As a teacher in a poverty-stricken, inner-city community. My students are a very diverse group of kids. Ninety-nine percent of the students at my school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite their differences, all of my students are amazing and highly motivated learners. They come to school ready to learn and are eager for each day's challenges and excitement.
I strive to make my classroom a safe and fun learning environment where every child has the opportunity to feel loved and important.
I want to provide them with experiences and opportunities to prepare them to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. My third graders are not only my students, but they are my children, and I want to do everything I can to make each day a little better than the one before.
Because of the pandemic in the past, classrooms have looked very different. Teachers had to remove several items to make space for social distancing and to separate students. I would love to make our classroom more bright and inviting. I also need a new shelf for the storage of objects. Since the students sit at tables, this shelf will hold all of their materials (folders, math binder, coloring supplies, etc.) in a way that is organized and easily accessible for the students. The plants and lights are to help provide a more calming feel to the environment. Plants have a. very calming effect in a room and I'm hoping this helps the students appreciate their environment more. These materials and more would help our classroom feel more inviting and a place we love to spend time in every day.
Furologee 5-Tier Bookshelf, Tall Bookcase with 2 Storage Drawers, Industrial Display Standing Shelf Units, Wood and Metal Storage Shelf for Living Room, Bedroom, Home Office, Rustic Brown
• Amazon Business
$83.59
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$83.59
Romasaty 25FT String Lights, G40 Outdoor String Lights Edison Light Bulbs Clear Globe String Lights with 27 Clear Bulbs for Indoor/Outdoor Commercial Decoration-White Wire
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$16.99
2
$33.98
Der Rose Set of 6 Succulents Plants Artificial in Pots Small Fake Plants for Bedroom Aesthetic Living Room Office Shelf Bathroom Decor
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$19.99
1
$19.99
COCOBOO 1pcs Artificial Hanging Plants Fake Potted Eucalyptus Faux Plant Hanging Plant for Wall Room Home Indoor Outdoor Shelf Decor
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$14.19
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$14.19
Materials cost
$151.75
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$184.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$32.48
Total project goal
$216.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$216.51
1 Donor
-$108.26
Donations toward project cost
-$92.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$16.24
match offer
-$108.25
Match offer toward project cost
-$92.01
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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