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Ms. T from Encinitas, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. T's First Classroom (4th Grade)

Help me give my students an adjustable standing desk, disposable face masks, crayons, and more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. T's classroom raised $1,950

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a new teacher and my class will be a mix of students with different interests, levels, abilities, and goals. MY goal is to guide and inspire each student throughout the year. There is a mix of students whose first language is English and others who are learning English as a second language. My school also ranges widely in socioeconomic status. It is important to me that I teach with equity. I am hoping to equip my classroom and my students with helpful and appropriate supplies and resources as we start this new year.

My Project

The goal of this project is to help me, as a new teacher, equip my very first classroom with organizational tools, classroom staples, and learning resources/materials. Some items will stay in my classroom for many years and benefit many future classes including manipulatives/games, organization tools, desk, and any reusable classroom materials. The desk, file trays, and bins/drawers will also help me on a day-to-day basis keep student work, important documents, lesson plans, and classroom materials organized while providing routine and helping our days run smoothly. The standing desk also puts me in a position that gives me a better view of students no matter where they sit - even when I'm using a DocuCam!

Some things will help me provide an appropriate and equitable education for my students.

With materials like pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, iPad chargers/earbuds, dry-erase boards, scissors, crayons, etc. my students will always have access to the things they need to complete lessons and activities. Additionally, not all families are able to purchase such materials needed for school and/or do not have these materials in their homes. I would like to be able to give my students everything they need for success in the classroom and if necessary send some materials home for them to keep. My students deserve supplies that they need to have a successful year regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Lastly, the learning games will engage students while strengthening their math stills. Some items like base ten blocks, dice, and other math manipulatives will help me incorporate multiple fun lessons and activities that cater to students' varying interests, needs, and levels. It will supplement their learning and allow students to visualize new math content while demonstrating their learning!

All of these items will help Ms. T's class achieve success this year and beyond!

Ms. T Ocean Knoll 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.

