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Ms. Walker from Spartanburg, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics

Help me give my students the basic essentials to become more successful in their future.

  • $676 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

My goal for this project is to replenish items that we use often to help in our lessons and activities that help us learn in unique ways. Each item selected for our classroom serves a specific purpose in helping students grow academically, socially, and functionally.

To support sensory needs and non-traditional learning styles, the Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set provides a screen-free way for students to engage with stories and music.

This tool is especially helpful for students with sensory sensitivities or attention difficulties, offering a tactile and auditory learning experience that promotes language development and self-regulation.

Snacks such as Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups, Frito Lay Variety Chips, Goldfish Crackers, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, Rice Krispies Treats, and belVita Breakfast Biscuits are key elements of our classroom’s motivational system.

Items such as Softsoap Antibacterial Hand Soap and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are used daily to reinforce personal hygiene routines and promote awareness of germ prevention.

Fine motor development, creativity, and visual learning are supported through arts and crafts materials like VELCRO Brand Dots, Colored Cardstock Paper, White Cardstock Paper, and Hygloss Paper Plates. These items are essential for hands-on projects, visual schedules, adaptive books, and communication tools.

The Turbo Bee Disposable Plastic Cups serve both functional and instructional purposes. They are used during snack and cooking activities to promote life skills such as pouring and measuring, while also reinforcing cleanliness and safety through the use of single-use items.

In conclusion, each item on this list contributes meaningfully to a holistic, student-centered classroom environment. Investing in these materials is not only about meeting basic needs—it’s about empowering each student to reach their fullest potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging space.

I want to ensure that we have all the supplies we need to help us learn in every way possible.

Ms. Walker McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 9-12

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.

Spartanburg, SC 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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set with Playtime Puppy - Listen, Learn, and Play with One Huggable Little Box - Gray • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups, Strawberry/Tropical Tie-Dye, 0.5 Oz., 72/Pack (49582) • Quill.com $45.81 1 $45.81
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 1 oz., 50 Bags/Pack (220-00403) • Quill.com $43.99 1 $43.99
Cheese Crackers and Cheese Snacks - Variety Pack Assortment - Sampler Bulk Care Package Gift Box (36 Count) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Crisp Clean Scent, 6/Carton (US03562) • Quill.com $20.69 2 $41.38
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 3 $35.22
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers 58 oz. 3 Packs/Box (220-00430) • Staples $29.09 1 $29.09
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies, 0.8 oz., 66/Box (PIM68868) • Quill.com $28.47 1 $28.47
Wellsley Farms Classic Animal Crackers 45 oz. (220-00464) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
Hygloss Products Paper Plates - ‎Uncoated White Plate - Use for Foodware, Events, Activities, Crafts Projects and More - Environmentally Friendly - Recyclable and Disposable - 6-Inches - 500 Pack • Amazon Business $23.28 1 $23.28
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Turbo Bee 100 Pack 12 OZ Clear Plastic Cups, Disposable Crystal Plastic Party Cups for Iced Coffee, Smoothie, Slurpee, or Any Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
belVita Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits, Value Pack, 12 Packs (4 Biscuits Per Pack) • Amazon Business $8.48 2 $16.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Cereal Bar 0.39 oz. 50 Bars/Box (KEE12346) • Staples $14.81 1 $14.81
Neenah Paper Neenah Bright White 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Bright White 250 Sheets/Pack (91904/92904) • Staples $14.04 1 $14.04

Materials cost

$501.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.39

Total project goal

$675.93

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