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Ms. Clanton from Baltimore, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Starts With The Right Tools

Help me give my students headphones, reading materials, a classroom printer and laminate machine, crayons, colored pencils, hand soap, and other items.

  • $831 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

My Project

One of our biggest needs is a classroom printer and laminating machine. These are essential tools for creating custom assignments, differentiated materials, and homework packets—especially when central printing and supply processing delays make it difficult to get what we need in time.

I am a second grade teacher at a Title I school, where most of my students face daily challenges outside the classroom.

Despite this, they show up each day excited to learn and grow. I want to give them the tools they need to thrive academically and feel proud of their learning space. With these tools in the classroom, I can respond quickly to student needs, support struggling learners, and make reusable, hands-on resources that last. These critical tools will allow me to personalize instruction and create resources that last all year.

To support reading growth, I’m also asking for decodable books and Elkonin box whiteboards. These materials are key to building strong phonics and literacy skills in early readers, especially for those who need extra support. Our classroom also needs essential supplies that we consistently run low on such as headphones, hand soap, crayons, markers, colored pencils, erasers, and more. These may seem small, but they make a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and helping students focus on learning.

Your support will help create a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed to be excited about learning. Thank you for believing in my students!

Ms. Clanton Northwood Elementary School 242 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 45 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Scanner, Copier, Best-for-home, 3 months of Instant Ink included (588S5A) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Grades 2-3 Graphic Novels Collection- 7 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $49.35 1 $49.35
hand2mind Elkonin Box Magnetic Answer Board, Word Mapping Paddles, Elkonin Boxes Dry Erase Blending Board, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Manipulatives, Science of Reading Classroom Materials (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $46.29 1 $46.29
Laminator,Laminator Machine 13 inch with 40pcs Laminating Sheets, Never Jam A3 Laminator, 9-in-1 Hot Cold Laminator Machine 11x17 with Paper Cutter Corner Rounder Hole Punch for Home Office School • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Maeline Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets for Library, Airplane, Online Learning, Travel, 3.5mm Jack for MP3 Player, Phone, Computer, Laptop - Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
Reginary 4 Pcs Flower Floor Pillows Cute Plush Flower Throw Pillows Daisy Floor Seat Cushion Chair Pads for Back to School First Day of School for Sofa Couch Bed Decor(15 Inch,Bright Color) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
The Science of Reading Decodable Books: Ending Blends Decodable Stories for Reading Intervention for Students with Dyslexia • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Science of Reading Decodable Readers: Vowel Teams (The Science of Reading Decodable Books) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Science Kit - Educational DIY Toy for Boys & Girls - Birthday Gift - Craft Project Idea for Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24PCS Welcome Back to School Party Rubber Bracelets, First Day of School Party Baby Shower Birthday Party Supplies Decorations Gifts Prize Goodie Bag Favors Silicone Wristbands • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Classwords Vocabulary Game, Grade 2 • Quill.com $17.18 1 $17.18
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Evan-Moor Practice Paragraph Writing, Workbook, Grades 2-4 (EMC246) • Quill.com $14.93 1 $14.93
Crayola Crayons, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 24 Count Crayon Box (Pack Of 6), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.93 1 $14.93
Black Forest Juicy Burst Gluten Free Berry Medley Fruit Gummies 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $14.05 1 $14.05
The Yak Pack: Sight Word Stories: Book 3: Comic Books to Practice Reading Dolch Sight Words (41-60) (The Yak Pack Comics Complete Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
HOMEIDEAS Classroom Blackout Curtains for Front Door,Classroom Door Window Cover, Privacy Shades Thermal Insulated Small Window Covering, 1 Panel, W10 X L38 Inch, Black • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Richardy 10Pcs/Set A4 English Phonics Language Arts Skills Posters Alphabet Wall Chart Classroom Decoration Classroom Organization Teaching Aids 11.22X8.26 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66
What Is Science? • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Decorably 15 Reading Posters for Classroom Elementary, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational School Library Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$617.29

Vendor shipping charges

$12.15

Sales tax

$37.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.54

Total project goal

$830.28

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