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Ms. Williams from Saint Louis, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A New Start For First Grade

Help me give my students crayons, markers, pencils and other back to school refreshers to start the school year off with cool and fun supplies that they can use for small groups/centers and everyday.

  • $376 goal

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students have their own personality! They all tend to like coloring so I suggested to make changes for the upcoming school year that I incorporate centers and small groups that require students to be unique, themselves, and to use plenty of colors. My students encourage me to think outside of the box and I love that about every single of them. I believe that the items that we are asking for help with will allow the students to be more engaged in their learning and help them be true to themselves. I am an all inclusive teacher and believe that even my special students would love the variety of using coloring material and even pencils to explore with in their everyday learning. We appreciate all the help and support!

- Ms. Williams

Ms. Williams Gateway Science Academy - South Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO 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

HBCU Alum 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70
Ticonderoga My First Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 1.3mm, #2 Medium Lead, 4/Pack (X33309X) • Quill.com $4.33 4 $17.32
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ZFbuhuo 20 PCS Pen Holder for Desk, Adhesive Pen Holder for Classroom Clipboard Attachment, Silicone Pencil Holder & Marker Holder for School Office Desk Accessories,Teacher Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sooez 24 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags with Label Pocket, Small Pencil Case Pouch for Organizing, Clear Plastic Pencil Pouches Bulk for School Supplies Storage, Money Envelopes for Cash, 9.1×4.7 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers 8 Colors, Toddlers Arts and Crafts Supplies, Kids Painting Drawing Coloring Supplies, Dot Paint Craft Kit Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
ABCaptain Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet ABC 123 Fridge Magnets Preschool Educational Learning Plastic Toy Set Uppercase Lowercase Math Symbols for Toddlers Kids (78 PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$275.35

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.37

Total project goal

$375.80

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