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Ms. Strickland from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Safe Space to Feel and Heel

Help me give my students a safe, supportive space to receive emotional support through quiet reflective and interactive activities. These materials will make our classroom feel like home during school and support hours.

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My Project

My students need emotional support to help them navigate challenges both inside and outside of the classroom.

Many come from environments where consistency, safety and positive outlets are limited.

Despite this, they show incredible resilience and a desire to learn when given the right tools and encouragement.

The materials in this project will provide comfort and emotional regulation through calming tools, sensory items, and creative outlets for self-expression. These supports will help my students manage stress, refocus their energy, and build confidence. With the right environment, they can feel safe, valued, and ready to learn every single day.

Ms. Strickland Murell Dobbins Career Technical Education High School Grades 9-12

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Urban Lifestyle Microsuede Foldable Saucer Chair, Black 27D x 32W x 29.5H in • Amazon Business $44.97 2 $89.94
penepico Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,3Yard Large Sequins Sensory Fidget Toys for Toddlers,Tactile Reversible Fabric Sensory Materials for Calming Corner (3 yd, Lake Blue + Silver) • Amazon Business $48.74 1 $48.74
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Dark Gray,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $20.39 2 $40.78
Sax Origami Paper School Pack, Assorted Patterns and Colors, 265 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Ultra Fine Point, 0.4 mm, Assorted Special Edition Candy Pop Colors, Pack of 16 • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Roylco Preschool Arts and Crafts Paper Assortment Pack - 176 Sheets • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpeners for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Gray • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Crayola Llc - Crayola Washable Markers 12ct Asst Colors Fine Tip • Teachers' School Supply $8.91 3 $26.73
Crayola Colossal Collection of Coloring, 288 Pages, 3/Bundle (BIN040845-3) • Quill.com $25.19 1 $25.19
Marbrasse Mesh Pen Holder for Desk, Multi-Functional Pencil Organizer with Drawer, Desk Organizers and Accessories for Office Art Supplies (Large Black) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Crayola Oil Pastels - Assorted Colors, Set of 28 • Blick Art Materials $3.91 6 $23.46
Bright Creations Teacher Supplies Letter Tray Organizer - 6-Pack Rainbow, 9 x 13 x 3 in - Stackable Paper Trays for Classroom & Teacher Desk Organizer • Amazon Business $23.11 1 $23.11
EruiYin Wooden Desk Calendar 20222023 Standing Flip, Vintage Perpetual Flip Calendar with Large Display, Daily Desktop Calendar Rustic Farmhouse Desk Accessories for Home Office Decor, Foldable and • Amazon Business $22.79 1 $22.79
BOMEI PACK Desk Accessory Kit, Stapler and Staple Remover with 1000 Staples, Tape Dispenser with 1Rolls Transparent Tape, 1 Pen and Pencil Holder, Binder Clips, Paper Clips • Amazon Business $22.68 1 $22.68
Yichushisu Light Table/Box for Kids | Sand Painting Light Box | Sensory Light Table for Kids | Fun Summer Sand Art Kits Toys,Birthday Gifts & Party Favors for Boys & Girls | 3 Color Modes 16"(Blue) • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush Blue • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
Crayola Watercolor Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.68 6 $22.08
OMY USA Map Giant Coloring Poster • Blick Art Materials $19.50 1 $19.50
5 Pcs Marble Maze Mat Sensory Fidget Stress Relief Toys,Sensory Mat Anxiety Calming Toys,Tactile Sensory Toys for Kids Adults Teens Autism with Special Needs School Classroom Home Supplies,2 Sizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
24 Pack Blank Books for Kids to Write Stories, A6 Colorful Notebooks Bulk, 4.3x5.5 in Unlined Travel Journals Scrapbooks for Students Sketching • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
REEWII Broom and Dustpan Set ，Long Handle Broom with Upright Standing Dust pan for Indoor Outdoor Home Kitchen Office Floor Cleaning • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
66Pcs Animal Erasers for Kids, Cute Desk Pets for Classroom, Cool 3D Puzzle Mini Erasers Bulk, Fun Back to School Gifts Supplies, Classroom Rewards Prizes, Treasure Box Toys for Kids Students • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources Magnetic Hooks, Black/White, Set of 4 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Juvale Newtons Cradle Pendulum - 7 x 6 x 7 in, Silver Stainless Steel - Desk Decor & Office Decor for Men - Stress Relief Desk Toy - Science Teacher Gift & Physics Toy • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54
