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Mrs. Murphy from Cedar Rapids, IA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Welcoming Classroom

Help me give my students a variety of tools like dry erase boards and markers, watercolor paint, jumbo magnetic money, board games, acrylic markers, canvas panels, building sets and more to have a successful school year!

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Mrs. Murphy Johnson Steam Academy
Cedar Rapids, IA Grades 3-5

My Project

I am excited to be able to offer my students a plethora of tools this school year.

I would like to add more supplemental literature into our CKLA reading unit around polio, the Medieval Times, and Poetry.

I also would like to increase my flexible seating so that students have choice on where to work. Also, I can't wait to add to my prize box at the end of the day as an extra incentive to do their jobs.

I am also asking for some painting and arts supplies as my school has a strong focus on arts Integration. These tools will all help ensure that my students have the best school year yet.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 8 donors
Mrs. Murphy Johnson Steam Academy Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cedar Rapids, IA View local requests

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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Scribbledo Small Dry Erase Whiteboard 24 Pc Value Set, Double Sided 9x12 | Student Classroom Whiteboard Set Homeschool & Group Activities, 24 Erasers, for Teachers, Kids, School Supplies, Wipes Easyly • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
ARTEZA Stretched Canvas, 5 x 7 Inches, Pack of 12, Blank White Canvas for Painting for Acrylic, Oil and Gouache Paints • Amazon Business $14.86 3 $44.58
Colorations Paraben-Free Glitter Liquid Watercolor Paint | Set of 8 Vibrant Colors, 8 fl oz, Non-Toxic & Made in the USA, Ages 4+, PreK+ • Amazon Business $37.23 1 $37.23
Simply magic 57 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Money, Magnetic Coins, Money Games | Large Play Money for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Money Manipulatives for Teaching, Toy Money for Kids • Amazon Business $36.47 1 $36.47
IRIS USA Board Game Storage |Made in USA| Thick Craft Case (6-Pack) - Clear | Fits 8.5" x 11" & A4 Paper, Organizers with Built-In Handle & Snap-Tight Lids, Containers for Puzzles, Art & Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $35.28 1 $35.28
NICETY 136 Colors Acrylic Paint Markers, Extra Fine Tip Point Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Canvas, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, Stone, Fabric, Crafts & Art Supplies • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
KTRIO 200 Pack Laminating Sheets 5 Mil, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Documents, Menu | Actual 9 x 11.5” Thermal Laminating Pouches, Clear Laminate Sheets for Laminator, Letter Size Lamination Paper, Office School • Amazon Business $25.63 1 $25.63
Transon 12 Pack 4x4 Inch Canvas Panel for Painting, with Heavy Duty MDF Backing Boards, 100% Cotton Acid-Free Primed for Beginners Art Crafts • Amazon Business $8.45 3 $25.35
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, 300 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil | 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Xuhal 12 Pcs 10X Magnifying Glass Handheld Shatterproof Reading Magnifier for Seniors and Kids, 50mm Colored Magnifying Lens with Non Slip Rubber for Observation Exploration Science (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
OESSUF Stacking Rocks 48Pcs Stacking Blocks Balancing Stacking Stones Wooden Building Toys Wood Stone Stacking Game for Toddler Sorting Preschool Educational Montessori Stacking Rocks for Kids • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Mr. Pen- Colorful Blank Books, 4.2 x 5.5 Inches, 32 Pages, 8 Pack | Blank Notebooks for Kids, Mini Notebooks for Kids, Mini Journal for Students, Blank Journal for Kids, Unlined Notebook • Amazon Business $5.84 4 $23.36
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Shears Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Supplies, Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Educational Insights Kanoodle • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 and up, Kids Games for 1 or More Players, Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $19.88 1 $19.88
Teling 100 Pcs Rainbow Pencils for Kids, 7 in 1 Black Wooden Rainbow Multicolor Pencils Bulk School Classroom Art Supplies for Kids Adults Coloring Sketching Drawing • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Plus Board Game with People & Pet Cards • Amazon Business $17.41 1 $17.41
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Random House Book of Poetry for Children - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $16.78 1 $16.78
Richeson Slightly Imperfect Assorted Brush Set - Set of 42 • Blick Art Materials $16.50 1 $16.50
Kinetic Sand 2.5lb Blue Amazon Exclusive, Moldable Sensory Toys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
DALTACK 30 Rocks for Painting, 2-3 Inch Natural River Stones | Natural flat stones with varied shapes, colors and textures; paint and tools not included. For crafts, gifts and decor. • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
A Stick Is an Excellent Thing - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Strong Magnet Clips 1.2 Inch - 12 Packs Heavy Duty Metal Magnetic Clips for Refrigerator, Magnetic Clip for Whiteboard, Picture, Office Magnets, Magnets Clipboard for White Boards • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Magnetic Tape, 15 Feet Magnet Tape Roll (1/2'' Wide x 15 ft Long), with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
POPLAY 50 PCS Mini Finger Skateboards Sports Party Favors, | Gifts & Beginner Practice Set for Kids & Adults, Finger Boards Toy Classroom Prizes, Exchange Gifts, Pinata, Carnival • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Wilma Unlimited - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
TecUnite 60 Sheets Watercolor Paper Pad Bulk Art White Cold Press Painting Paper for Artist Watercolorist Drawing(5 x 7 Inch,Cold Press) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Sticky Hands Bulk 48 PCS Party Favors for Kids Stretchy Sticky Hand Toy | Kids Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Fillers Treasure Box Toys Classroom Prizes Back to School Gifts for Students Party Supplies • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Amazing Americans - Amazing Olympic Athlete Wilma Rudolph - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.56 1 $7.56
Go Fish Untamed Oceans – Card Game for Kids 4-8, Old Maid and Slap Jack • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Love That Dog - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Hulameda 12pcs Paint Tray Palettes,Plastic Paint Pallets for Kids to Paints | Paint Palette for Students to Painting on School Project or Art Class • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Joyful Noise - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Tic Tac Toe Board Game, Classical Family Board Game | Children's Tic Tac Toe Game, Plastic tic tac Toe Game, Board Size 15 X 15 cm • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
The Medieval Castle • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$853.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $58.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$964.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.27

Total project goal

$1,135.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,135.15

5 Donors

-$375.00

Donations toward project cost

-$318.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation match offer

-$375.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$318.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $385.15

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