Help me give my students the essential tools they need to be successful and prepared for class every day by fostering responsibility, organization, focus, and academic confidence.
$1,519 goal
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
My Project
Imagine stepping into a brand-new classroom... completely empty, with nothing but four walls and a teacher’s vision. That’s the starting point for a passionate educator, one who is relocating and rebuilding their classroom from scratch. “From the Ground Up” is a community-driven project to gather essential supplies that will transform this blank space into a dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.
With your help, I will be able to provide the foundational tools, like notebooks, writing utensils, art materials, storage bins, and learning manipulatives that students need to thrive.
These resources will not only support daily instruction but also allow me to create customized learning experiences that meet each student where they are academically, emotionally, and developmentally
When students have access to the right materials, they can:
-Engage more deeply in hands-on learning
-Build confidence through organized and accessible resources
-Explore concepts creatively through differentiated activities
-Stay focused and prepared, reducing stress and increasing success
Together, we’re not just filling a classroom... we’re fueling futures. Let’s build brilliance from the ground up.
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
150 students impacted
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Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200
• Blick Art Materials
$78.86
1
$78.86
Scotch Thermal Laminator Value Pack with Laminator and 20 Letter Size Pouches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult
• School Specialty
$76.19
1
$76.19
LACCHOUFEE 1000 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencil for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$67.99
1
$67.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack (832 Count), Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms,13 Sets of 64 Crayons, Kids Arts & Crafts Supplies
• Amazon Business
$67.99
1
$67.99
AREYZIN Storage Bins Plastic Storage Baskets With Lid Small Baskets for Organizing Stackable Storage Container Organizer Bins for Shelves Drawers Desktop Playroom Classroom Office, 6 Pack,Black
• Amazon Business
$26.99
2
$53.98
Fiskars Kids Scissors - Pkg of 24 with Caddy, Blunt
• Blick Art Materials
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
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796)
• Amazon Business
$19.42
2
$38.84
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$37.99
1
$37.99
Jetec 30 Pack/ 6 Sets 5 Tab Binder Dividers for 3 Ring Binders 11.6 x 8.6 Inch Multicolor Pocket dividers 3 Hole Punch Section Index Dividers for School Office (Bright Color)
• Amazon Business
VNOM Standard Pocket Chart Clear 10 Pockets Chart for Classroom & Home Heavy Duty Hanging Pocket Chart for Word Wall/Letter Cards/Sentence Strips,28x43 Inch (28Wx43L, Black)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors)
• Amazon Business
$34.64
1
$34.64
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Notebook Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62331)
• Amazon Business
KTRIO 600 Pack Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch, Clear Page Protector for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Sheets Document Sleeve Letter Size, Office & Home
• Amazon Business
Fiskars Scissors - Pkg of 12, Blunt, 5"
• Blick Art Materials
$28.22
1
$28.22
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
1
$27.19
Hippo Creation Storage Pocket Chart for Classroom, 10 Pocket Storage Organizer with 6 Over-Door Hangers, Hanging Wall Organizer for File Folders, School Mailbox, Home Office Papers - Black, 2 Pack
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
Staples 3" x 5" Index Cards, Lined, Assorted Colors, 300/Pack (TR50998)
• Quill.com
$8.31
3
$24.93
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$21.98
1
$21.98
Rose Gold Office Supplies and Accessories - Cute Office Supplies for Women with Rose Gold Stapler, Tape Dispenser, Pen Holder, Scissors, Phone Holder, and More - for Stunning Rose Gold Office Decor
• Amazon Business
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
Nice 'N CLEAN SmudgeGuard Lens Wipes (400 Total Wipes) | Individually-Wrapped, Pre-Moistened, Ammonia-Free Lenses Wipes | Lens Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Camera Lens, Goggles, Sunglasses
• Amazon Business
$19.92
1
$19.92
1200 Pieces Index Cards Ruled 3 x 5 Color Index Cards Bulk, Flash Cards, Study Cards, Note Cards for Learning School and Office Uses, 10 Colors
• Amazon Business
$18.49
1
$18.49
Cricut Portable Trimmer - 13"
• Blick Art Materials
$17.48
1
$17.48
JEFURE 100 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$16.98
1
$16.98
Index Card Holder, Index Cards Storage Box Holds Up To 300 3x5� Cards, With Poly Card Guides A-Z, 3x5 Inch - Value Pack
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder 2-Pack, Mesh Pencil & Marker Organizer for Desk, Extra Strong Magnets for Locker, Refrigerator, Dry Erase Board, Whiteboard Storage Solution (Semi-Circular)
• Amazon Business
$6.83
2
$13.66
LOCONHA Dry Erase Markers, 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard & Chalkboard Cleaners, Small Magnetic Erasers
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Cards, 1000 count, 10 Pack of 100, White, 3 in x 5 in
• Amazon Business
$7.31
1
$7.31
School Smart Emoji Binder Clips, Medium Size, Assorted Colors, Pack of 42
• School Specialty
$4.87
1
$4.87
Materials cost
$1,155.34
Vendor shipping charges
$8.11
Sales tax
$79.72
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,290.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$227.74
Total project goal
$1,518.24
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