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Ms. Schaapman from Quincy, WA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Schaapman's classroom raised $336

Kindergarten Essentials: Building a Strong Start

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies like pencils, dry erase markers, and creative materials that support hands-on, engaging learning every day.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and eager to learn my kindergarten students are. They come to school each day excited to explore, create, and try their best, and they especially thrive when learning is hands-on and engaging. Watching their confidence grow as they practice new skills and express their ideas is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

The resources in this project are everyday essentials that make a big difference in their learning.

Pencils designed for little hands help students build strong writing habits and confidence. Dry erase markers and whiteboards allow students to practice skills in an interactive way, giving them the freedom to try, make mistakes, and try again. Colored pencils and markers provide opportunities for students to show their understanding creatively, helping bring learning to life in a way that feels fun and meaningful to them.

Laminating pouches will allow me to create durable cards and materials for learning stations, so students can practice important skills through engaging, hands-on games that we can use again and again. These resources will help create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn, supported in their growth, and inspired to be both thinkers and creators every day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Schaapman Monument Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Quincy, WA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.19 2 $56.38
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set (100ct), Fine Point Washable Markers, Drawing Markers for Kids & Adults, Create Thick & Thin Lines, Art Supplies, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.55 2 $39.10
Crayola Colored Pencils, 100 • Amazon Business $15.83 2 $31.66
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils, #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 36-Count Pack • Amazon Business $27.15 1 $27.15
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil, Laminate Business Cards, Small Banners, Essays, Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Size 8.9x11.4 in Paper • Amazon Business $22.29 1 $22.29
Ticonderoga Golf Pencils With Erasers, #2 HB Lead, Yellow, Pack Of 72 • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Crayola Artista II Washable Tempera Paint White 16 oz. • Staples $4.69 4 $18.76
Crayola Take Note! Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count - Low Odor, Bold Colors, Ink Level Indicator - Classroom Art Supplies for Teachers, Students & Kids Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16

Materials cost

$231.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.33

Total project goal

$335.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$335.53

2 Donors

-$180.26

Donations toward project cost

-$153.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.04

match offer

-$155.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.29

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$0.00

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