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Ms. Cunningham from Marlborough, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Comfort in the Classroom

Help me give my students materials to encourage creativity and excitement in the classroom.

  • $898 goal

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My Project

I am in my second year of teaching, and looking for additional materials to encourage excitement and creativity in the classroom. I added a variety of LEGO to my wish list, as I have many students who love to build. They have even asked me if they could earn a "LEGO Day" for good class behavior, where they can have time to build and use their imaginations. I also added a variety of craft supplies for my students to use to enhance their learning and engagement. I also included various seating options and other materials that will help create a comfortable classroom environment.

Ms. Cunningham Elmer Thienes - Mary Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Marlborough, CT View local requests 16 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Classic Creative Houses Building Toy 11035 • Best Buy Education $54.99 1 $54.99
Geelin Tatuo 12 Pcs 15.7 Inch Round Floor Seat Cushions Floor Pillow Color Linen Chair Pad for Kids Students School Classroom Tatami Car Office • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Nasco Unlined Dry-Erase Board Set • Nasco $26.27 2 $52.54
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk with Cushion, Flexible Seating, Seafoam • Amazon Business $24.20 2 $48.40
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (2003894) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Post-it Recycled Super Sticky Notes 3 x 3 Wanderlust Pastels Collection 70 Sheet/Pad 24 Pads/Pack (65424NHCP) • Staples $26.37 1 $26.37
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $12.97 2 $25.94
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Liberty Imports 1000 PCS Bucket of Mini Building Bricks Playset with Base Plates, 16 Color Classic and Pastel Mix Blocks Set in Carrying Case, Tight Fit and Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+, Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights, for Kids • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, PROMOTCK 18 (2 fl oz/59 ml) Assorted Matte Finish Colors For Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies, DIY Arts And Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults,36 Fl Oz(Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ButterflyEduFields United States Map Magnetic Puzzles - USA Map of 50 States with Capitals and Travel Trivia Geography Puzzle Games for Kids Ages 6, 7, 8-10 Year Olds – Educational Learning Toys • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
National Parks of the USA (National Parks of the USA, 1) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scholastic Race Across the USA Game, for 96 months to 1188 months • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
[1000 Count] 4.5 Inch Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, ICES, Ice Cream, Wax, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Vintage Colors, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $7.84 2 $15.68
Pllieay 1050 Pieces Pipe Cleaners with 100 Pieces Glue Eyes, 30 Assorted Colors Chenille Stems Bulk for Kids Art and Crafts Projects and Christmas Decoration(6 x mm x 12 inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Cool Kids Read Books Hanging Banner, Boho Reading Corner Wall Decor, Sign for Kids, Classroom Library, Bedroom Book Lover, Teacher Gift, Classroom Wall Hanging Banner, 17.5x11.5inch • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
180 Days of Language for Fourth Grade – Build Grammar Skills and Boost Reading Comprehension Skills with this 4th Grade Workbook (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandage Family Variety Pack in Assorted Sizes Featuring Water Block & Skin Flex, Flexible Fabric, Tough Strips & Pixar Character Bandages, 110 Count • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Black, Pack of 5 • Blick Art Materials $5.38 2 $10.76
Genuine Joe Plastic Cups, 10 oz, Pack of 25, Clear • School Specialty $5.02 2 $10.04
HONLUNG Boho Rainbow Pillow Covers 18x18, Reading Corner Decor for Classroom Pillow Case, Home Bedroom Playroom Calming Corner Throw Pillow Covers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
National Park Trivia, Chapter Book, Softcover (49618) • Quill.com $9.89 1 $9.89
LotFancy 1100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes for Crafts, Self-Adhesive Multi Colored Assorted Sizes (6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm), Google Eyes Stickers for DIY, Toy Accessories, Art Crafts, Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ZMLM Rainbow Scratch Mini Art Notes - 125 Magic Scratch Paper Note Cards for Kids Toy Arts Crafts DIY Party Favor Supplies for Girls Boys Birthday Halloween Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift Box • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Classroom Sand Timer Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
LOVIMAG Embroidery Floss 60 Skeins Per Pack for Cross Stitch Threads,Embroidery Thread for Friendship Bracelet Making,Embroidery String for Craft • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$701.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$762.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.56

Total project goal

$897.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $897.06

1 Donor

-$897.06

Donations toward project cost

-$762.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.56

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