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Ms. Pierce from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making My Classroom Feel Like an Organized, Fully Resourced Home

Help me give my students resources like Expo markers, a pencil sharpener, and a meditation chair.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pierce's classroom raised $584

This project is fully funded

My Students

Currently, in my class I have 19 inspiring scholars. I teach first grade at a low income, high needs elementary school in Charlotte, NC. In my class I have 3 English language learners and 1 student that receives additional services. My students enter my classroom everyday with a handshake, high-five, or hug (in some cases all three). Despite whatever struggles or setbacks may occur beyond my walls, I want the interactions and education they receive in my classroom to be encouraging and optimistic. I want them to leave my class understanding that they matter, it's okay to make mistakes, and that learning can be FUN!

My students are creative, enthusiastic, and consistently positive.

They love to learn! They are bustling with energy from the moment they enter my door in the morning to the moment they leave. Their energy inspires me to be a better teacher and a better human being. As a first year teacher I can feel overwhelmed at times by the workload and all of these new experiences. However, it is my class, my 18 students that ground me and encourage me to give them my all everyday.

My Project

I have requested materials such as Expo Markers, magnetic handwriting paper, and a pencil sharpener to ensure my students have access to these resources EVERYDAY! My students are amazing and deserve to have access to these essential and high quality items to ensure they are learning and engaged in every moment. I have also requested items like a meditation floor square, paper trays, and wood contact paper to make my classroom feel more like a home. Many of my students move frequently, live in low-income housing, or even hotels.

My goal is to make my classroom feel more like a home for my students.

Having a space of calm and consistency is important for me to have for my fantastic students.

Ms. Pierce Westerly Hills 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 36 Count, Black • Amazon Business $16.86 5 $84.30
X-ACTO High Volume Commercial Electric Pencil Sharpener, Model 41, Beige • Amazon Business $61.50 1 $61.50
HIGOGOGO Solid Square Seat Cushion, Tufted Thicken Pillow Seat Corduroy Chair Pad Tatami Floor Cushion for Yoga Meditation Living Room Balcony Office Outdoor, Grey, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
12 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back And ON/OFF Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown(White,Blue,Orange) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Educational Insights Magnetic Sight Words and Sentence Builders • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
17.8"x16.4' Wood Peel and Stick Wallpaper Self Adhesive Removable Wall Covering Decorative Vintage Wood Panel Faux Distressed Wood Plank Wooden Grain Film Vinyl Decal Roll • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Learning Resources Magnetic Handwriting Paper • Amazon Business $27.77 1 $27.77
Learning Resources Make a Splash 120 Mat Floor Game, 136 Pieces • Amazon Business $23.09 1 $23.09
6 Pack – Paper Organizer Basket, Classroom File Holder Colorful Plastic Bins, Teacher School Supplies Storage Baskets Organization Trays with Handles, Colored • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Plastic Sleeves - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm,"Party" 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets (20901) • Amazon Business $15.17 1 $15.17
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4 -Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56
Wireless Presenter, Doosl Wireless Presenter, RF 2.4GHz Powerpoint Clicker Presentation Remote Control Pen. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Wireless Presenter, Doosl Wireless Presenter, RF 2.4GHz Powerpoint Clicker Presentation Remote Control Pen. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
School Smart Nickel Plated Steel Loose Leaf Ring, 1 Inch, Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $8.70 1 $8.70
Confetti Mini Accents • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$425.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.45

Total project goal

$583.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$583.02

2 Donors

-$504.57

Donations toward project cost

-$495.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$78.45

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$0.00

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