You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Lewis from Memphis, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Lewis is requesting

Building Bright Minds in 1st Grade

Help me give my students flexible seating options and interactive learning tools that will keep them engaged, comfortable, and excited to learn every day.

  • $282 goal

This project expired on October 31, 2025.

This project expired on October 31, 2025.

My Project

My 1st grade students are bright, curious, and full of energy. They come to school every day eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. What makes them special is their resilience and their love for hands-on learning. They thrive when lessons are interactive, visual, and engaging and they light up with excitement when they can actively participate.

"The dry erase magnetic whiteboard will make a huge difference in our daily instruction." For writing, it will allow me to model sentence structure, punctuation, and word building in a clear and interactive way.

For math, I can use magnetic numbers and shapes to demonstrate equations, patterns, and problem-solving strategies. Students will benefit from seeing concepts come to life in front of them, making it easier to understand and retain new information. It will also provide a flexible space for small group instruction and student-led activities.

My goal for this project is to create a more engaging and effective learning environment. I want to give my students tools that support their learning styles and help them build strong foundations in reading, writing, and math. With this whiteboard, I can provide the visual support and modeling they need to become more confident, independent learners. This resource will help us make every lesson meaningful, memorable, and fun.

Ms. Lewis Power Center Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Memphis, TN View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Lewis is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rolling Whiteboard 48x36 inch Double Sided Mobile WhiteBoard on Wheels-59.4" H Dry Erase Board with Wheels for Home,School • Amazon Business $109.89 1 $109.89
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color) • Amazon Business $13.29 2 $26.58
Aizweb Giant Magnetic Draw & Write Paper,Dry Erase Handwriting Lined Paper for Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, Writing Chart Paper Teacher Must Have Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Teacher Essential • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Aizweb Giant Magnetic Number of The Day Chart Paper,Dry Erase Place Value Number Line for Classroom Whiteboard Accessories,Teacher Must Have Essential Homeschool Teaching Supplies,Math Manipulative • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Storex Small Classroom Caddies with 3 Compartments, 5.25" x 9.25" x 9.25", Assorted Colors, 6/Carton (00940U06C) • Quill.com $21.67 1 $21.67

Materials cost

$206.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$239.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.21

Total project goal

$281.42

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"TN","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":282,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/building-bright-minds-in-1st-grade/9441690/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":25,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Lewis","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-631233972","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Memphis","teachersOnPage":[10065478],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9441690,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":95519,"schoolName":"Power Center Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School","authorIds":{"10065478":{"owner":"Ms. Lewis","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9441690],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":22503912,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":10065478,"schoolCounty":"Shelby","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"TN","name":"Tennessee"}}