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Ms. Brown from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to School Basics

My students need basic supplies like pencils, folders, glue and markers to start the year off right!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brown's classroom raised $508

This project is fully funded

My Students

My kindergarten students come from a tight-knit, low-income community in the city of Chicago. They are excited to be starting a new year and to make incredible progress this year.

Each of my students is uniquely talented, counting on school to provide a place to let those talents shine.

Kindergarten establishes a strong foundation for students in school, both academically and socially. This group is focused on building a supportive classroom community and working together to help one another succeed.

My Project

These classroom materials will get my kindergarten class off to a great start! Having basic supplies like pencils, erasers, and folders allow every student to be prepared for class. Dry erase markers and number lines for each student means more hands-on math problem solving from the beginning of the year!

Supplies like glue, crayons, and markers may seem simple, but they add color and excitement to a kindergartener's school day!

The laminator will help us preserve resources like flashcards and game boards to use for the entire year. Having stocked supplies will allow every student to access these enriching materials during lessons, recess, and enrichment times.

Ms. Brown Johnson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones - noot products K11 Foldable Stereo Tangle-Free 3.5mm Jack Wired Cord On-Ear Headset for Children/Boys / Girls/iPad / School/Kindle / Airplane/Plane / Tablet (Navy/Teal) • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, 256 Count Classpack • Amazon Business $50.63 1 $50.63
Scotch PRO Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System (TL906) & Thermal Laminating Pouches 8.9 x 11.4 Inches 3 mil, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $44.09 1 $44.09
Crayola Bulk Crayons, 800 Count Classpack, 16 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
STERILITE 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $39.21 1 $39.21
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Black, (80001) (2 Dozen) • Amazon Business $12.85 2 $25.70
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Avery Two-Pocket Folders, Red, Pack of 25 (47979) • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
Rolodex Mesh Collection Single-Pocket Wall File, Black (21931) • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
Command Medium Mounting Refill Strips, 18-Strip • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count • Amazon Business $9.61 1 $9.61
Carson Dellosa Student Number Lines Desk • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
AmazonBasics Multipurpose Scissors - 3-Pack • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Carson Dellosa Word Strips Sentence Strips (4455) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Swingline Staples, Standard, 1/4" Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box, 5 Pack (35101) • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$395.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.06

Total project goal

$507.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$507.08

1 Donor

-$338.04

Donations toward project cost

-$287.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.70

match offer

-$169.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.36

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$0.00

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