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Ms. Blackwell from Rocky Mount, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Blackwell's classroom raised $769

Calm Minds, Full Bellies, and Curious Readers

Help me give my students a create classroom environment where every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. Through this Donors Choose project, I am requesting sensory toys, a bookcase, and nutritious snacks for our classroom.

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Ms. Blackwell Susie C Baskerville Elementary School
Rocky Mount, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students have unique learning needs, and having the right resources can make a meaningful difference in their ability to participate and succeed in school.

Through this Donors Choose project, I am requesting sensory toys, a bookcase, and nutritious snacks for our classroom.

Sensory toys will provide students with appropriate tools to help them regulate their emotions, stay focused, and take calming breaks when needed. The bookcase will help us create an inviting classroom library where students can independently explore books and develop a love of reading. Snacks will help ensure that students have access to a small source of nourishment during the school day so they can remain comfortable and focused on learning.

These resources will help me build a classroom that meets my students where they are and provides them with opportunities to learn, grow, and feel successful. Every donation, no matter the size, will have a direct and positive impact on my students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

14 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Blackwell Susie C Baskerville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

14 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad, Small, Multi Color, 11.95x8.7x2.35 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $46.49 1 $46.49
VASAGLE CUSTOS Collection - Bookshelf, 3-Tier Bookcase, Book Shelf, Open Storage Shelf, 9.4 x 23.6 x 32 Inches, for Living Room, Home Office, Dinning Room, Rustic Brown ULBC163X01 • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Touch & Learn Picture Card Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Weighted Vest For Kids - Adjustable Compression Vest With Six Removable Weights Included - Breathable Snug Fit Design • Amazon Business $38.75 1 $38.75
PairPear Wooden Cash Register with Scanner Kids Play Money Counting Toys | Pretend Play Fake Money Cash Register Toy Grocery Play Food Accessory Gift for Pre-School Gift Boys Girls 3+ • Amazon Business $34.89 1 $34.89
Brewish Bubble Fish Lamp | Desktop Sensory LED Bubble Lamps | 7 Color Changing Fake Aquarium Night Light | Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fishes | Home Decor, Gift for Kids, Adults, ADHD & Autism • Amazon Business $27.64 1 $27.64
MelonArt Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kid Adult, 3PCS Kids Ear Hearing Protection 27dB Noise Reduction Earmuffs for Autism Sensory Toddler Soundproof Headphones for Shooting/Monster Truck/Concert • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Frito-Lay Ultimate Classic Snacks Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & Nuts, 0.56 ounces, (Pack of 40) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $26.91 1 $26.91
YOU LOVE FRUIT Fruit Snacks Variety Pack 30ct - Cherry, Watermelon, Mango | 100% natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, low carb and low fat. Great snack for kids, college students, teachers, offices. • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
16 Sets Textured Sensory Tiles Mini Mats Educational Tactile Sensory Toys Assorted Texture Floor Tiles Textured Mat for Autism Learning Play Fidget Activity Game • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pencil Grips - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
40PCS Autism Communication Cards for Speech Delay Children and Adults Special Needs Visual Aid Language Learning Cue Cards Special Ed Feelings Emotions Flash Cards for Autism Communication • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
The Writing Claw - 12 Ct • Teachers' School Supply $21.84 1 $21.84
Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red Fruit Juice Drink, 10 Fl Oz Bottles, 24 Count (4 Packs Of 6), Ready-to-drink, On-the-go, Caffeine-free, Carbonation-free, Gluten-free, Excellent Source Of Vitamin C • Amazon Business $9.92 2 $19.84
Honoson 30 Pcs Reading Phones for Classroom Reading Phone Bulk Auditory Feedback Speech Therapy Tools for Kids Fluency and Pronunciation Hear Myself Sound Phones for Teachers Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Brewish Jellyfish Lamp,16 Color Changing Mood Lamps, 4 Modes Aquarium Night Light, Artificial Fish Tank with Moving Fish, Sensory Room LED Lights for Autism, ADHD, Excellent Gift • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
YOUBLEK 16" 2 Lbs Pink Hippo Weighted Stuffed Animals, Plush Pillow Toy | Sensory Comfort Weighted Plush Throw Toy, Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Hippopotamus, 16 in 2 Pounds) • Amazon Business $18.55 1 $18.55
Picture My Picture Prepositions ABA Therapy Cards, 40 Real Photos, Age 3+ | Spatial Concept Card Set, Speech Therapy Materials, ABA Therapy Games, Autism Learning Resources, SLP Approved, School Ready • Amazon Business $17.05 1 $17.05
Odoorgames Sand Painting Light Box - 16" - Light Table for Kids (Blue) | 3 Color Temperature & 10 Levels Adjustable Brightness • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
A3 Behavior Chart ABA Therapy Materials – Premium Durable Plastic Display Poster - Preschool Classroom Must Have –-Wipedown Visual Schedule for Kids – Autism Learning Materials (English) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs | 2 Cookies Per Pack, Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $12.37 1 $12.37
Auchq Sentence Building Flip Chart for Kids,Speech Autism Therapy Learning Materials for Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Special Classroom Must Haves, Essentials Supplies for Homeschool • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
37 Pcs Autism Communication Card for Speech Delay Children and Adults, Visual Aid Language Learning Cue Cards Special Ed Feelings Emotions Flash Cards Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$563.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.05

Sales tax

 $43.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$653.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.30

Total project goal

$768.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $768.69

1 Donor

-$768.69

Donations toward project cost

-$653.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.30

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