Mrs. Vasta teaches 6th graders at a Title 1 school in Phoenix, Arizona. She used an eye-catching title and photo. The photo consists of her students, her creative looking classroom, and work that her students have done. This project really caught my eye because of the fun looking picture, and because I am a future English teacher who values reading the same way that Mrs. Vasta does. Creating titles that are geared towards specific areas of study will capture other professionals in the Education sphere who relate to and have mutual interest in the materials being requested. Mrs. Vasta's project post is excellently balanced with information about her students and classroom, and with specific projects that she will be organizing to get her kids reading the books that she is requesting funding for. She is going to host student-lead book clubs, and workshops that will give her students a way to taste many books of different reading levels and genres. She has a large list of books that she will provide for her students under materials needed, along with the quantities and prices of each book. She even explained that she has higher quantities of some books so that students can use these books together in their book clubs. Overall, Mrs. Vasta's project proposal is one of the best I have seen yet. I was not left wondering what my donation would be going towards. She explained everything very clearly and concisely. This is an excellent Donor's Choose post.
5 Tips based on this review:
1. Use a picture that incorporates your students and your classroom. Give potential donors a feel for your class.
2. Explain why students need the material(s) you are raising money for.
3. Give specific explanations for how you will use the new material and how it will benefit your students.
4. Use a title that is specific to your class or subject area.
5. Provide an accurate description of materials and costs, and if needed, use a brief explanation of these materials in your post.
5 Tips based on this review:
1. Use a picture that incorporates your students and your classroom. Give potential donors a feel for your class.
2. Explain why students need the material(s) you are raising money for.
3. Give specific explanations for how you will use the new material and how it will benefit your students.
4. Use a title that is specific to your class or subject area.
5. Provide an accurate description of materials and costs, and if needed, use a brief explanation of these materials in your post.