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Ms. K. Smith from Philadelphia PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Education for All Classroom Essentials for Students Everyday Success

Help me give my students headphones for individual assessments, a sturdy pencil sharpener that will last from year to year, durable clipboards with dry erase erasers to do interactive group work, and bins to store books for reading.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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

This endeavor seeks to provide essential classroom supplies that will enhance the learning experience for students and support educators in delivering quality education. By addressing the needs for materials such as a sturdy electric pencil sharpener so students can have a reliable pencil sharpener in the classroom, headphones to do assessments on their laptops, clip boards/whiteboards and dry erase markers to use during oral instruction time, as well as bins to store educational material in. I aim to create a conducive learning environment where every student can thrive. Your support in this project will make a significant difference in the educational journey of our students, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally.

In addition to providing essential classroom supplies, this project also aims to foster a sense of community and collaboration among students, teachers, and parents alike.

By equipping my classroom with the necessary resources, I will create an environment where students feel valued and empowered to engage fully in their learning. Furthermore, this initiative encourages partnerships between educators, students, and parents highlighting the importance of having educational essentials for the purposes of education. These items will inspire students to have the desire and love of learning, and to help cultivate students' curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. By providing access to quality classroom supplies, we empower students to explore their interests, express themselves creatively, and engage actively in their education. Moreover, these materials serve as catalysts for hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to develop problem-solving abilities and build confidence in their academic pursuits. Together, these resources play a vital role in nurturing well-rounded, great individuals who are prepared to succeed in an ever-evolving world that is around them and to have a supportive educational ecosystem that benefits students for years to come forever.

Ms. K. Smith
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Book Bins - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.00 1 $119.00
Kids Headphones Bulk 24 Pack Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult • Amazon Business $72.78 1 $72.78
30 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Clipboards 9"x12" Durable Clipboards Bulk with 30 Dry Erase Erasers, Dry Erase Clipboard with Low Profile Clip for School, Classroom and Home Use • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
X-ACTO Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (1799) • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$303.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.63

Total project goal

$404.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $404.18

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