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Ms. Peters from Las Vegas, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Things for First Graders

Help me give my students the items they need to stay safe during this COVID time. Individual privacy shields, binders, journals, etc. will help to do just that.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Peters's classroom raised $959

This project is fully funded

My Students

Twenty plus eager faces look at me every day excited to learn and share their own knowledge and learning with the class. Reading is the basis for so much learning, and their eyes are excited when I say we're reading a new book. My students may only be 6 years old, but they have learned the importance of encouraging each other every day as they learn.

My Project

Trying to keep 25 first graders social distanced in a classroom designed for 18 students is a challenge. However, providing students with individual journals, privacy shields, individual white boards, and seating that can be moved around the room will do just that.

Learning how to blend sounds into words and making a game out of it, will improve my students' attention and willingness to learn.

Who wouldn't want to make a game out of learning new things? That's why I look forward to the sound buzzers in addition to letter tiles to practice making new words.

(RF.1.2, RF.1.3)

Ms. Peters Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Las Vegas, NV View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Plastic Privacy Shields for Student Desks – Set of 6 - Large - Study Carrel Reduces Distractions - Keep Eyes from Wandering During Tests, Blue with School Supplies Pattern • Amazon Business $57.06 4 $228.24
Learning Resources Lights and Sounds Buzzers, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $60.66 2 $121.32
5 Pack Of Mead MEA09956 Primary Journal K-2nd Grade • Amazon Business $23.56 5 $117.80
Norwood Commercial Furniture - NOR-1101AC-SO - Assorted Color Stacking Stools - Stackable Stools for Kids and Adults - Flexible Seating for Home, Office, Classrooms - Plastic/Metal 17.75" (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $75.52 1 $75.52
Avery 8-Tab Ultralast Plastic Binder Dividers, Multicolor Big Tabs, 1 Set (24901) • Amazon Business $9.87 5 $49.35
Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binder, 1-1/2 Inch Slant Rings, 4 Black Binders (05738) • Amazon Business $23.11 2 $46.22
JoyNote Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double-Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Kids Spelling and Learning • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Samsill Recycled 250 Heavyweight Sheet Protectors, Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, 3.3 MIL Thick Top Loading Document Protectors, Holds 10+ Sheets, Archival Safe/Acid Free, Bulk Pack of 250 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 24-Pack (13924) • Amazon Business $4.96 4 $19.84
Avery Durable Clear View 3 Ring Binders, 1.5 Inch Slant Rings, 2-Pack of Black Binders (19300) • Amazon Business $14.52 1 $14.52

Materials cost

$717.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$56.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$814.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.81

Total project goal

$958.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$958.72

2 Donors

-$958.01

Donations toward project cost

-$814.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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