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

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Heighten the Heartbeats

Help me give my students supplies that will help create meaningful and engaging instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hines's classroom raised $883

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a school with 100% of the students qualifying for free lunch. My students are challenged daily with real-life issues (disadvantage, poverty, prejudice). I am challenged daily to provide creative and meaningful learning experiences. I will strive to provide these experiences on a daily basis.

My Project

I am looking to restock my classroom with resources that will be helpful throughout the year such as supplies for student use, cardstock to create workstations, math manipulatives for small groups, and flexible seating. I have also included storage bins to keep the requested items in great condition. These items will be useful tools to having a successful academic year.

I strive to make STEM resources more accessible to my students so that they can be competitive with their more affluent counterparts.

My mathematicians and scientists are already at a disadvantage just based on their zip code. It is my goal to expose my students to as much math and science as possible. Due to lack of funding and lack of resources, math and science education in inner-city and low-income schools is negatively impacted.

Ms. Hines A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Houston, TX View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified, Pink • Amazon Business $41.18 5 $205.90
Pirecart Collapsible Folding Wagon, Portable Heavy-Duty Utility Canvas Cart, with 2 Cup Holders, for Outdoor, Groceries, Garden, Shopping, Camping, Sport, Beach, Max Load 150 LBS (Black) • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Chair Bands For Kids with Fidgety Feet 15pack 1.4mm Thick Natural Resilient Latex Easy To Install Chair Band for Quiet Energy Release Fidget Bands Provide Flexible Sensory Seating for Classroom & Home • Amazon Business $31.37 2 $62.74
Plastic Clipboards (Set of 12) Multi Pack Clipboard (Colored Assorted) Strong 12.5 x 9 Inch | Holds 100 Sheets! Acrylic Clipboards with Low Profile Clip | Cute Clip Boards Board Clips • Amazon Business $52.95 1 $52.95
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating for Homeschool and Classrooms, One-Piece Writing Table for Kids, Teens and Adults, GREENGUARD [GOLD] Certified, Pink • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608) • Amazon Business $16.70 2 $33.40
TREND enterprises, Inc. T-27308BN Notebook Paper Wipe-Off Chart, 17" x 22", Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $26.94 1 $26.94
Dry Erase Pockets - 30 Pack Reusable Clear Plastic Sleeves with Marker - 9x12 Inches Multi-Colored Sheets School & Classroom Supplies for Teachers & Kids • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
Teacher Created Resources Smart Start Magnetic Word Strips (77236) • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Retro" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" (91688) • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91687), Assorted • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
Stretchy Resistance Toy for Kids 10 Pack Bounce Kick & Stretch Your Feet for ADHD ADD Autism & Poor Concentration Improve Classroom Focus Ameliorate Sensory Input (10 Count (Pack of 1)) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
Large Magnetic Dots with Adhesive Backing - 40 PCs Round Self Adhesive Magnets - Big Flexible Sticky Magnets with Adhesive Backing are Great Alternative to Magnetic Stickers, Tape and Strip • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$700.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$750.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.40

Total project goal

$882.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $882.64

1 Donor

-$882.64

Donations toward project cost

-$750.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$132.40

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