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Mrs. Sawyer from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Emergent Writers 2

Help me give my students writing supplies to support their emergent reading and writing development.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sawyer's classroom raised $671

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! I, am a first-year kindergarten teacher. I have 30 students in my classroom. My kindergarteners are special little people. What makes them special are their wonderful personalities. They are all so different; so bright and full of potential. They come to school each day ready for learning. Our days are pack with reading and writing activities. Reading and writing must be their favorite activity to do. They are always eager to share what they know and show have learned.

One major problem in our classroom is that writing supplies are always running extremely low.

These writing materials are most important and will help us, by providing the students with writing tools needed to support their emergent reading and writing skills development. It is crucial that my students write daily to develop literacy.

Student will use these writing materials for daily journal writing and literacy centers. Students will use these materials independently in their daily work.

In closing, Our class thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.

Mrs. Sawyer Manierre 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 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $34.64 3 $103.92
Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils Bulk Class Pack 250ct 10 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Learning Resources Lowercase Lacing Letters - 275 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Alphabet Learning Toys, Preschool Games, Homeschool Supplies, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Alphabet Beads, Early Spelling • Amazon Business $24.64 2 $49.28
Dot Markers, 30 Colors Washable Dot Markers for Toddlers with Free Activity Book, Bingo Daubers Supplies for Kids Preschool Children, Non Toxic Water-Based Dot Art Markers by Shuttle Art • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Dry Erase Markers,Shuttle Art 12 Colors 144 Bulk Pack Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.19 2 $44.38
Highlighter Bulk Assorted Colors Highlighter Markers Chisel Tip Highlighter Pens Bright Colors Quick Drying Markers for Adults Kids Highlighting in the Home School Office (240 Pcs) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $18.85 2 $37.70
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Letters and Numbers Wooden Stamp Set ABCs 123s With Activity Book, 4-Color Stamp Pad - ABC Stamps, Kids Arts & Crafts, Letter Stamps, Number Stamps For Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $17.80 2 $35.60
7" Large Round Craft Ink Pads- 12 Colors Rainbow DIY Fingerprint Ink Pad Stamps Partner Washable Color Painting Card Making Stamp Pad for Kids Rubber Stamp Crafts Paper Wood Fabric Scrapbook • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Lowercase Alphabet Stamps, Classroom Supplies, Alphabet Stamps for Kids, Teacher Accessories, Letter Learning, Stamps, 34 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.43 2 $26.86

Materials cost

$531.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.52

Total project goal

$670.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$670.13

4 Donors

-$387.69

Donations toward project cost

-$344.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.38

match offer

-$265.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.38

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$0.00

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