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Ms. Walker's (Happy Place) from Lithonia, GA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need New Books!

Help me give my students a library full of wonderful books to build their confidence and teach them the importance of spreading kindness!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's (Happy Place)'s classroom raised $470

This project is fully funded

My Project

These books will continue to enhance the print-rich classroom that I strive to create. My classroom library is a place that my students really enjoy. I read on the carpet to them, they complete work there, and they read independently! Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read. All of these books have been chosen with my students in mind. My hope is that my students will be able to choose books, which will help them continue to enjoy independent reading time.

The Sight Word books, Kindness books, Social Emotional books, Alpha-magnets, playground balls, parachute, hula-hoops and a wagon will give my students the opportunity to practice their Sight Words while reading engaging stories.

They will also be able to choose books that interest them. The best way to increase reading ability is to read more, and these books will continue to help my students grow stronger in reading. My students already have shown an interest in independent reading, and this project will only help enrich their experiences with the printed word.

My scholars are also in need of outdoor recess equipment. The area we are assigned to is an open field. Having outdoor recess equipment and the wagon to transport the equipment in will help my scholars have an enjoyable time during recess.

Ms. Walker's (Happy Place) Redan Elementary 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lithonia, GA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Spread Kindness Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $55.76 1 $55.76
Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon, Beach Wagon Cart with All Terrain Wheels & Drink Holders, Portable Sports Wagon for Camping, Shopping, Garden and Beach (Black/1 Year Warrant) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES Bundle: A Day With No Words, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Educational Insights Multicolored Jumbo AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets, Set of 100 Uppercase & Lowercase Letters, Numbers & Math Symbols: Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
GSI Kids Play Parachute 12 Ft, 16Ft, 20 Ft, Rainbow Parachute Toy Tent Game for Children Gymnastics Cooperative Play and Outdoor Playground Activities • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ArtCreativity Hula Hoop for Kids (Pack of 6), Adjustable Size Hoola Hoop Toy for Exercise, 8 Section Detachable Hoola Hoops, Playground Toys for Outdoor Fun, Birthday Party Favors for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Homotte Toss and Catch Ball Set for Kids Age 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Catch Game Toys, Outdoor Playground Ball Game Set, Outside Toys Backyard Catch Ball with 4 Rackets, 4 Balls, 2 Bags • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
Meet the Sight Words - Level 2 - Easy Reader Books (boxed set of 12 books) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Meet the Sight Words - Level 1 - Easy Reader Books (boxed set of 12 books) • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Meet the Sight Words - Level 3 - Easy Reader Books (boxed set of 12 books) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Boley 4 Piece Playground Ball Set - Includes Soccer Ball, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, and Ball Pump - Great for Backyard Games, Outdoor Sports, Schoolyard Activities • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92
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
Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00

Materials cost

$340.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.50

Total project goal

$469.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$469.98

6 Donors

-$306.74

Donations toward project cost

-$276.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.51

match offer

-$145.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.24

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$0.00

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