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Ms. Richards from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Environment!

Help me give my students a chance to enjoy a warm and safe environment. I would like to provide access to supplies that otherwise could not be afforded. Engaging activities help to motivate the students tremendously!

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My Students

This year I am continuing on a new challenge! I will begin working with autistic children through the Horizons Program. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Horizon program is a specialized and intensive intervention program serving students with autism who experience a moderate degree of challenge with social, behavioral, and communication development. Seeing my students grow and learn is truly amazing.

We are in a mostly low-income/high-poverty school district, with many of my students facing several challenges both in and out of the classroom.

My Project

I have requested decorative supplies for me to be able to build a warm and engaging classroom! Coming out of remote learning for many students I would like to create an environment that feels warm and safe. These details will foster an atmosphere not only conducive to learning but for social and emotional benefits as well.

The art supplies will be allocated towards FUN and exciting art projects to deepen the comprehension of our academic topics.

These students learn visually so this is an outlet for them to create and show their understandings.

Ms. Richards Junior High School 14 Shell Bank Grades 6-8

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

8 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources STEM Basics: Pipe Cleaners PreK+ 100 Per Pack, 12 Packs (TCR20929-12) • Staples $33.99 1 $33.99
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Fine, Assorted Colors, 12/Box (58-7813) • Staples $8.33 4 $33.32
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Balloon Cars, 2 Sets, 60 pieces per set (TCR20880BN) • Staples $32.49 1 $32.49
Teacher Created Resources Balloon Car STEM Starter Kit (TCR2088001) • Staples $29.99 1 $29.99
Eureka Halloween All-In-One Door Decor Kit, 3 Kits (EU-849309) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
Eureka Fall / Harvest All-In-One Door Decor Kit, 3 Kits (EU-849308) • Staples $24.19 1 $24.19
Teacher Created Resources STEM Basics Clothespins, 50 Count per Pack, 3 Packs (TCR20932BN) • Staples $22.99 1 $22.99
North Star Teacher Resources Bulletin Board Set, Literary Genres (NST3045) • Staples $19.99 1 $19.99
Teacher Created Resources Brights Paper Lanterns, 3/Set (TCR77229) • Staples $9.59 2 $19.18
Oxford 2-Pocket Presentation Folders, Assorted Colors, 25/Box (OXF 57513) • Staples $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources Clingy Thingies Motivational Gallery Signs, 20pcs (TCR77871) • Staples $15.59 1 $15.59
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Calendar Bulletin Board Display (TCR8855) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resource Colorful Paw Prints Magnetic Accents, 6" x 0.4" x 7"Assorted Colors, 18 per pack (BIN77207) • Staples $13.29 1 $13.29
Teacher Created Resources Polka Dots Punch Cards, Pack of 60 (TCR5608) • Staples $12.59 1 $12.59
SunWorks 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 300 Sheets (P6525) • Staples $9.96 1 $9.96
Scotch Expressions Washi Tape, 0.59" x 10.91 yds., Yellow (C314-YEL) • Staples $4.29 2 $8.58
Teacher Created Resources Colorful Speech/Thought Bubbles Accents, 30/Pack (TCR2145) • Staples $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$340.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$375.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.21

Total project goal

$441.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $441.42

1 Donor

-$220.70

Donations toward project cost

-$187.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.10

match offer

-$220.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.11

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