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Ms. Fuerch from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beginning of Year Needs!

Help me give my students easel pads, dot markers, other materials for art centers, and new library books!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fuerch's classroom raised $661

This project is fully funded

My Project

My second graders are an empathetic and bright bunch. They are the little lights of the world and are curious about the world around them. They care for each other and are so happy to be back at school this week.

Many of the items I am asking for run out during the previous year and need to be replaced at the beginning of the new year for the new community of students.

The materials I am asking for help make the classroom a better and happier place for kids. I am asking for art supplies and puzzles for students to use during art and free choice. Free choice and art time are sacred times when kids get to explore, create, relax and cooperate with other students. Additionally, we need a few more books for our classroom library and independent reading time-especially nonfiction books!

Ms. Fuerch Lincoln Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Oakland, CA 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

25 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $44.50 2 $89.00
DD348 - Spiral Art Design Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Dot Markers, Washable Dot Markers for Kids Toddlers & Preschoolers, 24 Colors Bingo Paint Daubers Marker Kit with Free Activity Book • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 20 in x 23 in Sheets, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (566B-2PK) • Amazon Business $34.32 1 $34.32
U Brands Magnetic Dry Erase Board, 17 x 23 Inches, Black Wood Frame (307U00-01) • Amazon Business $15.71 2 $31.42
GG862 - Rocks Soil Book Library - Gr 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.50 1 $30.50
Post-it Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad, 20 x 23 Inches, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads (566), Portable White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Rolls for Portability, Hangs with Command Strips • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
ECENCE 75pcs Magnetic whiteboard Strips Suitable for Writing on 2.36inchx0.79inch Multicolor Magnet Strips That can be Cut to Size wipeable Magnetic Sticker Magnetic Labels for whiteboards • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Nature All Around: Plants • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mudpuppy Solar System Puzzle, 70 Pieces, 23”x16.5”, Great for Kids Ages 5-9, Learn the Solar System with Planet-Shaped Puzzle Pieces, Double-Sided Space Puzzle with Planet Names • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Vanmor Travel Tangram Puzzle, Wooden Pattern Block Road Trip Game Jigsaw Shapes Dissection STEM Games for Kids Ages 4-8, Montessori Educational Toy Gift Brain Teasers 120 Patterns • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Mudpuppy Southwest Desert Search and Find Puzzle, 64 Pieces, 23” x 15.5” – Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids Age 4+, Colorful Illustrations of Animals, Insects & Plants, Complete Puzzle to Find 40+ Hidden Images • Amazon Business $13.78 1 $13.78
TS108 - Rainbow Scratch Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
Ocean Animals and Their Ecosystems: A Nature Reference Book for Kids • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
OWLKELA - 12 Rolls Colored Masking Tape 16 Yard Per Roll, Rainbow Colors Painters Tape, Colored Painters Tape, Craft Tape, Labeling Tape, Paper Tape for Bullet Journals, Party Decorations, DIY Craft • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Ocean Animals for Kids: A Junior Scientist’s Guide to Whales, Sharks, and Other Marine Life • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
DD329 - Extra Paper for Spiral Art Design Center - 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
DOT-TO-DOT For Children & Adults Fun and Challenging Join the Dots: The mindful way to relax and unwind (Dot To Dot For Adults Fun and Challenging Join the Dots) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let's Learn About Bugs and Animals) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Bugs A to Z • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
National Geographic Kids Readers: Bugs (Pre-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Plants (Level 1 Co-reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Tide Pools (L1) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
National Geographic Readers: Whales (Pre-Reader) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Avery Multi-Use Removable Labels, 1" x 3" Rectangle Labels, White, Non-Printable, 72 Total (6728) • Amazon Business $1.58 2 $3.16

Materials cost

$480.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.04

Total project goal

$660.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$660.27

8 Donors

-$641.98

Donations toward project cost

-$561.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.29

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$0.00

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