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Mrs. Kim from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Kim's classroom raised $245

Creating a Welcoming and Engaging Classroom

Help me give my students an enjoyable learning experience, stepping into a welcoming and engaging classroom everyday

Mrs. Kim Statesville Road Elementary School
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Decorating my classroom to help my students feel welcomed and maintaining a positive learning environment can make a meaningful difference in how students learn and grow.

To keep my students engaged and encourage participation, I am hoping to provide whiteboards so every student has an opportunity to share their ideas, show their thinking, and participate in learning.

Students are also always in need of pencils and pencil sharpeners throughout the school year.

When students feel safe, welcomed, and supported, learning can become something they enjoy rather than something they feel they have to do.

My hope is to create a classroom where students feel comfortable being themselves, actively participate, and continue to grow, sometimes without even realizing how much they are learning.

Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students can feel welcomed, stay engaged, and grow!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Kim Statesville Road Elementary 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Mini Dry Erase Boards, 9 x 12, Markers and Erasers | single sided lapboards, small whiteboards, includes 30 markers and 30 erasers, for students, classroom, and groups • Amazon Business $39.39 1 $39.39
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener for Classroom, 7-11.5mm Colored/Jumbo Pencils, Robot Pencil Sharpeners for Teacher Artitist Office Home, Rechargeable & Cordless, PSX5 • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
White Board with Stand, Small Dry Erase Board, 16"x12" Magnetic Whiteboard | Double-Sided Dry Erase Board with Stand, Desktop Whiteboard Easel , Portable White board Dry Erase for Office, Home, Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Jexine 7 Rolls 206ft Boho Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Colorful Classroom Borders Bulletin Board Trim Boho Back to School Decor for Teacher Home Office Decors(Cute Color) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
PGPBW 30 Squishy Pens for Kids,Cute Fun Pens for Kids, Stress Relief Bobblehead Pen, Party Favors,Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls,Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pajean 58 Pcs Plant Bulletin Board Decor When We Learn Grow Classroom | Succulent Cutouts with Glue Points, Boho Greenery Border, Office Home Nursery Wall, Back to School Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Whaline 70.8Ft Let's Explore World Map Bulletin Board Borders Travel The Map Scalloped Straight Rolled Border Trim World Globe History Border Sticker for Back to School Classroom Office Party Decor • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

Materials cost

$163.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.74

Total project goal

$244.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.93

1 Donor

-$244.93

Donations toward project cost

-$208.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

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