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Ms. Banks from Mitchellville, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Social & Emotional Learning in Es! & Staying Healthy

Help me give my students social and emotional learning techniques, skills, books, and practices. Items like a dehumidifier, tissues, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies are needed for the year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Banks's classroom raised $996

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My Project

I am reaching out to express the profound impact your support can have on our classroom by funding social and emotional learning (SEL) activities, books, and cleaning supplies. These essential resources are pivotal in creating a nurturing and effective learning environment.

SEL activities and books are crucial for developing students' emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience.

These skills are as critical as academic knowledge in today's fast-paced world. They help students navigate challenges, build positive relationships, and become compassionate individuals.

Lastly, cleaning supplies are essential for maintaining a healthy and safe classroom. A clean environment reduces the spread of germs, minimizes distractions, and ensures that students can focus on learning without health concerns. Our classroom is in need of a dehumidifier, tissues, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes.

Your generosity will provide these vital resources and send a powerful message to our students: that a caring community values and supports their education and well-being. Thank you for considering our needs and for your potential contribution to our classroom's success.

Ms. Banks Kingsford Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Mitchellville, MD 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia - 50-Pint Dehumidifier with ENERGY STAR Certification - White • Best Buy Education $141.12 1 $141.12
Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160) (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $33.01 3 $99.03
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Case of 25 Packs (1,250 Sheets) - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $73.50 1 $73.50
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $69.23 1 $69.23
Perk Disinfecting Wipes Fresh 75 Wipes/Pack 6/Carton (PK56664CT) • Staples $21.18 3 $63.54
Learning Resources Adjustable Chart Stand, Pocket Chart Stand for Teachers,Flip Chart Stand, Teacher Supplies for Classroom,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $55.11 1 $55.11
Post-it Easel Pad - 30 Sheets, 25 x 30 Inches - Great for Virtual Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4, Silver • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
A Kids Book About Anger - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Amazon Basic Care - Original Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kindness is My Jam: A Kid's Story Book About Understanding, Empathy, and Compassion (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $12.53 1 $12.53
MaxGear Whiteboard Magnets, 36 Pack Strong Refrigerator Magnets, Dry Erase Board Magnets Set, Magnets for Whiteboard, 3 cm Round Colored Magnets for Classroom, Refrigerator, Office, Home (5 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Ninja Life Hacks: Calm Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$755.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.68

Sales tax

 $45.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.36

Total project goal

$995.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.73

3 Donors

-$99.56

Donations toward project cost

-$84.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.93

match offer

-$896.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$761.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.42

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