Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

As a teacher I am responsible for my very own classroom! I engage daily with my students and their families, and it is my responsibility to ensure that my classroom is a welcoming environment for everyone. One of the biggest challenges is making sure that all of my students have the materials they need to participate in class daily. This is especially important at the beginning of the school year, when we set the tone for how important it is for everyone to be a part of our classroom community.

To get the year started off right, I will use the funds that I raise to purchase the supplies needed to welcome my students back to their 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.

Every dollar I receive will be put towards classroom supplies so anything you can contribute really will make a difference in our classroom. As always, I want to make a great impression and a lasting impact on my 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:

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.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

Year 2!

June 17, 2019

Now that I have a year under my belt, I know much better what my kids need to succeed! Here are some of the materials that I need for my classroom in order to build on the amazing results your donations helped to achieve last year:

  • Speakers
  • Treats for good behavior
  • Kleenex
  • Paper towels
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Leveled book sets
  • Dustpan/broom
  • Visual aids for reading, math, science, and social studies
  • Bulletin board border/decorations
  • Resources for studying time (flashcards, charts, etc.)
  • Coin and cash manipulatives
  • Interactive materials for reading and math
  • Bins
  • Pencil holders
  • Electric pencil sharpener
  • Playdough (for instructional and engagement purposes)
  • Social emotional materials (books for read aloud, chill out materials, etc.)

Comments (1)

Alex Peredna July 17, 2019

Thank you for being the wonderful, dedicated person and teacher that you are Spencer!

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About the Creator

I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. This summer I will be participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America.