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Ms. Mitchell from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Differentiated Resources for Exceptional Students

Help me give my students the supplies and specific supports needed to succeed!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mitchell's classroom raised $510

This project is fully funded

My Students

The 4th, 5th and 6th grade students I work with are all students that receive special education services outside of the classroom for the core subjects of math and reading. They spend as much time as allotted with their general education peers and are eventually pulled out for reading or math by me. They are hard-working and very determined to move to the next level and exemplify more rigor than most.

Not only do they receive special education services for academics, but some struggle with behavior issues and spend each school day trying to fit in socially and fight to maintain their emotions and issues as best they can.

These students want nothing more than to succeed and the opportunity to make the best decisions possible for their academic lives as well as their social lives.

My Project

Having access to materials that will help students academically, mentally, and emotionally will drive the success for a group of students who fight every day to beat the odds. The simple use of everyday school supplies will allow students to feel welcomed, cared for and in turn, will increase motivation and readiness to learn.

Diverse learners are exceptional students who require differentiated resources to accomplish their goals.

In addition to the everyday school supplies provided in the classroom, students will always have a sense of what's needed to succeed.

Ms. Mitchell Harvard 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.

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Kid's Milano Smartmax, Pink Passion • Amazon Business $36.00 1 $36.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.9" x 11(TL902VP) • Amazon Business $29.08 1 $29.08
YouCopia Crazy Susan Kitchen Cabinet Turntable and Snack Organizer with Bins • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Scissors Bulk 20-Pack, Taotree 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for School Office Home, High/Middle School Classroom Class Scissors Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
SOL STRONG 5-Pack Rainbow Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, Stress Anxiety Relief Toys for Autism, 5 Shapes and Colors… • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
LEVOIT Kana Himalayan Salt Lamp, Pink Rock Large Crystal Natural Himilian Gift Night Light (ETL Certified) Touch Dimmer, 2 Extra Bulbs, Rubber Wood Base • Amazon Business $21.15 1 $21.15
madesmart 2-Tier Organizer Bath Collection Slide-out Baskets with Handles, Space Saving, Multi-purpose Storage & BPA-Fre, Large, Frost-with Dividers • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
EXPO 1927526 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $19.03 1 $19.03
Carson Dellosa Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Set—6-Pack, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, Black, White Rolled Borders, Classroom Decorations (2.25" x 36' Rolls) • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS4-BLACK) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Sensory Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Youngever 52.5 ft Bulletin Board Borders Confetti Border for Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sproutbrite Growth Mindset Classroom Decorations - Banner Posters for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Reading Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Box of 30 • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Magnetic Dry Erase Markers - 14 Pcs 7 Color Whiteboard Markers with Eraser Cap , Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Glass/Whiteboard/Porcelain/Plastic/School/Office • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
Carson Dellosa Growth Mindset Poster Set—Colorful Posters for Positive Thinking, Inspirational Bulletin Board Decorations, Wall Displays, Classroom Decor (12 pc) (Mini Posters) • Amazon Business $8.35 1 $8.35
Made Smart Value 8-Piece Interlocking Bin Pack - Granite | VALUE COLLECTION | Customizable Multi-Purpose Storage | Durable | Easy to Clean | BPA-Free • Amazon Business $7.23 1 $7.23
Zulay Set of 12 Magnets for Whiteboard & Refrigerator - Strong Magnetic Clips for Refrigerator with Notepad - Non-Scratch Steel Whiteboard Magnets & Magnet Clips for Fridge, Home, Kitchen & Office • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker Set with White Board Eraser and Cleaner | Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers | Assorted Colors, 6-Piece Set with Whiteboard Cleaner • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Officemate Standard Staples, 5 Boxes General Purpose Staple (91925) • Amazon Business $6.13 1 $6.13
Crayola Colored Pencil Set, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 36 Count, Long • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazon Basics Stapler, Desktop Staplers with 1000 Staples, Office Stapler, 10 Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Black • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47
Officemate Round Plastic Covered Magnets - Durable & Longlasting Magnets for School, Office, Refrigerator, Whiteboard, Kitchen, Notice Board - 5 Assorted Colours (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Elmer's Glue Stick (E579), Disappearing Purple, 12 Sticks • Amazon Business $3.92 1 $3.92
Crayola Crayons, Assorted Colors, Art Tools for Kids, 32 Count • Amazon Business $3.81 1 $3.81

Materials cost

$397.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.46

Total project goal

$509.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$509.73

10 Donors

-$409.73

Donations toward project cost

-$348.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.46

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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