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Ms. Kemp from Avondale, AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading, Thinking, and Dreaming Big

Help me give my students a classroom rug, chair pockets, whiteboards, and tools that support a calm, organized space where they can focus, collaborate, and dream big.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kemp's classroom raised $852

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My fifth graders are filled with ideas, energy, and a desire to grow as readers and writers. As we implement the American Reading Company (ARC) curriculum, our classroom needs to be a space where students can stay focused, feel calm, and take ownership of their learning.

This project will enable me to create a well-organized and welcoming space that supports both academic success and emotional well-being.

The composition notebook rug will serve as a central gathering spot for read-alouds, partner discussions, and whole-group instruction. Chair pockets will keep books and materials within reach, helping students transition smoothly between ARC tasks and stay engaged throughout the day.

Dry-erase boards will be used during guided instruction and collaborative work, giving students the tools they need to participate actively. A hands-free electric pencil sharpener will keep us running smoothly with fewer interruptions.

To create a peaceful, focused environment, a rotating disco ball diffuser will bring a calming energy to our space. Also, to celebrate our school's motto—Dream Big, Work Hard—marquee letters will proudly display this message and inspire students to bring their best selves to each day.

With your support, we can create a space that encourages reading, writing, and dreaming big—one where students feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn.

Ms. Kemp Michael Anderson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Avondale, AZ View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Composition Notebook Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $203.81 1 $203.81
Maitys 24 Pcs Chair Storage Pocket 17 Inch Bag Pockets for Classrooms Student Classroom Organizer with Name Tag Keeping Book School Table Organized (Light Blue) (HX-230719-A) • Amazon Business $91.99 2 $183.98
SCANDINORDICA Disco Ball Diffuser Rotating - 300ML Essential Oil Diffuser with Whisper Quiet Operation, 7 Color Night Light & 4 Time Settings | Aromatherapy Diffuser for Large Room Silver • Amazon Business $40.59 1 $40.59
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
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration R • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration D • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration A • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration M • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration I • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration B • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration W • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration O • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration H • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration K • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration E • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Pooqla LED Marquee Letter Lights Sign, Light Up Alphabet Letter for Home Party Wedding Decoration G • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74

Materials cost

$638.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$45.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$723.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.66

Total project goal

$851.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$851.06

6 Donors

-$425.53

Donations toward project cost

-$361.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.83

match offer

-$425.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$361.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.83

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$0.00

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