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Ms. Parry from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Mats & Chill Chats

Help me give my students hands-on manipulatives for interactive lessons and a futon for comfortable, flexible seating. Together, these resources will improve focus, creativity, and overall academic outcomes.

  • 4 donors
  • $475 still needed

expires May 26

  • 4 donors
  • $475 still needed
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My Project

The goal of this grant is to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment that fosters active learning, collaboration, and comfort, tailored to the unique qualities of my students.

My students bring diverse talents, perspectives, and enthusiasm to the classroom, thriving when given opportunities to engage in hands-on, interactive learning.

Hands-on manipulatives will empower them to explore math and science concepts in a tangible way, bridging the gap between abstract ideas and real-world applications. These tools promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and engagement, ensuring all learners—each with their own strengths and learning styles—can succeed. Meanwhile, the addition of a futon will provide flexible and inviting seating options, creating a cozy, student-centered space for independent reading, group discussions, or creative projects.

Together, these materials will support my students’ curiosity, resilience, and sense of community; helping them feel both challenged and supported as they grow into confident, collaborative learners.

Ms. Parry North Bend Elementary Middle School 81 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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Baltimore, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

27 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DHP Emily 71 Inch Futon Sofa Bed, Armless Upholstered Couch Sleeper with Tufted Back and Seat, Mid-Century Modern, Black Faux Leather • Amazon Business $187.00 1 $187.00
Lakeshore Counting Cars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Toddler Alphabet Letters Matching Learning Toys,26 PCS Double-Sided ABC Dinosaur Letter Toys Alphabet Recognition Match Games Color Sorting Counting Toy Fine Motor Skills Preschool Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $25.96 1 $25.96
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Coogam Magnetic Letters Practicing Board, Magnets Tracing ABC Alphabet Board Learning to Write Uppercase&Lowercase Educational Toy Fine Motor Montessori Gift for 3 4 5 Years Old Preschool Kids • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Animal Wooden Puzzles for Toddlers - Colors and Counting Building Toys and Toddler Games | Montessori Toys Wood Blocks with Storage Box and Learning Activities eBook - 3 Piece • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Aqua Water Doodle Mat - Kids Drawing Mat Toddlers Educational Toys for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts - Neon Color Mat Doodle Board Writing Drawing Toys Holiday Christmas Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Toymany 50PCS Small Animal Figures, Realistic Mini Jungle Safari Animal, Horse and Farm Animal Figurines with Fence Toys, Animals Cake Topper Birthday Gift for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Bedwina Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids - (Pack of 12) Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch Writing Pad Boys & Girls, Birthday Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set - 56 Stamps With Lower-Case and Capital Letters - Preschool Writing Toys, ABC Stamps, Kids Arts & Crafts, Letter Stamps For Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Learning Resources Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes, 3 Pieces, Ages 3+, fine Motor Skills, Sensory Toys for Toddlers,Children, Speech Therapy Materials, Fidget Toys, Sensory Tubes • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Toymany 14PCS 1-2" Tiny Jungle Animal Figures Toy, Realistic Mini Jungle Zoo Animal Figurines Cake Topper Toy Set, Easter Egg Christmas Birthday Gift Party Favor School Project for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$436.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $26.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.46

Total project goal

$589.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.72

2 Donors

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$51.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$55.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$46.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.25

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 $474.72

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