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Mrs. Ivey from High Point, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ivey's classroom raised $1,728

Calm Minds, Organized Spaces & Limitless Learning!

Help me give my students an organized, welcoming classroom filled with calming sensory tools, engaging learning games, quality storage, classroom supplies, and educational resources that support focus, creativity, and academic success.

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Mrs. Ivey Fairview Elementary School
High Point, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My fifth-grade students are bright, energetic, creative, and full of potential. They attend a Title I school, and I want our classroom to be a safe, organized, and welcoming space where every child feels supported and ready to learn.

The sensory tools and quiet fidgets will help students manage stress, regulate their emotions, and regain focus without disrupting instruction.

The stacking blocks, checkers, and other hands-on games will strengthen problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

The book bins, paper trays, storage center, and work organizer will give every resource a designated place while helping students develop responsibility and independence. Dry-erase markers and easel pads will make lessons more interactive and allow students to collaborate, practice skills, and share their thinking. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will help me provide differentiated reading activities for students with varying learning needs. The mini refrigerator will safely store classroom snacks and drinks for students who may need additional nourishment during the day.

These resources are more than supplies, and they will help create a calm, functional classroom where my students feel comfortable, prepared, and excited to learn. Your support will remind them that their education, well-being, and future truly matter.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

66 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Ivey Fairview 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

High Point, NC View local requests

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

66 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile 15-Bin Storage Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $599.00 1 $599.00
Insignia - 4.4 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Door Storage and ENERGY STAR Certification - Black • Best Buy Education $139.99 1 $139.99
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Storage Bins - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
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 $45.74 1 $45.74
Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Write & Wipe Thin-Line Dry Erase Markers – Class Pack of White Board Markers in Bulk • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
4E's Novelty 24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk Slow Rising Small 1.5-2.25" Squishies, Classroom Rewards, Basket Stuffers Gift Birthday Party Favor • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ZaxiDeel 8 Pack Squishy Stress Balls Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids | Large 2.5 Inches, 8 Bright Colors, Soft Dough Filling, Quiet Desk Fidgets for Home, School, Office, Travel and Rewards • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Fidget Toys Sensory Stone for Kids: 12 Pack Texture Worry Stone - Soothing Sensory Tools for Autism Children Calming - Quiet Fidgets for Student Classroom Prizes Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $12.81 1 $12.81
ALKISTA 48 Pcs Tetra Tower Balance Stacking Blocks Game, Board Games for 2 Players+ Family Games, Parties, Travel, Kids & Adults Team Building Blocks Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids, Calming Down Sensory Tools for Autism Autistic Special Needs, Sensory Bin Squeeze Toys for Classroom Prize, Travel Toys,Easter Gifts for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$1,316.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $102.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,468.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$259.14

Total project goal

$1,727.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,727.60

1 Donor

-$1,727.60

Donations toward project cost

-$1,468.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$259.14

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