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Ms. Smith from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Learning and More!

Help me give my students the SEL materials needed for a great school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $220

This project is fully funded

My Project

The items I am requesting will make a HUGE difference in my students' learning. The notebooks will be used so students have somewhere to write down their emotions. This will allow them to vent about things they may be nervous to share aloud. The kinetic sand and Play-Doh will be helpful for them to use when they are having big emotions and need a better way to calm down. The books will be read aloud in the classroom during SEL.

This project will support the students in every aspect.

The goal of this project is to provide students with different outlets to express themselves in any way that they see fit.

My students will bring lots of unique experiences, learning styles, and development needs with them. It's up to me as their teacher to help them every step of the way.

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Chicago, IL
Grades PreK-2
Social Emotional Learning
Charter School
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Smith Great Lakes Academy Charter School Grades PreK-2

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 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

100 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks 60 Pages Colorful Ruled Lined Journals Notebooks Soft Cover Kraft Composition Notepad Travel Diary Journals Memo for Girls, Students, Traveler, Office, School Supplies • Amazon Business $70.99 1 $70.99

Kinetic Sand, 12-Pack Castle Containers (Amazon Exclusive), Multi-Color Play Sand for Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $20.29 1 $20.29

Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, Kid Party Favors, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids • AKJ Education $16.16 1 $16.16

Our Class is a Family • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00

Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 0.24-oz Stick,60-Pack • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90

Materials cost			$149.33
Vendor shipping charges			$5.00
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.24
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$186.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$32.92
Total project goal			$219.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$219.49
2 Donors			-$100.79
Donations toward project cost			-$93.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
match offer			-$109.74
Match offer toward project cost			-$93.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$16.46
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.96
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Social Emotional Learning and More!

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

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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