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

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Classroom Basics for Literacy

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies for engaging literacy instruction daily.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My students need markers, dry-erase boards, and pencils to complete their work in the reading classroom. Many of my students lack the supplies needed for daily instruction.

I hope to be able to offer my students these items daily to increase student engagement and learning in reading.

In my classroom, we review the foundational literacy skills and work on improving reading fluency. With these materials, my students will be able to practice writing and marking words using a unique marking system. Please help me provide my students with the necessary supplies for learning.

Mrs. Zelinski
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 10 $103.80
BIC Mechanical Pencil #2 Xtra-comfort Pencils With Grip - Variety Bulk Pack Of 144 72 0.5mm 0.7mm Led Assorted Colored Barrels (AST-2) • Amazon Business $33.80 3 $101.40
Expo 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Black; Fine Tip, Quick-Drying Ink, 2 Packs of 12 Markers, 24 Markers Total • Amazon Business $19.89 5 $99.45
Set of 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 12 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98
Cinvo 12 Pcs Dry Erase Stickers 11 inch Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles White Board Marker Removable Vinyl Dot Wall Decals Spots Stickers for Tables Classroom Home Repeated Drawing Doodling Notes Use • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip,Black, 24-Count • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home （6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Amazon Basics White Board Eraser, Dry Erase Whiteboard Erasers for Office, Home and Classroom, Black, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $5.25 1 $5.25

Materials cost

$425.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$461.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.51

Total project goal

$543.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $543.38

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 $543.38

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