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Ms. Martin from Waterbury, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Skies of Blue Classroom

Help me give my students an iPad, furniture, and the social-emotional materials that are crucial for their overall development, well-being and mental health.

  • $1,381 goal

This project expired on July 9, 2025.

This project expired on July 9, 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

The specific items requested like the Rattan Floor Lamps for Living Room, Boho Standing Lamps with Rattan & Linen Double Shades will allow for light to come into my classroom. It will allow my students to see when they read in the reading nook area of the classroom.

The other materials that I asked for like the Apple iPad, 6 mental health children's books, laminator kit, video camera, bean bag chairs and rug will help with the importance of mental health awareness in schools.

These items will allow for my students to get in touch with their social emotional learning. These items will allow my students to connect with their senses. Everything requested will make a difference in their learning by providing a variety of engaging and accessible learning materials that cater to different learning styles, allowing students to actively participate, visualize complex concepts, and reinforce understanding through hands-on activities, ultimately leading to deeper comprehension and improved retention of information and deeply meaningful relationships.

Mindfulness and Relaxation Tools: Materials like the bean bag chair and lamps, rug, mental health books can be used in my mindfulness nook, which will allow to the students to destress and can help my students manage their anxiety and stress that they may be experiencing in the classroom.

I am creating a inviting classroom that allows students to feel connected to me beyond schoolwork, giving my students opportunities to chat with me individually about each of their lives, interests, hobbies, and lifestyles.

My students are all individuals with unique qualities that allow them to learn and develop differently from each other.

Implementing a combination of these materials creates a nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student well-being, fosters open discussions about mental health, and equips students with the tools they need to navigate their emotional challenges.

Ms. Martin State Street 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.

Waterbury, CT 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

4 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Rattan Floor Lamps for Living Room, Boho Standing Lamps with Rattan& Linen Double Shades, Arc Lamps Floor Standing with 9W Bulb, Foot Switch, Bohemian Floor Lamps for Bedroom, Office-Drum • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Big Comfy Bean Bag Chair: Posh Large Beanbag Chairs with Removable Cover for Kids, Teens and Adults - Polyester Cloth Puff Sack Lounger Furniture for All Ages - 35 Inch - Chevron Green and White • Amazon Business $117.92 1 $117.92
6 Book Set: Mental Health #2 (A Kids Book About: Empathy, Imagination, Anger, Inclusive, Bullying, Love; social emotional learning awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00
Pettop Fluffy Grey Rug for Bedroom Living Room, 8x10 Feet Rectangle Large Rug Plush Fuzzy Carpet for Girls Kids Boys, Non-Slip and Washable Rug for Nursery Classroom Decor Rug • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
WESTERN HOME Dog Beds Large Sized Dog, Orthopedic Dog Bed with Waterproof Lining, XL Dog Bed with Removable Washable Cover and Nonskid Bottom, Grey • Amazon Business $45.59 2 $91.18
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Heegomn Video Camera Camcorder HD 2.7K 36MP Video Recorder Camera Vlogging Camera for YouTube TikTok Digital Camera Recorder Kids Camcorder with 2.8" LCD Screen,8X Digital Zoom for Teens Beginners • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Sony - DVD Player with HD Upconversion - Black • Best Buy Education $39.01 1 $39.01
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $22.81 1 $22.81
Hasbro HSBF7697 Perfection Refresh Playing Game • Amazon Business $21.92 1 $21.92
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
2 Complete Sets - Operation Game Replacement Pieces & Parts • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$1,126.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,173.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$207.14

Total project goal

$1,380.94

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