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Ms. Heckmann from Waterbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Independence with my Intelligent 3rd Graders

Help me give my students the opportunity to become independent during math and literacy centers with these hands-on manipulatives, as well as other essential classroom supplies to help create a positive and sufficient learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Heckmann's classroom raised $427

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My 3rd graders attend school in a low-income, diverse, and urban environment. There is a large ELL population and I have 7 special education students in my classroom with a variety of disabilities.

They are such a special and hardworking group of students who come to school every day with a positive attitude and a love of learning, despite the challenges they may face outside of school.

As the year goes on, I want my students to always feel comfortable, motivated and challenged to strive to do their best in all areas of school. These students have big dreams for their future and my goal is to always give them the resources to make them believe that they can achieve all of their goals.

My Project

These hands-on manipulative such as hot dots, higher-numbered dice and comprehension learning cubes will help my students become more independent during literacy and math centers and give themselves the opportunity to challenge themselves.

As I've gotten to know my students throughout this year, I've learned that some students can benefit from flexible seating to keep them moving while they're learning.

These wobble seats will be a big help to my students who need more movement.

Some other classroom essentials, such as a bell for transitions, chalkboard cleaner, dry erase markers, and a pencil sharpener would make a tremendous difference in our day to day classroom environment.

Ms. Heckmann Bucks Hill Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

20 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Green (14in) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Orange (14in) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Educational Insights Hot Dots Talking Pen, Ages 5 and Up, Set of 6, (New Silver Color) • Amazon Business $39.53 1 $39.53
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count • Amazon Business $30.37 1 $30.37
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens are perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards- Fractions • Amazon Business $11.09 2 $22.18
Educational Insights Hot Dots Learn-to-Solve Word Problems Card Set, Grades 1-3 • Amazon Business $21.01 1 $21.01
Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards- Multiplication • Amazon Business $7.69 2 $15.38
Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes, Phonics Toy, 6 Colored Foam Cubes, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
100% Natural Chalkboard Cleaner Spray and Eraser Kit by VersaChalk (250 mL) - Remove Liquid Chalk Marker Ink from Chalk Board Signs, Whiteboard, Dry Erase Marker Board, and Blackboard • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SmartDealsPro 10 Pack of Random Color D20 Polyhedral Dice for DND RPG MTG Table Games • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards- Money • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards- Telling Time • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61
I-MART Call Bell, Service Bell, Front Desk Bell, Ring Bell for Office, Hotel, Classroom, School, Dinner, Kitchen, Restaurants (Orange Color Flower) • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$327.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.97

Total project goal

$426.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.46

9 Donors

-$260.88

Donations toward project cost

-$230.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.88

match offer

-$155.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.71

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