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Ms. Halimo from Columbus, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Journey to Knowledge: Transformative Classroom Tools for Exploration and Discovery!

Help me give my students essential tools, such as pencils, headphones, rulers, clipboards, stickers, magnetic letters, and a prize box.

  • $410 goal

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My Project

Embarking on a journey to redefine our learning space, our project envisions equipping students with essential tools like headphones, rulers, clipboards, stickers, magnetic letters, and a prize box. These items are not mere supplies, but catalysts for an enriched learning experience.

Headphones will enable personalized exploration of educational content, while rulers and clipboards facilitate hands-on engagement with math and science.

Stickers and magnetic letters inject creativity, enhancing memory retention. Beyond the tangible, our goal is to cultivate a collaborative and motivating atmosphere, exemplified by the prize box, fostering a positive attitude toward learning.

What makes our students special lies in their diverse talents and backgrounds, contributing to a rich tapestry of perspectives. This initiative is tailored to their unique needs, aiming to unlock their full potential as active participants in a community that values collaboration, curiosity, and resilience.

Ms. Halimo Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus 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

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.

More about Ms. Halimo

Columbus, OH View local requests

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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
196588-Cyber Acoustics ACM 70B Headphones • AKJ Education $4.07 12 $48.84
Kiggos 25 Transparent Colored Clipboards Bulk for Classroom Office Plastic Clipboard Low Profile Kids Clip Boards Standard Letter Size Holds 100 Sheets Hanging Hook Colorful Clip Board • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
1000+ Party Favors for Kids Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Prize Box Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Carnival Prizes Classroom Rewards Pinata Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
School Smart Flexible Plastic Rulers, 12 Inches, Clear, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
ArtCreativity 1.75 Inch Mesh Stress Balls for Kids - Pack of 24 - Squeeze Toys in Assorted Colors for Anxiety Relief and ADHD - Fun Birthday Party Favors, Treasure Box Prizes for Classroom • Amazon Business $21.55 1 $21.55
800PCS Punny Rewards Stickers for Classroom Punny Labels Fun Inspiration Stickers Motivational Positive Accents Words Stickers for Kids School Stickers Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
200Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers, Aesthetic Laptop Stickers, Stickers for Water Bottles,Cute Stickers Packs • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$304.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$347.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.39

Total project goal

$409.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.24

1 Donor

-$204.62

Donations toward project cost

-$173.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.69

match offer

-$204.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.69

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 $0.00

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