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Mrs. Giesel from Saint Louis, MO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Revive and Refresh – Creating a Welcoming Space for Learners

Help me give my students a classroom carpet where they can gather and learn, a mobile teaching easel to record and share their amazing ideas and colorful book boxes and seat sacks to keep them organized.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Giesel's classroom raised $1,749

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love how curious, creative, and resilient my students are. Every day, they show up ready to learn, explore new ideas, and support one another. They bring unique perspectives and a sense of joy that makes our classroom a special place to be. Their questions, laughter, and determination inspire me to be a better teacher and make learning meaningful and fun.

Each resource I’ve chosen is designed to meet the diverse needs of my students.

The carpet allows students to come together and share ideas with one another through discussion and still allows enough space for each student to feel comfortable. The easel will be a great tool to record student ideas, brainstorm ideas or present content in all subject areas. The book boxes and seat sacks are the organizational tools first graders need to build independence and support student success. Every item plays a role in creating a dynamic, student-centered learning environment. These resources will help my students thrive by making learning more interactive, accessible, and enjoyable for all.

Mrs. Giesel Marion Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

18 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 30 Kids - 9' x 12' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $549.00 1 $549.00
Lakeshore All-Purpose Mobile Teaching Easel - Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $499.00 1 $499.00
Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 4 $139.96
12 Pieces Elastic Back Storage Pocket Chair Pocket Seat Pockets Stuff Storage Pocket with Name Tag, 12 to 17 Inches, Chair Pockets for Classroom School Students Home Organizer Supplies • Amazon Business $43.99 2 $87.98
Amazon Basics 4 Cube Storage Organizer - Wire Grid Closet and Storage Shelves, Stackable, White 14"x14"x14" • Amazon Business $28.91 2 $57.82
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad 25 x 30 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pads/Pack (559) • Staples $42.44 1 $42.44

Materials cost

$1,376.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $59.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,486.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$262.28

Total project goal

$1,748.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,748.52

11 Donors

-$868.67

Donations toward project cost

-$747.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.80

match offer

-$868.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$738.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.18

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