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Ms. Sarah from Gaithersburg, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Furniture for Special Education Students

Help me give my students an easel to draw on and access visuals not using technology. Help me give my students comfortable furniture to have in the classroom as a safe space to calm down.

  • $766 goal

This project expired on October 31, 2024.

This project expired on October 31, 2024.

My Project

I am in a new school this year. The classroom needs an easel for students and teachers to differentiate instruction. It is important that students have a safe space in the classroom to decompress when they are feeling angry, sad, or mad throughout the day. Having a couch or comfortable chairs allows them to feel safe and comfortable at school. The students in our classroom are all students who are identified as a child who has a disability and special needs. My goal is to give these students a safe space for learning.

Ms. Sarah Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore All-Purpose Teaching Easel with Locking Casters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $429.00 1 $429.00
Posh Creations Cute Soft and Comfy Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Animal - Grey Sloth • Amazon Business $48.52 1 $48.52
Serta Perfect Sleeper Extra Wide Convertible Sofa to Lounger - Comfy 2-in-1 Flip Open Couch/Sleeper for Kids, Grey • Amazon Business $40.00 1 $40.00
Heritage Kids Shark Round Figural Kids Bean Bag Chair , Blue, Large • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$557.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.45

Sales tax

 $33.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.84

Total project goal

$765.61

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