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Ms. Southwick from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year, Full Heart, Empty Classroom

Help me give my students a mobile whiteboard, student lapboards, flexible seating, wobble stool and donut chairs, and easel pads to help create a fun, engaging, and movement-friendly classroom for my students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Southwick's classroom raised $642

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their energy, curiosity, and huge potential. As a first-year 5th grade teacher, I want to give them a classroom that encourages movement, collaboration, and confidence.

The mobile whiteboard and easel pads will help me teach from anywhere in the room, making lessons more interactive.

The student lapboards give everyone a voice during whole-group practice. The wobble stool and donut chairs offer flexible seating for students who need movement to focus. Every item helps create a welcoming space where all learners feel seen and supported.

Ms. Southwick John Jacobs Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Whiteboard, 36 x 24 inches Portable Magnetic Dry Erase Board with Stand, Height Adjustable Dry Erase Easel on Wheels, Magnets, Dry Erase Markers, Eraser • Amazon Business $94.04 1 $94.04
ECR4Kids ACE Active Core Engagement Wobble Stool, 18-Inch Seat Height, Flexible Seating, Black • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Lewtemi 4 Pcs Flexible Seating Yoga Ball Chair for Classroom 16.8 Inch Inflatable Donut Ball Chair with Inflator for Kids Student Sensory Balance Autistic Children and Office Exercise • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black) • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 2 $28.42
Other Words for Home (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 2 $20.00
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
156 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles Circles, Educational Math Learning Manipulatives Set for Preschool Elementary School. • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, for Sanitizing, Cleaning & Deodorizing, 255 Count (3 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89

Materials cost

$463.85

Vendor shipping charges

$11.45

Sales tax

$33.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$545.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.25

Total project goal

$641.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$641.68

3 Donors

-$487.29

Donations toward project cost

-$451.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.36

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.39

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$0.00

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