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Ms. West from Dorchester, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom Environment

Help me give my students a culturally responsive classroom environment that promotes equity and inclusivity. My goal is to design a classroom space that fosters a sense of belonging.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. West's classroom raised $1,265

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a first-year fourth-grade inclusion teacher, my goal is to design a classroom space that fosters a sense of belonging and welcome for every student, regardless of their background, culture, or identity.

I am seeking a carpet, headphones, and other resources to enhance my classroom setup.

With the right tools and materials, I can create a space where students feel supported and engaged. By incorporating positive affirmations and essential anchor charts, I aim to establish a safe and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to thrive. These visual aids will serve as valuable references for students to revisit when needed, helping them stay focused and motivated throughout the learning process.

I am confident that this project will have a positive impact on the academic and social development of my students, and I would be grateful for any support that can help me bring this vision to life.

Ms. West Martin Luther King Junior K-8 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.

Dorchester, MA 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style This is Our Happy Place on Blue Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $110.88 1 $110.88
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 1 $74.68
SYKIARIOL Rolling Storage Cart with Drawers,Utility Cart With 8 Drawers and Wooden Tabletop,Rolling Drawer Cart,Storage Drawer Cart for Living Room,Classroom,Bedroom,Bathroom,Dorm,Office,Dark Grey • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Oxford Spiral Notebook 12 Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, Color Assortment May Vary, 70 Sheets (65205) • Amazon Business $15.37 3 $46.11
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.28 1 $37.28
Wire Baskets for Organizing Neudeco Pantry Baskets 6 Pack Wire Storage Baskets Metal Mesh Baskets Storage Bins for Kitchen Laundry Garage Fridge Bathroom Countertop Organizer Gray • Amazon Business $36.50 1 $36.50
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $16.63 2 $33.26
Aigybobo Pencil Dispenser for Classroom, Wooden Pencil Holder for Desk, Teacher Must Haves for Organization and Storage, Pencils Straw Dispenser for Classroom Office Kitchen Restaurant (Wood) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
TaoBary 6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Borders for Bulletin Board, Scalloped Trim Bulletin Board Decorations for Classroom Back to School Decor (Hippie Boho Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Fenmzee Gold Nightstand Bedroom Lamp - 3 Way Dimmable Bedside Lamp USB C A Charging Ports and AC Outlet, Small Table Lamp Linen Lampshade for Office Desk, LED Bulb Included • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Amazon Basics Paper Trimmer - 15-Inch Blade, 10 Sheet Capacity • Amazon Business $25.82 1 $25.82
15 Pcs Boho Parts Of Speech Posters For Classroom (11"x17") English Classroom Posters, Ela Posters For Middle School, Grammar Posters for Classroom, English Poster, Parts Of Speech Posters - UNFRAMED • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
LEARNING BUGS The Complete Sight Words Bingo Game Set, Master 220 High-Frequency Dolch Sight Words for Pre-K to Grade 3 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
SZELAM Digital Alarm Clock,LED and Mirror Desk Clock Large Display,with Dual USB Charger Ports,3 Levels Brightness,12/24H,Modern Electronic Clock for Bedroom Home Living Room Office - Gold • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Shappy 25 Pcs Classroom Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet Inspirational Bounce Bands for Classroom Chair Bands with ADHD ADD SPD Sensory Needs Flexible Seating for School Students (Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
120 Pack Fidget Toys Set,Pop Sensory Party Favors Gifts for Kids Adults Boy Girl Stocking Stuffers Autistic Bulk Goodie Bag Filler Treasure Box Classroom Prizes School • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
200 Countries String Flag, 184 ft International Flags Bunting Banner, World Flag Banner Decoration for School, Sports Events, Grand Opening, Party • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Calming Blue Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Edupress Classwords Game, Grade 4 (EP63752) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Pendaflex Two Tone Color File Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Colors (Teal, Violet, Gray, Navy and Burgundy), 1/3-Cut Tabs, 5 Color, 100/Box, (02315) • Amazon Business $17.41 1 $17.41
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Torlam CVCC & CCVC Word Games, Sight Words Flash Cards Spelling Reading Learning Phonics Games for kids, Speech Therapy Toy, Kindergarten Classroom Must Have Learning Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Sproutbrite Parts of Speech Poster Grammar Educational Poster for Classroom - ELA Classroom Decor Decorations Language Arts Wall Chart for Elementary, Middle School • Amazon Business $16.80 1 $16.80
