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Ms. Herda from Robbinsdale MN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Meeting the Basic Needs of Every Student

Help me give my students items that meet their basic needs to learn in the classroom.

  • 2 donors
  • $300 still needed

expires Jul 09

  • 2 donors
  • $300 still needed
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My Project

Some days, my students look to my classroom for help meeting their basic needs. Students need water, rest, and calming strategies to focus and learn.

By supplying me with the supplies listed, students will feel prepared to learn each day in my classroom.

The water bottles will help students feel like they are getting enough water without us going through multiple cups a day. Many students can't provide a water bottle from their home.

The pillows and loungers would provide students an escape to collect themselves or get some rest they may not have had the night before.

The headphones would give students the necessary supplies to participate in technology learning. I have multiple students who are unable to provide headphones or have broken them and can't replace them.

Finally, the weighted and calming tools will help some of my students who have big feelings and trauma. When students have big feelings, they cannot learn or focus until they have the tools to relax.

Ms. Herda
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Delta Children Serta Perfect Extra Wide Convertible Sofa to Lounger, Comfy 2-in-1 Flip Open Couch/Sleeper for Kids, Grey • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
CSBD 20 oz. Bulk Water Bottles, Made in USA, Blank Plastic Reusable Water Bottles for Gym, Cycling, BPA Free, Plastic Water Bottles Pull Top Cap for Sports, White Bottle/Black Lid - 10 Pack • Amazon Business $25.69 2 $51.38
Cuddly Puppy Weighted Shoulder Wrap • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
ZIRAKI Large Reading Pillow & TV Relax Sitting Pillow - Back Rest with Arms - Shredded Foam, Perfect for Adults, Teens, and Kids - for Back, Pregnancy Lumbar, Head Neck Coccyx Support, Plush Cushion • Amazon Business $24.89 2 $49.78
Theraputty CanDo Standard Exercise Putty, Assorted Colors and Resistances, Set of 6, Red - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $33.67 1 $33.67
Wensdo 6 Pack Kids Headphones Bulk for School Classroom Students Wired Headsets, Durable Earphones for Children, Library Airplane Online Learning and Travel (6 Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Materials cost

$337.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.36

Total project goal

$449.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $449.09

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $299.09

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