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Ms. Mickelson from Pasadena, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Basics 2025-2026

Help me give my students feedback stamps, a standing desk, magnetic hooks, and velcro dots to use in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mickelson's classroom raised $294

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In a third-grade classroom, basic organizational tools like Velcro dots, magnetic hooks, feedback stamps, and a standing desk play an essential role in creating efficient daily routines that support student learning. Velcro dots can be used to create interactive learning charts, manage center rotations, and attach visual cues or labels to desks and walls—allowing students to take responsibility for their materials and classroom jobs. Magnetic hooks offer a flexible way to hang anchor charts, student work, or subject-specific folders at students’ eye level, making resources easily accessible and encouraging independence throughout the day. A standing desk provides a movement-friendly option for students who focus better while standing or need a break from sitting, helping meet the varied sensory and physical needs of young learners.

Feedback stamps streamline the assessment process and promote timely, positive reinforcement.

Whether used on student writing, math journals, or behavior charts, stamps provide clear and consistent communication that helps students understand expectations and take pride in their progress. With the addition of a standing desk, students also have a physical space that supports choice, movement, and engagement. Together, these simple tools reduce transition time, minimize distractions, and contribute to a structured, supportive learning environment where third graders can thrive academically and socially.

Ms. Mickelson Washington Elementary STEM Magnet 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pasadena, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
dumos Small Standing Laptop Desk Mobile Standing Desk Manual Adjustable Home Office Desk Height from 28.5“ to 42.7" Rolling Standing Desk 48" x 65“ for Working, Meeting, Teaching, Speeching, White • Amazon Business $66.66 1 $66.66
VELCRO Brand Large 1 Inch Dots with Adhesive | 100pk Circles | Stick On Round Hook and Loop Tape | Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves | Office Organization Essentials | White • Amazon Business $11.85 3 $35.55
THCMagorilla Magnetic Hooks,Strong Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet Hooks for BBQ,Fridge,Cruise,Keys,Refrigerator,Whiteboard,Kitchen, Indoor Hanging,Coat and Office,22LBS,Silver,Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Jexine 24 Pcs Teacher Stamps for Classroom Self Inking Grading Stamps Parent Signature School Teacher Motivation Encouraging Comments for Kids Education Homework School Prizes • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Stamp Enjoy - 8 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps, Office Stationery Stamps, Pre-Inked, Refillable Stamps (North Star Set) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Saypacck 3 pcs Teacher Stamps Self Inking Checkbox Grading Teacher Stamps for Classroom(Green,Blue,Orange,Classic) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Stamp Enjoy - 5 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps, Office Stationery Stamps, Pre-Inked, Refillable Stamps (Margin Stamps) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Teacher Stamps,6 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps Set for Grading Classroom,Teacher Supplies for Homework-Colers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$198.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$18.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.08

Total project goal

$293.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.88

4 Donors

-$54.80

Donations toward project cost

-$53.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.24

match offer

-$230.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.21

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$0.00

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