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Mrs. Porter from Tampa, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Bright Futures: Donate to Our Kindergarten Class

Help me give my students a good start with a new teacher and new classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Porter's classroom raised $522

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Welcome to "Bright Beginnings: Support Our Kindergarten Classroom"! As a new kindergarten teacher, I am excited to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish. However, starting a new classroom requires numerous supplies and resources that are essential for effective learning and development.

In kindergarten, children embark on a journey of discovery and growth.

To support their academic and social-emotional development, I aim to provide a well-equipped classroom with engaging materials and tools.

Your generous donations will directly impact the quality of education my students receive. With your support, we can create a vibrant and inviting space that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in the lives of these young learners.

Thank you for helping us lay the foundation for a successful educational journey. Together, we can ensure that every child in our kindergarten classroom has the opportunity to shine brightly and reach their full potential.

Mrs. Porter Bay Crest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Tampa, FL 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk for Classroom 15 Inch Colored Flexible Seating with Handle Soft Foam Floor Pillow Kids Floor Seats Cushion for Kids Adults Daycare School Home Office Chair (Hexagon) • Amazon Business $61.99 2 $123.98
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 2 $71.52
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - Black • Blick Art Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Henoyso 48 Pcs Dry Erase Answer Paddle with Markers Handheld Double Sided Paddles Colorful Flip Answer Dry Erase Paddles White Boards for Students Kids Score Boards Teacher (Rectangle) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Single Tabletop Pocket Chart • Teachers' School Supply $26.99 1 $26.99
Teacher Created Resources Assorted Bright Colors Portable Plastic Storage Caddy 6-Pack for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization, (Lime, Orange, Pink, Purple, Teal, and Yellow) 3 Compartment • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Vkey (500 Pair Sets) 3/4inch 20mm Diameter Sticky Back Coins Hook & Loop Self Adhesive Dots Tapes (White) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home (6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $6.32 1 $6.32

Materials cost

$404.65

Vendor shipping charges

$2.97

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.30

Total project goal

$521.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$521.99

2 Donors

-$261.00

Donations toward project cost

-$221.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.15

match offer

-$260.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$221.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.15

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$0.00

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