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Ms. Johnson from Knoxville TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empowering Environment for an Excellent Education

My students need materials to help our classroom become a warmer environment. Light filters, chart paper, and a welcome sign will help my students feel at home in our class!

  • $169 goal

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My Students

I am a 4th grade reading teacher to a group of very energetic nine and ten-year-olds. We are in a big school with a small community feel. My students come from a variety of backgrounds, environments, and challenges, but come together in one classroom and become a group of diverse thinkers and learners.

My students, regardless of ability, love a challenge that can make them feel successful and capable!

They are entering the age where they are discovering their strengths and letting them shine. I strive to create a classroom where we emphasize all of those strengths!

My Project

In my classroom, like many others, we have fluorescent lighting. This light is harsh and can cause headaches for sensitive kids. With light filters, the light will be softened, making my classroom a comfortable place to learn.

By making children comfortable, they will learn more!

With chart paper, we can record what we are learning and use it as a reference throughout the year. Students can always refer back to these charts when reviewing. As we are constantly learning new material, we will use the chart paper as evidence of our learning.

A welcome sign with student names will help my students feel as though they are a part of a classroom family.

Ms. Johnson
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad (563R), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Built-in Easel Stand • Amazon Business $18.37 2 $36.74
Post-it Super Sticky Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 1 Pad (563R), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Built-in Easel Stand • Amazon Business $18.37 2 $36.74
Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters (Tranquil Blue), Set of 4 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Welcome Pennant Bulletin Board (5614) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$111.46

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.26

Total project goal

$168.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$168.39

2 Donors

-$168.39

Donations toward project cost

-$143.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.26

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$0.00

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