You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Ryan from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Ryan is requesting

Learning Center Materials

My students need items that will aide in organization to their learning centers for math and reading.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ryan's classroom raised $320

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are some of the most eager to learn individuals I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. They are incredibly passionate, creative, and intelligent.

My students are enrolled in a special education cross categorical classroom, which means that the students possess a myriad of exceptionalities - ranging from autism to specific learning disabilities to emotional/behavioral.

My students range in age and ability level. I have eight students, whose grades range from Kindergarten through 4th.

Despite their individual challenges, my students do not lack the ability to be pushed to unimaginable heights! As their teacher, this serves as a challenging task, at times. Due to their range in abilities and grade levels, I am not able to teach in a "whole group" setting. This is where our project comes in...

My Project

The items in this project will increase the amount of centers and that we can use in the classroom. Due to the extreme range of ability in my classroom (i.e. some of my students are learning simple addition, while others are learning fractions and multiplication), I am unable to teach in a typical "whole group" setting. Our typical school day schedule works in rotations. For example, while I have a group with me, the second group is working on centers with the classroom aide, while the third group is working independently (i.e. independent reading or math facts). I have asked for dry erase boards and dry erase pouches so that my students are able to do their work in centers. In addition, I have asked for command strips and a wall organizer so that my students will be able to simply access all of their materials.

Ms. Ryan Mount Vernon Elementary School 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.

Chicago, IL 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

10 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Ryan is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets – Assorted Colors – By Essex Wares – For Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or For Use at Your Home or Office – Fits Standard 8.5” X 11” Paper • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
IRIS Extra Large 4" x 6" Photo and Embellishment Craft Keeper, 2 Pack, Clear with White Handle • Amazon Business $37.72 1 $37.72
Command Wire Hooks Mega Pack, Small, White, 28-Hooks (17067-MPES) • Amazon Business $15.00 2 $30.00
Organization Center Pocket Chart, Wall File Organizer Folder with 27 File Pockets+9 small Pockets, 30 Dry-Erase Cards plus 8 Hangers Hooks, Perfect for Office, Home, School, Studio, etc. 41 X 40 inch • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Clipboards (Set of 10) by Office Solutions Direct! Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size clipboard • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat a Sight Word Game, 114 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Hook and Loop Dots 1000 pcs White Craft Circles of 3/4 inch Twice More Strong Adhesive Sticky Back Coins (500 Pairs/Set) + 15pcs of Reusable Cable Ties • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
School Smart 36975 Nickel Plated Loose Leaf Ring, 1" Diameter (Pack of 100) • Amazon Business $11.38 1 $11.38
Avery Sliding Bar Clear Report Covers, Pack of 50 (47710) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
S.P. Richards Company Book Ring, 2" Diameter, 50 per Box, Silver (SPR01439) • Amazon Business $8.10 1 $8.10
Bright Colored Clothespins - Art & Craft Supplies & Embellishments • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$237.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.89

Total project goal

$319.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$319.29

1 Donor

-$319.29

Donations toward project cost

-$271.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.89

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/learning-center-materials/3482789/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":10,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Ryan","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"218876900","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Chicago","teachersOnPage":[4861422],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":3482789,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":5591,"schoolName":"Mount Vernon Elementary School","authorIds":{"4861422":{"owner":"Ms. Ryan","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[3482789],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4861422_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534011928264","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21018404,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["NDg2MTQyMg=="],"teacherId":4861422,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}