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Mrs. Durbin from Wasilla, AK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative and Collaborative Learning!

Help me give my students materials that they can use inside the classroom to help them create, laugh, love, and learn.

  • $967 goal

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

My Project

The use of all types of materials is almost a daily activity in my classroom, especially in math, reading, writing, science and art. Using all types of

Materials helps my students to use all things they have in their academic toolbox.

The art materials allow me to use creativity inside the classroom and bring art back into our classroom. When something goes awry, students know that they must use a different approach in solving whatever problem has occurred. I also want to be able to celebrate my students in academic success and special events. I want each to student to feel special during the school year.

The goodie bag items will allow me to celebrate birthdays and achievements with my students. I always try to make them feel special on their special days and allow them to feel proud of their accomplishments.

The desk will allow me to have all of my materials near me while also providing an area to teach small groups. Our classroom is already a small space so by combining my teacher desk and small group table I am able to give my students more room to learn in.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement by letting them be creative and collaborative.

Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, and not whether their materials are going to work or not.

Mrs. Durbin Iditarod Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Wasilla, AK View local requests

More than 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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRAISUN 63 Inch L Shaped Desk with Power Outlets and USB-C Port, Computer Corner Home Office Desk with File Fabric Drawers and Movable Monitor Stand, Larger Storage, Gaming, Writing, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $109.98 1 $109.98
Baderke Return Gifts for Birthday Party, 170pcs Birthday Party Favors Stationery Gifts Set Pencil Silicone Bracelet for Birthday Goodie Bags Classroom Gifts Rewards Prizes • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Teacher Classroom Must Have Art Supplies • Amazon Business $57.92 1 $57.92
Crayola Oil Pastels Classpack (336ct), 12 Brilliant Opaque Colors, Kids Arts & Crafts, School Supplies for Classrooms, 4+ • Amazon Business $52.35 1 $52.35
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and more, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $39.19 1 $39.19
EverBrite 30-Pack Mini Flashlight Set, Aluminum LED Handheld Torches with Lanyard, Assorted Colors, Batteries Included for Party Favors, Night Reading, Camping, Power Outage, Gift to Christmas • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240ct), Must Have Classroom Supplies for Teachers, Bulk Colored Pencils for School, 12 Colors, Back to School Essentials • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
42 Pack Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, 12 Colors Watercolors Paints with Paint Brush, Kids Watercolor Paint Set for Party Favor, Classroom. • Amazon Business $34.19 1 $34.19
Patelai 8 Pack Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Ceiling 4 x 2 Feet Magnetic Light Covers Filter for Office School Drop Ceiling Supplies(Forest Style) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
The National Park Classroom: A Guide to Designing Project-Based Learning Adventures • Amazon Business $30.97 1 $30.97
Dum Dums Original Mix 400 ct. Bag - All-Time Classic Flavors, Assorted Suckers in Bulk Candy Bag - Individually Wrapped Lollipops for Any Occasion • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Colorful Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $11.24 2 $22.48
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Putty, Blue, 2 oz, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $4.89 4 $19.56
FUN LITTLE TOYS Party Favor for Kids, Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kid, Small Toy Prizes, 12Pack Birthday Party Favor Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fun Express It's My Birthday! Chair Cover - Great for Children's Birthday Parties - 1 Piece • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Battery Operated LED Globe String Lights, 2-Pack Total 52FT 120LEDs - Each 26FT 60LEDs 8 Mode Waterproof Christmas Fairy String Lights with Remote for Home Bedroom Garden Wedding Party Decoration • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Neenah White Index Paper, Mediumweight, 300 Sheets, 199 gsm, 94 Brightness, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91635) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
300PCS Large Scratch and Sniff Scented Stickers for Kids, Incentive Smelly Summer Sticker, Motivational for Kids, Bigger Reward Stickers for Student Classroom Must Haves School Supplies • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Aowrebu 117 PCS Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Pop Fidget Toys, Treasure Box for Classroom, Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Prize Box, Treasure Chest, Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
JPSOR 28 Pack Multicolor Pen, 0.5mm 6-in-1 Retractable Ballpoint Pens for School Office Supplies, 6-Color Multi Color Pens, Students Teacher Gifts & Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers for School (12ct) Chisel Tip Whiteboard Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, Back to School Essentials, Low Odor • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Welly Bravery Badge Value Pack | Adhesive Flexible Fabric Bandages | Assorted Shapes and Patterns for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Wounds - 100 Count • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
BIC Xtra Smooth Mechanical Pencil with Erasers, 0.7 mm Point, Refillable, 40-Count Pack • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Scotch 5 Soft Touch Pointed Kid Scissors, Green, 12 Count Teachers Pack • Amazon Business $9.72 1 $9.72
Chunful The Adventure Begins Wooden Hanging Sign, 12 x 12'' Woodland Nursery Decor, Green Trees Brown Background Inspirational Quotes Wooden Plank Sign for Home Cabin, Forest Camping Sign • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Rerdeim 110 Pieces Dice Set, Colored Game Bulk Dices, Colorful Dices, 6 Sided Dice for Classroom Teaching, Board Game, Playing, Rolling, Small Six Sided 11 Color Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and More • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$748.76

Vendor shipping charges

$19.99

Sales tax

$11.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.92

Total project goal

$966.13

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