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Ms. Fahy from Chicago IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Brighten the Lives of the West Side

Help me give my students an inviting learning environment that cultivates a space for them to learn and grow!

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The carpet, bubble machine, organization material, and various fidgets will support special education students building-wide on the West Side of Chicago. The students face various and extensive challenges throughout the day and range in disabilities including behavioral, learning, and emotional. We need this project funded to enhance learning through the necessary materials for their education. Key things that can be done to have a successful functioning classroom for my students range from organization, color coding, visually appealing materials, and sensory space. Research has shown that when students have an inviting environment to learn in, they can grow so much more.

Our school is high poverty and cannot afford to purchase enhancement supplies.

My students attend a public elementary school that has a high number of students in special education on the West Side of Chicago. The area is considered high poverty, and our school does not have available funds to help enhance this area of my students' academic needs to make them successful students.

Ms. Fahy
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Circle Sampler Abstract Educational Area Rug for Kids Room or Childrens Classroom Carpet, Playroom or Home Learning, 7'6" x 12', Black • Amazon Business $305.03 1 $305.03
Switch Adapted Bubble Machine | Adaptive Device | Special Needs Device | Switch Device • Amazon Business $52.98 1 $52.98
d-c-fix 346-0166-3PKA Self-Adhesive Privacy Glass Window Film, Splinter, 17" x 78" Roll, 3-Pack with Applicator • Amazon Business $34.09 1 $34.09
Marbrasse Gold 4-Trays Desk File Organizer with 2 Pen Holder, Desktop Hanging File Holder with Drawer, Paper Letter Tray Organizer, Mesh Office Supplies Desk Paper Organizer for Home Office • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Beimu Acrylic Laptop Stand Acrylic Monitor Stand Riser Acrylic Computer Stand Laptop Riser with Storage Acrylic Desk Organizer Accessories Laptop Stand Clear Monitor Stand Desktop Notebook Stand • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 12 Pack-Blue Green • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
60 Pieces Bulletin Board Borders Squiggles and Dots Die Cut Border Trim for Teachers Painted Dots Black Bulletin Board Border for School Classroom Chalkboard Wall Party Office Decor (Classic Design) • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
2 Rolls Bulletin Board Borders,99 ft Colorful Scalloped Borders Trim for Bulletin Boards, Desks, Lockers, Home, School or Classroom Decor(Rainbow and Burst Pom) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Fantecy 12 Pieces Magnetic Push Pins Magnetic Thumb Tacks Pins Refrigerator Magnets for Kitchen and Office, Whiteboard Magnets, Map Magnets (Gold) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Plumelody 18Pcs Multicolor A4 Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch 9.5"×13.4" Waterproof Storage Bag Document Organizer Teacher/Classroom School/Office Supplies Travel/Stationery/File Storage Diaper Bags • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
8Pcs Wacky Tracks Fidget Toys Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Students School Snap Finger Sensory Snake Toys Fidgets Class Gifts for Adults Stress Relief ADD ADHD Autism Keeps Fingers Busy • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$555.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$593.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.75

Total project goal

$698.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$698.35

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$698.35

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