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Mrs. McMahon from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Plants for Productivity! Using Greenery to Create a Calming Environment

Help me give my students a classroom environment that is designed to help them focus, filled with greenery and natural tones!

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Imagine the biggest and most infectious smiles, complete with twinkling eyes and open mouthes. Now place those smiles on five-year-olds as they learn to read, write, and do math - and that's what I see every day in my classroom.

My school's mission is to eliminate the achievement gap and empower students to become problem solvers.

I am passionate about providing the best education possible to my enthusiastic students. My class is comprised of Latino and African American students who live in South Los Angeles. All of them receive daily free lunches, and most are English Language Learners. Above all, my students are scholars who will become our next generation of leaders!

My Project

After over a year of virtual teaching, the importance of one's learning environment is more evident than ever. Research has shown that neutral tones and natural greenery enhance student focus while reducing distraction. Plants in a classroom have also been proven to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing memory and concentration. So, following cues from research, we're trading in our bright colors for neutral tones and greenery!

My goal is to create a calming, research-based environment for my students' home away from home.

Ivy and burlap will cover bulletin boards to create a warm and inviting feel. Plants will sit on bookshelves to surround students and help them focus. The inclusion of class photos throughout the room will help create ownership and belonging for each student.

These changes to our classroom learning environment will directly impact my students' learning!

Mrs. McMahon Synergy Charter Elementary School Academy Grades PreK-2

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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Burlap Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $15.99 7 $111.93
JPSOR 24pcs 158 Feet Fake Ivy Leaves Fake Vines Artificial Ivy, Silk Ivy Garland Greenery Artificial Hanging Plants for Wedding Wall Decor, Party Room Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 6 $95.94
EcoHome 5x7 Picture Frames Sage Green - Made of Wood, for Wall or Tabletop Display • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Emfogo 4x6 Picture Frame Photo Display for Tabletop Display Wall Mount Solid Wood High Definition Glass Photo Frame Pack of 2 Carbonized Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
CEWOR 2pcs Artificial Hanging Plants 3.6ft Fake Ivy Vine Fake Ivy Leaves for Wall Home Room Garden Wedding Garland Outside Decoration (No Baskets) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$247.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.69

Total project goal

$357.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.92

2 Donors

-$178.96

Donations toward project cost

-$152.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.84

match offer

-$178.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$152.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.84

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 $0.00

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