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Mrs. S. from Bridgeport, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Work Hard! Play Hard!

My students need outside play equipment and inside learning supplies that will help engage in learning and relieve stress that they might experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. S.'s classroom raised $368

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

"I wish I can stay in Second Grade forever!" Words you chuckle at and are humbled by when students give you that pat on the back at the end of the day! These students look at the bright side and are grateful for the caring presence they feel throughout the school each day. They are positive amidst the challenges that they daily face.

I teach at a Title I school in Connecticut where 100 percent of our students receive free breakfast and lunch.

Students who are struggling in academic areas are often overwhelmed with all the testing and work focus that is required. Having tools both in and out of class to help them learn and enjoy will help balance their learning and play.

My Project

My students work hard in class and often struggle with subject areas. Sometimes with all the testing requirements they can get overwhelmed and need to experience physical activity and active learning in the classroom.

Having some games where students can throw the ball to each other will help provide bonding time with each other!

They can also us hula hoops for days filled with fun. Our playground is small so the items they can use are limited.

The flexible seating cushions really provide a comfortable place to learn with their peers. Much time is spent helping individual students who are struggling. The instant learning center materials and magnetic number tools engage struggling learners and provide more opportunity for success.

Our kids are wonderful and eager to learn and I want to give them the best chance they can have to enjoy learning and developing positive relationships.

Mrs. S. Blackham School Grades PreK-2

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.

Bridgeport, CT 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
PH347 - Magnetic Write & Wipe Board - 34" x 48" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
DD370X - Soft Seats - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $55.00 1 $55.00
FF458 - Magnetic Digraphs Word Building Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TT827 - Building Words Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP929 - Giant Magnetic Visual Models Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
VR291 - Easy-Grip Ball Toss • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 2 $17.98
CZ1224X - 24" Hoops • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$277.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.08

Total project goal

$367.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$367.18

5 Donors

-$342.76

Donations toward project cost

-$295.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.66

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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