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Ms. Hardy from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Writing & Snack Haven

Help me give my students Snacks, sensory fidgets and writing materials. My students are in desperate need of writing materials to improve their writing skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hardy's classroom raised $614

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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

Snacks, sensory tools and paper both play a supportive role in enhancing writing skills, particularly in educational and creative settings. Nutritious snacks help maintain energy levels, boost brain function, and improve concentration, allowing individuals, especially students and writers, to focus better and sustain longer writing sessions. This mental clarity and stamina are crucial for organizing thoughts, generating ideas, and refining language skills.

Paper, as a tactile and visual tool, provides a physical space for brainstorming, drafting, and editing.

Writing on paper can improve memory retention and cognitive processing, encouraging more thoughtful and deliberate writing. The act of handwriting also engages fine motor skills and promotes a stronger connection between thought and expression. Together, snacks and paper create a productive environment that nurtures creativity, focus, and effective communication.

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Ms. Hardy John Ericsson Middle School 126 Env Engineering Grades 6-8

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 2 $98.24

Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $38.64 2 $77.28

SaharaCase - Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Most Tablets and Computers - Black • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99

RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 3 $29.58

hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Must Haves – Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect and Build Social Emotional Learning Skills • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47

BUSHIBU Cute Pencils for Kids, Fun Pencil with Erasers Toppers, Woodcased #2 Pencils for School Classroom(12 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 4 $25.16

Insignia - Computer Monitor Riser - Black • Best Buy Education $25.01 1 $25.01

ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31

Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37

Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99

Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 10 $14.70

Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38

It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder, 2 Pack Mesh Pencil Holder for Desk Storage Basket Organizer Marker Holder - Extra Strong Magnets Perfect for Locker Accessories, Refrigerator, Whiteboard, School Office • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

Materials cost			$472.12
Vendor shipping charges			$12.46
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.08
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$521.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$92.06
Total project goal			$613.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$613.72
3 Donors			-$266.00
Donations toward project cost			-$240.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.05
match offer			-$330.25
Match offer toward project cost			-$280.71
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$49.54
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.47
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

The Writing & Snack Haven

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

Project tagged as

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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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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