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Ms. Vickers from Georgetown DE is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Back to the Basics

Help me give my students basic supplies like file folders, paper clips, tape, command hooks, rubber bands, and notepads.

  • $160 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

I teach a class of elementary age students that are all on the autism spectrum. Most of my students are nonverbal and have communication devices to communicate with staff and peers. My students have unique learning needs that require individualized instruction to acquire and maintain skills. Despite the challenges my students face each day, they continue to work hard and inspire me to provide them with the best educational experiences possible.

My Project

This is my first year teaching and I couldn’t be more excited for this opportunity. Unfortunately, as a first year teacher there are many items that one needs to make sure their classroom is prepared. Many of the items on this list are basic, every day supplies but are so important to the functioning of a classroom. Items like hanging files and file folders will ensure that students have a place to keep and organize their individual papers and data. Command hooks, staples and a stapler will provide a way for students to access individual schedules hanging on a wall or see class made anchor charts posted on a bulletin board. Tape, paper clips, and rubber bands will be utilized in a variety of visual math activities and used to make individual math game spinners. Students will also love having their own notepad to write on. Thank you for helping me to provide my learners with all of the tools they need for an enjoyable and successful school year!

Ms. Vickers
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmazonBasics Hanging Folders, Letter Size, Blue, 25 per Box $11.35 1 $11.35
TOPS The Legal Pad 8-1/2" x 11-3/4" Perforated White, Legal/Wide Rule, 50 Sheets per Pad/12 Pads per Pack (7533) $10.74 1 $10.74
AmazonBasics 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted Positions File Folders, Letter Size, Manila - Pack of 100 $9.99 1 $9.99
Scotch Painter's Tape Contractor Grade Masking Tape, 0.94 inch x 60.1 yard, 2020, 6 Rolls, Tan (2020-24EP6) $9.60 1 $9.60
Command Wire Hooks Value Pack, Medium, White, 7-Hooks (17068-7ES), Organize and decorate your dorm $7.99 1 $7.99
AmazonBasics 10-Sheet Capacity, Non-Slip, Office Stapler with 1000 Staples, Black $6.84 1 $6.84
Mr. Pen Clear Tape, Office Tape, 3/4 x 1000 Inches 10 Rolls $5.99 1 $5.99
Officemate Premium #1 Paper Clips, 1,000 Paper Clips (10 Boxes of 100 Each) (99916) $5.49 1 $5.49
Zebra Pen Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, - 18 Pieces $5.44 1 $5.44
ACCO Binder Clips, Medium, Black, 12 per Box, 2 Boxes (72062) $4.98 1 $4.98
BIC Wite-Out Brand Extra Coverage Correction Fluid, 20 ml, White, 3-Count $3.69 1 $3.69
Swingline Staple Remover, Blade Style, Built-in Magnet, Ultimate, Black (S7038121) $3.57 1 $3.57
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser Silvertech, Two-Tone (C60-St), Black/Silver, 1 Pack $3.35 1 $3.35
Tombow 68627 MONO Correction Tape, Non-Refillable, 1/6" x 394", White Tape (Pack of 2) $3.19 1 $3.19
Officemate Standard Staples, 210 per Strip, 20 Sheets Capacity, 5,000 per Box (91900) $2.97 1 $2.97
BAZIC Clear Transparent Push Pins Thumb Tacks, Plastic Head Steel Sharp Point Pin for Cork Bulletin Board Posters Picture Office Home School(100/Pack), 1-Pack $2.93 1 $2.93
Officemate No.1 Smooth Paper Clips, Pack of 10 Boxes of 100 Clips Each, 1000 Clips Total (99911) $2.89 1 $2.89
Business Source Rubber Bands $2.51 1 $2.51
Business Source Jaws Staple Remover (65650) $0.56 1 $0.56

Materials cost

$104.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.93

Total project goal

$159.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$159.56

3 Donors

-$79.77

Donations toward project cost

-$67.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

match offer

-$79.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.97

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$0.00

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