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Ms. Erb from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smell Good, Feel Good

Help me give my students the classroom supplies they ask for to make a cleaner, fresher, and more welcoming classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Erb's classroom raised $226

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 7th and 8th grade, pull-out support English classes. Both of the groups are hardworking students who sometimes struggle with independent reading. They usually struggle to find materials they are interested in and can read because they are generally reading 2 to 3 grade levels below their current grade. Anything you can donate to this project will help to put resources into the hands of students.

My Project

These are supplies that the students will come into the room asking for and I usually have to say I am sorry I do not have that. The students then become very upset which starts the class off on a bad note. I want to be able to say yes, I have that item, and allow the students to start class off an the right foot. When the students start the class off on the right foot and feel good they will have a higher chance to want to learn. I want them to have the best classroom where they want to be and want to learn.

The students will be able to use the fidget toys to help calm them down if they are struggling to focus during class.

A lot of the time, the students are spending more time focused on the room not smelling good in their opinion that the first transitional time is spent trying to get them over the fact they think the room smells bad. Now I can just take some spray or have the wall plug in and going and this will take away from the constant do you have any spray questions. Also, the students try to get out of class to go get bandaids from the nurse. Having a stack of them on hand will limit the out of the room time they spend going to the nurse for supplies. The last thing that will help the students feel more comfortable in the class is the ability to use the provided lotion instead of trying to find some they left in their lockers or another teacher’s classroom. These supplies will make a more welcoming classroom for my students that they are not trying to leave which will increase their learning.

Ms. Erb Pittsburgh Sterrett Academy Grades 6-8

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

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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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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Air Wick Essential Mist Oils 1 Diffuser with 4 Rejuvenate Refills, Aromatherapy Combination with Sleep, Unwind and Happiness, Air Freshener, 2.68 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
6 Packs Popitsfidgets Toy for Boys,Poppers It Popits Pops Popet Popitsfidgets Press Pop Bubble Sensory Stress Relief Satisfying Game Toy Package Fidgettoy Set Rainbow Mouse Dinosaur Space Robot • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Vaseline Intensive Care hand and body lotion For Dehydrated Skin Soothing Hydration Dry Skin Lotion With 100% Pure Aloe Extract 20.3 oz 3 count • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Air Wick Plug in Scented Oil Starter Kit, 2 Warmers + 6 Refills, Apple Cinnamon, Fall scent, Fall spray, Eco Friendly, Essential Oils, Air Freshener • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages for Wound Care and First Aid, All One Size, 100 Count • Amazon Business $6.88 2 $13.76
Mona Push Pop Simple Dimple Fidget Pack, Pop It Push Bubble Sensory Toy, Simple Dimple Anxiety Relief Toys, Autism ADHD Special Needs Fidget Toys (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Air Wick Essential Mist Aroma Mixed 3ct Refill, 3 Count • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Tissues Total) • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
Febreze Unstopables Air Freshener Spray, Fresh Scent, Odor Eliminator for Strong Odor, 8.8 Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
Febreze Air Freshener Spray, Unstopables Paradise, Odor Eliminator for Strong Odor, 8.8 Oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $10.41 1 $10.41
Air Wick plug in Scented Oil 5 Refills, Vanilla & Pink Papaya, (5x0.67oz), Essential Oils, Air Freshener, Packaging may vary,Vanilla & Pink Papaya • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$159.49

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.86

Total project goal

$225.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$225.74

4 Donors

-$225.74

Donations toward project cost

-$191.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.86

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$0.00

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