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Ms. Khatija from Columbia MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Find Our Place in the World

Help me give my students everything they need for a First year Special Education teacher! I am working hard to get everything together for my students to have an amazing year.

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As a special education teacher, my students need lots of reinforcements! However, as a first-year teacher I am working I will not have everything they need. I am putting my personal funds toward the other things they may need such as fidgets, calming corner items, and many more.

During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them.

Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

Ms. Khatija
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 5 $132.95
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Flipside Two-Sided Lined Dry Erase Boards - Pkg of 12 Boards, 9" x 12" • Blick Art Materials $47.37 1 $47.37
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $45.51 1 $45.51
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $37.99 1 $37.99
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Sculpey III Polymer Modeling Compound, Sampler Pack, Assorted Colors, Set of 30 • School Specialty $35.62 1 $35.62
Raymond Geddes Incentive Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $30.32 1 $30.32
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Party Favors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans, Kids Arts & Crafts (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Fashion Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $28.13 1 $28.13
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
ArtCreativity 150 PC Pencil Assortment for Kids, Fun Assorted Number 2 Pencils, Bulk Wooden Writing Pencils with Erasers, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Student Reward, Stationery Party Favors • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (1949557) • Quill.com $23.39 1 $23.39
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $21.74 1 $21.74
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $18.62 1 $18.62
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 $14.60 1 $14.60
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
Raymond Geddes Dr Seuss Number 2 Pencils For Kids 72 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $13.43 1 $13.43
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 1 $2.14

Materials cost

$830.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.56

Sales tax

 $49.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$933.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.76

Total project goal

$1,098.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,098.42

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 $1,098.42

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