My students are 7-9 years old and come from a low income/ poverty stricken area in the city of New Haven, CT. If you were to look at my students, you would never know what they go through daily. All of my students qualify for free school lunches. School district funds are very limited to the bare necessities and it is up to me to come up with the rest of the materials that I need for my classroom. Majority of my students come from low income families, who are struggling financially, and start the school year off with limited to no school supplies. The basic school supplies like pencils, glue sticks and other school supplies would help families who cannot afford to purchase their children these supplies for the school year.
I don't want my students to worry about having basic school supplies to start the new school year, as their only job is to come to school and learn.
Having these supplies available on the first day of school will ease anxiety to both students and their families. It will allow them to feel confident to start a new school year. By providing supplies all year for my class, I can eliminate at least one obstacle or challenge my students and their families may be facing.
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
24 Pack Dry Erase Whiteboards Class Pack 9"x12" Double Sided Dry Erase Lap Boards, Portable White Boards for Students Teachers Kids in Classroom & Personal Home Use - 24 Whiteboard Erasers Included
$39.99
1
$39.99
Binder Pencil Pouch with Zipper Pulls, Pencil Case with Rivet Enforced 3 Ring, 10 Pack 5 Colors
$16.99
2
$33.98
Arteza Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 36, Chisel Tip, with Magnetic Eraser, 4 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens, Office Supplies for School, Office, or Home
$27.89
1
$27.89
24 Watercolor Paint Set For Kids and Adults - Bulk Pack of 24 Washable Water color Paint In 8 Colors - Perfect for Preschool Classroom, Children's Art School , Party Favors - Paintbrushes Included
$22.99
1
$22.99
Blue Summit Supplies Kids Scissors, Student Scissors with Comfort Grip, Bulk Safety Scissors for School and Classrooms, Orange, Blue, and Pink Children Scissors, 30 Pack
$22.49
1
$22.49
16 Pack Clipboards Letter Size Eco-Friendly Wood Hardboard 9" x 12.5" for A4 Paper Low Profile Clip with Hang Tab for Office, School, Classroom, Hospital, Traveling, Party, Brown
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Romanelli and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
