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Mrs. Ricotta from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Ready for a Colorful Year!

Help me give my students new supplies like chairs, crayons, and glue to make sure we have a fun and colorful year!

  • $798 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love my students! They are smart, funny, and excited to learn! My students range from 3-5 years old and thrive on sensory-based learning. Nearly all students come from low‑income households and often do not have access to art materials.

With these supplies, my students will have a colorful year!

The items I have requested are art/sensory based and will keep my special education students fully engaged.

The parents also love when I send home projects that we have completed in school. Something as simple as sharing what we do in school with my students' families allows me to bridge the gap between home and school!

Please consider donating to my wonderful students! As a low-funded school, we are constantly on the hunt for materials such as these to enhance learning opportunities.

Mrs. Ricotta PS 36K Grades PreK-2

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

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 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids 12in Plastic School Stack Chair 10-Pack Seating, 12 Inch, Blue • Amazon Business $249.99 1 $249.99
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire Smartmax, 2ft Round • Amazon Business $46.00 2 $92.00
Crayola Jumbo Crayons Classpack, 200 Count, Toddler Crayons, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $55.37 1 $55.37
MAXTID Weighted Lap Pad Blanket for Kids 5 Lbs - Sleep Plush Travel Size Blue Dinosaur 16"x22" for Boys Gift • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School White Liquid Glue - Great for Making Slime, 1 Gallon Bottle • Amazon Business $19.16 2 $38.32
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Micador early stART Paint Brush, Assorted • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
READY 2 LEARN Textured Art Tools - Set of 4 - Jumbo Paint Brushes for Toddlers and Kids - Set 2 - DIY Patterns and Effects • Amazon Business $10.33 3 $30.99
Mini Watercolor Kids Paint Set, Pack of 24, Bulk Kids Paint Palette, 5 Color Mini Paint Set Kit with Brushes, Art Party Favors for Kids 3-5 Boys & Girls, Educational Paint Party Favors for Kids Party • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
20 Pcs Paint Brushes for Kids, Big Washable Chubby Toddler Paint Brushes Kids Paint Brushes Easy to Clean & Grip Round Flat Preschool Paint Brushes with No Shed Hog Bristle for Acrylic Washable Paint • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$638.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$678.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.67

Total project goal

$797.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $797.80

6 Donors

-$383.46

Donations toward project cost

-$352.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.27

match offer

-$383.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$325.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

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