Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2017 Delta Institute I will be responsible for my very own classroom! I can't wait to decorate and meet my students and their families. One of the biggest hurdles that students in high need schools face is a lack of the necessary materials that are needed daily. It makes it infinitely more difficult for students to take part in activities and classwork when they do not have basic supplies.

To get the year started off right, I will use the funds that I raise to purchase the startup supplies needed to welcome my students to a classroom that is clean and stocked full with materials. This will allow me to provide the required supplies to students that otherwise would not have them. I will also purchase copy paper to ensure that I can provide my students with high quality learning materials, whether that is exit tickets, independent activities, or homework. Thank you so much in advance for supporting me and my students at the beginning of this exciting journey.

PledgeCents allows me to keep whatever I raise, so anything you can contribute really will make a difference for my first year. I want to make a great impression and a lasting impact on my first group of students and letting them know that they have a community that supports them both near and far will definitely get us on the right track. Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

Tiggly offers physical manipulatives that interact with literacy, math, and creative thinking learning apps for students. This provides students with opportunity to engage in digital learning through developmentally appropriate technology. The Tiggly Thinker Kit combines one set of Tiggly Words and one set of Tiggly Digits.

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal, I will purchase as many materials as possible. I will prioritize the materials that are most essential to students (pencils, paper, etc.) as they are the most important to ensuring that students can participate in daily lessons.

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Comments (4)

Debbie Thompson July 20, 2017

You are so important and will be making a wonderful difference in these children's lives. We are proud of you and glad to help a little bit. Keep us all posted on how things go and how we can continue to pray for you.

Aunt Ebbie July 20, 2017

Hannah, We are praying that God will use you in big ways to work with and impact the students, staff and families in Helena. May He protect you and guide you to be a light for all whose path you will cross in the coming year! We love you and can't wait to hear about your new opportunities and experiences.

Love,

Tory Cottle July 19, 2017

Go girl!! You're going to be great!

The Reinharts July 19, 2017

Good luck this year Hannah, we know those kids are lucky to have you working with them

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About the Creator

I have completed my first year of teaching in the Delta-something that, at times, seemed like an impossible task. But now, this place is becoming a home and this job is becoming a dream. Serving this community and these students has been the greatest honor of my life. I have learned so much in one year. But the work is not done. I am here to stay and fight for the equitable education that these children and their families deserve. For now, that means embarking on the mission of revamping our Elementary Art Education program.