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

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Adventures in Reading & Writing

Help me give my students writing materials, headphones and chair pockets to keep desk organized.

  • $436 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

First graders are developing foundational literacy skills. Having access to pencils, crayons, paper helps them practice forming letters, spelling and expressing their thoughts. Regular use of writing tools strengthens the small muscles in their hands, which supports better handwriting control. When children have materials to draw and write freely, they feel empowered to create and take pride in their work.

Organizers help students learn to manage their own materials, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility over their learning space.

A well-organized desk minimizes lost items and wasted time searching for supplies, helping keep students focused and on task. Clean, organized spaces help young children feel secure and ready to learn, especially in busy classrooms.

Having the right materials and a system to keep them tidy helps 1st graders learn more effectively, develop good habits, and feel successful in the classroom.

Ms. Robinson Barclay Elementary School 54 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 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

Never Before Funded 40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chapou 24 Pcs Chair Pockets for Classroom Chairback Pocket Chart 14 x 18 Inch Desk Organizer Pocket Chair Bag for Seat School Classroom, 12 Bright Color(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Black) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
TRU RED? 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Quill.com $38.63 1 $38.63
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
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Ezzgol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 72 Pack, 12 Colors Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School, Office or Home • Amazon Business $24.24 1 $24.24
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 2 $19.98
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, 75 Wipes/Container, 3/Pack (30208) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Pink Erasers, 80 Count, Latex Free Eraser for Kids, Square Eraser, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$307.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $18.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.32

Total project goal

$435.44

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