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Ms. Halick from Batavia, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help a New Teacher Build a Positive Classroom Environment!

Help me give my students all we need for a successful year! I will be a first year, 2nd grade teacher this fall. I cannot wait to create a special place for my students to learn. Thank you!!

  • $698 goal

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

This project expired on September 16, 2025.

My Project

These materials and supplies will help me build my first classroom from scratch. I will be teaching second grade and cannot wait! Some of the materials I added are going to help me create resources and effective lessons for my students (laminator, paper cutter, etc). I have also added supplies my students will use throughout the year (markers, pencil sharpener, etc).

I also believe an important part of second grade is a positive environment.

I have added materials to help create a welcoming, inclusive classroom for my students! Having a birthday wall will ensure they know they are a valued part of our classroom. The rug is another item to help my students feel comfortable. These items create a space that is inviting and calming. Thank you so much for anything and everything provided. My future students and I greatly appreciate it.

Ms. Halick Hoover Wood Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Batavia, IL View local requests Never Before Funded 22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Blue Pastel Alphabet Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $114.10 1 $114.10
Iris 9-Drawer Storage Cart, White/Translucent White (585004) • Quill.com $64.97 1 $64.97
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Akro-Mils 10726 26-Drawer Plastic Drawer Storage Cabinet for Garage Organization, Bead Organizer, Lego Storage, Teacher Toolbox, Makeup Organizer, and More, 20-Inch W x 6-Inch D x 10-Inch H, Black • Amazon Business $42.00 1 $42.00
Kaplan Early Learning National Geographic Level 2 Nonfiction Readers for Kids, Ages 5+ - Set of 8 Educational Science and Nature Books for Early Elementary, Classroom Library Books Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.86 1 $36.86
X-ACTO Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpener for School, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $31.13 1 $31.13
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Paper Cutter, Paper Trimmer with Safety Guard, 12" Cut Length Paper Slicer with 16 Sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board,Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard Vinyl (Pink) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
GoGonova Cordless Glue Gun, 15s Fast Preheating 2Ah Cordless Hot Glue Gun with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Gun Sticks, USB-C Battery Rechargeable hot glue gun, Smart Power-Off, Pink • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Whaline 164Ft Spring Easter Buffalo Plaid Bulletin Board Borders 5 Rolls Die-Cut Pastel Pink Blue Yellow Green Strips Plaid Rolled Bulletin Board Trim for School Classroom Office Chalkboard Decoration • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Spakon 120 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils Colorful Printed Birthday Pencils for Students Happy Birthday Teacher Pencils Classroom with Top Erasers for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Happy Birthday Mini Bulletin Board (TCR8415) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pastel Pop Affirmation Station Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Tenare 100 Pieces Happy Birthday Bookmarks Laminated Imaginative Colors and Patterns for Students Classroom Stationery Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$554.28

Vendor shipping charges

$0.45

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$593.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.65

Total project goal

$697.69

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