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Ms. Dodson-Sands from Albuquerque, NM is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Organized And Functional Classroom

Help me give my students an organized and functional classroom with clean air.

  • 6 donors
  • $283 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

I am a special education teacher in a title one school. Most of my students depend on routine and function better with an organized space and less clutter.

Having individual pockets for the students to hang their headphones and keep their chewelry will ensure that they have what they need readily available.

The colored dots on the table help the students know where to go when switching centers. They have been a valuable tool but have worn off and torn so need replaced.

Hall passes hung in a visible space will make it easier to monitor when someone is out of the classroom. With each student having their own chrome book there are so many cords! Power strips will ensure that the cords are maintained and out of the way for the students safety.

As a special education teacher I spend a lot of time writing IEP's. A chair cushion will help to prevent the soreness in my hips and back. With so many kids in and out of the classroom in is important to ensure that the air stays clean. I have severe allergies and am very affected by the numerous scents. We have one air purifier but need a smaller one next to my desk to fully purify the large space. The apron will help me keep all necessary tools right by me, maximizing teaching time and modeling organizational skills for my students.

Ms. Dodson-Sands
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FORTEM Chair Cushion, Seat Cushion for Office Chair, Lumbar Support Pillow for Chair, Car Seat Cushion, Back Support Memory Foam Pillow Washable Cover • Amazon Business $33.94 1 $33.94
Air Purifiers for Bedroom, HEPA Air Purifiers, Air Cleaner for Smoke A11ergies Dander Hair Odor, Portable Air Purifier with Fragrance Sponge Sleep Mode Speed Control - AC300 Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
YLOLUL 2 Pcs Teacher Half Apron Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas Nursery Teacher Kindergarten Black Waist Half Aprons for Women with Pockets Back to School • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
8 Pieces Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Erasers Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Washable White Board Eraser Colorful Chalk Board Eraser for Markers Chalk Home School Classroom Office, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
24 Pack Hanging Storage Bags, Large Hook 10 x 12.5-inch Clear Plastic Bags for Classroom, Library, and Pharmacy Use • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
NEW LARGER SIZE! | The ORIGINAL Table Spots for Teachers | No Staining, No Shadowing, Complete Erase! Dry Erase, 10 Pack Multicolor Circles, Wall Stickers, Decals • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SAVERHO 36 Clear Pockets Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones, Pocket Chart for Calculator Phone Holder with 36 Number Stickers and Hooks (White) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Eureka Multicolor Weather and Calendar Bulletin Board Classroom Decoration Set, 38pcs, 17'' x 24'' • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Franklin Brass B46711K-PMN-R2 Wall Mounted Pure White 7" Key Rail, 4 Nickel Hooks (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $12.92 1 $12.92
Powools Towel Rack for Bathroom - 23.5" Rustproof Towel Holder, Sturdy Towel Bar Wall Mounted, Space-Saving Towel Hanger, Bathroom Accessories, Home Decor, Apparment Essentials, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Amazon Basics 6-Outlet, 200 Joule Surge Protector Power Strip, Pack of 2, Rectangle, 2 Foot, Black • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Chalkboard Hall Pass Lanyards School Passes Set of 6 for School Classroom Teacher Gift • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Multi Plug Outlet Extender with USB C Ports, 3 Sided Power Strip with 900J Surge Protector, 8 Outlets Splitter with 3 USB Wall Charger, Wall Adapter Spaced for Home Travel Office Dorm Room, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$206.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.32

Total project goal

$282.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$282.16

3 Donors

-$185.17

Donations toward project cost

-$161.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.03

match offer

-$92.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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