Encinitas, CA 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

26 students impacted 28donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FEZIBO Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk, 55 x 24 Inches Stand up Table, Sit Stand Home Office Desk with Splice Board, Black Frame/Rustic Brown Top • Amazon Business $269.99 1 $269.99
Black Disposable Face Masks, 50 Pack Face Masks Disposable Mask • Amazon Business $19.72 5 $98.60
Fraction War Math Game - Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 9 $89.91
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $38.72 2 $77.44
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $64.68 1 $64.68
Dry Erase Lap Boards Double-Sided for Classroom, Pack of 26, Magicfly 9 x 12 Inches Small Lap Board Portable Classroom Whiteboard with 32 Pens and 26 Erasers for Students, Kids • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
hand2mind Plastic Fraction Dominoes Game Tiles, Montessori Math Materials for Kids to Learn Decimal and Fraction Equivalence Math Manipulatives 4th Grade, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 30) • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
novelinks Photo Case 4" x 6" Photo Box Storage - 16 Inner Photo Keeper Photo Organizer Cases Photos Storage Containers Box for Photos (Multi-Colored) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
hand2mind Safe-T Ruler for Kids Math, Rainbow Plastic Rulers, Flat 12 in. Flexible Rulers, Safety Ruler for Measurement, Safety Kids School Supplies, Straight Shatter-Resistant Rulers (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $23.24 2 $46.48
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559) • Amazon Business $46.16 1 $46.16
IRIS USA TB Pearl Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, 5 Qt, 10 Count • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
EOOUT 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders, Puzzle Mesh Bags, Letter Size, A4 Size, for School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Herigu Laptop Stand,Ergonomic 20-Leves Angles Two-Layer Height Adjustable Laptop Stand,Portable Laptop Stand for Desk with 360 Rotating Base Foldable Computer Stand Fits All Laptops up to 15.6'' • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Blocks Complete Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Kids, Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies (Set of 161) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Wholesale Kids Bulk Earbuds Headphones (10-Pack) Earphones, 12 Assorted Colors,for Schools, Libraries, Hospitals by Deal Maniac • Amazon Business $10.74 3 $32.22
60PCS Colorful Glass Marbles,9/16 inch Marbles Bulk for Kids Marble Games,DIY and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
edxeducation Plastic Pattern Blocks - Set of 250 - Early Geometry Skills - Math Manipulative for Shape Recognition, Symmetry, Patterning and Fractions - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
ECR4Kids ELR-13213 Cutting Edge SureGrip Kid's Scissor Classpack for School Classrooms, Pointed Tip, Assorted • Amazon Business $9.60 3 $28.80
Arteza Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 4 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens, Office Supplies for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
SimpleHouseware 6 Trays Desk Document File Tray Organizer with Supplies Sliding Drawer, Black • Amazon Business $25.87 1 $25.87
Post-it Mini Notes, 1 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in, 18 Pads, America's #1 Favorite Sticky Notes, Cape Town Collection, Bright Colors (Blue, Orange, Pink, Green), Clean Removal, Recyclable (653-18AU) • Amazon Business $8.38 3 $25.14
Really Good Stuff Sticky Note Tower - Sticky Note Holder • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
hand2mind Interlocking Centimeter Unit Cubes, Plastic Cubes for Early Math, Connecting Cubes for Kids, Math Manipulatives, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Preschool Classroom Supplies (Set of 500) • Amazon Business $22.64 1 $22.64
Atill iPhone Charger 6Pack 3FT USB Lightning Cable Charging Cord Compatible with iPhone 12/12Pro/12ProMax/11/11Pro/11Pro MAX/XS/XS MAX/XR/X/8/8Plus/7/7Plus and More • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Professional Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Gray • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Color Highlighters, Value Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Clips, Refrigerator Whiteboard Wall Fridge Magnetic Memo Note Clips Magnets • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Planner - 2021-2022 Academic Lesson Planner from July. 2021 - June. 2022, 8'' x 10'', Lesson Plan Book, Weekly & Monthly Lesson Planner with Quotes • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Lysas 4 Sets Neon Page Markers Colored Index Tabs, Fluorescent Sticky Note for Page Marker, 560pcs • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
40 Pcs Jumbo Sidewalk Chalks Set School Art Classroom Supplies 20 Colors Outdoor Toys Gifts for Kids Toddlers Washable Drawing Chalks Paint Back to School Classroom Board Blackboard Outdoor • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Magnetic Hooks for Cruise, Grill, Towel, Indoor Hanging, Home, Kitchen, Workplace, Mikede Office and Garage - 28 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets by Two Point (6-Pack) - Plastic Sleeves | Teaching Supplies | Dry Erase Sheets | Dry Erase Sleeves | School Supplies for Teachers | Job Ticket Holders | Fridge Whiteboard • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Learning Resources Dice In Dice Bucket, Math Toy, Manipulative, Set of 72, Ages 6+, Multi-color, 3/4 W in • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
Learning Resources Laminated Hundred Boards, Dry-Erase Counting Aid, Set of 10, Ages 5+, Multicolor, Model:LER0375 Multi-color, 11" x 11" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
hand2mind Foam Two-Color Counters for Kids Ages 5-8, Math Supplies for Early Math Learners, Math Manipulatives for Counting, Grouping, and Bingo Chips, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $9.15 1 $9.15
Amazon Basics Multipurpose, Comfort Grip, Titanium Fused, Stainless Steel Office Scissors - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $9.02 1 $9.02
Sharpie Tank Highlighters Assorted Fluorescent Colors | Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$1,470.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$134.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,657.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.41

Total project goal

$1,949.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,949.41

13 Donors

-$1,554.91

Donations toward project cost

-$1,365.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$188.99

Matching donations from our partners

-$342.45

Match offers toward project cost

-$291.08

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.05

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$0.00

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