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Ms. Somaiah from Jamaica, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science and Math With Love

Help me give my students me create a thriving learning community for my students!

  • $649 goal

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My Students

My classroom is a second home for over 90 amazing individuals! Now that we are back to doing in person learning for the upcoming school year, my students and I are looking forward to rebuilding a classroom community. During these times it is a privilege to interact with these 90 different personalities. They are able to let their true self come out each and every day through STEM, Math, and Science.

“Education is a Passport for the Future”.

My children come from different challenging circumstances and education is opening many closed doors for them. My classroom is about setting students up for the future. These students rely on me to make our learning environment, a safe and inviting place where they can continue to learn and thrive.

My Project

These books and math manipulative will continue to enhance the print-rich classroom that I strive to create. My classroom library is a place that my students really enjoy. I read on the carpet to them, they complete work there, and they read independently! Every student book that is placed in my library is treated with love and care, and they are thankful for the opportunities to read.

With these new books, manipulates, and everyday classroom supplies my students will be able to engage in hands on learning.

They will also be able to increase and expand their math and science skills.

Ms. Somaiah PS 140 Edward K Ellington 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.

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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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stanley Removable 4 Cup Office Supplies Organizer Caddy for Scissors, Pens, Pencils, Notepads Art Supplies and other Desk Essentials, White (SCICAD) • Amazon Business $11.44 10 $114.40
Really Good Stuff Multi-Purpose Plastic Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use - Stackable Mesh Plastic Baskets with Grip Handles 13" x 10" (Pebble - Set of 12) • Amazon Business $80.37 1 $80.37
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $64.68 1 $64.68
KINGRACK 3-Tier Storage Rolling Cart, Metal Push Cart with DIY Pegboard, Trolley Organizer with Utility Handle and Extra Baskets Hooks for Kitchen Office Home, Grey • Amazon Business $57.88 1 $57.88
Simply Magic 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Base 10 Math Manipulatives K-3, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes for Kids, Counting Blocks - Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $23.97 2 $47.94
Infrared Thermometer for Adults, Kids and Babies, Touchless iProven Thermometer, 1s Instant Accurate Readings, Forehead No Touch Thermometer with Fever Alarm, Indoor, and Outdoor Use (Green) • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel, Fresh scent, with Aloe and Vitamin E , 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $22.30 1 $22.30
edxeducation Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - Early Math Manipulatives - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners - Home Learning • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Math Blast! Math Game for Kids 8 - 12 & Over - Fun Educational Board Game - Learn Math The Fun Way • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
edxeducation Plastic Pattern Blocks - Set of 250 - Early Geometry Skills - Math Manipulative for Shape Recognition, Symmetry, Patterning and Fractions - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
If I Built a House (If I Built Series) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Lemon And Lime Blossom, 240 Count • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
Matter: Physical Science for Kids (Picture Book Science) • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
hand2mind Foam Two-Color Counters for Kids Ages 5-8, Math Supplies for Early Math Learners, Math Manipulatives for Counting, Grouping, and Bingo Chips, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 200) • Amazon Business $9.15 1 $9.15
Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) • Amazon Business $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$513.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$551.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.28

Total project goal

$648.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $648.52

2 Donors

-$336.76

Donations toward project cost

-$286.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.51

match offer

-$311.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.76

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