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Mrs. Kniffen from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rebuilding My Briarwood First Grade Room After the Tornado

My students need a cordless listening center, tables and dry erase boards to start school in our alternate location.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kniffen's classroom raised $1,545

This project is fully funded

My Students

Can you imagine your entire school being destroyed in a tornado while you are inside? My brave first graders did that and need a well furnished, fun, and friendly classroom to come back to.

My students are strong, smart, bright little learners who love school and face the challenges of having lost their school, homes, belongings, pets and in some cases parents or siblings after the May 20th tornado ripped through our community in Oklahoma.

These are regular every day kids living in very irregular circumstances and need structure, routine and stability added back to their lives. School is the place that can happen with the generosity of others.

My Project

We will be in a much smaller classroom than we are used to this school year. Being able to move around the room effectively and using space efficiently is very important. These students face many challenges right now and a well functioning classroom does not need to be one of them. Smaller tables and portable lap boards will allow us to take advantage of each inch of space and be able to move around the room for learning and activities. The tables allow students to have another work space besides their desks where they can take center activities and individual white boards will allow us to move to the floor to do phonics and math lessons rather than be confined to a desk all day.

This year is going to be difficult for my students on many levels.

My goal is to provide a space where these kids feel safe and are inspired to learn. I want to create a space that is cheerful, allows social interaction and movement which is vital to young students and their productivity. I want their first grade year to be fun and happy as they heal from the damage this tornado has done to their lives. Your donation will help my students have the wonderful year they deserve.

Mrs. Kniffen Briarwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oklahoma City, OK 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
iPod/CD/SD/USB/Mp3 Boombox Multi-Station Wireless Listening Center Number Positons Option: 6 • Teachers' School Supply $536.07 1 $536.07
TABLE COMPUTER ARTCO-BELL CT SERIES 30X48X22-29H - SELECT TOP COLOR SELECT FRAME COLOR • School Specialty $199.47 2 $398.94
JJ386X - Double-Sided Learn to Print Write & Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $57.50 2 $115.00
JJ386 - Double-Sided Learn to Print Write & Wipe Board - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 5 $29.95

Materials cost

$1,079.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $98.86

Sales tax

 $88.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,313.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$231.71

Total project goal

$1,544.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,544.75

1 Donor

-$1,544.75

Donations toward project cost

-$1,313.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$231.71

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