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Ms. Richardson, Ed.S. from Richmond, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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THriving & Surviving THird Grade!

Help me give my students Science, ELA, and Math workbooks, instructional items--plus classroom decor, sentence strips, staplers, Scotch tape, and cleaning supplies.

  • $926 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Richardson, Ed.S. has another project! Donate to Test Us Out: Testing & Organizational Tools! to help her classroom.

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Ms. Richardson, Ed.S. has another project! Donate to Test Us Out: Testing & Organizational Tools! to help her classroom.

$280 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Project

So, I am now teaching Third Grade--I haven't taught this grade level in 11 years so I feel like a brand-new teacher this year, FOR REAL! There are soooooo many new procedures, assessments, and expectations to take in. Those who know me know that I am a PK-1 type of teacher, which is my preference, so I feel extremely shell-shocked. Having most of my class from last year (some have moved away) However, I am trying to push through so that I won't fail my kids!

I am asking for various instructional tools, supplies, and materials that will help me transition from my normal K-2 operations to 3-5 operations--which are very new to me and based mostly on testing or test prep.

I am asking for workbooks, classroom decor, organizational materials, SEL items, cleaning supplies, instructional games, and desk items. They will all be used to plan lessons, small group activities, create homework packets, keep the room clean and disinfected, and decorate the classroom!

I appreciate you taking the time to read my proposal.

Thank you.

Ms. Richardson, Ed.S. Barack Obama Elementary School 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. Richardson, Ed.S.

