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Ms. Morrell from Milwaukee, WI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple Supplies for a Smooth Running Classroom!

Help me give my students a case of paper, laminating pouches, 3 bean bag chairs, dry-erase markers, paint sticks, baby wipes, plastic gloves, painters tape and playdough.

  • $541 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

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

Simplicity can help create a well run classroom. When my class has ample paper, dry-erase markers, tape to hang name cards and name plates, and laminating pouches, I can create center materials and switch up activities to provide fun and engaging activities for the students. When I have rubber gloves and baby wipes I can help make our Children's Health Assistants job easier when they are changing children's diapers for the students who are not fully toilet trained. When we have paint sticks, playdough and magnetic bingo chips we can have sensory integration activities that most children need to help engage with the world around them. Last, but far from least are beanbag chairs!

Basic supplies keep my classroom running smoothly, allowing me to maintain my focus on the children!

The materials requested in this project may initially look as if there is no razzamatazz to them, but it is where the magic begins. When children have a dry diaper they can focus on the work that needs to be done. Paint sticks are an amazing invention that allows us to paint more frequently and they dry quickly while maintaining true strong colors! Paper is the main ingredient to most kindergarten projects. Beanbag chairs are an essential part of our independent reading time. The children can choose any place in the room to sit. They sometimes share a beanbag as they nestle together to share a book with one another. It is a beautiful time in our day, that is filled with a soft chatter of children reading books either by themselves or with a partner. Playdough is another favorite activity that helps the children strengthen their hand muscles while providing another opportunity to have extensive conversations with friends about their creations.

Ms. Morrell Anna F Doerfler 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.

Milwaukee, WI View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Navy Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2 feet Round • Amazon Business $41.99 3 $125.97
Supmedic Medical Nitrile Exam Gloves, Latex-Free, Powder-Free, Food Safe, Cooking Food Prep, Disposable Gloves, Blue, 100 Pcs (Large) • Amazon Business $8.58 6 $51.48
CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Crayola Dough - Purple (3lb), Bulk Modeling Dough for Kids, Clay Alternative, Resealable Tub, Ages 3+, Great for Kids Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $10.69 4 $42.76
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 8 Reams, 4000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $35.50 1 $35.50
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs • Amazon Business $17.73 2 $35.46
Crayola Washable Paint Sticks - Set of 6, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $6.19 5 $30.95
Comix Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip Whiteboard Markers, Low Odor Thick Dry Erase Markers, 36 Bulk 4 Assorted Color for Kids/Teachers • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape • Amazon Business $8.70 2 $17.40
JUNWRROW 300 Pieces 5 Color Magnetic Transparent Bingo Counting Chips with Metal Edge • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69

Materials cost

$413.65

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.14

Total project goal

$540.94

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