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Ms. Myers from Byhalia, MS is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Invest & Elevate First Graders

Help me give my students the supplies they need to feed their eagerness to learn and improve their phonemic awareness and handwriting with dry erase pads/markers, handwriting practice books, practice/intervention essentials, motivational stickers, and yummy positive reinforcement treats!

  • $696 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

My Project

Can you believe that our first graders have an astonishing desire to read and write? It's true and very exciting! Unfortunately, though, they are not fully equipped with the adequate tools they need to help them become the successful, enthusiastic learners they are driven to be. It is beautiful to see our youth actively engaging in their academic progress, and it's very encouraging for them to see people providing support in their journey. Their desire and efforts to master reading and writing are something absolutely special and should definitely be invested in through this project by anyone who is able.

The requested instructional materials will be used to create literacy activities and improve phonemic awareness, reading fluency, and writing mastery in a way that promotes a long-term interest in ELA.

Ms. Myers Byhalia 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.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Byhalia, MS 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

26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handwriting Practice Book for Kids Silly Sentences - Penmanship Workbook for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade: Learn and Laugh by Tracing Letters and Funny Phrases • Amazon Business $8.14 26 $211.64
Hammermill Tidal Print Paper 92 Bright 20 lb Bond Weight 8.5 x 11 White 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (HAM162008) • Staples $59.49 1 $59.49
Go Write Dry Erase Sheets 30pk • Teachers' School Supply $42.09 1 $42.09
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $31.79 1 $31.79
Laffy Taffy Banana Taffy 145 (283-00017) • Staples $30.24 1 $30.24
FirstChoiceCandy Sour Gummy Crawlers Candy (Neon Worms, 5 Pound (Pack of 1)) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $20.09 1 $20.09
Life Savers Gummies 5 Flavors Family Size Bag, 26 Ounces • Amazon Business $17.44 1 $17.44
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings, Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies Organization for Classroom Must Have (Black) • Amazon Business $16.57 1 $16.57
Caramel Cubes Candy - 2 Pound Bulk Pack (About 150 Count) - Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $12.32 1 $12.32
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, Snack Crackers, 6.6 oz. bag, 6 CT box • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Utz Cheese Balls Barrel, Tasty Snack Baked with Real Cheddar Cheese, Delightfully Poppable Party Snack, Gluten, Cholesterol and Trans-Fat Free, Kosher Certified, 36.5 Oz • Amazon Business $9.38 1 $9.38
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
200pcs Waterproof Vinyl Stickers - Aesthetic Laptop & Water Bottle Stickers for Kids & Teens • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
The Berenstain Bears' Giant Coloring and Activity Book (Dover Kids Activity Books) • Amazon Business $7.40 1 $7.40
1008 Motivational Stickers for Teachers & Students - 56 Designs, Positive Affirmations for Classroom Incentives • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$512.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.63

Sales tax

 $35.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$591.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.32

Total project goal

$695.44

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