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Ms. Potts from Morrow, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Spaces and Smiling Faces:A Room That Meets Every Need

Help me give my students A welcoming space where they can start the day with creative play and access essential personal care items to feel confident and ready to learn.

  • $2,544 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

My goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment by designing two unique spaces that support student growth beyond academics. The Morning Choice Area will allow students to engage in board games, interactive activities, and even virtual reality experiences that spark creativity, peer connection, and critical thinking using the Umety VR Headset Starting the day with choice and meaningful interaction helps students build confidence and a strong classroom community.

In addition, I want to establish a Personal Care Corner filled with hygiene products for students in need.

This quiet, discreet space will empower students to take care of themselves with dignity—whether it’s grabbing deodorant, feminine hygiene products, or toothpaste. Every student deserves to feel comfortable and cared for throughout the school day.

In addition, a mini frige will be used to store healthy snacks and meals for students who may need extra nourishment during the day. No child should have to worry about being hungry while trying to learn.

These spaces are small changes that will make a big impact—supporting my students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. Your support will help create a classroom that feels safe, engaging, and full of opportunity for every child.

Ms. Potts Morrow Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Umety VR Headset • School Specialty $706.46 1 $706.46
Insignia - 3.1 Cu. Ft. Retro Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Creamy vanilla • Best Buy Education $220.00 1 $220.00
HP - OfficeJet 8015e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 6 months of Instant Ink Included with HP+ - White • Best Buy Education $139.99 1 $139.99
Honeywell - QuietSet Oscillating Whole Room Tower Fan Black HYF290B - Black • Best Buy Education $83.99 1 $83.99
Giantville Giant Tumbling Timber Toy - Premium Pine Wood Life-Size Blocks Tower - Big Floor/Board Indoor/Outdoor Yard Game for Kids & Adults - 56-Pieces + Carry/Storage Bag - Grows to Over 4-Feet • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Bolaball 4 in a Row Giant Outdoor Game – 1.8 Ft Jumbo Yard Game for Adults & Family, Life-Size Lawn Game, Extra Large Outdoor Game, Backyard Oversized Game for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Hasbro Operation Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
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
Shower Body Wipes, 40 Individually Wrapped Personal Hygiene Body Wipes for Women and Men, Keep Clean After Gym Travel Camping Outdoors Sports • Amazon Business $31.51 1 $31.51
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit for Floor Cleaning, Includes PowerMop, 2 Mopping Pad Refills, 1 Cleaning Solution with Fresh Scent and 2 Batteries • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
Hasbro Gaming Operation Electronic Board Game with Doctor Cards and Funny Ailments, Kids Games, 1+ Players, Funny Board Game for Children Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $19.84 1 $19.84
Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Deodorant Travel Size 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $18.25 1 $18.25
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 and up, Kids Games for 1 or More Players, Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mattel Games UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game in Storage & Travel Tin for Kids, Adults & Family Night with Extra Cards, Special Rules & Tougher Penalties (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, 75 Wipes/Container, 3/Pack (30208) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Spin Game, Features Spinning Connect 4 Grid, 2 Player Board Games for Family and Kids, Strategy Board Games, Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Clorox Scentiva Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Household Essentials, Tahitian Grapefruit Splash, 75 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Go Mouthwash Mint Mouthwash, 0.37 oz., 20/Pack (GMHMW20) • Quill.com $11.12 1 $11.12
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza On The Flip Side – Standalone Expansion Set for The Party Card Game – Wildly Entertaining for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Families – 10-15 Min, Age 7+, 2-8 Players • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Whiteboard Dry-Erase Cleaning Wipes, 50/Pk • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63
Ouch Essentials Kiddo Care - Kids Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Styles, 200 Count • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
YOOHUA 24PCS Hair Edge Brush, Double Sided Edge Control Hair Comb Eyebrow Brush Smooth Comb Grooming (8Colors) • Amazon Business $6.12 1 $6.12
Mattel Games UNO Dare Card Game for Families & Parties Featuring Challenging & Silly Dares from 3 Different Categories • Amazon Business $5.44 1 $5.44

Materials cost

$1,656.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $336.94

Sales tax

 $114.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,162.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$381.58

Total project goal

$2,543.86

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