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Mrs. Merchant-Taylor from Hinesville, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Is Tough, But So Are We!

Help me give my students interactive and developmentally appropriate manipulatives and math aids this year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Merchant-Taylor's classroom raised $1,183

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how resilient and eager my students are. Every single day, they show up ready to tackle new challenges and push through even when things get tough. In 4th grade, math and science can feel intimidating, but my students were built tough. Together, we’ve created a classroom culture where we believe in growing, making mistakes, and never giving up.

As math strategies continue to evolve, it’s crucial that my students keep up with these ever-changing approaches.

Having access to a reliable printer and other essential resources will allow me to create a personalized resource bank that is complete with visual aids, practice packets, games, anchor charts, and differentiated materials to meet each of their unique learning needs.

These tools won’t just support their academic growth, they’ll also help build their confidence, showing them that they’re more than capable of mastering even the most challenging material. With the right resources in their hands, there’s no limit to what they can achieve.

Mrs. Merchant-Taylor Lyman Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Hinesville, GA View local requests

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

56 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother MFC-L3780CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer All-In-One Print Scan Copy Fax (MFCL3780CDW) • Staples $474.74 1 $474.74
Non-Branded Mobile Organizer, 10 Drawers, 13 x 38 x 15-1/4 Inches, Multiple Colors • School Specialty $108.29 1 $108.29
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.50 1 $79.50
Storex Classroom Storage Bin with Lid, 4 Gallon, Translucent, Pack of 6 • School Specialty $52.64 1 $52.64
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Superio Brand Plastic Storage Container, 1.27 Quart, 1.2 Liter, Clear • School Specialty $2.62 12 $31.44
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
5 Tier Office Paper Organizer Cute Desk Organizer File Organizer Desktop for Office School Home Magazine Scrapbook Folders Letter Tray Paper Holder Desk Organizers Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
HBlife Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder Wall Mount, 10 Slots Whiteboard Marker Holder for Office, School and Home, Marker, Eraser and Whiteboard Cleaner Not Included, Clear • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
144 Large Round Number Stickers, 12 Sheets Consecutive Polka Dot Number 1-36 Label Self-Adhesive Number Stickers Erasable with PET Film for Indoor, Outdoor Office, Classroom, Storage, Boxes (3” Each) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$881.49

Vendor shipping charges

$19.24

Sales tax

$60.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,004.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.31

Total project goal

$1,182.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,182.08

13 Donors

-$650.00

Donations toward project cost

-$558.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$524.73

Match offers toward project cost

-$446.02

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.35

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$0.00

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