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Mrs. Bradshaw from Kinston, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Bradshaw's classroom raised $531

Building Math Confidence: Essential Supplies for Every Learner

Help me give my students the resources they need to learn, grow, and believe in themselves.

My Project

Every student deserves a classroom where they feel prepared, supported, and excited to learn. As a middle school Exceptional Children (EC) math teacher, I work with students who have a wide range of learning needs. Many require additional support, hands-on instruction, and differentiated materials to help them build confidence and master grade-level math skills.

My students thrive when they have access to basic classroom supplies and engaging instructional materials.

Unfortunately, many come to school without the essential items they need to be successful each day. By providing these supplies in our classroom, I can eliminate barriers to learning and ensure every student has the tools necessary to participate fully in math instruction.

This project will provide everyday classroom essentials such as pencils, notebooks, dry-erase markers, folders, graph paper, calculators, highlighters, sticky notes, composition books, tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, storage containers, and organizational materials. These supplies will support daily instruction, small-group intervention, math centers, independent practice, and testing accommodations. Having these resources readily available allows students to focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the materials they need.

Students in an EC classroom often benefit from repeated practice, visual supports, and organized learning environments. The requested supplies will help create a classroom where lessons are interactive, engaging, and accessible for every learner. Organization bins and folders will help students keep track of assignments, while graph paper and calculators will strengthen problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Dry-erase boards and markers encourage students to practice without fear of making mistakes, promoting a growth mindset.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

150 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Bradshaw Contentnea - Savannah School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Angel Soft Professional Series Facial Tissue 2-Ply 50 Sheets/Box 60/Carton (48550) • Staples $65.79 1 $65.79
Tuanse 8 Pieces White Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, Stackable Storage baskets with Handle Containers Box for Shelves Drawers Desktop Playroom Classroom Office Organization(7.3 x 10.2 x 6.5 Inches) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Oxford Spiral Notebooks, 18 Count Bulk Pack, 1 Subject, College Ruled Notebooks for School, 8 x 10.5 Inches, 70 Sheets, Assorted Colors, Back to School Supplies (65206) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Blue Summit Supplies 50 Fastener File Folders, 1/3 Top Tab, Purple | Reinforced 1/3 top tab, letter size, 11pt, embedded fasteners, for medical files, reports, and office records • Amazon Business $33.48 1 $33.48
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil 0.7 mm #2 Hard Lead 40/Pack (MP40TX-BLK) • Staples $15.99 2 $31.98
IRIS USA Storage Bins with Lids |Made in USA| 3 Qt - (10-Pack) - Clear | Plastic Containers for Crafts, Art, Office & Study Supplies / Interlocking Latches • Amazon Business $29.47 1 $29.47
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 7.6x6.9x1.2 - Adult • School Specialty $24.52 1 $24.52
Purell Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel Pump Bottle, 4ct x 8 oz - 9674-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $23.91 1 $23.91
EOOUT Pocket Folders with Prongs, 20 Pack Clear Front Pocket 10 Colors Heavy Duty File Folders for Letter Size Paper, Poly Folders with Business Card Slot for School Home and Office • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sharpie Tank Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 12 Assorted Fashion Colors, Value Pack, 36 Count - For Studying, Note-Taking, School, College, Office, Student & Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
36Pads Pop Up Sticky Notes, Accordion Sticky Notes 3x3 Refills Vintage Color Sticky Note 1800 Sheets Adhesive Memo Note Popup Post Stickies Pop Up Notes for Dispenser Home Office School Meeting • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
PURELL SINGLES Advanced 70% Alcohol Gel Hand Sanitizer, 125/Box (9630-12-125CTNS) • Quill.com $16.39 1 $16.39
Mr. Pen- Graph Sticky Notes, 3x3 Inch, 6 Pads, 50 Sheets/Pad, 300 Sheets | 6 Grid Designs, White, Square Graph Paper Notes, Grid Sticky Note Pads for Math, Study, Journals, Planners • Amazon Business $4.87 3 $14.61
Mead Five Star 3-Subject Notebook, 8.5" x 11", College Ruled, 150 Sheets, Assorted Colors, Each (06050/06210) • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63

Materials cost

$383.11

Vendor shipping charges

$2.45

Sales tax

$29.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.62

Total project goal

$530.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.81

1 Donor

-$530.81

Donations toward project cost

-$451.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.62

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$0.00

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