Help me give my students the tools, seating, and supplies they need to stay organized, engaged, and excited about learning in a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
$1,717 goal
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
My Project
As a third-grade teacher at a low-income Title I school, I aim to create a learning environment that is engaging, organized, and responsive to the diverse academic and emotional needs of my students. The resources I’m requesting would support this mission by enhancing student learning, promoting independence, and creating a more inclusive and stimulating classroom space.
These materials would help improve organization for both students and the classroom as a whole, making it easier to manage learning materials, assignments, and small-group instruction.
Flexible seating options and alternative workspaces would provide students with comfortable, developmentally appropriate choices that support focus and reduce behavioral disruptions—especially important for students who may have difficulty concentrating in traditional desk settings.
Instructional games and hands-on manipulatives would make abstract concepts—particularly in math and reading—more accessible, helping to close achievement gaps through interactive and visual learning. Tools like headphones and writing supplies would ensure equitable access to technology and literacy development, while creative items like stickers and scratch paper would add joy, motivation, and opportunities for self-expression.
Together, these resources would transform my classroom into a more engaging, functional, and supportive space where all students can thrive academically and socially.
More than half 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
24 students impacted
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Lakeshore Flex-Space 2-Shelf Binder Storage Center - Maple
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$249.00
1
$249.00
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer
• Amazon Business
$77.00
2
$154.00
Height Adjustable Standing Desk with Power Outlets, 47" Manual Stand Up Desk with Storage Shelves Small Mobile Rolling Computer Desk Portable Laptop Table with Wheels for Home Office, White
• Amazon Business
$107.99
1
$107.99
Magnetic Paper Pockets - Set of 4
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Tiles with Phonics - Reading Manipulatives for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$89.99
1
$89.99
SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 2 Inch 2 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Blue Binder
• Amazon Business
$15.79
5
$78.95
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$72.99
1
$72.99
SUNEE 3 Ring Binder 2 Inch 2 Pack, Clear View Binder Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School Binder or Office Binder Supplies, Pink Binder
• Amazon Business
$13.72
5
$68.60
OLIXIS Criss Cross Chairs Legged Armless No Wheels Wide Seat Height Adjustable Swivel Rolling Padded Furry Cute Home Office Desk Seating for Bedroom, Student, Study Room
• Amazon Business
$59.97
1
$59.97
Mr. Pen- Binder Dividers, 6 Tab Dividers, Pack of 2 Sets (12 Dividers Total), Dividers, Plastic Dividers for 3 Ring Binder, Binder Dividers with Tabs, Binder Tabs, 3 Ring Binder Dividers
• Amazon Business
$11.98
5
$59.90
Lakeshore Rainbow Scratch Paper
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$9.99
5
$49.95
Mr. Pen- Binder Dividers, 6 Tab Dividers, Pack of 2 Sets (12 Dividers Total), Dividers, Plastic Dividers for 3 Ring Binder, Binder Dividers with Tabs, Binder Tabs, 3 Ring Binder Dividers
• Amazon Business
$9.98
5
$49.90
LUCYCAZ Wood Desk Organizer - 6 Tier Desk Organizer with Handle, Teak-Color Paper Tray for Letter/A4, File Organizer for Desk, Paper Storage for Home, Office, School
• Amazon Business
$26.74
1
$26.74
Learning Resources Magnetic Fruit Fractions, Number Learning for Kids Math, Montessori Math, Games for Kids, Educational Indoor Games, 24 Pieces, Age 6+
• Amazon Business
$23.74
1
$23.74
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998)
• Staples
$19.74
1
$19.74
Paper Mate Handwriting Mechanical Pencil 1.3mm #2 Medium Lead 5/Pack (2017483)
• Staples
$3.16
6
$18.96
Shut The Box Dice Game Tic Tac Toe Wooden Board Game 2 in 1 Math Games 2-4 Player Family Table Games Dices Classics Tabletop Version Games for Adults Little Teens Classroom Room Outdoor Coffee
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Wall
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
hand2mind Fraction Dominoes Set, Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary School, Dominoes Fraction Games, Middle School Math Games, Montessori Math Manipulatives, Classroom Dominoes Set (Set of 30)
• Amazon Business
$13.62
1
$13.62
Torlam Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction Circles & Percentage & Decimal Flip Chart, Kids Math Games Math Manipulatives for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Homeschool Supplies
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$1,383.96
Vendor shipping charges
$24.44
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$20.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,459.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$257.50
Total project goal
$1,716.66
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