When I was teaching, generous donors helped me fill my classroom library with books and take my homeroom class on an unforgettable trip to Philadelphia.
Now Words on a Mission pays it forward with your help — donating a percentage of profits to DonorsChoose.org.
DonorsChoose.org allows donors to choose which projects to fund, and the materials are shipped directly to teachers. DonorsChoose now funds projects in 78% of public schools in the United States and impacts over 28 million students.
Every time you start a new project with Words on a Mission, you’re helping to fund writing programs and tech projects in under-resourced schools across the country — and helping to grow the next generation of writers, thinkers, and leaders who will shape our world.
funded projects
Color printer for elementary students in Houston, TX
The teacher said: “In my ELA classroom, my students will create Travel Blogs or Animal Rescue Websites as a community project. They will be inspired and motivate to create with their own style and layout while using Canva and Word Press. A world in black & white with words bouncing off pages is fantastic, but a world with vivid colors comes to life in brand new ways.”
*At this school, 96% of students are from low-income households.
Translation device for high school English learners in Prince George’s County, MD
The teacher said: “Our students love the immediacy and accuracy of the translations, which allow them to participate in class discussions and comprehend lessons in real-time. One student, who was initially hesitant to speak due to language barriers, now confidently participates, knowing that they have the support of the translator. Another has taken to using the photo translation feature to help with reading assignments, making them a more independent learner.”
*At this school, 40% of students are from low-income households.
iPad for high schoolers in Brooklyn, NY
The teacher said: “It’s not easy to get kids excited about upper-level Algebra, but using an iPad to add creativity hooks students that would otherwise be disengaged. By using an iPad to project onto my Smartboard, it is possible for students to either demonstrate the problem for the class while explaining their steps, or take a photo of their work and then annotate as they present to their peers.“
*At this school, 89% of students are from low-income households.
Document camera and motivational postcards for 4th graders in San Bernardino, CA
“With the surge of Covid-19 cases, our governor just recently closed down our county. This is scary to me and my students. So I would like to create a space within my home that resembles a classroom to give my students a better learning experience than they received in the spring. Distance learning will be challenging and having the ability of using this technology will make teaching so much more simpler.”
*At this school, 93% of students are from low-income households.
Document camera and printer for 4th graders in Houston, TX
The teacher said: “I'll be teaching virtually this fall and am thrilled to have these materials to prepare the most engaging lessons possible during this difficult time. My students will benefit immensely from having a teacher who is prepared with the technology needed to deliver instruction from home.“
*At this school, 54% of students are from low-income households.
Notebooks for 5th graders in Waterbury, CT
The teacher said: “My students need journals to write in. I believe writing their thoughts, concerns, and emotions will help them to cope and learn how to deal with their emotions.”
*At this school, 77% of students are from low-income households.
Women’s history texts for 6th graders in New York City
The teacher said: “My students need a women's history text set to promote in-depth reading about some of the fierce women we will study during Women’s History Month… Now more than ever, we need our girls and all our children to know that women have accomplished greatness throughout our history.”
*At this school, 89% of students are from low-income households.
Graphic novels for 3rd graders in rural New Hampshire
The teacher said: “My students need high-interest books to read during and outside of school… I want to give all students a chance to know themselves as readers who can experience the way that reading can enrich their lives.”
Phonics training for 2nd-grade teacher in Hartford, CT
The teacher said: “I am requesting funding for a workshop that will help me to strengthen my ability to teach foundational skills of reading and writing to my students. Phonics instruction is a valuable and essential part of a successful classroom reading program... Please help me to grow as an educator, so I can help my students to become successful readers.”
*At this school, 83% of students are from low-income households.
A class of students and their teacher wearing pink t-shirts and smiling into the camera