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Mrs. Mathews from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Writing Up a Storm in First Grade

Help me give my students a variety of writing materials to provide creative practice in writing and publishing a book for each student in my first grade class.

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My Students

My first graders are always eager and motivated to learn! They take on challenges with great effort and excitement! They are thrilled to be learning to read and write across the curriculum.

My students are working very diligently to become fluent writers in many different genres in first grade.

They are taking advantage of every reading and writing challenge that is offered. They are excited to use a wide variety of materials to enrich their writing experiences. My goal for my student this year is to have each student become a published author of their own autobiography.

I teach in a self-contained classroom in New Jersey. Our inner-city school district has a majority of students from low economic backgrounds. Most students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. They come to school with very limited materials and resources for their use. My students need to expand their learning experiences with a wide variety of materials to spark their interest and expand their enthusiasm for life-long learning.

My Project

Help me to give my students a plethora of writing materials that will aid them in creating personal narratives, nonfiction writing and fiction or fantasy writing pieces. Students will write to inform, entertain and use the elements of imagination to create different writing pieces in a variety of genres. The concepts of creating text and illustrations will be instrumental in creating and publishing their own books this year. Class charts, art materials for illustration and individual blank books will be key materials to practice and demonstrate success in publishing at least one book this year for each student.

Mrs. Mathews Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ashley Hardcover Blank Book - Large Portrait, 8.5" x 11", White, Each (ASH10705) • Quill.com $3.86 30 $115.80
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25" x 30", White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack (559) • Quill.com $63.89 1 $63.89
Carson Dellosa Instructional Fair Rectangle Blank Book For Young Authors, Grades K - 3, 12/Pack • Quill.com $15.29 3 $45.87
Crayola Classic Kid's Markers, Fine Point, Assorted, 10/Pack (58-7726) • Staples $4.29 10 $42.90
AA997 - Build-A-Story Flip Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
PP580 - Giant Magnetic Early Writing Page • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Teacher Created Resources Large Confetti Colorful Labels Magnetic Accents, 10 Per Pack, 3 Packs (TCR77015-3) • Staples $29.97 1 $29.97
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $2.29 10 $22.90
Scholastic Library Labels Accents, 3 Packs, 72 Per Pack (SC-834503BN) • Staples $19.29 1 $19.29
MN6 - Jumbo Pencils - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Creative Teaching Press 6" Designer Cut-Outs, Bold & Bright Stars (CTP3360) • Staples $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$426.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.75

Total project goal

$545.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.02

4 Donors

-$272.50

Donations toward project cost

-$231.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.87

match offer

-$272.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$231.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.88

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 $0.00

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