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Mrs. Shumaker from Adairsville, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Started in Kindergarten

Help me give my students these flexible seating cushions, writing utensils, and cleaning supplies to help get the school year started!

  • $606 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

I support a unique and diverse group of student with disabilities. Having flexible seating and basic supplies is especially important for exceptional education students in kindergarten because it directly supports their unique learning and developmental needs.

Enhances Individualized Learning: Exceptional education students often require tailored instruction.

Having a variety of basic supplies (like adaptive writing utensils and flexible seating) allows teachers to modify activities to suit each child’s abilities and goals.

-Supports Sensory and Motor Development: Many exceptional learners need extra support in developing fine motor skills or regulating sensory input. Supplies like adaptive scissors help them participate more comfortably and effectively in classroom tasks.

-Improves Focus and Engagement: Familiar and accessible supplies help reduce anxiety and distractions. When students have the tools they need, they’re more likely to stay engaged and feel secure in their learning environment.

-Promotes Communication and Expression: Some students may have limited verbal communication. Basic art supplies, picture cards, or communication boards offer alternative ways to express needs, feelings, or ideas.

-Encourages Inclusion: Having a full set of appropriate supplies ensures that exceptional education students can fully participate in group activities alongside peers, fostering inclusion and social development.

Mrs. Shumaker Adairsville 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.

Adairsville, GA 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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Soft Seats - Set of 5 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.00 1 $99.00
NatCot Triangular Color Pencils 12 Fat Colored Pencils for Kids Coloring Pre-sharpened, with Pencil Sharpener and Eraser, for Toddlers Student Drawing and Doodling • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
Crayon Rocks, Crayons in a Rock Shape, 32 Count, Tripod Grip Made for Handwriting Development in Kids and Toddlers, Fun & Educational, Creative Activity, Comes in a Muslin Bag - 32 Colors • Amazon Business $16.37 5 $81.85
Qilery 30 Pcs Back to School Supplies Short Triangular Fat Pencils Bulk Wood Triangular Jumbo Pencil for Toddler Preschoolers Beginners with Pencil Sharpener and 2 Erasers • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
Torlam Alphabet Learning Ice Cream Toy Play Set, Toddler Learning Toy ABC Letter Recognition Matching 26 Letters Games, Kindergarten Preschool Classroom Must Haves Kids Learning Activities, 52 Pieces • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Huggies Simply Clean Baby Wipes with Aloe and Vitamin E, 64 Wipes/Pack, 11 Packs/Carton (53611) • Quill.com $22.16 1 $22.16
Maped Koopy Spring Assisted Educational Scissors • Blick Art Materials $2.79 6 $16.74
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources Magnetic Foam Numbers - 60 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$433.68

Vendor shipping charges

$14.90

Sales tax

$29.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.88

Total project goal

$605.89

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