Reading and Writing in the Comfort of a Colorful Classroom!
Help me give my students (24 first graders), a visual board that can be moved around the room to show colors of site words, sentences, and mathematical functions to make learning fun!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baber's classroom raised $454
This project is fully funded
My Project
As a first grade teacher, my goal is to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment where my students can thrive, especially as they begin the foundational stages of reading and writing. Currently, there are several key materials missing from my classroom that would greatly support both instruction and student success.
First, I am in need of floor seatings.
The carpet pockets will help establish a comfortable, community-centered learning space where students can gather for read-alouds, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Floor seating gives students the flexibility to learn in ways that feel natural and inviting, which is especially important for young learners.
Second, my classroom is equipped only with chalkboards. A dry erase board would be a valuable upgrade, allowing me to use colorful markers to visually engage students during lessons. This is especially beneficial when teaching early literacy skills, phonics, and math concepts, as vibrant visuals help capture and maintain young students’ attention.
I am also requesting chair pockets for the back of student chairs. These pockets provide easy and accessible storage for essential classroom materials such as books, notebooks, and writing tools. This not only helps students stay organized but also promotes independence and responsibility at an early age.
These resources are critical in supporting the learning needs of my students, many of whom come from homes with limited access to academic materials. By enhancing our classroom with these supplies, I can make learning more interactive, comfortable, and fun, while giving every child the opportunity to succeed academically and grow in confidence.
Thank you for considering these needs as part of your support for our classroom and students.
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
Mobile Whiteboard with Stand 36"x24" Portable Magnetic Dry Erase Board on Wheels Included 20 Magnets, 2 Markers & 1 Eraser
• Amazon Business
$88.99
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$88.99
Maitys 24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket 17 Inch Chair Bag Chair Pockets for Classrooms Student Chair Pockets Classroom Chair Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Student Book School Table Organized (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$82.99
1
$82.99
24 Pcs Round Floor Cushions Floor Pillows Meditation Seat Pillows Flexible Seating for Adults Kids 12 Colors Chair Cushions for Classroom, Nursery, Living Room, Yoga(Colorful,Medium 15.7 Inch)
• Amazon Business
$71.99
1
$71.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Dry Erase Clipboard, Whiteboard Clipboard for Classroom, White Board with Front Surface and Low Profile Clip, Designed for Classroom and Business Use
• Amazon Business
$48.99
1
$48.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home
• Amazon Business
$31.79
1
$31.79
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White)
• Amazon Business
$12.79
2
$25.58
Materials cost
$350.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$385.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.04
Total project goal
$453.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$453.62
5 Donors
-$251.81
Donations toward project cost
-$214.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$37.77
Matching donations from our partners
-$201.81
Match offers toward project cost
-$171.54
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Baber and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
