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
My first graders are awesome! They are explorers and they are constantly on the move. I constantly emphasize the importance of being safe, being kind, being respectful, and being responsible each day in our little classroom. I work with 18 amazing and hardworking students who are extremely eager to learn, participate, and support each other's learning throughout the day.
Our school is a Title I school that serves many military families that are connected to Fort Bragg, and 100% of our students receive free lunch.
We are a low-wealth district in Cumberland. My class is full of students with a variety of interests, experiences, needs, and strengths. With the resources, structure, and the need to apply their curiosity, they will continue to develop into strong learners and balanced individuals. I may not be able to control their home lives, but I really try to provide meaningful and memorable experiences for them every day.
My Project
Many teachers find themselves wanting to celebrate a culture's history and do not have the resources and books to do so. Black History Month should be celebrated all year long and by helping fund this project I will be able to do so. The books chosen for this project will offer my students the opportunity to see themselves as they learn about great African Americans inventors and other great leaders throughout history. The art supplies will be used by my students to create projects that will celebrate Black history month in February.
My students and I hope to use these resources to enhance our learning as we learn about and celebrate African Americans contributions to our great nation.
Nearly all 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
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything!
• Amazon Business
$13.48
1
$13.48
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
50 Pieces Face Multicultural Creative Cut-Outs Face Shape Paper Cutouts for Children to Design and Decorate, Craft Group Projects, Unity in Diversity Kids' Craft Projects for School/ Home, 5.5 Inch
• Amazon Business
$9.19
1
$9.19
Creativity Street Die Cut Dimensional Masks, 10.5-in. x 8.25-in., 40 Pack (AC4652)
• Amazon Business
$8.30
1
$8.30
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
• MahoganyBooks
$8.09
1
$8.09
WAU Craft Pom Poms Balls - 300 pcs 1 inch in Reusable Zipper Bag Multicolored Pompoms for Arts and DIY Projects
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
1000 Wholesale Pony Beads, Multi-Colored Bracelet Beads, Beads for Hair Braids, Beads for Kids Crafts, Plastic Beads, Hair Beads for Braids for Girls
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Wangari's Trees Of Peace: A True Story from Africa
• Amazon Business
$6.79
1
$6.79
SunWorks Heavyweight Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Light Brown, 100 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$131.35
Vendor shipping charges
$7.00
Sales tax
$10.25
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$180.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$31.87
Total project goal
$212.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$212.44
3 Donors
-$191.52
Donations toward project cost
-$180.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Charleston and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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