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Ms. Hillstrom from Sandy, UT is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning and Growing in 1st Grade

Help me give my students resources to learn and grow in first grade!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hillstrom's classroom raised $998

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are AMAZING, I have only known them for a few weeks but they continue to amaze and inspire me everyday. I teach 1st grade at a suburban elementary school in Utah.

Everything that I teach my students is new information that they need to learn in order to progress their education.

I am teaching them new routines and procedures that they will use throughout the next 12 years of their lives.

In my class, we build a community around what we have in common and our shared experiences. We partner share with each other and are constantly learning how to be kind to everyone in our community.

My Project

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic many of my students are experiencing being in a classroom for the first time. Many of these amazing resources will help maximize their 1st grade learning experience. I am excited to give my students a space to learn and grow in my classroom. Many of these resources will help make practice and reading stations fun and exciting while also providing the necessary tools to practice 1st grade skills. Thank you for helping me give my students what they need to succeed in 1st grade.

Ms. Hillstrom East Sandy Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Sandy, UT View local requests

More than a third 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, Large - 38in - Large, Solid Navy Blue • Amazon Business $83.44 3 $250.32
Wholesale Bulk Headphone Earphone Earbud - Kaysent(KHP0-10Mixed) 10 Pack Wholesale Mixed Colors(Each 2 Pack) Headphone for School, Classroom, Airplane, Hospiital, Students,Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $35.54 3 $106.62
BD530X - Power Pen<sup>&reg;</sup> - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
BD540X - Power Pen<sup>&reg;</sup> Reading Skills Quiz Cards- Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $75.00 1 $75.00
ASHLEY PRODUCTIONS Scribble Chalk Magnetic Border Black Scribble, 1" x 12' • Amazon Business $7.21 10 $72.10
nuLOOM Pinkie Handprint Nursery Kids Area Rug, 5 x 8 ft, Multi • Amazon Business $63.10 1 $63.10
FANYUSHOW 50" x 14" Modern Full Length Dressing Mirror or Rectangular Wall-Mounted Door Mirror -White • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Simple Designs LT2066-GDW Down to The Wire Fabric Shade Table Lamp, Pack of 1, Gold/White • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82
Stamp-Ever 10-in-1 Teachers' Student Work Stamp Kit, 10 Interchangable Self-Inking Stamps, 5/8-Inch Impression, Blue/Red (4630) • Amazon Business $15.38 1 $15.38
Lsushine Craft Ink Pad Stamps Partner Diy Color,15 Color Craft Ink Pad for Stamps, Paper, Wood Fabric (pack of 15) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
HAUSHOF Light Duty Staple Gun Kit, Fits JT21 Staples of 1/4'', 5/16'' and 3/8'', Includes 800Pc 5/16'' Staples and A Staple Remover, for Upholstery, DIY, Decoration • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
BD521 - Addition Power Pen<sup>&reg;</sup> Quiz Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
BD522 - Subtraction Power Pen<sup>&reg;</sup> Quiz Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$805.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.60

Total project goal

$997.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$997.36

1 Donor

-$997.36

Donations toward project cost

-$847.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.60

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$0.00

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