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Ms. Taw from Winston Salem, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Taw's classroom raised $1,020

Help Me Build My First Classroom

Help me give my students a welcoming and engaging classroom environment with the essential materials they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Ms. Taw South Fork Elementary School
Winston Salem, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I am excited to create a welcoming, organized, and engaging classroom where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Starting a classroom from the ground up means gathering the essential materials that will help students succeed from the very first day of school.

This project will provide classroom organization supplies, learning materials, and other essential resources that will create a positive learning environment for my first-grade students.

A well-prepared classroom allows students to focus on learning, build confidence, and develop a love of school. We are asking for an area rug, dry erase whiteboards and caddies.

Your support will help transform an empty classroom into a space where young learners can explore, grow, and reach their full potential. Thank you for helping me build a classroom where every child can thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Taw South Fork Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Blue Pastel Alphabet Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 7'6" x 12' • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Learning Resources Magnetic Plastic Mobile Dry-Erase Whiteboard, Aluminum Frame, 0.75', 10/Set (LER4278) • Quill.com $108.99 1 $108.99
Really Good Stuff - 163999 Four-Equal-Compartment Caddies, Set of 6, Assorted Colors – Plastic Caddy Organizers with Built-in Handles and Stackable Design, Classroom Storage Made Easy • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Pacon Classroom Construction Paper Storage 26 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 18 1/2 White (PAC001316) • Staples $40.69 1 $40.69
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Rolling Metal Utility Cart with Shelf, Portable Multi-Functional Storage, White • Amazon Business $39.87 1 $39.87
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall, Rustic Adjustable Reading Standing Light for Living/Kids Room, Bedroom, Black • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
AFMAT 3 Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 9/32" Holes, 50-Sheet Hole Puncher 3 Ring, 50% Reduced Effort, Adjustable Two & Three Hole Punch, Metal Paper Puncher w/Large Chip Tray, Metal Paper Guide, Black, HP18 • Amazon Business $35.90 1 $35.90
X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener Black/Silver (19501/19501X) • Staples $21.69 1 $21.69
The SEL Toolbox: Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Teach Kids to Generalize Learned Skills to Real-Life Situations • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Hadley Designs Feelings Chart for Classroom Must Haves - Emotions Chart for Toddler Calm Down Corner Supplies, Feelings Wheel, Mental Health & Social Emotional Learning Posters, Chalk Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black (INP20-BLK) • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Learning Resources Brainometry Cubed - 3D Brain Teaser Puzzles, Fidget Puzzle Game for Kids, Educational Games, Problem Solving Toys, Fidget Cube, Easy Puzzles for Kids,STEM Kits, Montessori • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
YOPCDJ 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags A4 Zipper Bags for Classroom Organization, Waterproof Document Zipper Pouches for Cosmetics, Travel Storage File Bags for Office Supplie • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Staples Sticky Notes 3 x 3 Summer Breeze Collection 100 Sheets/Pad 6 Pads/Pack (ST62867) • Staples $8.29 1 $8.29
4-Piece Multi-Function Electronic Timer, Learning Management, Suitable for Kitchen, Study, Work, Exercise Training, Outdoor Activities(not Including Battery). • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Swingline Standard Staples 1/4 Length 210 Per Strip 5 000/Box 3 Boxes (S7035104) • Staples $7.19 1 $7.19
Superio Plastic Storage Container, Deep, 3.4 Quart, 3.2 Liter, Clear, 9.75x6.75x3.25 - Adult • School Specialty $4.87 1 $4.87
Staples Smooth Jumbo Paper Clips Silver 100 Clips/Pack (A7026600A) • Staples $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$765.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.49

Sales tax

 $59.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$866.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.95

Total project goal

$1,019.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,019.64

1 Donor

-$1,019.64

Donations toward project cost

-$866.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.95

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