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Ms. Minnie from Youngstown, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Items for Struggling Readers

Help me give my students curtains, curtain rods, squishy toys, and shoes charms for our struggling readers to use in our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Minnie's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator, I know how important it is for students to feel motivated and confident in their abilities, especially when they are struggling with a skill as fundamental as reading. For many of my students, reading is a challenging subject that causes frustration, self-doubt, and a lack of enthusiasm for learning. However, with the right encouragement and support, these students can experience tremendous growth and success!

The items being requested will help the students in many ways.

I am requesting items including Croc charms and fidget toys for students in need. This way, students can get what they need to be taken care of. These items will help motivate my students to read more in the classroom, and this will result in success in the classroom.

Ms. Minnie Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn 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.

Youngstown, OH 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cackleberry Home Red and White Polka Dot Fabric Cafe Curtains 28 Inches W x 24 Inches L, Set of 2 • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
Amazon Basics Adjustable Room Darkening Blackout Curtain Rod - 28" to 48", Black • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Stress Ball Fidget Squishy Toys: Sensory Dough Balls for Anxiety - 24Pack Mini Emotion Slow Rise Stretchy Fidget Ball Bulk - Hand Therapy Fidget Toy, Stress Exercise Toy Prize Box for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $28.90 1 $28.90
Qqtozsy 30pcs Basketball Shoes Charms for Boys, Unduplicated Shoe Charms for Boys Gift Decor PVC Sports Shoe Charms for Teens Man Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
XLNBXL 30,50,100 Pcs Random Cute Cartoon Shoe Charms for Girls Boys Kids Accessories Bracelet Wristband Sandals Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Keshiyi Lot of 30,50,100 Cartoon Random Bulk Shoe Charms and pins - Cool and Cute - PVC - for Sandals and Shoe Decoration (30pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$130.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.72

Total project goal

$191.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.47

1 Donor

-$95.74

Donations toward project cost

-$81.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.36

match offer

-$95.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.36

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$0.00

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