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Mrs. Blizzard from Baltimore, MD is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Learning Environment

I need the following supplies to effectively prepare my lesson plans, create worksheets for students, articulate my objectives on the board, maintain a clean learning environment, and establish a classroom library.

  • 9 donors
  • $542 still needed

expires Jul 18

  • 9 donors
  • $542 still needed
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My Project

Having a clean classroom environment and well-stocked supplies can significantly enhance the learning environment by:

Promoting Focus: A tidy and organized space minimizes distractions, allowing students to concentrate better on their learning activities.

Encouraging Engagement: Access to readily available supplies fosters a sense of preparedness and encourages students to actively participate in lessons.

Enhancing Safety: Maintaining cleanliness reduces hazards, promoting a safe environment where students can learn without risk of accidents or illness.

Facilitating Collaboration: An organized classroom supports collaborative activities, as students can easily find and share materials, encouraging teamwork and communication.

Instilling Responsibility: A clean and well-maintained environment teaches students the importance of respect for their surroundings and fosters a sense of responsibility for their shared learning space.

Mrs. Blizzard Frederick Elementary School 260 Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

60 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Business Source Electric 3H Punch, 1/4 Inches, 30 Sht Cap, Gray • School Specialty $257.54 1 $257.54
aboxoo Metal Kids Bookshelf Black Large Freestanding for Children Room 32 in Toy Organizer Large Stable Bookcase Bookstore Library Book Unit Storage Kids Bed Living Room • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Who Was? Nonfiction Collection - 15 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $71.43 1 $71.43
Lakeshore Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 2 $69.98
12pc SEL Art Therapy Bundle: Coloring Without Borders Book Set & MORE THAN PEACH Art Supplies; bilingual Spanish English, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $65.00 1 $65.00
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 2 $39.36
HBlife 2 Pcs Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, 10 Slots Whiteboard Holder for Office, School and Home, Clear • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Nano Double Sided Adhesive Tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips (9.85FT) • Amazon Business $9.89 3 $29.67
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $13.21 2 $26.42
Wipe-off Sentence Strips Multicolor 24 Inch Pk • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 2 $23.98
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
Expo Whiteboard Towelette • Blick Art Materials $6.79 3 $20.37
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 Liter Pump Bottle (Pack of 1) - 9632-04-CMR • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.19 2 $6.38

Materials cost

$843.44

Vendor shipping charges

$42.16

Sales tax

$50.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$978.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.74

Total project goal

$1,151.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,151.60

8 Donors

-$600.00

Donations toward project cost

-$510.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.00

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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$541.60

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