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Mrs. Bean from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning 2 Write!

Help me give my students pencils, pens, glue sticks and paper to practice writing!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bean's classroom raised $352

This project is fully funded

My Students

All of my students live in a large city in Michigan and receive free lunch. Many of my students come to me speaking little or no English. Here, at our wonderful school, there is something for everyone. Even the parents like to engage in our learning opportunities.

My students don't like sitting around; they like to be engaged and to explore new things.

As their teacher, I would like to make available a wide variety of learning materials so they can engage and learn in a variety of ways. I also want to make sure they are well fed so they can concentrate on learning and not hunger pains.

My Project

Young learners love to have a variety of tools to use to learn and practice writing. Having Ticonderoga pencils, Dr. Grip pens, and copy papers in the classroom for my students to use will help them to become comfortable and confident with handling pencils to form letters. The more they practice the better they will become at forming letters in their name.

Having dry erase boards and Expo markers will allow students to practice writing and create an awareness of being kind to the environment.

The Elmer's glue sticks will come in handy in our art area. The Crayola washable watercolor paint sets will allow creativity to flow and help develop my students fine motor skills.

Project tagged as

Detroit, MI
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Bean Carstens Academy of Aquatic Science 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Washable Watercolor Set, Semi-Moist 8 Colors (BIN525) • Staples Advantage $2.64 20 $52.80

EXPO 1927526 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Vibrant Colors, 16-Count • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94

Dixon Tri-Conderoga My First Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils with Bonus Pencil Sharpener, #2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, 4/Pack • Staples Advantage $5.29 5 $26.45

Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

uni-ball Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil Set, 0.5 mm, Black (1751934) • Staples Advantage $8.29 2 $16.58

Staples Copy Paper, LETTER-size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 500 Sheets/Ream • Staples Advantage $3.58 4 $14.32

uni-ball Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil, 0.7 mm, Green • Staples Advantage $6.99 2 $13.98

Pilot Dr. Grip Frosted Retractable Ball Point Pen, Medium Point, Blue Barrel, Black Ink, Single Pen (36253) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Pilot Dr. Grip Frosted Retractable Ball Point Pen, Medium Point, Purple Barrel, Black Ink, Single Pen (36250) • Amazon Business $5.70 2 $11.40

Ticonderoga DIX13472 Golf Pencil, Yellow (72 Count) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84

Dixon Tri-Conderoga My First Ticonderoga Woodcase Pencils #2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, Dozen • Staples Advantage $3.54 3 $10.62

AmazonBasics Hanging File Folders - Letter Size (25 Pack) - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86

Pentel Sharp Mechanical Pencils .9mm, Yellow, 2/Pack • Staples Advantage $9.29 1 $9.29

Pentel Sharp Mechanical Pencils .7mm, Blue Barrel, 2/Pack • Staples Advantage $9.29 1 $9.29

Pilot Dr. Grip PureWhite Retractable Ball Point Pen with Blue Accents, Medium Point, Black Ink, Single Pen (36206) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost			$264.52
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$298.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$52.67
Total project goal			$351.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$351.16
1 Donor			-$175.57
Donations toward project cost			-$149.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.33
match offer			-$175.59
Match offer toward project cost			-$149.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$26.34
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Learning 2 Write!

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My Students

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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Project Activity

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.