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Ms. Pratt from Springfield, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thrilling Third!

Help me give my students and the rest of third grade the best third grade year ever!

  • $3,194 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

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Celebrate 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

Hello!

We are a third grade teaching team at an inner city school in Massachusetts.

Our student population is 100% free and reduced lunch and we are a title 1 school. Each year we do get supplies from our district for our classrooms but they are never enough or the best quality. We want to make sure our students are set up for success for the entire year with the best supplies and rewards as well!

We have many unit projects throughout the year as well! Our units are about Magic Treehouse, weather, traditional tales, and marine animals. We use the trifolds for our final marine animal project where students present their research to the school and families.

The recess equipment and other fun items are for positive rewards students can earn. We encourage students to complete lessons and to read chapter books. At the end of reaching a certain goal in the year, we then have a fun event like throwing paratroopers over the railing or having a bubble party outside!

Making learning fun and exciting is one of our main goals at our school and we would love to give our students the best year yet!

Ms. Pratt German Gerena Community School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, MA 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

90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Gradestuff Middle School Equipment Pack, 42 Pieces - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $428.99 1 $428.99
Carson-Dellosa Traditional Handwriting: Beginning Cursive Resource Book • Quill.com $4.76 90 $428.40
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 8 $360.00
Outus 48 Pcs 24 x 36 Inch Trifold Poster Display Boards White for Science Fair Presentation Projects Photo Exhibition Display Tri fold Board Foldable Paperboard for School Supplies Bulk Business • Amazon Business $164.99 2 $329.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Ultra Fine And Fine Tip Markers, Great For Teacher And Classroom Supplies, Art Supplies, Bulk Marker Set, Assorted Colors, 45 Count • Amazon Business $34.09 9 $306.81
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $39.97 4 $159.88
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues, 2-Ply, 90 Sheets/Box, 6/Pack (21271) • Quill.com $16.99 8 $135.92
Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils - Box of 72, Pre-Sharpened • Blick Art Materials $19.26 4 $77.04
ArtCreativity 24-Pack / 2" Mini Astronaut Paratroopers – Durable Parachute Toys for Kids – Space-Themed Party Favors, Astronaut Piñata Fillers, and Goodie Bag Toys • Amazon Business $16.19 4 $64.76
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect for Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
180 Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Kid, 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk Paint Bulk for Summer Outdoor Activity, Playground, School Classroom Chalkboard, Chalk Party Favors Set for Toddler Kids Adult • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Roberly 15 Pack Bubble Wands Set with Tray Bulk Funny Bubble Making Toy for Kids - Summer Outdoor Toys & Also Gifts for Kids Birthday Games Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 4 $36.32
Blue Sky Plastic house Clear Plastic Cups - 16 oz. (Pack of 25) - Disposable Plastic Drinkware, Perfect Clear Drinking Cup for Cold Drinks And Everyday Use • Amazon Business $4.10 8 $32.80
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color) • Amazon Business $13.29 2 $26.58
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Design Series, Clean Scent,Clear, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4), 9652-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250 • Blick Art Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Eraser,School and Office Supplies (4 Pack/4 Colors) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
KTOJOY 100Pcs Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks Popsicle Stick 6” Long x 3/4”Wide Treat Ice Pop for DIY Crafts,Home Art Projects, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $4.69 2 $9.38

Materials cost

$2,586.98

Vendor shipping charges

$58.89

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$38.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,714.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$479.06

Total project goal

$3,193.73

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