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

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Let's Explore the World!

Help me give my students the exciting and fun-filled exploration of Science and Social Studies that they want to experience in 5th grade.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Laura Young's classroom raised $343

This project is fully funded

My Project

Every student deserves a learning experience that is eye-opening, heart-racing and full of "AHA!" moments! All students should have that - no matter their learning styles or needs. Kids should be given the chance to explore the world physically through an exciting Science program with hands-on experiments and wander the world geographically and politically with a creative Social Studies curriculum.

Right now, our 5th grade classroom is completely bare.

There is paper hanging on the walls. The lockers are empty of books and supplies. Why, the environment doesn't even welcome the students with no rugs, bookcases, comfortable seating, etc.! Additionally, there are no basic classroom supplies for our use.

This order will go a long way toward setting us up with the necessities for our classroom. Vital things like pens, pencils, erasers and expo markers will allow us to note our experiment results or post its to use to mark off new features on a map. You will be giving us the opportunity for those eye-opening, heart-racing "AHA!" moments! Thank you so much for your consideration!

Ms. Laura Young John Barry Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
40 Pack File Folders 2 Inch Expanding Pocket Expandable File Folders Letter Size Reinforced Straight Cut Tab Expand File Jackets Document Folder 8 Colors • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 30 Count, 6 Packs/180 Count Total • Amazon Business $37.14 1 $37.14
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Bostitch Office EZ Squeeze Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch, 40-Sheet Capacity, Use Less Force, Perfect for Home Office School Supplies, Sleek Design, Silver • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Fine Point 0.7 mm, Blue, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Pop Up Sticky Notes 3x3 inch Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads 12 Pads/Pack 100 Sheets/Pad Total 1200 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Bostitch Office Heavy Duty Stapler, 40 Sheet Capacity, No Jam, Full Strip, For Classroom, Office or Desk, Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Scotch Magic Tape, 3 Rolls, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810K3) • Amazon Business $9.67 1 $9.67
405pcs Name tag Labels, Colorful Name Badge with Permanent Adhesive Writable Name Tag Stickers for School Office Home (Each Measures 3" x 2") • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Paper Mate 73015 Arrowhead Pink Pearl Cap Erasers, 144 Count • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, Black Two-Tone, 1 Dispenser/Pack (C60-BK) • Amazon Business $4.75 1 $4.75

Materials cost

$257.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.40

Total project goal

$342.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$342.69

1 Donor

-$167.38

Donations toward project cost

-$145.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.74

match offer

-$171.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$145.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.96

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$0.00

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