Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2017 Tulsa 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 (5)

Madjor August 8, 2017

gosh, your kids are lucky to have a teacher like you! much loveeee

Lori Snyder July 12, 2017

I hope you and the students have a wonderful year of growth, fun experiences and interesting academic challenges. Much success to you, Meredith!

Abby June 30, 2017

You are going to be an amazing teacher Meredith! Those students are going to adore you!

haaleh June 24, 2017

love you mere! you're the best

chey June 22, 2017

keep on changin the world mere mere!!!!!!! all my love!!

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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.

Investments (18)

$25

Sherry Cooper

6 years ago

$20

Madeleine Jordan

6 years ago

$21

Bailey Prestridge

6 years ago

$50

Alan Wilcoxson

6 years ago

$25

Lori Snyder

6 years ago

$31

Haley Mathews

6 years ago

$21

Sharon O'Malley

6 years ago

$5

Molly Neyland

6 years ago

$15

Abby Carroll

6 years ago

$20

Haaleh Katouzian

6 years ago

$50

Charlotte McDermott

6 years ago

$21

Samon Savadkoohi

6 years ago

$10

Jenny Landry

6 years ago

$75

Julie Taetz

6 years ago

$100

Sherry Cooper

6 years ago

$25

Garrett Fairbanks

6 years ago

$21

Cheyanne Hughes

6 years ago

$10

Sarah Staerker

6 years ago