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Ms. Ami from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Desk of Their Own: Supplies for Every Student

Help me give my students the desk essentials for daily success in First Grade!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ami's classroom raised $737

This project is fully funded

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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

I teach first grade at a Title I school that primarily serves students of color from underserved communities. Many of my students face financial challenges, and our school has limited resources to provide the basic supplies they need to thrive in the classroom.

That’s why I’m asking for your help to fund essential, everyday materials that will support my students’ learning from the very first day of school.

Your donation will provide each student with their own pencil box, big erasers, cap erasers, dry-erase erasers, crayons, individual timers, math manipulatives, and name tags—tools they will use daily and depend on to stay organized, engaged, and confident.

Having a full class set of supplies ensures that no child has to go without or feel left out. It also helps us create a clean, efficient classroom where students can take ownership of their materials without needing to share frequently used items—something especially important for building independence and reducing distractions.

Your support would mean so much to my students and me. It’s not just about pencils or erasers—it’s about equity, dignity, and creating a learning environment where every child has what they need to succeed.

Thank you for helping make that possible.

Ms. Ami Lazear Charter Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

26 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super Stacker Polystyrene Pencil Box, 3.75" x 8.375" x 1.625", Clear, 8/Pack (AVT40309-8) • Quill.com $31.49 4 $125.96
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Counting Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons, Assorted Colors, Set of 10, Red - Durable • School Specialty $3.37 26 $87.62
Pacon Whiteboard Eraser Puffs - Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $10.46 6 $62.76
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Small, White, Pack of 48 • School Specialty $42.89 1 $42.89
17.3 x 5 Inch Self Adhesive Name Tags for Classroom Student Desks,Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates with Alphabet Letters,Class Rules(24 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.90 2 $39.80
Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer 10 Pack Diamond Shaped Liquid Timer for Fidget Toy,Autism Toys, Children Activity, Calm Relaxing,Penguin Desk Toys and Home Ornament (SF-10 PCS-Liquid Motion Bubble) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
SANAKONG 7 Color in 1 Rainbow Colored Pencils, Rainbow Pencil for Kids, Black Wooden Colored Pencil Multi Colored Pencils Bulk, Fun Gifts for Kids Adults, Art Drawing, Pre-sharpened (12) • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 120 Pack, Vintage Colors, Erasers for Pencils, Pencil Top Erasers, Pencil Eraser, Eraser Pencil, Pencil Cap Erasers, Eraser Caps, Eraser Tops, Pencil Topper Erasers • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$517.87

Vendor shipping charges

$23.00

Sales tax

$47.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.48

Total project goal

$736.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$736.51

6 Donors

-$614.74

Donations toward project cost

-$532.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.21

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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$0.00

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