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Ms. M from Durham, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I NEED TO ENJOY SCHOOL!

Help me give my students toys to enjoy play time while taking a break from learning to develop their motor skills and help them be active and healthy. Also, reading materials to put in our class library.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. M's classroom raised $433

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My Project

My students are so eager to learn and they try very hard to do their best daily. I would like to provide my students with games and toys (Kids Toys Toss and Catch game, Toy life Kids Cornhole Set) so they'll be able to enjoy their recess break outside. Students also need brain breaks and to develop their motor skills and to figure out their strengths and weaknesses outside of the classroom. The Shreddar with basket is used to shred sensitive and confidential information for students and their family. I would like to give my students more reading materials (My first complete Learning Library, First Little Readers Parent Pack, Magic Tree House boxed set) for our class library for students that are struggling and to give them variety of books to choose from at their reading level. Students will use scissors in class for everyday lesson and art activities. The erasers and other materials will be used as incentives for students.

Ms. M Parkwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, 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

17 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aurora AS890C 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/Credit Card Shredder with Basket • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
TOY Life Kids Cornhole Set Outdoor Games for Kids Outdoor Toys for Kids 4-8-12 Bean Bag Toss Kids Games Outside Toys for Kids Backyard Games with 6 Bean Bag Toss 3 Corn Hole Balls Kids Games Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
My First Complete Learning Library: Boxset of 20 Board Books for Kids • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Qrooper Kids Toys Toss and Catch Game Set, Ball Sports Games with 4 Paddles 4 Balls and 1 Storage Bag, Classic Outdoor Games, Beach Games, Yard Games Suitable for Kids Gift Ideal (Blue) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, All-Purpose Cleaning Towels, Pack of 50, Size 11.8 x 11.8 in • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
BESIGN LS03 Aluminum Laptop Stand, Ergonomic Detachable Computer Stand, Riser Holder Notebook Stand Compatible with Air, Pro, Dell, HP, Lenovo More 10-15.6" Laptops, Black • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
FUN LITTLE TOYS 70 PCS Erasers for Kids Bulk Fun Mini 3D Puzzle Pencil Erasers Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Party Favors Classroom Prizes Cool Toys School Supplies Goodie Bags Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches/Sheets, Letter Size 9 x 11.5-Inches, 3 mil, 100 Pack (5743301) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $13.35 1 $13.35
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Alphabet Wooden Puzzles With Storage Box (52 pcs) - ABC Puzzles, Wooden Alphabet Puzzle For Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level C: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Mini Heart Erasers 144 Pack for Kids, Valentines Erasers in Bulk Stationary Gifts & Reward Prizes, Classroom Exchange Toys, Valentines Day Party Favors by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Silly Milly (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Big Shark, Little Shark (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $3.96 1 $3.96

Materials cost

$301.46

Vendor shipping charges

$8.55

Sales tax

$23.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.95

Total project goal

$432.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$432.99

1 Donor

-$216.49

Donations toward project cost

-$184.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

match offer

-$216.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

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