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Mr. Hurt from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Most Wonderful Place to Sit and Learn!

Help me give my students a classroom that has a warm environment and tools to keep learning and excitement at its peak!

  • $1,033 goal

This project expired on November 30, 2025.

This project expired on November 30, 2025.

My Project

I am growing into a better teacher as my students help me understand what children their age really look for in their environment. I look forward to them being in my room every morning and at some point in the day we have talk time, where we can unwind and discuss anything they want. They are growing so fast and their insight is priceless.

The point here is to get these wonderful children a place that is fun and not on a bare cold floor, the rug is a place where they can assemble when we have our talks and they want to get on the floor and out of chairs for a break.

I have also been letting them be responsible technology users and they have learned how to print out master printout sheets that we can make mass copies of and the printer will round out our work station.

Overall, these things will start with this group and be perfected for use with future generations of students. It is a new way of teaching and learning in this neighborhood and environment. Thank you in advance!

Mr. Hurt Harvard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 6001 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - Basalt • Best Buy Education $259.99 1 $259.99
Badger Basket Kid's Padded Toy Storage Bench with Cushion and Three Fabirc Bins - Espresso • Amazon Business $123.74 1 $123.74
Slow Risng Stress Balls 8 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Squishy Toys for Kids Teens Adults, Fidgets for Classroom Prize, Sensory Hand Exercise Tool • Amazon Business $15.16 6 $90.96
Charms Super Blow Pop Lollipops - Dual Candy and Gum Suckers - Bulk Treats for Kids and Adults - Assorted Flavors, 48 Count • Amazon Business $22.98 3 $68.94
Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Console Humidifier, 1.2-Gallon, For Rooms 500 sq. ft., White (EE-6909) • Quill.com $64.02 1 $64.02
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $29.59 2 $59.18
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 30 Snack Packs (4 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $27.53 2 $55.06
Dirt Devil SimpliStik Stick Bagless Vacuum, Red (SD20000RED) • Quill.com $48.77 1 $48.77
Pursonic? 6 Piece Pure Essential Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set (A06) • Quill.com $40.49 1 $40.49
SQEQE Weighted Axolotl Plush Toy, Blue Axolotl Stuffed Animals Cute Plush Pillow, Kawaii Weighted Stuffed Animals Gifts for Girls & Boys Blue 13.8 Inch, 1.6 Lbs • Amazon Business $23.93 1 $23.93

Materials cost

$835.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$877.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.87

Total project goal

$1,032.48

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