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Ms. Hopkins from Lawrence, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Teacher Basics

Help me give my students a good start to the school year with writing supplies, easel pads, laminating materials, and paper cutters.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hopkins's classroom raised $693

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hi there! I am a first-year, first grade teacher. Wow! As you can imagine, getting a classroom started is a little overwhelming, so any help you can give to help me acquire the basics is amazing!

We will utilize many of these materials every day in the classroom, demonstrating the very real need for the materials.

Being able to properly outfit my classroom using the laminating materials to make signs and images for my ELLs students will be especially helpful. The magnets, pencil holders, and seat spots will help keep my classroom organized for a coherent and welcoming space for effective teaching. Students will use the writing and art supplies daily in assignments and activities.

Despite being an upcoming teacher, I am still a student of the teaching field, so I hope fellow educators and other professionals can find value in my desire to start off strong. Many thanks to all who took the time to view and read my project list; it means more than words can say!

Ms. Hopkins Cordley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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More than half of 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 2 $54.38
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart • Amazon Business $39.60 1 $39.60
Fainne 102 Pcs Bulk Jumbo Thick Pencils and Sharpeners Set, Large Giant Big Fat Pencils with Erasers for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten Primary School Office Supplies(Yellow,Round) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Swingline ClassicCut Lite Guillotine Trimmer 12 Cut Length 10 Sheet Capacity Gray (9312) • Staples $35.52 1 $35.52
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Jumbo Magnetic Handwriting Paper - Large Magnetic Lined Paper for Whiteboard, Primary Dry Erase Notebook Poster, Giant Early Writing Page, Classroom Resources for Teachers Simply Magic - 23" x 18" • Amazon Business $24.20 1 $24.20
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Staples One-Touch 3-Hole Punch 30 Sheet Capacity Black (26614) • Staples $21.02 1 $21.02
ALIEN TAPE Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Nano Tape, Double Sided Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty Double Sided Tape for Walls, Wall Tape, Clear Adhesive Tape for Poster Photo Wall Décor As Seen on TV 40 Feet • Amazon Business $20.41 1 $20.41
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen, 0.7mm, Medium Point, 10-Count (Purple) • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Paper Mate Flair Pens - Retro Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $18.10 1 $18.10
Asten Pen Holder, Pencil Holder for Desk, Pen Organizer for Office, School, Desktop, Large Capacity Pen Storage Organizer with 5 Compartment for Pens, Markers, Makeup Brush, Cosmetics (Purple, 3 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Smelly Markers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
loukin 2 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Cleaning Cloth, Dry Erase Cleaning Cloth for Classroom, Home and Office Use, Reusable & Washable, Gray, 12" x 12", 1 Bottle of 3.4 fl oz Whiteboard Cleaner Included • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $12.40 1 $12.40
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black) • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Paper Mate Flair Guard Pens - Candy Pop Colors, Set of 6, Medium tip • Blick Art Materials $10.25 1 $10.25
Unixing 30PCS Spot Star Floor Seat Position Spots, Multicolor Star Sitting Carpet Marker Dots for Kids Classroom Preschool and Kindergarten • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Simetufy Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Magnetic Whiteboard Marker Holder, Acrylic Magnetic Pen Holder with Movable Dividers, Strong Magnetic Pencil Holder for Whiteboards, Fridge, Lockers • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
X-bet MAGNET - Self Adhesive Magnet Dots (0.8" x 0.8") - Peel & Stick Magnetic Circles - Industrial Flexible Sticky Magnets - Sheets is Alternative to Magnetic Squares, Stickers, Strip & Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Crayola Colors of The World Markers (24 Count), Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Supplies, Skin Colored Markers, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $5.67 1 $5.67

Materials cost

$504.48

Vendor shipping charges

$10.70

Sales tax

$35.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.82

Total project goal

$692.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$692.14

8 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$692.14

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