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Ms. Graham from Wayland MI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help Me Create a Warm Atmosphere

Help me give my students a warm atmosphere where they are excited to come and learn

  • $370 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

The students in my class come from a wide range of demographics. We are historically a white farming community that is quickly changing. The majority of the students have not traveled out of state, yet alone out of the country. They are narrow minded in their thoughts as most are generations have lived in the same town. Economically, we have over 30% qualifying for free or reduced lunches. Many of the students come from working single family homes whom do not get support at home.

My Project

I would like to buy some pillows to go with my theme of Lake Living since all our stories are somehow connected to water. The pillows will allow the students to work comfortably on the floor. This will create a warm, inviting atmosphere where the students are excited to come and learn.

I also need headphones for my students to wear to listen to stories independently.

We also are doing Actively learn comprehension quizzes and many of the comprehension skills are videos. The majority of my students do not have their own headphones. These are vital to my curriculum in the classroom.

Ms. Graham
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hofdeco Decorative Outdoor Throw and Lumbar Pillow Cover Water Resistant Patio Garden Picnic Decor Summer Lake Navy Blue Red Life Better Go Jump in Lake House Word 18"x18" 12"x20" Set of 6 • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
AVID Education AE-808 Stereo Classroom Headphone with Volume Control • Amazon Business $13.95 10 $139.50

Materials cost

$279.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.35

Total project goal

$369.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$369.02

2 Donors

-$299.80

Donations toward project cost

-$299.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.44

match offer

-$16.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.39

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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