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Ms. Craig's Classroom

  • Glenn Elementary School
  • Durham, NC
  • 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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Snacks for 5th Graders

Help me give my students snacks to eat so that no student has to worry about bringing their own snack.
Ms. Craig
Glenn Elementary School•
Durham, NC
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  • Games and Activities for Recess

    Funded May 5, 2025

    Thank you for funding my project to provide my students with recess equipment for both indoor and outdoor recess. Recess is not only a favorite time of the day, but a crucial one as well. Giving students time to move their body, create friendships and engage in healthy conflict resolution is important for physical and mental development.

    This project has allowed me to provide my students with some new indoor recess games and activities as well. Bracelets are always a big hit as well as games. I am excited to introduce new games to my students this year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple and 2 other donors.

  • Snacks for 5th Grade

    Funded Jul 23, 2025

    Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! Snack is an extremely important part of our day. Hungry kids simply cannot learn!

    Snack tends to what I spend my most money on as a teacher and your donations have set me up for a great foundation for my yearly snack supply. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell and 2 other donors.

  • 5th Grade Supplies for Success!

    Funded Apr 26, 2025

    Thank you so much for funding this project! Projects that include basic materials often are the most impactful because the supplies are used daily and as the teacher, I am able to save a lot of my own money.

    Each day, my students use the folders, dry erase markers/erasers, scissors, tissues, cleaning wipes, glue sticks, pencils and more included in the project.

    Funding this project also means that families do not have to feel the burden of lengthy school supplies lists.

    Thank you so much for starting my new class out on the right foot!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

  • 5th Graders Love Graphic Novels

    Funded Jul 16, 2025

    Thank you so much for funding this project! Some of my favorite projects are book related ones. Building a love of learning early on is SO important for children.

    I am excited to provide my students with new and exciting graphic novels to help even the most reluctant readers find books that they love.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell and 2 other donors.

  • Classroom Organization!

    Funded Sep 15, 2021

    Thank you SO much for your generous donations! A classroom organization project may not seem that important in the long run, but a well run and structured classroom is extremely important to student success.

    This project has provided our classroom with bins to keep our library running smoothly. The baskets and bins provided in this project contain sets of books divided up by genre or series. They are then labeled on the front with a matching sticker label on the back of each book. This provides students with a very user friendly experience.

    I appreciate your donation in helping our classroom succeed!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

  • New Books for a New Grade!

    Funded Aug 11, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donation! Independent reading is one of my absolute favorite times in our day because of the excellent books that you have so graciously provided!

    This project has been one of my favorites so far. It provides diverse genres of books so that every single reader can find something they love!

    Some current favorites from this project within my classroom are Babymouse, Babysitter's Club and Percy Jackson. The adventures in these graphic novels keep readers engaged and excited about reading. I also love that they are all series so that my students can continue to learn more about the characters!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Generous Donor and 2 other donors.

  • Necessities for the New Year

    Funded Dec 22, 2023

    Projects that include the most basic supplies are always the most important. In 5th grade, we go through pencils, crayons and snacks so quickly. Thank you for helping me restock all of these items!

    As a teacher, I often end up spending a lot of my own money to provide for my students when needed. Because of your donations and your continuous support, I am able to scale back. This is the case for most teachers as well. Your willingness to support me will never go unnoticed or unappreciated. Thank you!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

  • 5th Grade School Supplies

    Funded May 23, 2024

    Your contribution to our classroom is SO important. A basic supplies project may seem like it doesn't have a huge impact on learning, but trust me, it does! Our yearly basic supplies project is arguably the most imporant.

    Because of you, students do NOT have to worry about coming to class prepared. Each day, they have what they need to be successful.

    The supplies in this project are used every single day. Students use their color coded folders in all subjects to ensure that they are organized. Basic supplies like pencils, tissues and glue sticks ensure that I do not have to buy additional supplies throughout the year for students.

    THANK YOU for being a supporter of public education!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 4 other donors.

  • Our Class Is Out of This World!

    Funded Jun 1, 2022

    Thank you SO much for helping me make an inviting, warm and home like classroom for my students.

    After teaching in only younger grades for most of my career, I was nervous about creating a learning environment that was calming and aesthetically pleasing while also more age appropriate for older students. I am so glad that I traded my muted rainbow theme for a space theme. The space themed lights are a fun way to add brightness and color to our classroom. The banner hangs proudly on our work display outside, as well as the shiny borders, drawing staff and students to look at our work. My personal favorite is the motivational posters that students read every day. Thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Craig

    This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 3 other donors.
My students come from families of low income. Often times, they do not play enough while at home. This can cause a lot of students to feel the need to get up and get those wiggles out during academic time. The amount of wandering around the room can cause distractions within the learning environment. My goal is to give students choice and an appropriate way to move during academic time, decreasing the distractions within our classroom. I believe that flexible seating can provide my students with the tools they need to be successful. With flexible seating, my students will have the chance to be in control of their own learning, as well as their bodies. Yoga balls, wobble stools and sit upons provide the students with an appropriate amount of leg and bottom movement as the work. Chair bands can assist students who feel the need to move their legs. Scoop chairs allow students to work within the room so that they are separated from distractions. Regular stools are great for students to practice sitting up tall. Each week, my students will get to choose the seating option that works best for them. As kids, it is natural to have a busy body. I want to provide a successful learning environment for my 2nd graders that allows them to move and be comfortable!

About my class

My students come from families of low income. Often times, they do not play enough while at home. This can cause a lot of students to feel the need to get up and get those wiggles out during academic time. The amount of wandering around the room can cause distractions within the learning environment. My goal is to give students choice and an appropriate way to move during academic time, decreasing the distractions within our classroom. I believe that flexible seating can provide my students with the tools they need to be successful. With flexible seating, my students will have the chance to be in control of their own learning, as well as their bodies. Yoga balls, wobble stools and sit upons provide the students with an appropriate amount of leg and bottom movement as the work. Chair bands can assist students who feel the need to move their legs. Scoop chairs allow students to work within the room so that they are separated from distractions. Regular stools are great for students to practice sitting up tall. Each week, my students will get to choose the seating option that works best for them. As kids, it is natural to have a busy body. I want to provide a successful learning environment for my 2nd graders that allows them to move and be comfortable!

About my class

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