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Mrs. Searle from Shelley, ID is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First-Year Teacher Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students the basic school supplies such as crayons, markers, scissors, erasers, pencils, glue, clipboards, tissues, and disinfectant wipes.

  • $709 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

My Project

As a first-year teacher, I am incredibly excited to welcome my students into a classroom that fosters creativity, learning, and growth. However, setting up a classroom from scratch comes with many expenses, and basic supplies like markers, crayons, glue, scissors, and pencils are essential for daily learning activities. These tools help students engage with lessons in a hands-on, meaningful way, allowing them to express their ideas, build confidence, and enjoy the learning process. Every donation goes directly toward building a space where students can thrive academically and emotionally.

By contributing to my classroom essentials list, you’re not just buying supplies—you’re investing in the success of every child who walks through our door.

In addition to learning materials, basic supplies like tissues and disinfectant wipes help maintain a clean and healthy environment—something that’s especially important in young classrooms where sniffles and messes are frequent. Having these items readily available ensures that students stay safe and focused, and that time is spent learning instead of managing avoidable disruptions. Your support means my students can show up each day ready to learn in a comfortable, well-prepared space.

Your generosity helps create a nurturing learning environment and relieves some of the financial pressure that many new teachers face. Every dollar helps us build a stronger foundation for a positive, productive school year. Thank you for considering a donation and for being part of this important journey.

Mrs. Searle Sunrise Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Shelley, ID View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 27 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 2 $115.84
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 2 $76.72
Crayola Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 800, Blue - Durable • School Specialty $70.49 1 $70.49
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 600 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 3 $32.97
Honoson Scissors Blunt Tip Scissors Safety Multipurpose Stainless Steel Paper with Comfort Grip Handles for Operation School Class Office Supplies (Blue, red, green, black, purple,100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Happyhapi Clipboards 28 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Bulk, Clip Boards Standard A4 Letter Size (9 x 12.5 Inches) with Low Profile Clip?Wood Clipboards for Office, School, Hospital Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Kimberly-Clark Zip-Half Pack Facial Tissue, 125 Sheets Per Box, Case Of 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Nicunom 600 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps, 10 Colors Pencil Top Erasers Bulk, Kids Eraser Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers, School Supplies for Teachers Sudents Classroom Home and Office • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 4x6 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40178) • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 1 $7.41

Materials cost

$525.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.05

Sales tax

 $31.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.33

Total project goal

$708.87

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