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Ms. Grant from Chesapeake, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds: Helping a First-Year Teacher Build a Classroom

Help me give my students and support my classroom as a first year teacher!

  • 3 donors
  • $338 goal

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My Project

Starting as a first-year teacher is both exciting and challenging. My goal is to create a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring learning environment where my students can thrive. However, building a well-equipped classroom from scratch requires resources that go beyond what I can provide alone.

Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds, and I want to ensure they have access to the materials and tools needed to succeed.

From basic classroom supplies like pencils, notebooks, and whiteboards to engaging learning materials such as books, hands-on manipulatives, and flexible seating options—every contribution will directly impact my students' learning experience.

With your support, I can foster a space where students feel encouraged, motivated, and ready to learn. Your generosity will help set the foundation for a successful school year, ensuring my students have the resources they need to explore, grow, and achieve their potential.

Thank you for considering my classroom and for believing in the power of education!

Ms. Grant George W Carver Intermediate School 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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Chesapeake, VA 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Macarrie 60 Pieces Precut Tennis Bulk Tennis Balls for Chairs Heavy Duty Long Lasting Glide Coverings for Classroom Furniture Legs Protectors and Floor Protection(Gray) • Amazon Business $46.99 2 $93.98
Crayola© Crayons and Markers Combo Classpack© • Nasco $53.60 1 $53.60
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $4.40 5 $22.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Easy Screen Cleaning Wipes, 70/Pack (P03672) • Quill.com $17.79 1 $17.79
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $3.84 3 $11.52
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66
Method All-Purpose Cleaner Pink Grapefruit 28 Oz. (00010) • Staples $5.74 1 $5.74
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $5.14 1 $5.14
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Early Morning Breeze, 80 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97

Materials cost

$243.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$287.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.65

Total project goal

$337.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $337.65

2 Donors

-$168.82

Donations toward project cost

-$143.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.32

match offer

-$168.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.32

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 $0.00

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