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Mrs. Basar from Cass Lake MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

These Boots are Made for Playing!

Help me give my students boots, hooks for snow pants, and boot trays.

  • $204 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Bozhoo! That is how you say hello in Ojibwe. I teach first-grade​ students in a school that is located on a Native American reservation. Most of my students come from generational poverty, which can bring trauma. Every year, I do my best to create a classroom family where each child feels safe, successful, and loved.

My students start each day eager to learn, create, and explore.

My job, as their teacher, is to help each child reach their full potential. I do my best to find engaging lessons that will help them grow personally and academically, so that they can develop a better understanding of the world around them.

My Project

Winter is here in Northern Minnesota! Most of my students have full winter gear (coat, snow pants, boots, hats, and mittens). Each day, we have a couple children that have forgotten their winter boots and snow pants at home. I currently have three extra pairs of snow pants, but am in need of boots. If the children don't have full winter gear, they are not able to play in the snow, because it is not safe for them.

Recess is the best part of the day and first graders need play in their lives!

The magnetic hooks will be placed on the outside of each locker. These will be used to hang snow pants on after recess, so that they can dry. I am also asking for three boot trays that will be placed on top of the lockers.

Mrs. Basar
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harmiey 30LB Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty Neodymium Rare Earth Magnetic Hangers with 3M Metal Rubber, Strong Corrosion Protection,Ideal for Indoor/Outdoor Hanging(Black 10Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
DREAM PAIRS Little Kid Ducko Black Grey Ankle Winter Snow Boots Size 2 M US Little Kid • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
DREAM PAIRS Big Kid Ducko Grey Orange Ankle Winter Snow Boots Size 4 M US Big Kid • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Multi-purpose Boot Mat Trays (3-Pack) 30 x 15 x 1.2in, Indoor & Outdoor Tray w/ Raised Edges, Shoe Mats for Entryway, Winter Doormat, Boot Tray, Dog Water Mat & Litter Box Tray, Boot Mats for Entryway • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
DREAM PAIRS Little Kid Ducko Black Ankle Winter Snow Boots Size 3 M US Little Kid • Amazon Business $26.49 1 $26.49

Materials cost

$140.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.53

Total project goal

$203.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$203.54

1 Donor

-$203.54

Donations toward project cost

-$173.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.53

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$0.00

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