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Mrs. Alberts from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Make Motivated Mathematicians

Help me give my students an organized classroom that will increase their motivation and an inclusive environment where everyone can access the grade level math standards.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alberts's classroom raised $927

This project is fully funded

My Project

Make math feel welcoming and safe for all learners. A classroom that is organized, bright, and allows students to interact positively and self regulate their behavior is a joy to learn in. Students need to feel ownership in their classroom by knowing where they can reference previous math content via posters and how to keep themselves organized.

The materials for this project, fidgets, organizers, posters and headphones, will be used to motivate students to take ownership of their learning but addressing different social and emotional needs and creating organization so that students can find the materials they need efficiently to do their best work.

Our fifth graders want to do their best work in math and need the structures and support so they can encourage each other to be at their best. We believe in them and let's support a strong end to their school year and a structured beginning to next school year!

Mrs. Alberts Herzl Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
9 FIDGET Friends: 7.5" Slug, 3" Pop Octopus Spinner, 3.5" Bendy Axolotl (3 each fidget toy, social emotional learning, calming corner sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $64.00 2 $128.00
24 Pack Headphones Bulk Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Christmas Students and Adult • Amazon Business $55.99 2 $111.98
2 Pack Letter Tray 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Black • Amazon Business $34.00 2 $68.00
Creative Shapes Etc. Large Vertical Incentive Chart Set 22 x 28 Assorted Color 12 ct. (SE-365) • Staples $32.84 2 $65.68
Nasco No. 2 Pencils - Sharpened Pkg. of 144 • Nasco $17.88 3 $53.64
24 Pcs Student Incentives Dog Tags Necklace Reading Prizes with Metal Beaded Chains Motivational Dog Tags Education Awards Assortment for Students Rewards • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
All Feelings Are Welcome Canvas Wall Art,Mental Health Decor,Feelings Chart Canvas Framed Wall Art Painting Ready to Hang for Nursery Kids Playroom Classroom • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
JANLAN Your Voice Matters Wall Decor,Diversity Posters for Classroom,Diversity Equality Canvas Wall Art,Your Voice Matters Canvas Wall Art for Kids Nursery School • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Over the Door Shoe Organizer,Hanging Shoe Rack Organizer for Closet Door,48 Pockets Shoe Storage Holder Zapateras Organizer for Kids Shoes,Flip Flops,Underwear,Socks,Cruise Essentials,Black,Set of 2 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Decorably 12 Famous Mathematicians Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational Math Posters for Middle School • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
JANLAN Size of the Problem Canvas Wall Art, Funny Mental Health Education Canvas Poster Painting Ready to Hang for Kids Classroom Nursery Therapist Office Wall Decor (12 x 15 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Fraction decimal Order of Operations Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Place Values Fractions Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers (Non Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Sproutbrite Math Posters for Middle School - Terms - Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Non-Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Fractions Order of Operations Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Sproutbrite Math Posters PEMDAS Poster Classroom Decor Neutral Boho/Bright - Math Banner for Classroom Decorations Middle School - High School Classroom Decor and High School Math (Bright Multicolor) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Invisible Mathematics Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Bright Multi Color) • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Jetec 300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Reward Stickers Teacher Incentive Positive Decal for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies(Fruity) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Math Poster, 2 PCS Large Math Fraction/Decimal/Percentage Poster & Place Value Chart Mathematics Bulletin Board Banner Wall Decor for Primary Middle High School Classroom (Poster Tube Package) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Math Symbols Poster, 2 PCS Large Math Symbols Order of Operation Mathematics Bulletin Board Banner Wall Decor for Primary Middle High School Classroom (Poster Tube Package) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sproutbrite Math Posters for Middle School - Area, Perimiter, PEMDAS - High School Classroom, Math Posters for High School Classroom, High School Math Posters • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
Jinniee Growth Mindset Math Poster Educational Math Print for Classroom Math Classroom for Middle High School Math Teacher Supplies 17x11 Inch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Decorably 12 Math Posters for Middle School, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational Math Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Wizia 12 Pack Educational Math Posters Skip Counting Numbers, Multiplication Chart for Kids, Elementary Middle School Classroom Must Haves 10 Inches • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$746.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$787.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.00

Total project goal

$926.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $926.68

3 Donors

-$456.72

Donations toward project cost

-$399.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.26

match offer

-$456.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$388.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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