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Ms. Karnley from Washington, DC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Welcoming Learning Environment

Help me give my students a welcoming learning environment that is equipped to minimize interruptions to learning. This includes bookshelves, a label maker, and more.

  • $576 goal

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My Project

I teach special education students 1st - 3rd grade in an inclusive model. My students are amazing and ready to learn! This project will help them have an equipped and welcoming learning environment. We use my classroom to conduct small group learning including early literacy and math skills and help them attain to the general education material. We also review and learn important social-emotional learning topics.

Our classroom is a place where we learn together!

Your help will help us remove any hinderances to having a learning environment. There will be less or no interruptions for simple things like needing tissues or having to share pencils. Each student will have the materials they need to begin work independently. Additionally, we will have the materials to foster social emotional skills like self-calming strategies, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.

Finally, the project includes books that reflect the demographic of students I teach so that students can see themselves reflected in their classroom materials and role models!

Ms. Karnley Ketcham 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Bookshelves with Storage Bins, 3-Tier Metal Bookcases Rack on Display with 2-Tier Storage Boxes Organizer in Study Room Playrooms Nursery for Preschooler Children (5-tier/39.17inch ,White ) • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
Label Maker Machine, D30 Portable Bluetooth Label Printer with Tape Label Maker Handheld, Multiple Templates Available for Smartphone Easy to Use for Office Home Organization USB Rechargeable • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
56 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Bulk, Small Stuffed Ocean Animal Toy Set, Keychain Decoration for Claw Machine, Birthday Party Favor, Goodie Bag Fillers, Christmas, Classroom Prize Box, School Reward • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, Soft Facial Tissue, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $15.79 2 $31.58
BAZIC Bright Color 3-Ring Pencil Pouch w/ Mesh Window, Case of 24 • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
LOCHAS Luxury Velvet Fluffy Carpet Soft Children Rugs Room Mat Modern Shaggy Area Rug for Bedroom Bedside Home Decor 2.6' x 5.3', Blue • Amazon Business $23.96 1 $23.96
June Gold 39 Assorted Colored Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers, 13 Unique Colors, Chisel Tip, Low Odor, Comfortable Grip & Vivid Lines • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
[ 8 Pack ] Plastic Storage Baskets - Small Pantry Organization and Storage Bins - Household Organizers for Laundry Room, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Cabinets, Countertop, Under Sink or On Shelves • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Parker Shines On: Another Extraordinary Moment • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Hello, Star • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
(42 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Small Mini Bulk Sensory Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Kids Adults, Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Tools Autistic ADHD Toys • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Home Techpro Rug Pads Grippers, Non Slip Washable Grippers for Rug, “Vacuum TECH” - New Materials to Anti Curling Rug Pad : Keep Your Rug in Place & Make Corner Flat and Easily Peel Off • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Kicko Foam Dice Set - 24 Pack of Assorted Colorful Big Square Blocks - Perfect for Building, Educational Toys, Math Teaching, Pastime, Party Favors and Supplies • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$420.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $25.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.31

Total project goal

$575.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $575.41

6 Donors

-$575.41

Donations toward project cost

-$489.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.31

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