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Ms. O from Lillington, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. O's classroom raised $1,385

Creating a Home for Learning in First Grade

Help me give my students a warm and welcoming classroom where they can learn, grow, and succeed. These resources will support hands-on learning, encourage creativity, and help build strong reading and math skills.

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Ms. O Lillington - Shawtown Elementary School
Lillington, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

First graders come to school each day with excitement, curiosity, and a love for learning. They are eager to explore new ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and grow both academically and socially. As a teacher, I love watching their confidence build as they learn new skills and discover what they are capable of achieving.

The resources in this project will help create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom where every student feels supported and ready to learn.

This includes a carpet and a Cricut bundle. The classroom materials will provide students with hands-on opportunities to practice important reading, writing, and math skills. Flexible and organized learning spaces will help them stay focused, work collaboratively, and develop independence. These resources will also allow me to differentiate instruction so that each child can learn at their own pace and receive the support they need to be successful.

By providing these materials, donors will help create a classroom that feels like a second home—a place where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. With the right resources, my first graders will be able to build a strong academic foundation while developing a lifelong love of learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. O Lillington - Shawtown Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lillington, NC 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Rainbow Smileys in Black Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room, Children's Classroom for Teaching & Playroom, 7'6" x 12', Black & Multi, Seats 28 • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Cricut Joy Machine & Digital Content Library Bundle • Amazon Business $129.00 1 $129.00
10-Drawer Organizer • Nasco $81.06 1 $81.06
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk Markers for Kids, Art Supplies for School, Classroom Must Haves, Preschool & Kindergarten Supplies • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Macarrie 60 Pieces Precut Tennis Bulk Tennis Balls for Chairs Heavy Duty Long Lasting Glide Coverings for Classroom Furniture Legs Protectors and Floor Protection(Black) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Klvied Small Standing Desk Adjustable Height, Portable Treadmill Desk, Mobile Table Ideal for Laptops and Tablets, Black • Amazon Business $44.51 1 $44.51
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $39.45 1 $39.45
Aigybobo 240 Count Washable Markers Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Broad Line Conical Tip Coloring Markers for Kids, Markers Bulk Pack for Classroom, School Art Supplies & Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
IRIS USA 6 Qt. Craft Storage Bins with Lids, 4-Pack, |Made in USA|, Clip Box, Small Plastic Sensory Bin Tote Organizer Containers for Art Supplies, Paper, & Office, Stackable - Clear/Seafoam Blue • Amazon Business $29.46 1 $29.46
IRIS USA 4 Qt. Craft Storage Bins with Lids, 6-Pack, |Made in USA|, Clip Box, Small Plastic Sensory Bin Tote Organizer Containers for Art Supplies, Paper, & Office, Stackable - Clear/Seafoam Blue • Amazon Business $29.44 1 $29.44
Coodoo 60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toy for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kid Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toy • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Counters for Kids, Kindergarten Math Games (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Flutesan 5 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools, Greater Than and Less Than, Plus, Minus, Equal to, Animal Magnets for Teacher School Classroom Tool Manipulatives Supplies End of Year Party Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
KTOJOY 200 Pcs Colored Wooden Craft Sticks Wooden Popsicle Colored Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts,Home Art Projects, Classroom Art Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Cra-Z-Art Sidewalk Chalk, Assorted Colors, Set of 32 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $3.85 1 $3.85

Materials cost

$1,049.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.38

Sales tax

 $81.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,177.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$207.74

Total project goal

$1,384.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,384.96

2 Donors

-$1,384.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,177.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$207.74

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