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Ms. Smith from Winston Salem, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Classroom Vision: Learning With Perks, Peace, and Accommodations!

Help me give my students an opportunity to use diverse learning tools like tech with the iPad Air or hands-on with Lakeshore Magnetic Tiles. It’s my first year, and I’m eager to pour everything into my students!

  • $1,769 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

My Project

This will be my first year teaching, and even though I haven’t met my scholars yet, I already feel a deep connection to them. I’m beyond excited to begin this journey and build a classroom where every child feels valued, inspired, and supported

I will be teaching at a Title I school with limited funding, and as a new teacher, I’m seeking help to create a space where students can truly thrive.

These materials will make a lasting impact on their learning experience.The iPad Air will give my students access to incredible learning tools like DreamBox, i-Ready, and Epic. With these platforms, they can strengthen math and reading skills, write digitally, and explore audiobooks making learning more engaging and accessible. The Lakeshore Magnetic Tiles and CVC Blocks will provide hands-on literacy practice. These tools help young learners build words, understand phonics, and develop strong reading foundations, all while keeping them engaged through play and interaction.

Other items like the green leaf rug, the 6 floor seats, diverse and lesson- based classroom books, dry erase markers, pencils and more will ultimately help transform our classroom into a calm, welcoming, and accommodating learning environment. I believe when students feel comfortable and supported in their space, they’re more confident and ready to learn. I’m setting out to build not just a classroom, but a community. With your support, I can provide my scholars with the tools and environment they need to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Thank you for helping me plant the seeds of success for my students!

Ms. Smith South Fork 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.

Winston Salem, NC 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Lakeshore Natural Accents Leaves Classroom Carpet - 6' x 9' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $329.00 1 $329.00
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Sand, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Tiles with Phonics - Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
Liqui-Mark Washable Broadline Marker - Assorted Colors, Class Pack, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $67.25 1 $67.25
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk for School Student Classroom Set of Headphones Wire Headset Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Adult(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set • Amazon Business $33.58 1 $33.58
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
CVC Words Giant Activity Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Pete the Cat's Super Cool Reading Collection: A Box of 5 I Can Read Favorites for Beginner Readers (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $14.27 1 $14.27
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Black, Pack of 5 • Blick Art Materials $6.04 2 $12.08
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (30001) • Staples $9.45 1 $9.45
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66
Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands (My First I Can Read) • Amazon Business $4.72 1 $4.72

Materials cost

$1,327.97

Vendor shipping charges

$21.95

Sales tax

$103.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,503.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$265.31

Total project goal

$1,768.73

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