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Ms. Mullings from Smithfield, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Strong Start: Back-to-School Tools for Student Success!

Help me give my students the back-to-school supplies they need to feel prepared, confident, and supported in their learning.

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Ms. Mullings South Smithfield Elementary School
Smithfield, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I love my students’ curiosity, resilience, and the way they continue to show up eager to learn, even when resources are limited. They are creative thinkers who thrive when given structure and encouragement, and they bring energy and personality into the classroom every day. Many of them are still developing foundational skills, so hands-on support and consistent tools make a real difference in how confident they feel as learners. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels prepared, organized, and capable of success from the very first day.

With the right classroom resources, I will be able to transform daily learning into a more engaging, structured, and supportive experience for every child.

Items like pencils, erasers, and sharpeners ensure students can fully participate in writing activities without interruption, while highlighters and graph paper help them organize their thinking and understand math and reading concepts more clearly. Expo markers allow for interactive instruction where students can actively solve problems and explain their thinking on the board. A classroom timer supports time management and helps students stay focused during transitions and assignments.

A wall clock reinforces responsibility and awareness of time, while classroom curtains help create a calm, distraction-free learning environment. Name tags foster community and belonging, especially for students still adjusting socially. Glue sticks and a glue gun support creative, hands-on projects that strengthen comprehension through making and building.

My overall goal is to ensure every student has equal access to tools that build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted
Ms. Mullings South Smithfield 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Smithfield, NC View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
THOOO 2 Panels Rainbow Curtains Blackout Curtains 63 Inch Length for Bedroom Living Room Classroom Nursery Colorful Room Darkening Grommet Curtains Patchwork Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple • Amazon Business $38.99 4 $155.96
WORKPRO 20V Cordless Hot Melt Glue Gun Kit, 2.0 Ah Li-ion Battery Powered Rechargeable Full Size Hot Glue Gun, 45S Fast Preheating, Heavy Duty Wireless Glue Gun with 12 Pcs Glue Sticks for DIY & Craft • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
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 $38.79 1 $38.79
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $16.48 2 $32.96
Ticonderoga Neon Erasers • Amazon Business $16.08 2 $32.16
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Shuttle Art 144 Pack Highlighters, Highlighters Assorted Colors Set, 8 Bright Colors Chisel Tip Highlighter Markers Bulk for Adult Marking, Highlighting as School Supplies • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
150 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Puzzle Pencil Erasers 3D Mini Eraser Toys for Classroom Prizes Game Reward Easter Egg Fillers Goodie Bag Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Party Favors for Kid Gifts • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
3D Kids Colorful Learning Wall Clock - Easy to Read - Telling Time Teaching Clock for Kids - Classroom Bedroom Wall Decor - Silent Analog Kids Clock for Homeschool, Playrooms, Nursery (12 inch) • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Fluorescent Yellow 36/Pack (1920938) • Staples $20.99 1 $20.99
Maped Vivo Sharpeners - Single Hole, Pkg of 75 • Blick Art Materials $17.30 1 $17.30
50pcs Full Size Hot Glue Sticks for Large Glue Gun, 0.43x6 inches Large Glue Sticks, Bulk-Pack for Arts Crafts DIY Fabric Gluing & More • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
SHALL Full Size Hot Glue Sticks, 0.43” Dia x 4” Long, 120-pack Clear Hot Melt Glue Gun Sticks for All-Temp Glue Guns, Multipurpose for Kids Adults DIY Art Craft Sealing Repairing Festival Decoration • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
School Smart Graph Grid Paper, 3-Hole Punched, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, White • School Specialty $12.44 1 $12.44
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 12, Lime • School Specialty $11.92 1 $11.92
Hadley Designs Desk Name Tags for Classroom –25 Student Name Tags for Desks, Name Plates for Classroom Decor, Teacher Supplies Boho Nametags, 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Kindergarten Preschool Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Classroom Timers for Teachers Kids Large Magnetic Digital Timer 4 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$537.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.39

Sales tax

 $41.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$629.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.16

Total project goal

$741.05

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 $741.05

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