Richmond, VA View local requests

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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits - Gr. 3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Lakeshore Bridge the Gap! Math Practice Cards - Gr. 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Qilery 12 Rolls 394 ft Classroom Border Sets for Bulletin Board, Bulletin Board Border Rolls Scalloped Bulletin Trim for Back to School Classroom Office Wall Desk Window Decoration(Ocean Style) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Lakeshore Match & Sort Social-Emotional Quickies - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Scholastic Teacher Resources Scholastic Third Grade Success Workbooks, 4/Set • Quill.com $22.13 1 $22.13
Shell Education Summer Blast: Getting Ready for Third Grade - Grade 3 - Kids • School Specialty $20.02 1 $20.02
Pufogu 60"x102" Iridescent Sequin Tablecloth Rectangular Glitter White Table Cloths for Birthday Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Big Workbook Third Grade (SZP06314) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09
Miss Brain's Cool Math Games: for kids in grades 3-5 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Project Based Learning Made Simple: 100 Classroom-Ready Activities that Inspire Curiosity, Problem Solving and Self-Guided Discovery for Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Students (Books for Teachers) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Scotch Gift-Wrap Tape, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Dispensers/Pack • Amazon Business $15.31 1 $15.31
The Ultimate Grade 3 Math Workbook: Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Mixed Operations, and Word ... Curriculum (IXL Ultimate Workbooks) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
100 Pack Colored Sentence Strips for Teacher Supplies, Classroom, Lined Paper Borders for Writing Words (5 Colors, 3 x 24 in) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
3rd Grade Science: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities (Physical, Life, Earth and Space Science, Engineering | Video Explanations Included | 200+ Pages Workbook) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Midol Complete Caplets with Acetaminophen for Menstrual Symptom Relief - 50 Count (25 Pouches of 2), On The Go Period Cramp Relief and Menstrual Pain Relief • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Evan-Moor Reading Comprehension Fundamentals, Grade 3 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Scotch Super-Hold Tape, 6 Rolls, 50% More Adhesive, Trusted Favorite, 3/4 x 800 Inches, Boxed (700S6) • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Barydat 206.7 Feet 3 Roll Bulletin Board Borders Classroom Border Trim Eucalyptus Die Cut Scalloped Border Trim Tropical Leaves Border for School Classroom Office Chalkboard Wall Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
CloroxPro Urine Remover, 32 Ounce Trigger Spray, White - Wood • School Specialty $13.79 1 $13.79
Deli Effortless Desktop Stapler, Heavy Duty Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, One Finger, No Effort, Includes Staples & Staple Remover, Pink • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Scotch Wall-Safe Tape, 4 Dispensered Rolls, Sticks Securely, Removes Cleanly, Invisible, Designed for Displaying, Photo Safe, 3/4 in x 650 in (4183) • Amazon Business $11.53 1 $11.53
Scotch Facet Design One-Handed Dispenser, with 3/4 x 350 Tape Roll, 1" Core, Copper (C17-CP) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
3rd Grade BIG Workbook All Subjects for Kids 8 - 9 includes 220+ Activities, Spelling, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Math, and More • Amazon Business $11.05 1 $11.05
Pufogu 50" Round Turquoise Sequin Tablecloth Glitter Turquoise Blue Table Cloths for Birthday Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pufogu 50"x50" Iridescent Sequin Tablecloth Square Glitter White Table Cloths for Birthday Wedding Bridal Baby Shower Party Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
240 Pcs Name Tags Self Adhesive Tag Stickers Sticky Name Labels Name Tags Multi Purpose Name Sticker Labels Name Badge for Themed Party School Office Home, 3 x 3 Inch (Fresh Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2 Pieces Fluffy Heart Shaped Rug Faux Area Rug Bushy Room Carpet for Home Living Room Sofa Floor Bedroom, 12 x 16 Inch (Pink, Purple, Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Workbook for Kids: Fun and Engaging Stories and Activities to Foster a Love of Literature and Keep Your Child Reading, Writing and Thinking Critically • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Brain Quest Workbook: 3rd Grade Revised Edition (Brain Quest Workbooks) • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Whaline 90Pcs Hibiscus Flower Name Tag Stickers Colorful Floral Blank Nameplate Stickers 9 Style Assorted Self-Adhesive Name Label Decals for Summer Students Desk Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
66ft Summer Greenery Bulletin Board Borders Boho Hawaiian Floral Tropical Flower Plant Palm Tree Eucalyptus Green Leaf Theme Border Trim for Farmhouse Classroom Blackboard Office Chalkboard Decor • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Boho Die Cut Border Trim Greenery Plant Bulletin Board Jungle Border Classroom Bulletin Wall Decor Trim Leaf Border Wall Decals Border Tropical Leaves Greenery Wall Decoration Green(39 Ft) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills 3rd Grade Workbooks All Subject for Ages 8-9, Math Reading Comprehension, Writing, Multiplication, Division, Vocabulary, Third Grade Workbooks (544 pgs) • Amazon Business $8.51 1 $8.51
JOYIN Toy 24 Counts Hawaiian Leis Bulk, Tropical Flower Lei Hawaiian Lei Beach Hawaii Luau Party Favors Decoration Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Mabor Tape Desk Dispenser Cute Tape Dispenser Cloud Tape Cutter with Rainbow Novelty White Tape Dispenser Holder for Home School Office Stationary Packaging Wrapping Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Henoyso 108 Pcs Summer Name Tag Labels Hawaiian Name Tag Stickers Self Adhesive Classroom Name Tags for School Office Home Supplies Summer Party Favor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Omlisca Summer Bulletin Board 78.7ft Die Cuts Slippers Summer Beach Ball Bulletin Border Cutouts Flip Flop Borders Trim Classroom Decorations Wall Decals for School Office Home Holiday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
White Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
Scotch Paper Tape, Writable, Translucent, Recyclable Packaging, 3/4 in x 600 in, 2 Rolls • Amazon Business $5.65 1 $5.65
Ocean Waves Die-Cut Bulletin Board Border Under The Sea Bulletin Decoration 36ft Two Sided Tropical Border for Classroom School Family Party Supply • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$729.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.18

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.85

Total project goal

$925.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $925.67

11 Donors

-$725.34

Donations toward project cost

-$620.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.55

match offer

-$195.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.00

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