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Mrs. Reichert from Quincy IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Reichert’s First Year Teaching 2nd Grade!

Help me give my students and I some supplies, charts, decorations, rewards, math manipulatives, and more. These supplies will help create a comforting classroom setting for my first year teaching!

  • 9 donors
  • $1,048 still needed

expires Aug 12

  • 9 donors
  • $1,048 still needed
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My Project

Your generosity can make a world of difference in our classroom! By donating supplies, decorations, rewards, and math manipulatives, you'll be directly impacting the learning experience of my second-grade students. With your help, I can create an engaging and visually stimulating environment that fosters creativity and excitement for learning. Having a variety of classroom supplies and math manipulatives will enable me to implement hands-on activities and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles. Visual aids and manipulatives not only make abstract concepts more concrete but also encourage active participation and deeper understanding among students.

Furthermore, decorations and rewards serve as constant reminders of achievement and effort, fostering a positive and motivating atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to excel.

Your contribution will not only support me in my first year of teaching but also lay the foundation for a successful and enriching educational journey for my students.

Creating a comforting environment in the classroom is crucial because it becomes our home away from home for both students and teachers. Your donations of supplies, decorations, and manipulatives will help transform our classroom into a warm and inviting space where students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn. By surrounding them with a nurturing atmosphere, we can cultivate a sense of belonging and security, laying the groundwork for meaningful connections and academic success. Your generosity will not only enhance our educational experience but also contribute to the development of a caring community within our classroom.

Mrs. Reichert
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® A Place for Everyone Carpet for 30 Kids - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipe - 35 Count, Fresh Scent, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $68.09 1 $68.09
8 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Rolling Cart with Drawers with 2 Lockable Wheels Large Capacity Rolling Drawer Organizer Cart for Home, Office, Classroom, School…… • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Crayola Crayons and Washable Markers Classpack, 256 Ct, Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Elementary and Preschool • Amazon Business $57.78 1 $57.78
ENVO Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Composition Notebook, Black Marble Covers Composition Notebook, 100 sheets, Bulk (24, Wide Ruled) • Amazon Business $54.90 1 $54.90
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, 27in - Medium, Canvas Animals Forest Critters • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Magnetic Ten Frame Set: 8 Durable Ten-Frames + 100 Colorful Counters + 80 Math Flash Cards + 10 Dice - Addition & Subtraction - Math Manipulatives Kit for Home, Kindergarten & Elementary Teachers • Amazon Business $40.95 1 $40.95
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office, School or Craft Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $28.22 1 $28.22
KUONIIY 5" School Pack of Kids Scissors With Soft Comfort-Grip Handles,Assorted Colors,30 Packs • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $21.43 1 $21.43
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 2 $20.98
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
BEAWART 12 Calming Corner Classroom Posters (10x14) - Feelings Wheel Chart & Emotions Poster For Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies For Therapy Office Decor, Mental Health Wall Decorations For Preschool • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
JJPRO Dry Erase Sticky Notes -Colorful Reusable Whiteboard Stickers -Each Set Includes 3"x3" 6 Pack and 3"x5" 6 Pack -Suitable for All Smooth Surface -Washable,Removable • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Executive Stapler • Teachers' School Supply $16.29 1 $16.29
Black Calendar Pocket Chart with 88 Colorful cards for Classroom or Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Stinky Stickers Sweet Shapes 456/pk Acid-free Super Saver Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 100/Pack (TP3854-100) • Quill.com $15.83 1 $15.83
Homeleo 25ft 50 LED Multicolor Star String Lights for Bedroom Decorations, Battery Operated Led Christmas Lights for Apartment Dorm Room Decor(Remote/Timer/Warm White Multicolor Combination) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Learning Resources MathLink Cubes - Set of 100 Cubes, Ages 5+ Kindergarten, STEM Activities, Math Manipulatives, Homeschool Supplies, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
VNOM Daily Schedule Pocket Chart, Class Schedule with 13+1 Pockets 18 Dry Eraser Cards 2 Easy Over Door Mountings for Classroom, School, Office or Home (13” x 35.5”) (BLACK) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
soi-meme 60 Pcs Party Favors Carnival Treasure Box Toys Classroom Prizes Small Mini Bulk Gifts Toys Pinata Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids Boys Girls , Goodie Bags Fillers for Kids Birthday Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FaCraft Confetti Happy Birthday Chart Poster for Classroom Decorations Birthday Chart Calendars Class Birthday Bulletin Board Decorations Posters for Back to School Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BeYumi 96Pcs Boho Sun Themed Bulletin Board Borders Boho Hippie Sunshine Scalloped Border Trim Decoration Set Rainbow Sun Holiday School Classroom Office Party Chalkboard Blackboard Whiteboard Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Z ZICOME Mini Wooden Clothespins Photo Paper Peg Craft Clips, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
Eucalyptus Bulletin Board Border 36ft Two Sided Die-Cut Border Trim for Classroom Decoration School Family Party Leaves Border • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
V-Opitos Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 50 Pack Pre-Sharpened Pencils with Top Erasers, Bulk Yellow Pencils for School Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
BamLue 12 Pieces Fridge Magnet Clips Plastic Box, Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Fridge Memo Note Paper Clips, Heavy Duty Metal Magnetic Clip for Photos, Pictures, Papers on Home & Office & Teaching • Amazon Business $8.82 1 $8.82
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers Pink 24/Box (70520) • Staples $8.44 1 $8.44
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04
Decorably 6 Kindness Posters for Classroom - Kindness Banner, Kindness Poster, Kindness Classroom Decor, Be Kind Posters for Classroom, Kindness Decorations, Kinder Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
120 Pcs Reward Punch Cards Behavior Incentive Awards for Kids Students Teachers Home Classroom School Business Loyalty Card Positive Reinforcement Tool - 2" x 3.5" • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ziploc Storage Bags Gallon 38/Box (314470) • Staples $6.90 1 $6.90
One-Hole Hole Puncher • Kaplan Early Learning Company $6.26 1 $6.26
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser Black (MMMC38BK) • Staples $6.07 1 $6.07
984 Ft Natural Jute Twine, 2mm Thin White Cotton Rope for Crafts, Art, Gardening, Gift Wrapping, Decoration, Packing - 3 Rolls • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
[100 Count] Jumbo 6 Inch Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks,Craft, ICES, Ice Cream, Wax, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$1,280.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,368.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$241.56

Total project goal

$1,610.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,610.39

5 Donors

-$425.00

Donations toward project cost

-$372.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,047.15

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