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Ms. Detwiler from Idabel, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Art

Help me give my students ways to calm themselves, show their art, and listen to assignments.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Detwiler's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students have been impacted greatly by covid and not receivingin person education. They need ways to express themselves to help with their social emotional learning. Having a calming environment where they can express themselves is very important. We will use the various art supplies colored pencils, pencil sharpener, markers, paper, stapler, bulletin board paper, laminate sheet to laminate work, labels to mark their work, and other supplies to allow for art projects and places to display them around the classroom. Students also need to be able to listen to assignments without interpretation, so the headphones will do that. Students need a quiet, calming place to express themselves. This will ensure they are able to grow to their potential in the classroom.

Ms. Detwiler Denison Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Idabel, OK View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

38 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Menu, 3 Mil (TP385625) • Quill.com $28.99 4 $115.96
Koss KPH7 Headphones Black (KSSKPH7) • Staples $5.69 20 $113.80
Calm Strips - School Pack 120 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $100.00 1 $100.00
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Roll 4' x 12' Royal Blue (TCR77370) • Staples $21.55 2 $43.10
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Roll 4' x 12' Burlap (TCR77365) • Staples $20.57 2 $41.14
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1670) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
Bostitch InCourage� Spring-Powered 20 Compact Stapler, Pink/White (PPR1588) • Quill.com $19.59 2 $39.18
Crayola Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.60 15 $39.00
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Roll 4' x 12' Chalkboard (TCR77363) • Staples $17.77 2 $35.54
Avery Easy Peel Laser Address Labels, 1" x 4", White, 20 Labels/Sheet, 25 Sheets/Pack, 500 Labels/Pack (5261) • Quill.com $15.59 2 $31.18
Post-it Notes, 1 3/8"x 1 7/8", Poptimistic Collection, 100 Sheets/Pad, 12 Pads/Pack (653AN) • Quill.com $9.59 3 $28.77
Avery UltraTabs Repositionable Margin Index Tabs, Primary Colors, 24 Tabs/Pack (74768) • Quill.com $6.59 4 $26.36
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 5/Pack (30665) • Quill.com $8.59 3 $25.77
Lakeshore Crystal Growing Discovery Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Sharpie© Fine-Point Markers - Set of 4 Black Markers • Nasco $4.95 3 $14.85
Avery Easy Peel Laser/Inkjet Address Labels, 1" x 2-5/8", White, 30 Labels/Sheet, 10 Sheets/Pack, 300 Labels/Pack (18660) • Quill.com $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$728.61

Vendor shipping charges

$16.43

Sales tax

$59.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.18

Total project goal

$994.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$994.53

1 Donor

-$994.53

Donations toward project cost

-$845.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.18

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$0.00

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