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Ms. Gray from Louisville, KY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing the Outside Inside the Classroom

Help me give my students a cozy environment to learn and grow by bringing the outside in so they feel welcome and comfortable.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gray's classroom raised $278

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a classroom teacher, it is my job to create a space that allows students to feel safe, welcome, and comfortable. However, the harsh lighting and cinder-block structure lead students to complain that the florescent lights give them migraines and that the school feels like prison. I am working hard to revamp my classroom with low-lighting, greenery, and warm textiles to create a homey feel to shift their perspective.

While it may seem extraneous, this is actually a critical component to make students feel welcome and happy in this space.

I could use your help to make this possible. I have had many students already share the sense of calm they feel when they walk into my room with some lamp lighting and faux plants. This positive feedback has led me to pursue more decor to create a natural, peaceful space for my students to learn, share and grow. In a time with increasing mental illness among teens, I am trying to do all I can to ease their anxiety and calm their racing thoughts to allow them to actually focus on gaining new knowledge.

Ms. Gray Ballard High School Grades 9-12

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.

Louisville, KY View local requests

More than half 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ambimall Floor Lamp with 3 Color Temperatures Bulb Set of 2, 64" Standing lamp with Linen lampshade for Bedroom, Minimalist Pole Lamp, Beige Shade & Black Pole • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
ShopLaLa Wooden Wall Planter - 2 Pack Wall Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants Wall Mounted Natural Wood Holder Vertical Garden System Unique Large Live Living Green Plant Wall Decor 35.4" (90cm) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Neon Signs Today Is A Good Day for A Good Day LED Dimmable Neon Light Sign Neon Wall Decor Signs for Bachelorette Party Engagement Party First Birthday Favors Wedding Anniversary for Party Home Wall Wedding Decoration Art Gift (11.8*11.8inch) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
KASZOO Grass Wall 12 Pack 10"x10" Artificial Boxwood Hedge Wall Panels, Privacy Hedge Screen Faux Boxwood for Outdoor,Indoor,Garden,Fence,Backyard,Greenery Walls • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Aesthetic 2025 Magnetic Calendar for Refrigerator, Fridge Calendar Magnet Runs Until June 2026, 21 Monthly Refrigerator Calendars with Greenery Design for Easy Organizing, 2025 New Edition • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$202.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$235.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.64

Total project goal

$277.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$277.62

1 Donor

-$138.81

Donations toward project cost

-$117.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.82

match offer

-$138.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$117.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.82

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$0.00

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