My students come from low socioeconomic homes. Many of their parents are forced to work out-of-state to provide for their families while the children are raised solely by one or two elderly grandparents.
While they are with me, I focus on their strengths and interests.
I ensure I am creating a warm and loving environment by greeting them with a hug and complimenting them on their shoes, clothing and anything they feel proud of. I know they are faced with many hardships at home, with much separation anxiety, never knowing when they will see their parents next. My classroom is a loving warm environment where they can relax and rely on me to always be there, to believe in them, cheering them on, in their learning endeavors.
My Project
The materials from this project will allow me to create a cozy and comfortable environment for my students. For many of my students, my classroom is their first schooling experience and it can be difficult for them to adjust.
Creating a classroom which feels similar to their homes will ease their transition and any separation anxiety they feel.
The various greenery will be displayed around the classroom accenting students' work and creating that homey feel. The baskets will hold the materials in the classroom and the wooden trays will be used for serving breakfast and lunch. The photo display will allow my students to hang photos of their families as one of the methods for fostering the home school connection.
More than half of 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
Lipper International 1165 Acacia Curved Serving Tray, 19.88" x 14" x 2.5"
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Crayola Air-Dry Clay, White, 5 pounds Resealable Bucket, For Classroom, Educational, Art Tools, 3 Pack (15 pounds Total)
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$44.19
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$44.19
PARTY JOY Artificial Vines Faux Silk Eucalyptus Garland Greenery Wedding Backdrop Arch Wall Decor
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DII Z02006 Natural Water Hyacinth Storage Basket with Handles
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14" A-Frame Painting Easels 6-Pack, Ohuhu 14 Inches Tall Display Stand Tabletop Art Easel Set Mini Wood Painting Easels for Kids Children Artist Student Classroom Table Top Display, Back To School Art
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Rustic Wall Sconces - Mason Jars Sconce, Rustic Home Decor,Wrought Iron Hooks, Silk Hydrangea and LED Strip Lights Design 6 Hour Timer Home Decoration (Set of 2)
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Ivinxy Family Friends Birthday Reminder Calendar Plaque Board Wooden Crafts Wall Door Signwith Heart Decoration
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$19.49
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$19.49
Mkono Hanging Photo Display Macrame Wall Hanging Pictures Decor Boho Chic Home Decoration for Apartment Bedroom Living Room Gallery, with 25 Wood Clips
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$16.99
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Lipper International 8838 Bamboo Wood Standing Paper Towel Holder, 7-1/4" x 12-1/2"
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$16.88
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$16.88
New Star Foodservice 27907 Rectangle Black Mini Chalkboard, 2 by 3 Inch, Set of 12
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ilauke Unfinished Wood Slices 50 Pcs 2.4"-2.8" Natural Wood Rounds with Pre-drilled Hole and 66 Feet Twine String for Christmas Crafts Ornaments Party Wedding Decoration
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Mont Marte Polymer Clay Tools Pottery Tools Clay Sculpting Tools for Sculpting 10 pces, 3 Pack
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Luyue Vintage Artificial Peony Silk Peonies Fake Flowers Wedding Bouquet Home Floral Decor (Pack of 1)-Vintage White
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$11.99
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Cosmos Pack of 12 PCS Erasable Wooden Chalkboard Label Clips Message Memo Boards Clips
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$9.99
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Liquid Chalk Marker Pen - White Dry Erase Marker - Chalk Markers for Chalkboard Signs, Windows, Blackboard, Glass - 6mm Reversible Tip (5 Pack) - 24 Chalkboard Labels Included
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Materials cost
$438.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$474.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$83.81
Total project goal
$558.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$558.71
2 Donors
-$239.70
Donations toward project cost
-$237.45
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$2.25
match offer
-$279.35
Match offer toward project cost
-$237.45
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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