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Mrs. Amy from Fort Kent, ME is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Place and Space to Grow!

Help me give my students classroom furnishings so that their learning environment will engage them in their own success and help them to grow in their experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Amy's classroom raised $2,379

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our job as teachers is to create a feeling of belonging and joy so children will love coming to school and thrive as responsible learners and good friends.

I am lucky to be surrounded by curious, active, and engaged little learners!

This is their first experience with coming to school all day, every day.... a HUGE transition from our pre-k program in which they attended 2 full days. Despite their struggles with adjusting to this new and intense schedule, I applaud their eagerness to explore and discover and their willingness to ask questions. I love how they come to school each and every day ready to take on the world and learn!

My Project

The classroom sets the whole tone of learning for my young kindergartners. The kindergarten classroom is where they will gain an understanding of their place in the world and the gifts that they have to offer it. It is also where they will develop what they want their future to look like, as well as knowledge of the skills needed to reach that goal. Because of that, providing them a place and space...and all the furnishings and essentials that help to create it... is paramount!.

With the classroom being such an important place in the growth of my students, it is important to understand the ways in which to "transform" this environment in order to receive maximum effectiveness in instruction.

The pillows, seat cushions, ottomans, and large carpet provide for an inviting, comfortable, and flexible learning space where students can interact and collaborate with each other. This helps to create engaged and invested learners, a goal we set for all of our students. In addition, the storage organizers, storage bins, and bookshelves will help to provide opportunities for students to become more responsible learners... a trait that is not only crucial within the four walls of the classroom but beyond them as well.

Mrs. Amy Fort Kent Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Kent, ME View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Birch Multi-Section Storage Cabinet with 15 Scoop Front Bins, Clear • Amazon Business $398.80 1 $398.80
Flagship Carpets FE160-44A Color Rings Black (Seats 24) Children's Classroom Seating Rug, Rectangle, 7'6"x12' • Amazon Business $278.45 1 $278.45
Classic Brands Sam & Jack Kids House Syle Solid Wood Bookcase, Antique White • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00
Children's Factory 27" Cozy Floor Pillows - Dark Woodland Set of 3 Classroom Furniture - CF650-540 • Amazon Business $149.18 1 $149.18
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Red • Amazon Business $25.00 5 $125.00
UTEX 2 in 1 Kids Construction Play Table with Storage Drawers and Built in Plate (Espresso with Grey Drwaer) • Amazon Business $99.98 1 $99.98
Tot Tutors WO180 Extra-Large Kid's Toy Storage Organizer w/ 20 Bins, Universal, Grey/White • Amazon Business $99.69 1 $99.69
Sauder 415541 Beginnings 3-Shelf Bookcase, L: 24.57" x W: 11.5" x H: 35.28", Soft White finish • Amazon Business $36.37 2 $72.74
Set of 2-26 x 26 Premium Hypoallergenic European Sleep Pillow Inserts Sham Square Form Polyester, Standard/White - Made in USA • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Jerry & Maggie - 2 Pieces Footstool Fabric Ottomans Soft Bottom Mat Bench Seat Foot Rest Step Stool with Feet Protection Design | Round - 4 Legs - Light Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Teyyvn Plastic Storage Basket, 10.03" x 7.59" x 4.09", Pack of 6, Gray • Amazon Business $20.66 2 $41.32
ClosetMaid 1029 Cubeicals Organizer, 4-Cube, White • Amazon Business $37.89 1 $37.89
EGOBUY Solid Square Floor Pillow Tufted Thicken Chair Pad Tatami Corduroy Seat Cushion, 22x22 inch, Gray • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Rustic Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
SEMAXE Foldable Fabric Storage Cube Basket Bins,1 Pack,Grey • Amazon Business $6.39 4 $25.56
Books Basket, Storage & Organizer Bin for Kids, Baby. White Canvas Fabric Decorative Box with Gray Embroidering. • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
Sterilite 19618606 Small Clip Box, Clear Lid & Base w/Colored Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $20.09 1 $20.09
Kevin Textile Decor Burlap Natural Style Lined Linen Throw Pillow Cases Cushion Cover for Bed/Sofa, 26x26 inch(2 Pieces, Natural Linen) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kevin Textile Decorative Toss Pillow Case Star Striped Linen Cushion Cover for Sofa,Navy Blue,26x26-inch (66x66cm), 2 Packs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell, Easy Install, Over 1000-feet Range, 52 USA Chimes, Adjustable Volume and LED Flash, (Black) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Twinkle Star 100 LED 49 FT Star String Lights, Plug in Fairy String Lights Waterproof, Extendable for Indoor, Outdoor, Wedding Party, Christmas Tree, New Year, Garden Decoration, Warm White • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Creative Teaching Press Springtime Blooms Border (2680) • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
Schoolgirl Style Rolled Straight Borders, Teal with Polka Dots (108327) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Schoolgirl Style Rolled Straight Borders, Gray with Polka Dots (108334) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,860.10

Vendor shipping charges

$10.95

Sales tax

$93.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,021.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$356.81

Total project goal

$2,378.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,378.76

3 Donors

-$2,301.93

Donations toward project cost

-$2,021.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$279.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$76.83

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$0.00

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