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Mrs. Christen from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Crayons to Confidence: Our Supply Wish List

Help me give my students the supplies needed for a successful school year.

  • $1,066 goal

This project expired on October 14, 2025.

This project expired on October 14, 2025.

My Project

My first graders come to school excited, curious, and eager to learn. They are at a magical age where they grow tremendously—academically, socially, and emotionally—throughout the year.

My students deserve to start the year feeling confident, prepared, and proud of their learning space.

A new school year means new possibilities—and with the right supplies, we can hit the ground running! I’m requesting classroom materials needed to create, write, solve, and explore. These stools, headphones, books, and other tools may seem simple, but in a first-grade classroom, they are the building blocks of independence and success.

Your donation will help us start our year with everything we need to learn and grow.

Having access to these supplies right from day one means fewer distractions and more time focused on learning. It also creates a sense of community and pride in our classroom—a place where every child feels supported and ready to shine.

Thank you for helping us start strong and dream big!

Mrs. Christen Barack Obama Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TURSTIN 6 Pack Stackable Classroom Stools Plastic Stools Nesting Stools Colorful Round Stools Indoor Outdoor Flexible Seating Decorative Stools Chairs for Home Office School Classroom • Amazon Business $113.99 1 $113.99
First Grade, Here I Come! • Amazon Business $3.94 23 $90.62
24 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones with Microphone Kids Earphones for School, Adjustable over Ear Head Phones Class Set Earbuds Wire Earphones for School Students Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Staples? Composition Notebooks, 7.5" x 9.75", Primary Ruled, 100 Sheets, Black/Red, 12/Carton (42079CT) • Quill.com $31.22 2 $62.44
6 Word Mapping Paddles | Orthographic Mapping & Science of Reading Manipulatives | Double-Sided Magnetic Whiteboard Paddles w/ 36 Magnetic Discs • Amazon Business $49.50 1 $49.50
Avery Laser/Inkjet Square Labels, 4" x 4", White, 40 Labels/Pack (94100) • Quill.com $17.49 2 $34.98
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
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 67 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Quill.com $16.64 2 $33.28
Lakeshore Touch & Read CVC Words Match - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Nicunom 6 Pack Cubby Bin Storage Bins, Multi-Purpose Plastic Storage Bins Stackable Organizer Storage Cubbies for Home, Nursery, Playroom, Classroom • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
durony 32.8 Feet Pencil Bulletin Board Border with Adhesive Dots Die-Cut Rolled Border Trim Scalloped Bulletin Chalkboard Borders Decorations Stickers for Back-to-School Classroom Office Decor • Amazon Business $7.49 3 $22.47
2025-2026 Blue Sky Teacher Dots 22" x 17" Academic Monthly Wall Calendar (105496-A26) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
alla voy / Here I Come! - Primer grado, alla voy! / First Grade, Here I Come! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 4 $17.48
Avery Printable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed, 2" x 4", White, 500 Blank Mailing Labels (8363) • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
AGAPE LOVE CARDS Welcome To 1st Grade Postcards - (50 Pack) 4"X6" Welcome Back to School Postcards For Students | Colorful Chalkboard Themed Welcome To My Class Postcards From Teacher • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sooez Clipboard with Storage, High Capacity Nursing Clipboards with Pen Holder, Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Clipboard with Low Profile Clip, Clipboard Folder, Teacher Must Haves, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
IXL The Ultimate 1st Grade Math Workbook, Mathematics Book for Kids Ages 6-7 Covering Addition, Subtraction, Place Value, Geometry, Counting Money, Measuring, and More • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Home Office and Back to School Supplies • Quill.com $12.97 1 $12.97
Wooden Perpetual Block Calendar for Desk, Wood Month Date Display Blocks for Teachers, Students, Classroom, Rustic Farmhouse Office Decor, Desk Accessories (5 x 4 In) • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
School Smart Apple Shaped Timer with Bell, 60 Minutes - 084083 • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Faccito 40 Pcs Classroom Name Plate, Traditional Manuscript Flat Left or Right Alphabet Name Tags Decoration with Adhesive Dots for School Classroom Student Desks Supply(Crayon Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Planner 2025-2026 - Weekly & Monthly Lesson Plan Book, July 2025 - June 2026, 8" x 10", Academic Planner with Twin-Wire Binding for Teachers - Classic Black • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
SICOHOME Name Tags for Classroom Desks - 36pcs Student Name Plates for Students Self Adhesive Name Labels for Kids for Kindergarten Preschool Classroom Back to School Teacher Supplies Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
FaCraft Birthday Chart for Classroom - Confetti Birthday Poster Reusable Birthday Calendar Laminated Classroom Birthday Chart Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Magnetic Squares, 120 Pieces Magnet Squares (Each 20 x 20 x 2mm) on 4 Tape Sheets, with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing. Perfect for DIY, Art Projects, whiteboards & Fridge Organization (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Dry Erase Circles - 8 Pieces Colorful Dry Erase Dot Stickers Table Whiteboard 11.8 inch Removable Wall Decal for Classroom Guided Reading Small Group • Amazon Business $8.30 1 $8.30
100 Pack Sentence Strips, Ruled Sentence Strip Lined Paper for Handwriting Practice Learning Tool Classroom School, Office Supplies (6 Assorted Colors, 17” x 3”) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Carson Dellosa 484-Piece Ten Frames and Counters Math Manipulatives, Math Classroom Cutouts, Math Classroom Decorations, Teaching Supplies for Hands-On Learning • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
300 Pcs Binder Clips, Rubber Bands, Office Set, Paper Clips, School & Teacher Supplies for Office Desk Essentials (Assorted Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.78 1 $6.78
Bostitch Professional Magnetic Push Staple Remover, Black (40000M-BLK) • Quill.com $5.92 1 $5.92
Crayola Erasable Kid's Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12 Pencils/Box (68-4412) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99
VieFantaisie 36 PCS Gift Bags, 6x8 Party Favor Bags for Kids' Treats; Birthday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Xmas, Halloween; 6 Colors • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88

Materials cost

$813.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $48.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$905.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.86

Total project goal

$1,065.72

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