Help me give my students a well-equipped and less stressful classroom for positive learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. B's classroom raised $1,012
This project is fully funded
My Project
My classroom is full of bright, busy minds—and busy hands and feet too! As a middle school teacher, I’ve learned that creating a space where students can focus, stay organized, and manage their energy is just as important as teaching the lesson itself.
This project is all about building a classroom that works for the real kids who walk through my door each day.
With your help, we’ll be adding tools that make our daily routines smoother and more supportive. Headphones will help students concentrate during independent work and digital lessons. Staplers, tape, labels, and a desktop storage basket will keep our materials organized and accessible—no more wasted time searching for supplies!
To support students who need movement or sensory input, we’re also adding chair bands, stress-relief cubes, and fidget rings. These quiet tools help students regulate themselves without disrupting learning, creating a calmer and more focused environment for everyone.
Loose-leaf paper and pencils may seem simple, but they’re essentials we go through quickly—and having plenty on hand means every student can participate without hesitation. And the Better Than Paper bulletin rolls will help me create reusable, clean displays to support learning all year long.
This isn’t just about classroom supplies. It’s about meeting students where they are and creating a space where they can truly shine.
Thank you for helping us build a classroom that’s organized, supportive, and student-ready every single day.
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
Teacher Created Resources Better Than PaperRoll
• Amazon Business
$22.48
6
$134.88
Black Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (Pack of 8)
• Amazon Business
$95.60
1
$95.60
Wholesale Bulk Headphone,10 Packs School Headphones for Classsroom, for School, Airplane, Hospital, Students, Kids and Adults (Black)
• Amazon Business
Bostitch Office Impulse Heavy Duty Electric Stapler Value Pack, 45 Sheet Capacity, Includes 5,000 Staples & Staple Remover, No-Jam, Faster Stapling, Black
• Amazon Business
$50.18
1
$50.18
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.)
• Amazon Business
$20.79
2
$41.58
PaperPro(R) Prodigy(R) Stapler, Metallic Black/Silver, 0
• Amazon Business
$18.90
2
$37.80
Bankers Box Decorative Eight Compartment Literature Sorter, Letter, Black/Gray Pinstripe (6170301)
• Amazon Business
$27.20
1
$27.20
Begale 6-Pack Desktop Storage Basket for Office Supplies, File, Letter and Document Organizer, Black
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810C40BK)
• Amazon Business
$21.88
1
$21.88
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White
• Amazon Business
$21.75
1
$21.75
JusArt Acrylic Paint Markers Brush Tip 30 Colors, Water-Based No-Bleed Markers with Automatic Ink Control System, Waterproof Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock, Egg, Wood, Fabric, Glass, DIY Crafts
• Amazon Business
$20.89
1
$20.89
WNSIRVY 25 Pack Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, ADHD Tools for Kids, Improve Focus & Reduce Restlessness, Chair Bands for Sensory ADHD ADD Autism - Classroom & Home Must Haves (Black)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Dowling Magnets Adhesive Magnet Tape, 1 roll (25 ft x .75 in) in Dispenser, Thin Dark Gray, for Paper and Photos. Item 735001
• Amazon Business
$9.00
2
$18.00
24 Pack Slow Rising Stress Cube , Dough Stress Balls Soft Fidget Squishy Toys for Anxiety Relief, Pull Stretch Classroom Prize Party Favors Toys for Kids
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Kids Sensory Toys Fidget Rings: 50 Pack Textured Bulk Sensory Rings Stress Toys for Kids with Autism Calming - Small Fidgets for Students Classroom Prize Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$17.09
1
$17.09
30 Pcs Sunflower Bee Push Pins - Decorative Thumb Tacks for Cork Board, Bulletin Board, Photos, Wall - Cute Flowers and Bees Thumbtacks With Box - Office Decor Supplies
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
Chell White Sentence Strips Cardstock 3” x 24”, Thick Ruled Word Writing Paper for Teacher Supplies, Classroom and Home, Pack of 100
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
SadoTech Wireless Doorbells for Home - Adjustable Volume with 52 Chimes, 1000Ft Range, Easy Installation, Weatherproof Wireless Doorbell w/LED Flash, White
• Amazon Business
$14.94
1
$14.94
Neosmuk Black Magnetic Hooks,30lb+ Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Curtain, Grill (Black, 10 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$7.50
1
$7.50
Avery Multi-Use Permanent Labels, 1" x 2.75", White, Non-Printable, 128 Blank Labels Total (6113)
• Amazon Business
$2.19
1
$2.19
Materials cost
$740.59
Vendor shipping charges
$19.98
Sales tax
$57.77
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$859.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$151.67
Total project goal
$1,011.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,011.12
5 Donors
-$824.31
Donations toward project cost
-$700.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$123.65
Matching donations from our partners
-$186.81
Match offers toward project cost
-$158.79
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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