activities, using their own unique colored markers.

This will enable them to see each other's ideas and feel proud to have their own color. Moreover, this exercise will provide them with the opportunity to communicate with each other and improve their writing skills by receiving feedback on their writing from their peers.

By encouraging active participation and collaboration among students, I hope to foster a more engaging and dynamic learning environment. My ultimate goal is to help students develop a deeper interest in learning English and improve their English proficiency through fun and interactive group activities.

Ms. Bella Chen Junior High School 259 William McKinley Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Dry Erase Board, 36 X 24 Inches, Pack of 2, Silver Aluminium Frame • Amazon Business $68.90 3 $206.70
Dry Erase Marker, Set of 12 Colored Chisel Tip Low-Odor Ink Whiteboard Erasable Markers, Supplies for School, Teaching, Office, Home, Classrooms & Kids, Assorted Pack • Amazon Business $6.97 5 $34.85

Materials cost

$241.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$275.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.56

Total project goal

$323.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$323.73

2 Donors

-$323.73

Donations toward project cost

-$275.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.56

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$0.00

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