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Mrs. C. from Columbia, MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Positive Learning Space for All

My students need a nurturing environment that caters to all learning styles.

  • $752 goal

This project expired on November 26, 2018.

This project expired on November 26, 2018.

My Students

I have an awesome group of first graders coming to me. They are so eager to learn. They have a million questions every day and love hands-on learning. I teach at a Title 1 school and several of the students receive free and reduced lunches.

Our school has a beautiful blend of cultures and languages.

We have several families who struggle and live paycheck to paycheck. They work very hard to provide for their children. Our staff also works very hard to give the students the best possible education. We ensure not only that their academic needs are met but also strive to meet other needs as well.

My Project

The classroom and the tone you set is crucial for inspiring and promoting positive experiences in education. Children learn in many different ways. A classroom needs a number of different choices for students to learn and be immersed in the curriculum. Students learn through visual, aural, verbal or physical experiences.

I hope to create a classroom environment that offers safe, positive and motivating avenues for my students to learn.

I want to offer different centers that the students can choose from to meet their comfort level and promote their best learning. I envision flexible seating, technology and hands on materials to help with planning, problem solving and invention.

I am asking for the following to reach this goal: headphones for the technology area, different flexible seating and manipulatives that can be used in a number of projects. I am so excited to start the school year and make my classroom a safe space for learning and social emotional growth. Thanks in advance for helping me with this project. Happy New (School) Year!!

Mrs. C. Running Brook 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.

Columbia, MD View local requests

More than half 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

22 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LC405RG - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
RR621X - Magnetic Write & Wipe Lapboard - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $67.99 1 $67.99
Creative LEGO Brick Set • LEGO Education $62.95 1 $62.95
Koss - Headphone - Black • Best Buy Education $8.33 5 $41.65
Large Building Plates Set • LEGO Education $36.95 1 $36.95
SE201 - Kinetic Sensory Sand - 2.2 Lb. • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 2 $29.98
EE613 - Character Kids Save the Day! Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$552.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $33.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.75

Total project goal

$751.64

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