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Mrs. Hickey from Paxton, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating an Engaging Learning Environment for Student Success

Help me give my students a rug, lapboards, markers and other materials for an optimal learning environment with necessary classroom supplies and resources.

  • $902 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

My Project

I teach 6th grade English Language Arts in a K-8 school. The students in our school are wonderful, energetic, curious kids. I am hoping to get funded with these items in order to create a warmer, more inclusive, and welcoming environment for learning, full of the necessary supplies that they need to be successful. Being a K-8 school, these supplies will benefit many students for years to come.

With your help, we can ensure that our students have access to the essential tools and resources my students need to succeed.

The pencils, coloring supplies, and timers will be immensely helpful in allowing our class to run smoothly. Although we do send out supply lists at the beginning of the year, often times families may not be able to afford it all, so I usually purchase what’s needed with my own money. Additionally, many supplies I give out I let students keep, so there’s a lot that needs replenishing each year.

The chair bands, lap desks, privacy boards, and headphones will provide students with options for where to work beyond the traditional desk-and-chair setup. This variety can help accommodate different learning styles and needs in a diverse classroom. Students who have trouble sitting still will benefit from these new options. The rug and lamps will also allow for a more welcoming environment for students.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and willingness to help my students.

Mrs. Hickey Paxton Center School Grades 6-8

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Paxton, MA View local requests 40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Area Rug Living Room Rugs - 6x9 Washable Large Soft Neutral Boho Moroccan Bohemian Farmhouse Rug Indoor Floor Carpet for Bedroom Under Dining Table Home Office Decor - Cream Brown • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
Honoson 12 Pcs Kids Lap Desk Tray Plastic Portable Desk with 3 Compartments Bed Tables for Eating and Laptops Lap Desk with Storage Car Floor Serving Lap Tray for Kids Classroom Activity Travel • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $59.73 1 $59.73
Koss KPH7 Headphones Black (KSSKPH7) • Staples $5.69 10 $56.90
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Satinior 24 Pcs Desk Dividers Privacy Boards for Student Classroom, 12 Colors Study Carrel for Student Desks, Desk Divider Bulk, Panel Privacy Folders for School Teacher Student Study (Bright Style) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Simple Designs Incandescent Table Lamp Set Grey (LT2007-GRY-2PK) • Staples $26.24 1 $26.24
Scotch Magic Invisible Tape Refill, 3/4" x 27.77 yds., 12/Pack (810K12) • Quill.com $25.19 1 $25.19
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
REALINN Magnetic Spice Rack Organizer, [4 Pack] Moveable Fridge Spice Shelves, Space Saver for Refrigerator and Microwave Oven, Metal Refrigerator Shelf, Black • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Sikao 100 Pack Pencils #2 Wood Pencils Bulk for Classroom, Wooden Pencils, Number 2 Pencils, No 2 Pencils with Erasers, Yellow HB Pencil for Kids Sketching Drawing School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $10.92 2 $21.84
Matte Thermal Laminating Pouches, 11.5 x 17.5 Inches, Matte Finish, 3 Mil Thick, 50 Pack, Suited for Menu Size Laminating Sheets 11 x 17 • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Dicunoy 8 Pack Plastic Classroom Storage Bins Organizer, White Pantry Storage Basket with Handle, Stackable Narrow Bins for School, Office, Kitchen, RV, Shelf, Desktop, Closet, Bedroom • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Secura 7.5 Inch Visual Timer, 60 Minute Oversize Visual Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool (Violet) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sherr 2 Dashed Handwriting Lines Practice Roller Stamp Self Inking Line Rolling Stamps Teacher Stamps Sentence Strips Handwriting Practice for Kids Teachers (Blue,2.72 x 2.44 x 1.54 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
80 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Calm Textured Strips Relief Mental Health Stickers School Office Adhesive Sensory Tape Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens (Watercolor) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
24 Pcs 5 Minute Sand Timer Plastic Hourglass 5 Min Visual Timer Mini Classroom Timer Small Shower Timer for Teacher Classroom School Must Haves Supplies Egg Sand Clock Kids Time Management (Green) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
10 PCS Chair Bands for Kids, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Rubber Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Foot Bands for School Classroom Chairs and Desk, Autism, Hyperactivity (black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
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 $5.98 2 $11.96
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $5.02 2 $10.04
48 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers 12 Styles Breath Cute Fidget Textured Strips Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Adults Kids • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 1 $8.04
Rich&Ray Reusable Silicone Twist Ties, Magnetic Cable Ties with Strong Magnet for Organizing Cables, Hanging Stuff, Used in Many Ways or Just for Fun (6C - 6pack) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$715.85

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$766.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.27

Total project goal

$901.81

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