Do you have an Amazon Wishlist a mile long? Do you wonder how you can have engaging activities and an abundance of needed supplies, without breaking the bank? I have the answer to this dilemma.
What is Donors Choose
Have you ever written a Donors Choose grant? Donors Choose is an amazing organization that matches people with money (Donors) with teachers in need. In the past 13 years, I have successfully written and received funds for over 45 Donors Choose projects. I have secured over $14,000.00 in funds for my students and my classroom.
Would you like to get started? If you use my referral link http://share.donorschoose.org/szZGd
I will receive a small donation from Donors Choose to use towards helping fund future projects and first-time Donors Choose projects get a little extra help for funding.
Wondering What to Write a Project For?
These are just a few of my past projects.
- Teachers PayTeachers Gift Cards
- Organization Items for the Classroom (containers, bins, carts)
- Student Supplies (crayons, scissors, pencil pouches, whiteboards)
- iPads (2)
- Color Printer
- STEM Supplies
- Mentor Texts
- Math Manipulatives
- Color Cardstock
- Cubby Unit
- Chair Pockets
- Storage Shelves
- Emergent Readers
The process is really simple. First, create an account.
http://share.donorschoose.org/szZGd
Next, you will fill out a Student Profile
EXAMPLE: I Teach a First-grade combination class at a Title One school in Northern California. The majority of my students speak English as a second language and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds. All my students love to learn and are eager to come to school each day.
My Project- describe the actual project and how your students will benefit from the resources purchased.
Go Shopping: The fun part. You can shop at stores such as Lakeshore Learning, Staples, and Amazon. You can also request a Teacher's Pay Teachers $100 gift card..
Tips for a Successful Project
Budget wisely. Lower-priced grants are often successful. I keep mine under $300. Large ticket items tend to not always get funded. However, this doesn't mean that they don't.
Titles Matter: Be creative with your titles Super Tools for Sensational Students. You want your tile to jump out at donors. Books for Kids is just a little boring.
Get Your Project Noticed: sometimes I donate $5 to kick off my project. This works well when there is a double match. I will donate $5 and it is matched, so now my project has $10.
You do not have to share it on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media platforms. I have never emailed my project to family and friends. I have shared a few projects on Facebook, but it is not necessary. I do however have the link to my project in my school emails. Once in a while, a family will donate.
If you get stuck, feel free to reach out to me. I am happy to help other teachers get the resources they need for their classrooms without having to spend their own money.
Good Luck- and happy shopping.
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