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Early Childhood Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students classroom supplies for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Clarkson's classroom raised $1,088

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I am thrilled to begin my journey in the classroom. However, being a first-year teacher means I am building my classroom from the ground up and am in need of basic classroom supplies and flexible seating. My goal for my future students is to create a classroom that fosters their curiosity, creativity, academic growth. Receiving support would help me provide the necessary resources to support my future students’ learning and well-being, ensuring that they feel encouraged, prepared, inspired, and excited each and every day they walk into our classroom.

Project tagged as

Columbia, SC
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Clarkson Meadowfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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

23 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Milliard Kids Couch - Modular Kids Sofa for Toddler and Baby Playroom/Bedroom Furniture (Black) with Bonus Pillow • Amazon Business $111.54 1 $111.54

Crayola Colors of the World Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 480 • School Specialty $48.37 1 $48.37

Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $46.00 1 $46.00

Pendaflex Extra Capacity Hanging File Folders, Letter Size, Reinforced, 2 Inch Expansion, Assorted Colors, 25 Per Box (4152X2 ASST) • Amazon Business $22.27 2 $44.54

Post-it Easel Pad, 20 in x 23 in, White, 20 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pk, Mounts to surfaces with Command Strips included (566) • Amazon Business $32.85 1 $32.85

AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Post-It Mini Self-Stick Easel Pad, Unruled, 15 x 18 Inches, White, 20 Sheets - Easy Portability • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99

Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Brush Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4.2 lb. • Amazon Business $29.35 1 $29.35

IKAYAS 30 Pack Black Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Colorful Pencil Pouch with Zipper Bulk, 3 Ring Binder Pencil Pouches Pencil Case Pencil Bags for Classroom Storing School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $28.89 1 $28.89

Storex Large Book Bin, Black, 14.3"L x 5.3"W x 7"H, Set of 6 (STX70109E06C) • Quill.com $26.72 1 $26.72

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

Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $23.28 1 $23.28

SECRUI Wireless Doorbell with 2 Buttons, Waterproof Mini Doorbell 1,000ft Range 110dB Mute Mode 58 Door Chimes & Colorful LED Flashing - Black • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70

Key Education Textured Touch and Trace: Uppercase Manipulative • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99

Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21

Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12

Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, White, 10/Box (ZEH10PC10) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99

[3mil 100 Pack] InpourPack Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Laminating Sheets for Laminator, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

O-Cedar Pet Pro Broom with Step-On Dustpan | Remove 99% with One Sweep | DustPan Removes 3 Times More Pet Hair | Quiet Cleaning Tool for Cat and Dog Owners • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97

Creativity Inspired Trend T6062 Young Learner Bingo Game, Alphabet • Amazon Business $13.70 1 $13.70

The Day the Crayons Quit - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13

Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97

EDX Education Counting Bears Large Size, 4 Colors, Set of 100 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $12.49 1 $12.49

An Alphabet of Rhymes (Letterland Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39

Post-it Super Sticky Notes, Limited Edition Color Collection, 3x3 in, 15 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $11.76 1 $11.76

Who's Hiding ABC Flap Book (Letterland Picture Books) (Letterland Picture Books S.) • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24

Expo Tank Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (80699) • Quill.com $11.19 1 $11.19

Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Over The Door Shoe Organizer - Space Saving Shoe Rack for Closet Door with 24 Pockets and Hook, Shoe Holder Back of Door Organizers for Shoes, Hanging Shoe Organizer (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Avery Printable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed, 2" x 4" Customizable Stickers, White, 250 Blank Mailing Labels, Great for Mailing, Shipping, and More (8163) • Amazon Business $9.92 1 $9.92

JuneLsy Pencils Grips Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (12PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Clear Push Pins PK400 • Grainger $6.46 1 $6.46

Handy Basics Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top Accessory (Color May Vary, 1 Bubbler) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

12 Pcs Random Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Wearable Push Poping Bubble Sensory Toys Stress Relief Finger Press Silicone Wristband for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism Anxiety • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

A4 - Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Pigeon - The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost			$806.63
Vendor shipping charges			$19.03
Sales tax			$56.87
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.10
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$924.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$163.17
Total project goal			$1,087.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,087.80
12 Donors			-$808.39
Donations toward project cost			-$690.88
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$117.51
Matching donations from our partners			-$275.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$233.75
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$41.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Early Childhood Classroom Supplies

This project is fully funded

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.