Help me give my students a calm, clean, and celebratory classroom this year! With cozy seating options, prize bin incentives, calming tools, and art supplies, plus organizational items, my classroom can be safe and welcoming to all.
Walking into the first day of third grade math, my students look around and see a calm, inviting space. They notice the smell of essential oils making the classroom feel like home, see the bins full of books they can choose to read, and smile as they find many flexible seating options. They whisper to each other as they see the prize bin and classroom reward system at the front of the room. They cannot wait to learn! The goal of this project is to make the above description true in my new classroom. I believe that when students feel at home in their space, they learn with their best foot forward.
Students will give their best in a beautiful space- flexible seating around the room, a soft rug in the calm down corner, art supplies, welcoming smells from the diffuser, small prizes, and organized items for them to use during class will make learning math a breeze!
These items will make my classroom a space where all students can feel empowered and motivated to learn.
My students are important because they deserve access to a meaningful, impactful, engaging school experience. We seek to shift the narrative of what it means to be a student in the city of Philadelphia and that begins with a classroom that feels exciting to be a part of! It is my hope that this project will be part of my students' journey to feeling welcomed and at home at school, and therefore receptive and excited to learning.
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
Unittype 6 Pcs Round Throw Pillow Wood Decorative Soft Circle Seating Tree Stump Pillow Floor Cushion Natural Wood Cushion 3D Digital Printing Forest Decor for Bedroom Living Room (Realistic)
• Amazon Business
$57.99
1
$57.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors
• Amazon Business
$46.00
1
$46.00
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Mixed Colors)
• Amazon Business
$36.79
1
$36.79
Magnetic Reward Jar, Magnetic Star Reward Jar Classroom, Behavior Management Classroom Tools, Reward Jar System for Classroom Home, Magnetic Reward Jar for Classroom Board
• Amazon Business
$14.99
2
$29.98
Kolewo4ever 400 Pieces Happy Birthday Gifts Set:100 Birthday Rubber Bracelets,100 Birthday Pencils and 200 Birthday Badge Sticker for Teachers Classrooms Reward Birthday Party Favors
• Amazon Business
100 CT WASHABLE SUPER TIPS MARKERS
• Teachers' School Supply
$26.47
1
$26.47
Pettop Fluffy Deep Green Area Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 3x5 Feet Super Soft Shaggy Plush Fuzzy Rugs for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom, Carpet for Rooms Decor
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
BEST PAPER GREETINGS 120 Pack 4x6-inch Happy Birthday Cards with Envelopes - Bulk Gift Set for Kids, Students and Teachers (12 Assorted Designs)
• Amazon Business
$20.36
1
$20.36
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$4.00
5
$20.00
YIKUBEE Oil Diffuser with Essential Oils Set, 500ml Diffuser, 6x10mL Essential for diffusers for Home, Aromatherapy Humidifier, Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Bruh Did You Even Show Your Work Funny School - Math Teacher Throw Pillow
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Eucalyptus Bulletin Board Border 36ft Greenery Die-Cut Border Trim for Classroom Decoration Two Sided School Family Party Leaves Border Home Decor Teacher Supplies
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils - Set of 24
• Blick Art Materials
$5.02
3
$15.06
TriMagic Accordian File Folder Organizer, Alphabetical Expanding Filing Folders, A-Z Expandable Accordion Storage Box with 24 Pockets for Paperwork Paper Keeper Invoice Receipt Bill Document
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Fervfes 48 Packs Unicorn Galaxy Slime, Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Galaxy Slime Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Prize, Party Slime Favors,Easter Basket Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$14.59
1
$14.59
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240
• Blick Art Materials
$7.06
2
$14.12
ECR4Kids ELR-13212 Cutting Edge SureGrip Kid's Scissor Classpack for School Classrooms, Blunt Tip, Assorted
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Raymond Geddes Axolotl Pencil Top Erasers (Pack of 24)
• Amazon Business
48 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Storage Box - Sensory Strips 2 Textured Surface Adhesives Fidget Strips for Office & Classroom Desk Relieve Adult & Teen Stress (Watercolor Style)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
36 Pcs Pencil Top Erasers Fun Eraser Toppers for Kids, Bulk Cute Rock Paper Scissors Eraser Caps, 4 Colors
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24
• Blick Art Materials
$8.66
1
$8.66
32 Piece Mini Dinosaur Bubble Wand (8 Style), Dino Theme Party Favors Neon Toy for Kids Child, Pinata Suffer, Goodie Bags Filler, School Classroom Prizes, Summer Outdoor, Gifts for Girl Boy
• Amazon Business
$6.78
1
$6.78
Green Book Bin - Large - Item
• AKJ Education
$1.09
6
$6.54
JOYIN 60 Pcs Slap Bracelets for Kids, Bulk Wristbands with Animals, Friendship, Heart, Party Favors, Classroom Prizes Birthday Exchanging Gifts,Goodies Bag Stuffers Fillers
• Amazon Business
$6.49
1
$6.49
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.24
1
$6.24
JXJMYU 50Pcs Funny Math Stickers,Studying Mathematics Stickers,Love Maths Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle,Childrens Window Stickers Funny Gifts for Math Lovers,
• Amazon Business
$2.99
1
$2.99
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons, Pack of 24
• School Specialty
$2.17
1
$2.17
Materials cost
$527.98
Vendor shipping charges
$13.08
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$578.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$102.17
Total project goal
$681.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$681.15
5 Donors
-$336.16
Donations toward project cost
-$293.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$42.92
match offer
-$336.16
Match offer toward project cost
-$285.74
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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