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Mrs. Mitchell from Knoxville, TN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Room Transformation: Safari Adventures

Help me give my students safari-themed props to transform learning in our classroom.

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My Students

My students are smart, curious, fun-loving, creative, hardworking, helpful, and kind. My 17 students represent countries all over the world, as well as learning levels from kindergarten to fifth grade. Some of my students need daily intervention while others need daily enrichment.

My school consists of about 1,000 students of diverse backgrounds and diverse learning abilities.

We have a growing population of ELL students and students for which we implement interventions in reading and math, as well as students needing enrichment to acquire success for their educational needs.

Our school does not receive Title I funding; therefore, the technology that we have in our classroom is limited and has to be funded through other means. Our school has an amazing administration and staff who are dedicated to meet each of these diverse needs. The environment of our school is warm, nurturing, and respectful.

My Project

After visiting the Ron Clark Academy a couple of years ago (thanks to DonorsChoose.org), I learned new and engaging teaching methods to motivate my students. One of my biggest takeaways was learning about room transformations, and I have completed many room transformations since then with my students: a glow room for math and review of all our learning, a camping room for reading and mapping, a text feature surgery, an Ellis Island reenactment, a construction room for measurement, and a fraction pizzeria. I would love to have various props to make a new Safari room transformation happen. I'm requesting items such as safari hats for the kids to wear, safari backdrops, vines, a star projector, binoculars, a safari vest/hat for me to wear, and several fun safari favors that can be used as prizes when students complete the Safari Escape Room that is planned for them. Students will use what they learned about animals to complete the escape room, and it incorporates state standards in reading, science, and math.

During these special room transformations, my students are completely engaged in their learning, and they are always excited about coming to school because they never know what they will walk in the classroom and see on any given day.

They also get to practice what we have been learning in a memorable way. I would appreciate you considering donating to our classroom so my students can experience a new room transformation each year!

Mrs. Mitchell Farragut Primary School Grades PreK-2

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Knoxville, TN View local requests 17 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kicko 12 Toy Binoculars with Neck String 3.5 x 5 Inches - Novelty Binoculars for Children, Sightseeing, Birdwatching, Wildlife, Outdoors, Scenery, Indoors, Pretend, Play, Props, and $22.99 2 $45.98
12 Pcs Zoo Animals Ears Headband Jungle Safari Animals Hairbands Plush Cartoon Headbands Elephant Lion Giraffe Tiger Zebra Leopard Cow Pig Ears Cosplay Hair Hoop for Birthday Halloween Costume Party $20.68 2 $41.36
MOKOQI Star Projector Night Lights for Kids With Timer, Gifts for 1 - 14 Year Old Girl and Boy, Room Lights for Kids Glow in The Dark Stars and Moon can Make Child Sleep Peacefully and Best Gift-Black $27.99 1 $27.99
FunLand 12 Pack Safari Party Hats Plastic Jungle Theme Animals Explorer Pith Halloween for Kids Beige $13.99 2 $27.98
Gihuo Men's Summer Cotton Leisure Outdoor Pockets Fish Photo Journalist Vest Plus Size (Medium, Khaki) $26.88 1 $26.88
Kicko Bendable Toys - 12 Pack, 4 Inch Assorted Zoo Animals - for Stress Relief, Themed Parties, School Prizes, Birthday Gifts, Party Favors and Supplies $11.99 2 $23.98
Mamvio Pith Helmet - Pith Hat Costume - Safari Hat - for Adults and Kids Beige $18.99 1 $18.99
Jungle Safari Photo Booth Frame Safari Zoo Animal Selfie Photo Booth Picture Frame Backdrop for Jungle Themed Birthday Party Baby Shower Favors Decorations Supplies $17.99 1 $17.99
Allenjoy 7x5ft Jungle Safari Backdrop for Photography Picture Tropical Forest Kids Boy 1st First Birthday Party Supplies Wild One Animal Baby Shower Wall Decor Decoration Photo Favor Banner Background $16.99 1 $16.99
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) $15.99 1 $15.99
Beistle Jungle Safari Jeep Photo Prop Backdrop For Birthday Party Supplies, Multicolored $15.54 1 $15.54
Yatim 78-Ft 12 Pack Silk Artificial Ivy Vines Leaf Garland Plants Hanging Wedding Garland Fake Foliage Flowers Home Kitchen Garden Office Wedding Wall Decor $13.99 1 $13.99
Juvale Jute Burlap Vine Twine with Artificial Leaves Garland for DIY Crafts and Decor, 327 feet Long $11.99 1 $11.99
Voile Window Room Curtain Willow Leaves Print Sheer Voile Panel Drapes Green Window Treatments, 1 Panel, 78''L x 39" W, BROSHAN $9.98 1 $9.98
xo, Fetti Jungle Temporary Tattoos for Kids - 30 styles | Zoo, Boys + Girl Craft, Birthday Party Supplies, Baby Shower $8.99 1 $8.99
Realistic Zoo Animal Sticker Safari Animal Jungle 200Pcs Per Roll for Kids $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$332.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.46

Total project goal

$443.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $443.05

7 Donors

-$221.52

Donations toward project cost

-$188.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.23

match offer

-$221.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$188.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.23

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