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Ms. Koo from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blooming Minds: Spring Essentials for Third Grade

Help me give my students the materials they need to success during the remainder of the school year, to support their health and wellbeing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Koo's classroom raised $954

This project is fully funded

My Project

As we approach the end of Quarter Three, many of our classroom supplies have run out, and with testing just a few weeks away, we need your support!

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, culturally responsive, and empowering space where every student can thrive.

The supplies we are requesting are essential for fostering student success, well-being, and engagement.

Calm Corners & Student Well-Being – Our calm corners give students a space to regulate emotions, practice mindfulness, and engage in social-emotional learning. Supplies like SEL books, engaging feelings charts, and cozy seating help students feel supported and allow them to communicate their needs in a variety of ways.

Cleaning & Sanitizing – Keeping our classroom clean and safe is a top priority! With illnesses going around, we need disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer to maintain a healthy learning environment for all students.

Headphones for Learning & Testing – With important assessments approaching, headphones are crucial for helping students stay focused and engaged during online learning and testing. They are also essential for small group intervention, ensuring that every scholar can access learning materials in a supportive environment.

Dry Erase Markers & Erasers – These are critical tools for small group instruction, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning, practice problem-solving, and receive immediate feedback. Unfortunately, most of ours have dried out or worn down, and we are in urgent need of replacements to support student participation.

Each of these supplies plays a vital role in creating an equitable, accessible, and thriving learning environment. Any contribution, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of our third-grade scholars. We truly appreciate your support!

Ms. Koo Herzl 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.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lysol© Disinfecting Wipes - Lemon/Lime Blossom - 80 Ct. - Case of 6 • Nasco $42.80 4 $171.20
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds (Black) • Amazon Business $47.99 3 $143.97
Maitys 24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket 17 Inch Chair Bag Chair Pockets for Classrooms Student Chair Pockets Classroom Chair Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Student Book School Table Organized (Blue) • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Bean Bag Chair, Foldable Flocking Inflatable Sofa, Outdoor Living Room Ultra Soft Lazy Sofa Couch Bean Bag Chair with 4-inch Foot Pump for Kids and Adults (Blue) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $12.74 4 $50.96
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.79 2 $49.58
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart • Amazon Business $45.37 1 $45.37
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 2 $40.98
Mental Health It is Okay to Feel Calming Techniques Reversible Throw Pillow Cover for School Counseling Therapy Office Calm Down Corner Decor,Mental Health Gifts for Girls Boys Kids,18x18 Inches • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Gray • Amazon Business $23.50 1 $23.50
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
KIKIGOAL Feelings Chart For Preschool Teacher Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Pocket Chart, Autism Visual Behavior Management, Daycare Essentials, Calm Down Corner Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Mental Health All Feelings Are Okay Feelings and Emotions Reversible Throw Pillow Cover for Kids Room Therapy Office School Counselor Office Decor,Mental Health Gifts for Girls Boys Kids,18x18 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$769.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$810.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.08

Total project goal

$953.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$953.88

16 Donors

-$945.06

Donations toward project cost

-$810.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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