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Ms. Gerald from Greensboro, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gerald's classroom raised $823

Building Readers. Growing Innovators.

Help me give my students engaging STEM and reading experiences with Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat, STEM Explorers Bridge Builders, classroom headphones, Magic Tree House, and Readers: Grades 2-3 Collection to thrive confidently together.

Ms. Gerald Bluford Elementary School
Greensboro, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I absolutely love how inquisitive my students are. They genuinely love to learn, create, ask questions, and explore new ideas. This year is especially meaningful because I have the opportunity to move to third grade with the same scholars I taught in second grade. I know how hard they work, how much they enjoy learning, and how excited they are to continue our journey together. Because they give their best every day, I am committed to working just as hard for them by creating a classroom where they feel challenged, inspired, and excited to come to school.

My goal is to help my students enter their first state-tested year with confidence, curiosity, and a continued love of learning.

The STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set, PicassoTiles Construction Building Chips, PLUS PLUS Mini Waffle Blocks, conversation cubes, and math dice will encourage hands-on engineering, collaboration, and critical thinking while reminding students that learning is meant to be explored.

Our classroom library—including the Magic Tree House Book Set, Roald Dahl Magical Gift Box Set, Readers: Grades 2–3 Collection, and Junie B. Jones Collection—will help strengthen reading comprehension, build stamina, and foster a lifelong love of books.

The Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat, classroom headphones, and everyday classroom supplies will create a welcoming, organized environment where every child has the tools they need to succeed. With your support, my students won’t simply prepare for a test—they’ll continue growing into confident readers, creative problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Gerald Bluford Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensboro, 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Big Beanbag Seat - Green (30"w x 32"h) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.49 2 $56.98
Readers: Grades 2-3 Book Collection- 10 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.57 1 $49.57
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Kaplan Early Learning Junie B. Jones Chapter Book Set - Collection of 10 Paperback Titles for Kindergarten,1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade, Elementary Classroom Library Children's Books, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.45 1 $47.45
Random House Magic Tree House Chapter Books Set #1-8 - Early Reader Adventure Series for Kids Ages 6+ - Level M Fiction Paperback Book Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $45.55 1 $45.55
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Colored/Jumbo Pencils, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpeners for Classroom Home Office PSX5, Gray • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Roald Dahl Magical Gift Boxed Set (4 Books) - Boxed Set • AKJ Education $25.52 1 $25.52
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Set (LER9461) • Quill.com $24.20 1 $24.20
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Design Series, Clean Scent,Clear, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4), 9652-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $22.17 1 $22.17
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
PLUS PLUS 240 Piece Rainbow Mix - Mini Waffle Blocks, Classroom Must Haves | STEM Toys, Sensory Bin Filler, Autistic Kids Must Haves, Gifts for Boys & Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes,Foam | Social Emotional Learning Dice, Speech Toys, School Counselor Office Supplies, Teacher Family Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
PicassoTiles Construction Building Chips Block 300 Piece Set Interlocking Plastic Disc STEM Learning Toy Creative Education Child Brain Development Play for Toddler Kids Boys Girls Ages 3 & Up PTF300 • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Briout Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, 36 Pack Capacitive Stylus, High Precision Compatible with All Universal Touch Screen Devices (12 Multicolor) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
50 Pieces Dice Set, 14mm Bulk 6 Sided Colored Dices for Board Games, Math Learning,Classroom • Amazon Business $6.26 1 $6.26
ZZTX Magnetic Staple Remover 4 Pack | Staple Removal Tool, Easy removal, No paper tear, 4-color set • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$611.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.30

Total project goal

$822.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $822.02

2 Donors

-$822.02

Donations toward project cost

-$698.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.30

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