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Ms. PILGRIM from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4th Grade Ready!

Help me give my students the tools they need to be successful this school year. The pencils, notebooks, erasers, sharpeners, colored pencils, and markers - even the labels will all help a well-equipped classroom space for my students.

  • $502 goal

This project expired on November 23, 2025.

This project expired on November 23, 2025.

My Project

The specific items requested for this project will make a meaningful difference in my students’ learning by creating an environment that supports engagement, accessibility, and academic growth. Tools such as headphones, visual aids, organizational materials, and technology accessories help reduce distractions and allow for differentiated instruction. These items empower students to participate in personalized learning activities, access digital resources, and stay focused during independent and small-group tasks, especially in a classroom where varying needs and learning styles require flexibility and support.

My goal for this project is to enhance student achievement by equipping my classroom with resources that promote focus, inclusion, and deeper understanding.

I aim to build a learning space where students can take ownership of their progress, feel supported in their academic journey, and access tools that reinforce the skills we are working on. By removing barriers to learning and improving the structure of our daily routines, I hope to foster both academic confidence and long-term success for each student.

What makes my students special is their resilience, curiosity, and diverse backgrounds that enrich our classroom community. Many of them face challenges outside of school, yet they consistently show up eager to learn, ask questions, and support one another. Their determination to grow—despite obstacles—fuels my passion for teaching and reinforces the importance of providing them with the resources they need to thrive. Supporting this project means investing in a group of learners who are not only capable but truly deserving of every opportunity to succeed.

Ms. PILGRIM Fort Worthington Elementary Middle School 85 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD 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

90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Handepo 100 Pack Composition Notebooks Ruled Lined Kraft Notebooks Bulk Soft Cover Journals Travel Diary Memo for Students Classroom Office Supplies(A6,Colourful) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Storex Small Classroom Caddies with 3 Compartments, 5.25" x 9.25" x 9.25", Assorted Colors, 6/Carton (00940U06C) • Quill.com $21.67 2 $43.34
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Ddaowanx Whiteboard Eraser, Magnetic Dry Erase Eraser, Glass Board Eraser,School and Office Supplies (4 Pack/4 Colors) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Accu-Stamp 2 Completed Rectangle Pre-inked Stamp, Blue and Red Ink, 1 5/8 x 1/2" (035538) • Quill.com $12.50 1 $12.50
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers, Studying Supplies for Teachers Classroom Must Haves Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.34 2 $10.68
Incomplete Finish and Return Teacher Self Inking Rubber Stamp (Red Ink) - Medium • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Cualfec 300 Cute Chevron Name Tag Stickers Colorful Border Name Labels for School, Office, Home Can Be Used on Clothes, Storage Boxes, Packages - Updated Stronger Stickiness • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$359.19

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$21.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.19

Total project goal

$501.27

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