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Mrs. Walden from Orlando, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Gear Up for Greatness

Help me give my students an inviting classroom space that inspires, empowers, and equips them for success. With your support, I can provide an inviting atmosphere, science kits, resources that promote physical learning, and much more.

  • $1,020 goal

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

This project expired on October 24, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their resilience, curiosity, and the joy they bring into our classroom every day. They come ready to learn, even when resources are limited, and their determination inspires me to give them the very best. Each resource I’m requesting will directly support their learning and creativity, from basic supplies that allow them to participate fully in lessons, to materials that help bring abstract concepts to life. These tools will not only enhance their academic growth, but, also show them that their education is valued and worth investing in.

My learning goals for my 4th-grade students are to create an inviting and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.

To support this, I’m seeking resources that promote both comfort and engagement—such as flexible seating options to help students stay focused and feel at ease, basic supplies to ensure every child is prepared, math enrichment tools to challenge and support all learners, and science STEM kits to bring hands-on discovery into our lessons. I’m also hoping to add a mini fridge to the classroom, which would be incredibly useful for storing healthy snacks, student lunches, and materials for science experiments. These resources will help me build a space where students feel supported, cared for, and inspired to learn every day.

With your help, I can ensure that every child has access to the tools that support their growth, whether it’s notebooks, pencils, art materials, or hands-on resources for math and science. Any support is truly appreciated as I work to create a welcoming, engaging, and well-equipped space where all students feel valued and ready to learn.

Mrs. Walden Ridgewood Park 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.

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.

Orlando, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

Never Before Funded 22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia - 3.0 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Stainless steel • Best Buy Education $189.99 1 $189.99
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits - Grade 4 - Complete Interactive Hands-On Science Kit for Kids - STEM Supplies, STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $96.74 1 $96.74
ECR4Kids SoftZone Floor Cushions, Round, Flexible Seating, Contemporary, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Crayola Crayons and Washable Markers Classpack, 256 Ct, Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Elementary and Preschool • Amazon Business $57.04 1 $57.04
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
2Fold Supply Pencil Dispenser for Classroom - Stainless Steel Bulk Pencil Holder for Desk - Includes Removable Label Stickers - Teacher Must Haves for Organization - Holds up to 200 Pencils (Silver) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Four Types Of Writing Teaching Poster Set, 8/PK, 2 PK/BD • Quill.com $20.78 1 $20.78
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
4th Grade Social Studies: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities | History | Civic and Government | Geography | Economics | + Video Explanations for Each Question • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind Fraction and Decimal Dominoes Set, Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary School, Educational Decimal Games, Montessori Math Materials, Math Game Tiles, Classroom Dominoes Set (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Brain Quest 4th Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th Edition (Brain Quest Smart Cards) • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82
Humble Math – Word Problems (Book II): Grade 4 / Grade 5 (Ages 9-11) Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction Story Problems: Real-Life ... Workbook (With Answers) 4th Grade / 5th Grade • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Brain Quest Workbook: 4th Grade Revised Edition (Brain Quest Workbooks) • Amazon Business $6.19 1 $6.19
cridoz 15 Rolls 1/8 Whiteboard Thin Tape Pinstripe Art Tape Dry Erase Board Grid Tape Lines Pinstriping Electrical Marking Tape, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$815.48

Vendor shipping charges

$8.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$866.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.94

Total project goal

$1,019.60

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