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Ms. Smith from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Learning: Supplies for Interactive Notebooks

Help me give my students headphones, whiteboards, a glue gun, and basic classroom supplies to create their interactive student notebooks.

  • $551 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

My Project

My students are very eager to learn, but many face challenges when it comes to organizing information and staying engaged with traditional methods. This project will empower them to take an active role in their learning process, transforming the classroom into a space where creativity and academic growth thrive through hands-on activities involving supplies such as headphones, whiteboards and interactive notebooks.

The goal is to make learning more engaging, personalized, and effective.

The interactive notebooks will give students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning in a tangible way. With these materials, my students will be able to better connect with the curriculum, making abstract concepts more accessible and memorable.

Ms. Smith Morton McMichael Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Spiral Notebook 1-Subject, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, Black Covers, 70 Perforated Lined Sheets, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 12-Pack, Bulk Journals (63744) • Amazon Business $15.69 3 $47.07
Patelai Plastic Folders with Pockets 2 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs and Fasteners for Office(Black,Classic) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
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
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.68 1 $35.68
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $35.50 1 $35.50
Shuttle Art 240 Pack Washable Super Tips Markers, 12 Assorted Colors Conical Tip Large Markers Bulk with a Box, Bonus Caps, Home Classroom School Supplies for Toddlers Kids Adults Students Teachers • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
CN-Outlet Kids Bulk Earbud Headphones 50 Pack Multi Colored, Individually Bagged, Wholesale Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students (50Mixed) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencil Sharpner for 6-8mm Pencils, Fast Sharpen in 3-5s, 3 Sharpness Setting, Sharpen 10000 Times for School/Classroom/Teachers • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Amazon Basics Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 2 $21.80
Scissors Set of 24-Pack, 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort-Grip Handles Sharp Scissors for Office Home School Craft Sewing Fabric Supplies, High/Middle School Student Teacher Scissor, Right/Left Hand • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, Glue Gun Cordless & Rechargeable, Cordless Gun Glue, USB Glue Gun with 30 Glue Gun Sticks & Battery Operated & Charger Glue Guns Kit for Crafts DIY Arts Home Repairs • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$401.79

Vendor shipping charges

$29.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.54

Total project goal

$550.26

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