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Ms. Rhea from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Chic Classroom

Help me give my students an inviting, warm, calm classroom that is conducive to learning!

  • 5 donors
  • $103 still needed

expires Jun 13

  • 5 donors
  • $103 still needed
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My Project

Our classroom is a vibrant hub of growth, inspiration, and transformation, where a sense of community and belonging empowers our preschoolers to flourish. By integrating deliberate design with the principles of color psychology, we create an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

We recognize that children are constantly exposed to stimuli, making it essential that our classroom provides a calm and focused space for listening and learning.

Our mission is to establish a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where every student feels valued, confident, and motivated to succeed. By incorporating natural elements and lush greenery in our classroom decor, we cultivate a sense of wonder, connection, and community, transforming each day into a transformative journey of discovery and growth.

Ms. Rhea 97th Street Early Education Center Grades PreK-2

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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
16 Greenery Kids Educational Posters For Toddlers - Pre K Learning Posters For Toddlers 1-3, Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies, Alphabet Poster For Toddlers, Teacher Posters For Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Greenery Bulletin Board Borders 6 Rolls 196.8 Ft Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board, Summer Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Board Trim for Classroom Decor School Blackboard Chalkboard Desk • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Artificial Plants 3 Pack Mini Fake Hanging with Macrame Plant Hangers Decorative Faux Greenery Decor for Shelves Wall Kitchen Farmhouse Bathroom Home Office • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Light Maple Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, 4 feet x 12 feet • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Light Mauve Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Jexine 7 Rolls 206.5 Feet Colorful Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Classroom Borders Bulletin Board Trim Boho Classroom Decor for Teacher Bulletin Board Classroom Home Office Decors(Cute Color) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Calming Blue Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll, White Shiplap - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
4 Farmhouse Feelings Chart For Kids Emotions Chart For Kids Feelings Poster - Toddler Emotions Posters For Classroom Must Haves, Social Emotional Learning Posters Wall School Counselor Office Decor • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Hadley Designs 56 Greenery Self Adhesive Name Tags Sticker for Kids Name Labels for School, Nametags Labels for Classroom Labels for Teachers, Sticky Name Tags for Clothes • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Hadley Designs 25 Greenery Classroom Name Tags for Classroom Cubbies - Student Desk Name Plates for Classroom Desk Name Tags, Student Desk Name Tags Classroom Name Plates, Kindergarten Name Plates • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
Book Tree Plants Sloth Wall Sticker, Cute Sloth Climbing on The Tree Wall Decal, Removable DIY Vinyl Mural Art Wallpaper Décor for Reading Room Kids Bedroom Nursery Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
48 Pcs Classroom Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Sets Decorations, Eucalyptus Greenery Plant Birthday Classroom Decor, Nature Birthday Chart Poster Wall Classroom Themes Decoration Cutouts Sets Bundle • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Eucalyptus Die-Cut Border Trim 36ft Per Roll Two Sided Printed Leaves Border Farmhouse Classroom Decor Back to School Eucalyptus Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$226.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.90

Sales tax

 $20.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.81

Total project goal

$332.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.08

2 Donors

-$180.00

Donations toward project cost

-$178.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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

-$30.00

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 $102.08

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