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Ms. Perkins from Hartford, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Supply Essentials

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies to start the school year on the right foot.

  • $400 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about students is their curiosity and potential—how they ask questions, challenge ideas, and grow with each new concept. Their drive to understand the world and apply what they learn is inspiring and motivating. I am creating a space where multilingual students feel supported, seen, and ready to learn.

These resources support multilingual students in a diverse classroom environment.

These pre-sharpened pencils ensure every student has the basic tools to participate, regardless of background or preparation. Dry-erase markers are perfect for visual learning and interactive instruction. You can model sentence structure, new vocabulary, or quick grammar drills. Students can also use them to practice on whiteboards or dry-erase sleeves, allowing immediate, low-stakes feedback. These reusable sleeves are amazing for repetitive practice. Whether it’s vocabulary matching, sentence building, or math fact fluency, students can reuse worksheets, saving paper while encouraging hands-on learning. The flag banners enhance cultural exploration and social studies learning. They help students see their cultures represented while learning about others, fostering mutual respect and curiosity. The Hispanic Heritage and Black History posters help you celebrate important cultural events visually engagingly, sparking conversations, and integrating cultural literacy into your curriculum all year. Great for warmups, community-building, or targeted practice. ESL games require no-prep games and promote communication, listening, and vocabulary use—all essential for language acquisition. The folders can help with organization. Organization is key for multilingual learners juggling multiple languages. These sturdy folders help them manage assignments, notes, and resources independently. Kleenex Tissues are a simple but necessary item. Fruit snacks are small snacks that can go a long way. Keeps energy up and offers a gesture of care, which helps build trust and rapport with students. Bandages for the little scrapes and bumps that happen.

Ms. Perkins Thomas Snell Weaver High School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bostitch Office SuperPro Glow Extra Heavy Duty Commercial Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener with Replaceable Cutter Cartridge System, 6-Hole, Silver/Black (EPS14HC) • Amazon Business $57.18 1 $57.18
Patelai 48 Pcs Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for Office (Blue,Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Better Office Products Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 50 Count, Crystal Clear, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,50 Pack • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Buytra 200 Country Flags, Flags of The World, International Flags Bunting Banner Decorations for Party, Olympics, Grand Opening, Bar, Sports Clubs, School Events, Cultural Studies and More • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Kleenex Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 200 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.9 oz., 40/Box • Quill.com $17.25 1 $17.25
The Flag Book (The Fact Book) • Amazon Business $12.67 1 $12.67
Happy Black History Month Banner Decorations African American Front Door Banner February Holiday Black Pride Juneteenth Porch Sign for Indoor Outdoor Porch Wall Mantle Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Yinder 120 Pcs Kids Bandages Bulk Colorful Flexible Bandages Neon Waterproof Breathable Strip Protect Cuts and Scrapes for Children Toddlers, 2.83'' x 0.75'' • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ESL Games for Teens & Adults: No Prep ESL Games for the Classroom. Perfect Teaching Materials for TEFL Lesson Plans (Games, Warmers & Fillers) (ESL Activities) • Amazon Business $9.80 1 $9.80
Seajan 65.62 ft Colorful Classroom Bulletin Board Border Boho Everyone is Welcome Here Rainbow Trim Bulletin Board Scalloped Border Sticker for Classroom Decor(Black) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Yarcooly Hispanic Heritage Month Door Cover Latin American Banner Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Door Cover Latin American Banner Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa Grow Together 36Ft of Flower Bulletin Board Borders, 12 Strips of Floral Trim for Rolling Whiteboard, Cork and Posterboard, Classroom Decor, Party, and Spring Decorations • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74

Materials cost

$305.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.00

Total project goal

$400.00

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