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Equipped to Succeed: Classroom Essentials for Every Learner

Help me give my students classroom essentials for reading because these tools help remove barriers to learning and create a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elliott's classroom raised $390

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What I Love About My Students

What I love most about my students is their enthusiasm, resilience, and the energy they bring into the classroom daily.

No matter what they face outside of school, they show up eager to learn, ready to participate, and full of potential. They inspire me with their curiosity and desire to grow as readers and thinkers. Each student brings something special to our learning community, and I am proud to guide and support them on their academic journey.

Why Essentials Matter

To help my students succeed in reading, they need bare classroom essentials like notebooks, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, folders, and dry-erase boards. Although these materials may seem simple, it play a massive role in how students engage with the text, organize their thoughts, and express their understanding. Students with consistent access to these supplies are more prepared, confident, and focused during lessons.

How Essentials Support Reading Skills

Classroom essentials allow students to take meaningful notes, highlight key details, annotate passages, and track their progress in a way that supports comprehension. For example, using sticky notes to mark important parts of a story or highlighters to identify figurative language helps students interact actively with what they’re reading. These small tools encourage deeper thinking and stronger reading habits. More importantly, having their materials gives students a sense of ownership and pride in their learning.

Building Equity and Confidence

When every student has access to the same resources, it creates an equitable learning environment where no one feels left out or behind. Classroom essentials level the playing field and convey that every student’s learning matters. By providing essentials, we are not just giving students supplies but the foundation they need to grow and believe in themselves.

Project tagged as

Holly Springs, MS
Grades 3-5
Literature & Writing
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Elliott Holly Springs Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 24 $46.56

Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99

X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98

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

Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 15 $22.05

EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31

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

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

Materials cost			$268.08
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$18.77
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.02
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$330.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$58.38
Total project goal			$389.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$389.20
1 Donor			-$165.41
Donations toward project cost			-$165.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$194.60
Match offer toward project cost			-$165.41
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$29.19
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$29.19
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Equipped to Succeed: Classroom Essentials for Every Learner

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

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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