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Ms. Reusche from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Refreshing our Space: New Montessori Materials

Help me give my students Montessori math, literacy and practical life materials for the new school year

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Reusche's classroom raised $294

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are a diverse group of learners who come from all over the city to attend our public Montessori school, which is one of four in the city. They range in age from 3-6 years old. They come to school with varied interests and are excited to learn more in the classroom, garden and computer lab!

These learners are always looking to move and explore.

This is my fourth year with this group of students, and I am so excited to continue the great journey!

My Project

At the end of every school year, we move shelves and tables to find our Montessori units. These small spheres always seem to go missing while students build numbers and solve equations. We need more Montessori units for our math shelf. In literacy, we are running low on name writing strips as well as list making paper. Practical life is an integral piece of our curriculum. Because we work with real materials, items can break from time to time. We need more small pitchers to practice pouring and for our snack preparation. These items will help to replenish our classroom for the new school year!

Ms. Reusche Suder Montessori Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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
100 Golden Bead Units: Individual Beads (Nylon) • Neinhuis $12.50 4 $50.00
Snack Cards • Montessori Services $19.95 1 $19.95
Writing Paper: Blue Lines – 2 x 8.5 in – (500) • Neinhuis $19.90 1 $19.90
Writing Paper: Blue Lines – 2.75 x 7 in – (500) • Neinhuis $19.90 1 $19.90
Small Glass Creamer • Montessori Services $4.95 4 $19.80
Black Porcelain Creamer • Montessori Services $6.95 2 $13.90
Cobalt Porcelain Creamer • Montessori Services $6.95 2 $13.90
¾ oz. Porcelain Pitcher • Montessori Services $2.00 4 $8.00
Mini Pitcher • Montessori Services $2.00 4 $8.00
Glass Pitcher with Lid • Montessori Services $7.95 1 $7.95
2 Ounce Mini Stainless Steel Creamer • Montessori Services $3.25 2 $6.50
Porcelain Handle-Less Creamer • Montessori Services $2.95 2 $5.90
1 Ounce Mini Stainless Steel Creamer • Montessori Services $2.50 2 $5.00

Materials cost

$198.70

Vendor shipping charges

$17.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$249.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.05

Total project goal

$293.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$293.68

2 Donors

-$142.00

Donations toward project cost

-$129.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.30

match offer

-$141.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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