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Mrs. Rutherford from Duff, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Better Classroom for a Successful Learning Experience

Help me give my students an amazing year of learning with a classroom rug to read their books, composition books, interactive ELA games to enhance learning, storage solutions, and a few other classroom rewards and essentials.

  • 2 donors
  • $727 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In my rural Title I school, I have seen firsthand how economic barriers can impact students' access to basic learning supplies and opportunities for motivation. Many students face economic challenges, often unable to afford essential school supplies. To bridge the gap, I've purchased the necessary materials over the years. However, there are still important items that funding does not cover, and I'm seeking support to ensure my students have everything they need to succeed. We need a classroom rug to read their books, composition books, interactive ELA games to enhance learning, storage solutions, and a few other classroom rewards and essentials.

My goal is not only to provide basic supplies but also to create an engaging and motivational learning environment where students are excited to learn.

I aim to boost student motivation, self-esteem, and academic performance. Your support will help me create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters a love of learning and sets my students up for success

Mrs. Rutherford
Grades 3-5
    More than half 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

    This project will reach 30 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
STARUIA Large Kids Rug for Playroom, 8'x10' Handprints and Footprints Colorful Rug for Classroom, Non-Slip Washable Rug for Nursery, Soft Throw Carpet Indoor Playmat for Kids Room Dorm Bedroom • Amazon Business $143.99 1 $143.99
HOOBRO Literature Organizer, 27 Compartments Wooden Mail Organizer, Countertop Literature Sorter with Adjustable Shelves for Home, Office, School, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Black BK27WF01 • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Colarr 24 Pieces Colored Composition Notebook 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Wide Ruled Assorted Composition Books Marble 200 Pages 100 Sheets School Paper Notebook Cute Journal Notebook for School (Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Jolly Rancher Assorted Flavors Hard Candy 1 LB, Individually Wrapped, Bulk Candy Bag - 1 Pound (16 oz) • Amazon Business $12.70 2 $25.40
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
36 Pcs Motivational Stress Balls Quotes Inspirational Funny Colorful Foam Balls Hand Exercise Stress Relief Gifts for Office Small Anxiety Balls for Relief Motivating Supply (Round, Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Epakh 100 Pcs Inspirational Pencils Color Changing Pencils Bulk Motivational Pencils with Eraser Heat Activated Affirmation Wooden Pencils Classroom Gifts Graduation Gifts for Kids(Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Teacher Created Resources 4&5 I Have Language Arts Game, Multi, 5.5 x 1.75 x 4 inches • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
White Board Cleaning Spray, Whiteboard/Dry Erase Board Liquid Cleaner, 22-Ounce, with White Board Cleaner Microfiber Cloth • Amazon Business $16.82 1 $16.82
Carson Dellosa Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Bulletin Board Set (110290), 17" x 24", 17" x 12", Multicolor • Amazon Business $15.14 1 $15.14
Strawberry Lemonade Frooties Tootsie Roll wrapped chewy candy 38.8 oz • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Frooties 360 Piece Bag Blue Raspberry (Net Wt. 38.8oz.) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Back to School for Kids • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
Apexy Sweet & Sour Rolling Licker Candy, Tik Tok Challenge Tik Tok Rolling Liquid Candy, 1.35oz Pack of 12 (Blueberry) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Cool Bean (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
The Bad Seed (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $12.46 1 $12.46
Carson Dellosa Common Core Writing Modes Bulletin Board Sets • Amazon Business $10.37 1 $10.37
Miss Nelson Is Missing Book • Teachers' School Supply $9.99 1 $9.99
Carson Dellosa 37-Piece R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy Bulletin Board Sets for Classrooms, Alphabet Letters, Sentence Starters, Informational Charts, Pencils with Inspiring Quotes, Writing Process Posters • Amazon Business $9.55 1 $9.55
Dubble Bubble Gum, 53.9 Ounce - 340 Count Bucket • Amazon Business $9.05 1 $9.05
Gersoniel 67 Pcs One World Together We are and Together We Can Change The World Classroom Bulletin Board Set Sloth Cutout Hands with Hearts Cutout for Kids Student Teacher School Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
First Day Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$577.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.95

Total project goal

$726.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.33

1 Donor

-$484.22

Donations toward project cost

-$411.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.63

match offer

-$242.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.32

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