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Mrs. Bierman from Cedar Rapids, IA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Bierman's classroom raised $215

Play, Learn, Create, Celebrate!

Help me give my students pencil boxes, games, craft supplies, labels, and prizes to keep our classroom organized, creative, and full of fun!

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Mrs. Bierman West Willow Elementary School
Cedar Rapids, IA Grades PreK-2

My Project

Kindergarten is a year full of curiosity, creativity, and growth, and I want to give my students the tools they need to explore, create, and thrive. Every day, they practice important skills like writing, problem solving, teamwork, and fine motor development, and having the right materials makes all the difference.

Your support will help me provide pencil boxes to keep their supplies organized, locker tags and labels so each student can take ownership of their space, and Yeti in My Spaghetti to strengthen social skills through fun cooperative play.

We will also use painters tape to proudly display their artwork, tissue squares and black paper for hands-on craft projects that inspire creativity, and cars and squishies in a prize box to celebrate their hard work and achievements.

These materials do more than make learning fun. They help students build confidence, develop independence, and feel proud of their accomplishments. With your generosity, we can create a classroom environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for helping my kindergarten students make this a memorable and meaningful year!

More than a third of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Bierman West Willow Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Cedar Rapids, IA 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics 4-Pack Large Pencil Cases, Storage Organizer, Durable Plastic School Supply Box, Multi-Color Student Organization for Office, College & Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $11.24 2 $22.48
Tissue Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Astrobrights Astrodesigns Crafting Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Very Black, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.99 3 $17.97
100 Pack Squishies Toys, Tiny Mochi Squishy Fidget Toys Random Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4- 8 8-12 Goodie Bag Pinata Stocking Stuffers Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Egg Fillers Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Avery Easy Peel Inkjet Address Labels, 1" x 2 5/8", Matte White, 750 Labels/Pack (8160) • Quill.com $12.87 1 $12.87
Avery Printable Address Labels with Sure Feed, 1" x 2-5/8", Assorted Neon Colors (Magenta, Green and Yellow), Laser & Inkjet Compatible, 450 Blank Labels Total (5979) • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
Yeti in My Spaghetti Board Game – Kids Games, Family Game, Multi-Player, Board Games for Family Night, Preschool Toys, Hand-Eye-Coordination Game, Don’t Drop Yeti, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Siwarm 28 pcs Pull Back Cars Toys for Kids, Party Favors Treasure Box for Classroom Prizes Mini Vehicles Race Cars Toys Bulk Xmas Gifts Pinata Goodie Bag Stocking Stuffers for Boys Girls Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Scotch Heavy Duty Painter's Tape, 0.94 in x 60.1 yd, for Use On Vinyl, Carpet, Metal, & Plastic, Indoor & Outdoor Masking Tape, Bonds Aggressively, 3-Day Clean Removal, 1 Roll (2020+-24AP) • Amazon Business $2.98 3 $8.94
48 Pieces Colorful Pencils Cutouts Pencil Name Tags Paper Pencils for Bulletin Board Locker Decor Teacher Student Name Labels for Back to School Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$138.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.80

Sales tax

 $9.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.12

Total project goal

$214.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.12

2 Donors

-$182.00

Donations toward project cost

-$182.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.12

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 $0.00

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