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Ms. Mays from Holly Springs, MS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Math Minds: Supplying Students with the Tools for Success

Help me give my students these math supplies that will help them master essential skills, participate in hands-on learning activities, and build the confidence needed to solve real-world problems both in and beyond the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mays's classroom raised $434

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, hardworking, and determined my 4th-grade students are. Every day, they walk into the classroom ready to take on new challenges and explore the exciting world of numbers. They ask thoughtful questions, work together as a team, and never give up—even when the problems get tough. Their enthusiasm and willingness to learn make our classroom a vibrant, inspiring place.

Each math supply will serve a special purpose in helping my students understand key concepts more deeply.

Rulers, protractors, and measuring tools will help them grasp geometry and measurement standards in real, hands-on ways. Dry-erase boards and math games will allow them to practice skills in fun, engaging formats that encourage participation and collaboration. Having access to these materials will bring math to life and make abstract ideas more concrete and meaningful.

For many of my students, having the right tools can make the difference between frustration and confidence. When they have everything they need, they can fully engage with the lesson and feel empowered to take risks and solve problems independently. Math supplies help build a strong foundation in multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry—skills they’ll carry with them for years to come.

By equipping my students with the proper resources, I’m also showing them that their education matters and that people believe in their success. These math tools are more than just classroom items—they are stepping stones toward future achievement. I’m proud of the progress my students make each day, and with your support, they’ll continue to grow into confident and capable mathematicians.

Ms. Mays Holly Springs Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Holly Springs, MS 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

76 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 2 $67.48
Prang Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, 3.3 mm Core, Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $63.78 1 $63.78
Oxford Spiral Notebooks, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1-Subject, College Ruled Paper, 70 Lined Sheets, 24 per Pack, 3-Hole Punch, Colors May Vary (65021) • Amazon Business $29.70 2 $59.40
Mead Loose Leaf Paper, 3 Pack, Notebook Paper, Wide Ruled Filler Paper, Standard, 8 x 10.5, 200 Sheets per Pack (73183) • Amazon Business $10.43 4 $41.72
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
20 Pack Wooden Rulers - School, Office & Clothing Measuring Rulers, 12Inch & 30CM • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
Index Cards 3x5, Ruled Index Cards, Flash Cards for Studying, Colored Index Cards, Note Cards, Study Cards, 210 pcs Lined Colored Index Flashcards for Office and School Suplplies • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$303.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $21.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.10

Total project goal

$433.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $433.99

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $433.99

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