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Ms. Martin from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small Groups and Big Emotions!

Help me give my students the materials they need to become strong readers, as well as the materials they may need to calm down when big emotions arise so that they can be ready to learn again!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martin's classroom raised $210

This project is fully funded

My Project

We’re a little over a month into school and I’m so lucky to have an amazing group of kind and smart kiddos! That being said, it’s become evident that we are in need of a few materials to help us run our class a bit smoother and get our kids where they need to be to become strong readers and also help them handle big emotions when they arise.

Our school utilizes a fantastic literacy program that requires the use of whiteboards.

While I’ve been blessed to have whiteboards that have held up for many years, 6 year olds fly through whiteboard markers super quickly! Having a decent amount on hand as well as pencil pouches to keep them secure would help tremendously without small group instruction! My students have also taken a liking to being on our carpet during our writing sessions, and having clipboards available would increase their motivation and create an enjoyable routine for them.

In addition, with first grade comes a lot of big emotions! I have the absolute sweetest group of kids but that doesn’t mean they don’t experience sadness, frustration, anger, or even just being a little sleepy! Having a small area in our room that they can go to to calm down or take a 5 minute break would help our day go so much smoother. I would love for them to have a designated space to go to where they can take deep breaths or rest their eyes if needed.

I’m so lucky to have most of what I need, but these extra items would make such a big difference and would be greatly appreciated by both me and the kiddos! Thank you ❤️

Ms. Martin Bethesda 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.

Durham, NC 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

13 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clipboards, HERKKA 25 Pack Plastic Office Clipboards, Assorted Transparent Color Plastic Clipboards, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $28.19 1 $28.19
YOUBLEK 16" | 2 Pounds Green Dinosaur Weighted Stuffed Animals,Sensory Comfort Plush Throw Pillow Toy,Kawaii Plushies Hugging Toy Gifts for Kids & Adults (Dinosaur, 16 inch 2 Pounds) • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LABUK 29pcs Zipper Pencil Pouches, Small Zipper Pencil Bags, Waterproof Pencil Cases, for Office Travel Cosmetics 12 Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Round Fluffy Rug Faux Fur Round Rug Shaggy Floor Area Carpet for Living Bedroom Sofa Supplies (24 x 24 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nogrit Counseling Office Must Haves Throw Pillow Cover, Calming Corner, Mental Health Pillowcase Decor for Home Kids,Mental Health Counselor Gifts, Calming Corner Pillow Covers 18x18-973 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$135.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.48

Total project goal

$209.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$209.84

3 Donors

-$201.01

Donations toward project cost

-$178.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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