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Ms. McLaughlin from Cedar Rapids, IA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focusing on Friendships

Help me give my students a crayon sharpener, friendship party items, and weighted blankets to help their focus and their friendships!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McLaughlin's classroom raised $243

This project is fully funded

My Project

The class of students I have this year absolutely love coloring with their friends. When they color so often that their crayons break, it creates a problem for coloring time and when we need that color in our learning; the crayon sharpener will help my students use their crayons for longer and solve this problem when it occurs.

Our school-wide Friendship party is coming up, and many of my students will need help getting Friendship (Valentine's) cards to be able to pass out to all of their friends in class.

The zippered bags will help us keep our math games organized and all the pieces in one place. The kinetic sand is used during our morning tubs time and is such a hit that we are needing more.

A few of my students will really benefit from using the weighted blankets to help them focus at their seats on their independent work and at the carpet for whole group instruction!

Ms. McLaughlin Van Buren Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $51.52 1 $51.52
Solfres Small Weighted Lap Pad Blanket Throw for Kids Boys Teens 20in x 23in 5 Lbs - Sleep Therapy Plush Travel Size with Glass Beads, Galaxy Space Stars • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Florensi Weighted Lap Pad for Kids, 5 lbs - Weighted Blanket for Kids, Toddler, Baby, Teenager, Boys, Girls - Soft, Warm, Comfortable - Sensory Items for Sleep - Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
SUNEE Plastic Zipper Pouches 9x13in (Black, 30 Packs),Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $19.75 1 $19.75
POKONBOY 30 Pack Kawaii Squishies Squishy Toys, Animals Squishies Cute Unicorn Donuts Slow Rising Creamy Scent Stress Relief Squishies Pack Party Favors Decorative with Key Chain • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
JOYSELLER Pack of 35 Valentines Day Cards for Kids School | 7 Assorted Designs of Class Valentines Cards with 35 Strawberry Scented Stickers & 35 White Envelops | Cute Valentines Days Cards for Boys Girls Classroom Exchange  • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
32-Count Valentines Day Cards for Kids School | 8 Assorted Designs of Valentines Cards with White Envelops & Strawberry Scented Stickers for Class Events, School Valentine’s Parties, Gift Exchanges • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Purple, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$162.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.40

Total project goal

$242.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $242.66

3 Donors

-$177.95

Donations toward project cost

-$163.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.19

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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