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Mrs. Bertie from Muir, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Year Teacher Library and Flexible Seating

Help me give my students a safe and cozy classroom! I’m a first year teaching hoping to provide my 1st graders with a fun, safe, and cozy environment to help promote reading and math goals.

  • 2 donors
  • $925 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a first year teacher with a shoestring budget. I want to provide a fun and comfortable environment so my students can thrive! I am needing a classroom rug for group reading and read alouds with students. A brand new level appropriate library, and flexible seating to encourage students to read. I also am in need of math games that help facilitate math skills. I am a brand new teacher so I am in need of basically everything but these are the big items that I need help with. Help me make my dream classroom come to life!

Mrs. Bertie
Grades PreK-2
    More than half 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

    This project will reach 26 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Simply Safari Sunset Stripes Classroom Area Rug for Indoor Classroom Learning or Kid Bedroom Educational Play Mat, 5'x7'6" • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Lakeshore Grab & Play Math Games - Gr. 1-2 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Purple, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Posh Creations Bean Bag Chair for Kids, Teens, and Adults Includes Removable and Machine Washable Cover, Heather Lavender, 38in - Large • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
Kigley 8 Pcs Floor Pillow for Kids 15.75 Inch Boho Style Meditation Floor Seat Cushion Thick Linen Bohemian Pillows Round Floor Cushion for Chair Living Room Balcony Playing (Cute Style)(Fresh Style) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level H (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.00 1 $39.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level G (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $38.00 1 $38.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level I (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.00 1 $36.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level E (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $35.00 1 $35.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level D (K-Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level F (Gr. 1) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.00 1 $32.00
Lakeshore Leveled Books Classroom Library 1 - Books Only - Level J (Gr. 1-2) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.00 1 $24.00
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Calendar Bulletin Board - Grades 1-12 - Adult • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$723.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$785.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.63

Total project goal

$924.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $924.20

1 Donor

-$616.13

Donations toward project cost

-$523.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.42

match offer

-$308.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$261.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.21

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