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

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Growth With Ms. DeArmond!

Help me give my students (Autistic) sensory items, organization skills, conversation items, supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeArmond's classroom raised $584

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are special because of their want and need to learn through conversations. Their need for sentence starters and collaboration wants will help them become more successful readers, writers, and advocates. We focus on a growth mindset and in this classroom we talk about a colorful brain versus a gray one.

The need for sensory items within my classroom not only helps with autism but also emotional/sensory health for all students.

These kids are unique because they learn better in a colorful environment.

Organization and supplies are useful tools that will help us learn!

Ms. DeArmond Arredondo 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.

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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

31 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SoftScape 15 inch Round Floor Cushions with Handles; Flexible Seating for in-Home Distance Learning, Daycare, Preschool, Classroom; 2 inch Thick Deluxe Foam (6-Piece) - Contemporary, 11232-CT • Amazon Business $75.72 1 $75.72
Classroom Keepers Mailbox, 30-Slot, Blue, 21" H x 31-5/8"W x 12-3/4"D, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $62.63 1 $62.63
Floor Lamp, Fovaa 61" LED Floor Lamps for Living Room Bedroom,Soft Light Lamp Ambient Lighting,RGBWW Color Changing Dimmable with Remote Control Modern Standing Tall Lamp(Remote Control&Assembly) • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $52.46 1 $52.46
Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack, Includes 20 Letter-Size Laminating Pouches, Holds Sheets up to 8.9" x 11(TL902VP) • Amazon Business $47.98 1 $47.98
Board Geeks Dry Erase Lapboard 9 x 12 inch Large 25 Pack double-sided Whiteboard - White boards set great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom and school supplies for kids • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Volcanics Black Dry Erase Markers Bulk Pack of 60 Low Odor Fine Tip Whiteboard Pens for Whiteboard Dry Erase Calendar • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Really Good Stuff Morning Meeting Chips for Kids - Conversation Starters for PreK through Elementary Classrooms - Students Learn & Improve Communication, Listening, & Vocabulary Skills - Sturdy & Waterproof - Included: 40 Unique Meeting Chips, 6cm • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes, 6 Colored Foam Cubes, Ages 6+, Multi-color, 1-5/8 L x 1-5/8 W in • Amazon Business $13.32 1 $13.32
LOUKIN Magnetic and Adhesive Marker Holder, Dry Erase Accessory Tray, Magnetic Storage Organizer for Whiteboard, Glass or Refrigerators (Black) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
[12 Pack] Upgrade Dry Erase Markers, DealKits Low-Odor Assorted Colors Whiteboard Markers Bulk for Kids, Classrooms Office Home Glassboard Dry Erase White Board Mirror Activity Workbook Chisel Tip • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$424.26

Vendor shipping charges

$4.98

Sales tax

$30.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.52

Total project goal

$583.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$583.45

11 Donors

-$574.62

Donations toward project cost

-$495.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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