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Mrs. Monsky from Saint Louis, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Happy Campers

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore the world and enjoy nature within the classroom with log themed floor pillows, map posters, camping decorations and books.

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My Students

My students are in first and second grade at Peabody Elementary School. Peabody is an urban school in St. Louis City, dedicated to inspiring our students to be dynamic leaders in a positive and supportive environment. As young students, my students love to be able to get cozy for reading and independent work. The supplies on the list will ensure they have the space to do so and feel warm and welcomed in the classroom!

My Project

I am working to build my new classroom as I begin my first year lead teaching! Help make my classroom successful for my students to be prepared for learning. My class will revolve around students being explorers of nature throughout the world. I want my students to know of the great world out there and the amazing opportunities they can achieve and see through investment in their education. Often, students in my community are not afforded the opportunities to enjoy the natural world close to their own community, let alone around the world. Research demonstrates this inequity in access to the natural world is striking for people of color and therefore, many of my students. As of 2017, African Americans still represented only about seven percent of park visitors. In comparison, they make up thirteen percent of the U.S. population. Latinos, Native Americans, and other non-white visitors are similarly underrepresented (Root, 2017). This is an unfortunate outcome from systemic racism, as people of color report feeling unwelcome in nature, sometimes questioned in their belonging there by White individuals (Sampathkumar, 2020). Additionally, children of color are often missing or nonexistent in children’s books about nature as Fetters (2019) discusses. This limits the opportunity for people of color to see the outdoors as an inclusive place for them. Therefore, I want my classroom to be a space where my students know they are capable of anything, reaching any mountain top they set out to summit and lighting any fire of their passions and interests. My students will be able to see the world and will be knowledgeable about it through my classroom. Finally, my students will understand that the outdoors is a place we can all enjoy together (even while inside our classroom)!

Mrs. Monsky Peabody Elementary School 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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HYSEAS Decorative Round Throw Pillow, 3D Digital Print Comfortable Kids Funny Cute Wood Log Pillow Cylinder Floor Cushion for Home, Couch, Sofa, Bedroom, Living Room Decor, Trunk • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Sorbus Storage Ottoman, 15 Inch Cute 3D Play Room Stool Toy Box – Foldable with Lid – Perfect Footstool, Pouffe, Hassock, Strong & Sturdy Space Saving Chest (Tree Stump) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Quik Chair Portable Folding Chair with Arm Rest Cup Holder and Carrying and Storage Bag, Blue • Amazon Business $20.67 2 $41.34
HYSEAS Decorative Round Throw Pillows, 14 Inch 3D Digital Print Kids Funny Cute Wood Log Pillow Seating Floor Cushion for Couch, Sofa, Bedroom, Living Room, 1 Stump Pillow and 1 Dark Gray Stump Cover • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Scratch Off Map of The World - Premium Edition - World Scratch Off Map with Outlined Canadian and US States, XL Large Size 33 x 24, World Map Scratch Off Poster with Highly Detailed Cartography • Amazon Business $22.85 1 $22.85
Camping Themed Party Decorations Set, Big Size Laminated Camping Sign Cutouts, Camping Party Banner Welcome Porch Sign for Camping Themed Birthday Baby Shower Decorations • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Scholastic Teacher's Friend Classroom Tree! Bulletin Board (TF3084) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Twinkle Star 100 LED 49 FT Star String Lights, Plug in Fairy String Lights Waterproof, Extendable for Indoor, Outdoor, Ramadan, Wedding Party, Christmas Tree, New Year, Garden Decoration, Warm White • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
XUN Colorful Camping Art Print- Outdoor Adventure Inspirational Quote Canvas Wall Art-(8”X10”X4 Pieces, Unframed)-Perfect for Office Nursery Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
HO2NLE 12 Pack 84 Feet Artificial Fake Hanging Vines Plant Faux Silk Green Leaf Garlands Home Office Garden Outdoor Wall Greenery Cover Jungle Party Decoration • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
The Not-So Great Outdoors • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Where's Rodney? • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Hiking Day (A My First Experience Book) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
12 Inch Tall Artificial Fire Fake Flame Paper 3D Decorative Cardboard Campfire Centerpiece Flame Torch for Campfire Party Decorations (2 Set) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Creative Teaching Press Woodland Friends Patterned Pine Trees Border (8386) • Amazon Business $6.76 1 $6.76

Materials cost

$335.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.31

Total project goal

$435.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $435.42

1 Donor

-$434.54

Donations toward project cost

-$370.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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