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Ms. Amos from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds, Bold Tools for Future Mathematicians

Help me give my students colorful tools for hands-on learning, including vibrant markers, double-sided whiteboards, and engaging materials that spark creativity and classroom collaboration!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amos's classroom raised $381

This project is fully funded

My Project

These dry erase boards are going to transform the way we learn. Instead of only a few students raising their hands, everyone can participate by writing down their ideas and holding them up. No more shy kids fading into the background! The markers will not only work perfectly with the boards but also let students add a splash of color and creativity to their work. We urgently need batteries to keep our classroom tech up and running.

The excitement my students feel when they get to use interactive tools is incredible—but nothing kills that energy faster than dead batteries.

The colorful index cards are a hit in our room—they’re perfect for learning games and peer quizzes, making vocabulary and math practice actually enjoyable. And let’s be honest: hungry kids can’t learn. The breakfast bars will be a game-changer for those mornings when students arrive without having eaten. With so many kids in one room, disinfecting wipes are a must-have to keep our space clean and healthy. And while paper supplies might seem simple, they’re at the heart of everything we do. The vibrant Astrobrights paper adds excitement to our classroom displays, and my students love using it to create.

These aren’t just school supplies—they’re the tools that help my students dive into learning with joy and confidence. They deserve a classroom that fuels curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration, and these materials will help make that vision a reality.

Ms. Amos Paul L Dunbar High School 414 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baltimore, MD 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Washable Fine Tip Marker Class Pack - 200 Per Box • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 1 $62.96
Scribbledo 24 Pack Dry Erase XY Axis Graph Lap Boards 9” X 12” for Student and Classroom Use, Math White Board - Double Sided White Boards with 24 Erasers Included • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Duracell Coppertop AAA Alkaline Battery, 36/Pack (MN24P36) • Quill.com $23.99 2 $47.98
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Amazon Basics 30% Recycled Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 3 Reams, 1500 Count (Sheets), White • Amazon Business $23.20 1 $23.20
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $16.60 1 $16.60
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, 3 Pack, Notebook Paper, College Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73185) • Amazon Business $13.64 1 $13.64
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined Assorted Colors 300/Pack (TR50998) • Staples $4.24 1 $4.24

Materials cost

$273.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$323.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.14

Total project goal

$380.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$380.96

4 Donors

-$187.40

Donations toward project cost

-$161.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.49

match offer

-$190.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.08

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$0.00

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