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Ms. Amber from Dallas, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Functionality, Please

Help me give my students a classroom that will promote flow, privacy, and consistency with flexible seating, and enhanced social skills by setting up real-life scenarios all within our classroom.

  • $5,227 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

This project expired on October 11, 2025.

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I am committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. Providing essential supplies such as a divider to allow for minimized distractions, flexible seating to allow for the extra wiggly students an opportunity to self-regulate. The Whitney Brothers ElevatED Classroom Organizer and the plastic storage organizer bins will keep things organized and easily accessible. The Lakeshore Learning Materials and Lakeshore Calming Colors Easy-Clean Room Divider will help students learn effectively. Lastly, the Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits will help with problem-solving skills. Your generous donation is crucial in equipping my students with the tools they need for success. These items help foster creativity, organization, and active participation, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, as well asthe staff.

Ms. Amber Highland Park Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Dallas, TX View local requests Never Before Funded 12 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Whitney Brothers ElevatED Classroom Organizer - 50" W x 15" D x 43" H • Blick Art Materials $999.00 1 $999.00
mDesign Plastic Stackable Bathroom Storage Organizer Bin with Pull Out Drawer for Cabinet, Vanity, Shelf, Cupboard, Cabinet, or Closet Organization - Lumiere Collection - 8 Pack - Clear • Amazon Business $167.99 4 $671.96
Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 18" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.99 4 $439.96
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Easy-Clean Room Divider - Sea Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits - Gr. 2 (Complete Set) - STEM Supplies, STEM Toys, and Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 4 $168.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 4 $107.96
Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers/Sunshine Cheez-It Bundle (600-04053) • Quill.com $53.54 2 $107.08
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
Learning Resources Snap Cubes Educational Counting Toy Manipulative, Assorted Colors, Set of 500 (LER7585) • Quill.com $76.76 1 $76.76
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $25.49 3 $76.47
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce and Fruit Puree, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 18), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray + Odor Eliminator for Home & Office, Sanitizing Air Spray, Simple Fresh Scent, 10 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.72 4 $74.88
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 3 $55.11
Coogam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set, Math Manipulative EVA Number Counting Games, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Bigjigs Toys First Chunky Alphabet Puzzle • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 3 $35.97
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
CLIF Kid Zbar and Zbar Protein - Variety Pack - Whole Grain Snack Bars - Made with Organic Oats - Non-GMO - 1.27 oz. (16 Count) • Amazon Business $15.52 2 $31.04
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Wobble Cushion - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Wobble Cushion - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect & Build Social Emotional Skills – 2.5" x 1.75" Sized Cards • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
82 Piece Animal Toy, Assorted Mini Dinosaur Insect Ocean Sea Farm Jungle Animal Dog Figure, Realistic Vinyl Plastic Zoo Play Set, Small Toys for Sensory Bin Cupcake Topper Party Favors • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Melissa & Doug Wooden Building Blocks Set - 100 Blocks in 4 Colors and 9 Shapes Classic Kids Toys, Colored Wood For Toddlers Ages 2+ - FSC-Certified • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Mermaid - Mermaid Toys and Sensory Bins for Toddlers 3-4+, Sensory Box and Bin Filler, Toddler Activities and Mermaid Gifts for Girls • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22 Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $17.12 1 $17.12
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Learning Resources Mini ABC Pops, Vocabulary Words, Alphabet, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Toddler Learning Toys, Preschool Learning Activities, Kids Easter Gifts, Ages 3+,52 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $14.20 1 $14.20
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags with EasyGuide Texture, Plastic Storage Bags with Grip 'n Seal Technology, 150 Bags Total • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$4,070.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $281.66

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$61.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,442.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$784.02

Total project goal

$5,226.78

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