Artline Poster Markers - 4 mm Tip, Metallic Colors, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
Canboc Hard Case for New Canon Ivy 2/ Canon Ivy/Canon Ivy CLIQ+ CLIQ 2 CLIQ+2 Photo Printer Mobile Wireless Bluetooth Instant Camera Printer, Mesh Bag fit Photo Paper Cable, Black • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Crayola Silly Scent Smashups Markers - Set of 10, Fine Tip • Blick Art Materials $4.35 3 $13.05
Mancheng-zi Feelings Pillow, Mental Health Throw Pillow, 18x18 Linen Cover for Sofa Couch, Classroom & Counseling Office Must Haves • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Expo Tank Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (80699) • Quill.com $11.19 1 $11.19
Paper Mate Mate Liquid Paper DryLine Correction Tape, White, 2/Pack (6137206) • Quill.com $10.87 1 $10.87
Crayola Llc - Crayola Colored Pencils 36ct Asst • Teachers' School Supply $10.18 1 $10.18
PaperMate Flair Felt Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Red Ink, 4 Pack (84244) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
Fulmoon 120 Pcs Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Calm Sensory Stickers Adhesive Tactile 8 Shaped Fidget Tool for Classroom Desk Adults Teens Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Project XL Poster Markers, Assorted Bright Colors, Set of 4 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Teacher Stamps for Classroom Grading – 8PCS Self-Inking Rectangular Teacher Stamp Colorful Stamps for Teachers with Motivational Messages Perfect Classroom Supplies & Gifts for Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Ludato Desk Organizers Mesh Pencil Holder，3 Compartments Black Mesh Pen Holder Storage for Office Desk Accessories • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Heart Pop Bracelets Its 24 PCS Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Valentine Day Party Favors Kids Fidget Toys Bulk Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Sensory Toys Pack for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Teacher Created Resources Classroom Management Large Binder Clips, Set of 5 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $8.99 1 $8.99
Test Anxiety & Classroom Motivational Coloring Book • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Crayola Colors of the World Washable Fine Line Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49
Dixon 12" x 18" SunWorks Multicultural World Construction Paper • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.06 1 $8.06
EXPO Planning Pack, Dry and Wet Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, 8 Piece Set • School Specialty $8.00 1 $8.00
YEALQU 45PCS Random Different Pencil Topper Decoations Cute PVC Pencil Toppes Lovely Black Clip for Pupil/Junior Students Gifts Awards • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
I-MART Call Bell, Service Bell, Front Desk Bell, Ring Bell for Office, Hotel, Classroom, School, Dinner, Kitchen, Restaurants (Smiley Face Pink) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
300 Pcs Binder Clips, Rubber Bands, Office Set, Paper Clips, School & Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $7.75 1 $7.75
Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 - Rubber • School Specialty $6.37 1 $6.37
Carson Dellosa 6-Pack Colorful File Folders, Paper Organizers with Pockets for Filing Cabinet, Classroom Organization, Desk Accessories, Teacher Must Haves, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74
Crayola Llc - Crayola Markers 12ct Asst Colors Conical Tip • Teachers' School Supply $5.73 1 $5.73
Fidget Toys Sensory Stone for Kids: Silicone Textured Worry Stones for Autism Kids Calming - Quiet Fidgets for Students Anxiety Relief - Classroom Prizes Sensory Toys - Travel Toy Road Trip Essential • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
OHOME Sticky Notes - 12 Pads, 3”x3” - Colorful Self-Stick Post Notes Bulk - Office Desk Accessories | Teacher Classroom Must Haves,Aesthetic School Supplies for Home,Stocking Stuffers for Women • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
SuLiao 2 Minute Sand Timer for Kids, Colorful Hourglass Clock 2 Minute, Small Sand Watch 2 min, Plastic Hour Glass Sandglass for Kids, Games, Classroom, Toothbrush Timer (Blue) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
500 Pack Cute Sticker Roll - 1x1 Inch Fun Stickers, Good Adhesive and Easy to Use, Colors (Dark Blue, Green, Blue, Pink) - Fun Decorative Labels for DIY, Crafts, Teachers, Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Materials cost

$932.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.72

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$992.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.11

Total project goal

$1,167.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,167.42

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 $1,167.42

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