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Mrs. England from Knoxville, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Strong Foundation for a Welcoming and Successful Year.

Help me give my students a welcoming classroom environment with everything they need to succeed!

  • $752 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

I currently work as an educational assistant in a self-contained special education classroom for grades 6-8. I will finish my degree over the Summer and have my own classroom by August or December. The items on this list will be used for our current students/classroom as well as my future classroom.

Students learn best in a well-organized and welcoming classroom where they are comfortable and given learning materials that accommodate their specific needs.

I am asking for items such as scissors, laminate sheets, a binding machine, printer ink, markers, clay, and other misc. materials to assist in making differentiated learning materials to meet each student's academic and social level. I am also asking for a classroom rug to help give our classroom a more welcoming feeling.

Mrs. England Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Knoxville, TN View local requests

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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Living Room Area Rug 10x12: Soft Machine Washable Boho Moroccan Farmhouse Rugs for Bedroom Under Dining Table - Non-Slip Neutral Morden Indoor Floor Rug Carpet for Home Office Decor - Grey • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Wensdo Classroom Headphones Bulk 16 Pack Multi Color for Kids School, Wholesale Class Set Durable Earphones for Students Children Toddler Teens Boys Girls and Adult (HY857,16 Mixed) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Yunsailing 150 Pack Plastic Binding Combs Plastic Binder Comb Ring 19 Ring Binding Spines Letter Size Spiral coils for Notebook Calendar(1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 in,Black) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Forzik Remanufactured 63XL Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP Ink 63 63XL Works with OfficeJet 3830 4650 4652 5255 Envy 4520 5540 DeskJet 1110 2130 Printer(1Black,1Color,2 Pack) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes, Cleans, Disinfects & Deodorizes, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $12.48 2 $24.96
TEINO 63XL 63 Ink Cartridges Combo Pack for HP Printers Remanufactured Replacement for HP Ink 63 63XL OfficeJet 3830 4650 5255 5258 4655 4652 3833 Envy 4520 4512 DeskJet 1112 3630 (Black Tri-Color) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Pencil Holder, Metal Magnetic Pen Holder Strong Magnets Magnetic Storage Basket Organizer for Whiteboard Refrigerator Locker Accessories Teacher Must Haves Classroom Organization • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EXPO Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor, Black Ink, 36-Count Set, Ideal for Classroom, Office, and Home Use • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
8 Pcs Dry Erase Number Line White Boards with 8 Pcs Dry Erase Erasers 4 x 14'' Inch Double Sided White Board Dry Erase Board for Kids Number Lines for Students Math Manipulatives for School Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
WISE HEDGEHOG Learning Clock for Kids, Silent Non Ticking, Telling Time Teaching Clock, Kids Room Wall Decor for Bedrooms, Analog Kids Clock for Teaching Time, Kids Learn to Tell Time Easily • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Panda Brothers Montessori Screwdriver Board Set - Wooden Montessori Toys for 4 Year Old Kids and Toddlers, Sensory Bin, Fine Motor Skills, STEM Toys • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
GUSTO [16 oz. - 50 Count Clear Plastic Cups With Dome Lids - Perfect for Smoothies, Milkshakes, and To-Go Beverages (Formerly Comfy Package) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
DIYMAG Magnet Dot with Self Adhesive, Fridge Magnets Classroom Must Have Round Magnetic Tape Flexible Magnet Sheets for Crafts, Whiteboard, Refrigerator Easy Peel and Stick 360Pcs • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box, Allergies and Colds • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Sharpie 38250PP Permanent Marker 5.3mm Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Set (SAN38250PP) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Spin Master Games, Guess Who? Giant Edition, Family Game for Indoor & Outdoor Fun with Big Oversized Board, for Family and Kids, 2-4 Players, Ages 6 & Up • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
SHARPIE Metallic Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 6 Count • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Liter Pump Bottle (Pack of 1) - 9632-04-CMR • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, Easter Basket Essentials for Kids, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Wireless Doorbell, BO YING Waterproof Door Bell, Easy Install, Operating at 1000ft Range with 38 Melodies to Choose, Adjustable Volume and LED Flash,1 Push Button(Battery included)&1 Receiver (Black) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lbs), Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Bulk Craft Supplies for School Classrooms • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62

Materials cost

$599.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.69

Total project goal

$751.29

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