Big Dreams, Basic Needs: Help First Graders Thrive!
Help me give my students essential tools like glue, crayons, and scissors to keep our high-needs first grade classroom running smoothly, so we can spend every moment focused on hands-on, joyful learning.
I love how curious, energetic, and full of potential my first graders are. Each day, they come to school ready to learn, explore, and create—even when resources are limited. Many of my students face challenges outside the classroom, but once they’re here, they light up with excitement for hands-on learning. They deserve a space that supports their enthusiasm and helps them grow into confident, capable learners.
This project provides the essential tools my students need to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning without delay.
Glue sticks, scissors, sharpeners, crayons, and dry erase markers may seem basic, but they are the backbone of our classroom creativity. Pocket charts help organize our literacy and math activities, while spinners make math games interactive and fun. With these materials, we can spend more time learning and less time trying to find or fix supplies that are broken or missing.
Your support will help ensure that my high-needs students have what they need to focus, participate, and succeed. Thank you for believing in their potential and making our classroom a place where learning can flourish every single day.
More than half of 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
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
12 Pack Plastic Envelopes Binder Pocket 11 Holes Expandable Binder Folders for 2/3/4 Ring Document Pouch with Snap Button & Label Loose-Leaf Transparent for School Home Office (Vertical-Opening)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Lohoee 15Pcs Transparent Spinners Math Game Spinner with Rotating Arrow for Party Games and Teaching Using
• Amazon Business
$13.80
2
$27.60
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Creativity Street Peel & Stick Pom Pons - Pkg of 240
• Blick Art Materials
$12.18
2
$24.36
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556)
• Staples
$10.99
2
$21.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062)
• Staples
$21.38
1
$21.38
Mewise Standard Pocket Chart Plus Small Storage Bag for Classroom & Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Durable Pocket Chart for Sight Words,Daily Schedule,Sentence Strips, Class Activities (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
Hundred Pocket Charts with 200 Flash Cards，Suitable for Classroom Counting,Organization Learning
• Amazon Business
$14.84
1
$14.84
100 Pack Sentence Strips, Ruled Sentence Strip Lined Paper for Handwriting Practice Learning Tool Classroom School, Office Supplies (6 Assorted Colors, 17” x 3”)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
58Pcs Number Spot Markers Stickers 4" Floor Decals for Classroom Line Up Dots Floor Stickers Spots with Numbers Removable Number Markers and Labels for Preschool Elementary Teachers Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Left Handed Scissors Kids,5" Left Handed Kids Scissors,Stainless Steel Blade Comfort-Grip Handles Blunt Lefty Safety Scissor For Kid,Great for School Classroom Home Household 3 Pack
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$388.58
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$434.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.65
Total project goal
$511.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$511.01
6 Donors
-$397.78
Donations toward project cost
-$349.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$48.42
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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. Schindler and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
