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Ms. Adams from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Adams's classroom raised $884

Empowering Every Ability!

Help me give my students with special needs the tools and experiences they need to learn, grow, and thrive! My students learn best through hands on activities, visual experiences, movement, and opportunities to explore at their own pace.

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Ms. Adams West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are incredible learners who bring their own unique strengths, personalities, and abilities into our classroom every day. As students with special needs, they thrive when learning is hands-on, engaging, and connected to their individual interests and abilities. I want to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, included, and excited to learn.

The STEM activities, sensory-friendly seating, and hands-on learning materials will give my students opportunities to explore, experiment, and learn through meaningful experiences.

These resources will support communication, problem-solving, fine-motor skills, independence, and social development while allowing students to learn at their own pace. My goal is to provide engaging experiences that build confidence and help my students recognize that their abilities have no limits. With your support, we can create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 10 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Adams West Mecklenburg High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 10 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
STEM Science Station - Sink or Float • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Jumbo Double-Sided Magnetic Money • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Magnetic Shape Sorting Rods • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Truth or Myth? Science Kit - 11 Science Experiments for Hands-On Interactive STEM Supplies and Science Kits for Kids - STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Scribbledo Small Dry Erase Whiteboard 24 Pc Value Set, Double Sided 9x12 | Student Classroom Whiteboard Set Homeschool & Group Activities, 24 Erasers, for Teachers, Kids, School Supplies, Wipes Easyly • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Kid's Sapphire Smartmax • Amazon Business $36.31 1 $36.31
Play Money Set • Teachers' School Supply $30.99 1 $30.99
Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Made By Me Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Toys, DIY Wood Craft Kit, Easy to Assemble, 3 Cars • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
See & Solve Math Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
VMNlooking Calm Down Sensory Bottles for Calm Down Corner Items, Calming Sensory Toys, Sensory Bottles for Social Emotional Learning with Glitter Pom Poms and More • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $23.28 1 $23.28
Creative Kids Miracle GRO Root Viewer Garden Kit - Educational STEM Set with Soil & Seeds for Kids Age 6+, Plant Growing Science Lab • Amazon Business $19.04 1 $19.04
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Crayola Llc - Washable Markers 50ct Super Tips W/silly Scents • Teachers' School Supply $14.90 1 $14.90
lannery Flower Plush Throw Pillows, Flower Floor Pillow Seating Cushion Toy for Reading, Room, Watching TV (11.8", Pink-1) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Tenmiro 65.6ft Led Strip Lights, Ultra Long RGB Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizer, Crisp Linen, 12.5 oz, 2 Pack | Multi-Surface Disinfecting & Sanitizing Antibacterial Room Spray, Deodorizer Spray, Home & Bathroom Cleaning Supplies • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
Decorably 15 Black History Month Posters for Classroom Decor, 11x14in | Educational Black History Month Decorations, Matte-Laminated Classroom Decor - for Bulletin Boards, Hallways, Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 16 Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations for School, 11x14in | Educational Matte-Laminated Hispanic Heritage Month Posters for Elementary, Hallways, Bulletin Boards, Study Corner • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Jungle • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Snacks Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, 20 Snack Packs | BARNUM'S Animal Crackers, TEDDY GRAHAMS, CHIPS AHOY! Minis Cookies, Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15
Crayola Llc - Washable Coloring Markers 8 Colors • Teachers' School Supply $6.48 1 $6.48
Febreze Air Mist Air Freshener Spray Hawaiian Aloha Scent 8.1 oz. (13855/62601) • Staples $6.39 1 $6.39
Brain Games - Sticker by Letter: Playful Pets (Sticker Puzzles - Kids Activity Book) • Amazon Business $6.08 1 $6.08

Materials cost

$654.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.76

Sales tax

 $51.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$750.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.50

Total project goal

$883.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $883.31

2 Donors

-$858.31

Donations toward project cost

-$729.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$128.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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