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Calming Corner Bulletin Board (TCR7118) Large • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
60 Sheets Textured Colorful Card Stock 28 Multicolor Cardstock 250gsm Faint Texture, Single-Sided Printed Colored Paper,for Card Making, Scrapbooking, Craft, Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
JARLINK Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-duty Helical Blade to Fast Sharpen, Auto Stop for No.2/Colored Pencils(6-8mm), USB/Battery Operated in School Classroom/Office/Home (Black) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Learning Resources LER8598 Sight Words Swat! A Sight Words Game • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
9 Pcs Mental Health Reminders Gifts Positive Affirmations Wall Decor Therapists Office Table Decor Psychology Feelings Shelf Decors Mini Inspirational School Counselor Office Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
It’s Okay To Hanging Banner, Classroom Wall Hanging, Motivational Kids Art, Classroom Posters Quotes, Educational Wall Art, Be Yourself, Playroom Wall Art Decor Banner, 17.5x11.5 inc • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
TREND ENTERPRISES: Prefixes & Suffixes Bingo Game, Exciting Way for Everyone to Learn, Play 8 Different Ways, Great for Classrooms and At Home, 2 to 36 Players, For Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Justforjoyful Modern Boho Calendar Bulletin Board Set for Classroom Decoration Rainbow Calendar Seasons Weather Chart Boho CTP Bulletin Board Paper-Cuts for Teachers Elementary School Classroom • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Desktop Power Strip with 3 Outlet 4 USB Ports 4.5A, Flat Plug and 5 ft Long Braided Extension Cords for Cruise Ship Travel Home Office, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
31 Pcs Spotty Brights Positive Affirmation Station Classroom Bulletin Board Set Color Affirmation Mirror Wall Decor Header Motivational Poster Positive Cards Accents Cutouts for Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Paper Clips Binder Clips, Colored Office Clips Set - Assorted Sizes Paperclips Paper Clamps Rubber Bands for Office and School Supplies, Document Organizing • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Table Dots Dry Erase Circles Spots for Classroom Teachers 10 Pack | 12" PVC | 5 Colorful Stickers | Removable Desktop Whiteboard White Board Tabletop • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Welcome to 4th Grade Banner First Day of 4th Grade Banner Welcome Back to School Decorations Hello 4th Grade Watch Out 4th Grade Here I Come Bulletin Board Classroom Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Gerrii Positive Affirmations Wall Decor Wooden Inspirational Wall Art for Kids Motivational Hanging Art Positive Self Love Quotes Mental Health Awareness Decor for Office Bedroom Teens(Rainbow) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Carson Dellosa 37-Piece R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy Bulletin Board Sets for Classrooms, Alphabet Letters, Sentence Starters, Informational Charts, Pencils with Inspiring Quotes, Writing Process Posters • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
20 Pack Fridge Refrigerator Magnets, Strong Magnetic Clips for Whiteboard, Office, Locker, Photo Displays, Heavy Duty Magnetic Clips (30mm Wide) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Classroom Poster for Motivation and Inspiration | Teacher Decor for Class | Growth Mindset Posters for Classrooms | 18" x 12" Size | 100lb Gloss Poster Paper | JSC142 Design • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
ALLFUN 1000 Pieces Clear Glue Points Dots Double Sided Adhesive Removable for Balloons Craft Sticky • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
9 Pieces Inspirational Phrases Wall Art Prints Motivational Sayings Quote Poster Positive Print Decoration for Teens Adults Living Room Office Classroom College Decor, Unframed, 8 x 10 Inch (Black) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
BIC White-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, 39.3 Feet, 4-Count Pack of white Correction Tape, Fast, Clean and Easy to Use Tear-Resistant Tape • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
Paper Mate Erasers | Pink Pearl Large Erasers, 12 Count • Amazon Business $4.85 1 $4.85
Sharpie Pocket Style Highlighters, Assorted Fluorescent, 12 Count, Chisel Tip, Perfect for Office, School, and Bible Study • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64

Materials cost

$1,029.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,075.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.73

Total project goal

$1,264.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,264.85

1 Donor

-$1,075.12

Donations toward project cost

-$1,075.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$189.73

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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