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Mrs. Taylor-Smith from Detroit, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Supplies

Help me give my students what they need to be successful in the daily function of school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Taylor-Smith's classroom raised $802

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My Project

Essential Supplies are needed for student success. My goal is for each student to have what they need to be successful in learning in first grade. Crayons, pencils, and a pencil pouch to keep them in will encourage student organization. Sure we need a pencil sharpener to keep on writing. The workbooks will help with small group instruction within the classroom. No more running endless copies of worksheets. Each student will have a workbook to use and keep the pages intact. Of course, nothing encourages and rewards students like a sticker on perfect pages.

Project tagged as

Detroit, MI
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Mathematics
Traditional School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Taylor-Smith Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science Grades PreK-2

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

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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

45 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

School Zone - Beginning Reading Workbook - 64 Pages, Ages 6 to 8, Grades 1 to 2, Beginning & Ending Sounds, Vowels, Sequencing, and More (School Zone I Know It!® Workbook Series) • Amazon Business $4.49 32 $143.68

1st Grade Math Workbook Addition and Subtraction: Grade 1 Workbooks, Math Books for 1st Graders, Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $3.99 32 $127.68

Kaplan Early Learning Step Into Reading Books - Level 1 - Set of 9 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $41.36 2 $82.72

Kaplan Early Learning Step Into Reading Books - Level 2 - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92

Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 31 $60.14

X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Bulk 36 Pack 3-Holes Zipper Pencil Pouches in Assorted Colors, Sturdy and Durable Cloth Pencil Holder with Clear Window for Office School College Supplies (36) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74

300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Fruity) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost			$631.81
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.48
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$681.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$120.22
Total project goal			$801.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$801.46
1 Donor			-$400.73
Donations toward project cost			-$340.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$60.11
match offer			-$400.73
Match offer toward project cost			-$340.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$60.11
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Essential Supplies

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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.

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