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Ms. Lawing from Greensboro, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Fund my 2nd Grade Classroom

Help me give my students books that are inclusive and things to help my students focus in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lawing's classroom raised $339

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator committed to fostering a positive and effective learning environment, I am excited to share how additional funding for our 2nd-grade classroom will significantly benefit my students. Here’s a breakdown of how these resources will directly enhance their educational experience:

Enriching Educational Materials: With extra funding, I can provide my students with a variety of high-quality educational materials.

This includes interactive books, engaging educational games, and specialized learning tools that cater to diverse learning styles. Such resources will make learning more engaging and help reinforce key concepts in subjects like math, reading, and science.

Supporting Hands-On Learning: Funding will allow us to acquire hands-on learning kits and science experiment materials. These kits will provide students with practical, real-world experiences, making abstract concepts more tangible and exciting. Hands-on activities foster curiosity and a deeper understanding of the subjects we cover.

In summary, the additional funding will have a profound and positive impact on my 2nd-grade classroom. It will enrich our educational materials, enhance technology use, support hands-on learning, and create a more engaging classroom environment. Furthermore, it will provide professional development opportunities for educators, expand enrichment activities, and offer targeted support to meet individual student needs. By investing in these areas, we are investing in the future success of our students, helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Thank you for considering this important investment in our classroom and our students' futures.

Ms. Lawing Sumner 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.

Greensboro, NC 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

19 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet - Fidget Bands for Classroom Chairs, Bouncy Bands, Sensory Flexible Bands, ADHD Chair Bands for Kids, Anti-Snap Bands for Desk and Seats, Blue (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $48.00 1 $48.00
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser Metal Straw Dispenser for Pencils Reusable Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils 3 Stickers 1 Metal Pen Holder 1 for Bulk Pencils Storage Classroom Home Office Restaurant • Amazon Business $31.59 1 $31.59
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 $18.99 1 $18.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.39 1 $14.39
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10

Materials cost

$224.54

Vendor shipping charges

$11.95

Sales tax

$17.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.71

Total project goal

$338.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$338.08

3 Donors

-$169.03

Donations toward project cost

-$143.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.35

match offer

-$169.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.36

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$0.00

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