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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breath of Fresh Air: Keeping Little Learners Cool and Focused

Help me give my students a portable air conditioner to create an ideal learning environment for the summer months.

  • $1,261 goal

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

This project expired on October 23, 2025.

My Project

In our pre-k classroom, the lively sounds of learning and play too often give way to stifling heat. When summer rolls around and our central air system inconveniently fails, our bright, busy space turns into a sauna. This makes it incredibly tough for our youngest students to learn and thrive. We desperately need a portable air conditioner to keep our pre-k classroom cool, comfortable, and a place where our little ones can truly shine.

Imagine a four-year-old trying to focus on their ABCs or build a towering block castle when sweat's dripping down their back.

Little kids just can't handle high temperatures like adults can. Their small bodies struggle to stay cool, making them restless, tired, and unable to concentrate. A comfy learning spot isn't some fancy extra for these budding minds; it's a must-have. When the heat takes over, those precious moments of discovery vanish, replaced by pure discomfort.

Summer months are so important for building early skills, getting creative with art, and learning how to get along with others. But when our central AC gives up, classroom temperatures soar. This means we have to cut lessons short or try to teach a room full of distracted, overheated kids. A portable AC would be our superhero on those tough days, making sure our classroom stays a calm, cool place where learning never has to stop. It'd mean every minute in pre-k is productive, packed with meaningful experiences, no matter how hot it gets outside.

Getting a portable air conditioner is about more than just buying a machine; it's an investment in the comfort, health, and bright futures of our most vulnerable students. Please help us bring a breath of cool, fresh air into our classroom, so our little learners can truly sparkle.

Mr. Andy Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tripp Lite? Portable Air Conditioning Unit for Servers, 12,000 BTU, 120V • Quill.com $1,025.79 1 $1,025.79

Materials cost

$1,025.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,071.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.03

Total project goal

$1,260.21

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