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Ms. Otto from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Lessons

Help me give my students access to literacy lessons! My students need basic supplies including dry erase whiteboards, pencils, a storage cart, markers, and crayons.

  • $3,118 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are incredible, bilingual, and passionate about literacy. These supplies will help me build a classroom that is warm and inviting for them.

I want to create a classroom environment where students feel that they have all of the supplies that they need to succeed.

I need the basics, such as: crayons, markers, staplers, dry erase whiteboards, storage carts, glue sticks, and scissors.

I have also requested resources such as conversation starters that will make my students feel like they belong. Please help me to create my first classroom!

Thank you for helping my students learn to read!

Ms. Otto Lighthouse Community Charter School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Oakland, CA 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

53 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Whiteboard Height Adjustable, Easel Stand White Board on Wheels - 48 x 60 Large Mobile Dry Erase Board, 4' x 5' Double Sided Magnetic Whiteboard for School Office Home, Sliding Up & Down • Amazon Business $277.95 1 $277.95
Humble Crew 8 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Wheels, Pink • Amazon Business $70.04 2 $140.08
TICONDEROGA PENCILS, Wood-Cased #2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened with Eraser, Yellow, Six 30ct Packs/180 Count Total (X13830) • Amazon Business $46.14 3 $138.42
Jasilon [Upgraded] 10 Pack Plastic Envelopes with Snap Closure, Large Clear Poly Envelopes Letter Size, Plastic Folders with Closure, A4 File Folder, Document Envelope Folders - Clear • Amazon Business $11.99 10 $119.90
Regal Games - Easy Read Finger-Tip Shutter Slide Card Bingo Set - Jumbo Calling Cards with Master Board and Calling Cards - Green - 25 Easy Read Shutter Slide Cards • Amazon Business $58.98 2 $117.96
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $23.06 5 $115.30
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack, 240 Count, Bulk Classroom Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
CHKOSDA Digital LED Wall Clock, Oversize Wall Clock with 6” Numbers, Remote Control Count up/Countdown Timer Clock, Auto Dimmer, Big Calendar and Thermometer(Ice Blue) • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Color Changing Fairy String Lights - 33 ft 100 LED USB Silver Wire Lights with Remote and Timer, Starry Fairy Lights for Bedroom Party Craft Indoor Christmas Decoration, 16 Colors, Adapter Included • Amazon Business $15.29 5 $76.45
Color Swell 36 Set Bulk Watercolor Paint Pack with Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Classroom Parties Students All Ages • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
Crayola Fine Line Markers For Kids, Back to School Supplies For Teachers, Bulk Markers For School, 200 Count • Amazon Business $67.29 1 $67.29
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, 256 Count • Amazon Business $63.99 1 $63.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, School Supplies, 16 Colors (50 Each), 800 Ct, Standard • Amazon Business $63.95 1 $63.95
Huhuhero Kids Scissors, 5'' Small Safety Scissors Bulk Blunt Tip Toddler Scissors, Soft Grip Right/Left Handed Kid scissors for School Classroom Children Craft Art Supplies, Assorted Colors, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $10.24 5 $51.20
OWLCONIC Telling Time Teaching Clock for Kids Wall Clock - Analog Clock for Kids Bedrooms Playroom Homeschool Decor, School Classroom Learning Clock, Educational Clocks for Kids Learning to Tell Time • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
OWLCONIC Telling Time Teaching Clock for Kids Wall Clock - Analog Clock for Kids Bedrooms Playroom Homeschool Decor, School Classroom Learning Clock, Educational Clocks for Kids Learning to Tell Time • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
69 FT Bulletin Board Borders Card, Eucalyptus Die-Cut Borders Classroom Bulletin, Green Leaves Classroom Borders with Double-Sided Adhesive, Tropical Wall Decor Sign for Home School Classroom (70 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $15.79 3 $47.37
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $23.49 2 $46.98
Dry Erase Clipboards, PANDRI 36 Pack Hardboard Office Whiteboard Clipboards with Low Profile Clip, A4 Standard Size 9 x 12.5, Classroom Supplies ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Dry Erase Markers Bulk, Liqinkol 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $20.20 2 $40.40
Updated Peters Projection World Map | Laminated 36" x 24” Map | Developed by Arno Peters | Most Proportionally-Accurate Land Mass Depiction | Country Size & Scale is True, Unlike Most Maps | Major Countries, Cities, & Bodies of Water Labeled • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Mindfulness Activity Conversation Starter Cards for Kids- Behavior Help - Exercises to Build Emotional Resilience, Confidence, Positivity and Well-Being • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Extendable Presentation Pointer Pen, Little Cute Finger on Tip, Length : 5.85-24.57 Inch • Amazon Business $14.00 2 $28.00
Melissa & Doug Play Money Set - Educational Toy With Paper Bills and Plastic Coins (50 of each denomination) and Wooden Cash Drawer for Storage • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
60 Pack Adhesive Hooks 24lb(Max) Adhesive Wall Hooks, Self Adhesive Hooks Heavy Duty Adhesive Hooks for Kitchens Bathroom Office, Sliver • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
200 Pcs Cute Animal Stickers for Kids Teens Kawaii Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Scrapbook • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Sheet Protectors，500 Page，Page Protector 8.5" x 11" ，for 2/3/4 Ring Binder, Top Loading Paper Protector with Reinforced Holes,Holds Multiple Sheets，Letter Size. • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Bended Productions 183 Question a Day Cards Elementary School | Teacher Created Morning Meeting Chips for Teachers and Students | Classroom Conversation & Writing Prompt Cards Grades 3-5 • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Mr. Pen- Sticky Notes, 3”x3”, 12 Pads, Morandi Colors Sticky Notes, Sticky Note, Self-Stick Note Pads, Sticky Pads Sticky Notes Aesthetic, Colorful Sticky Notes, Sticky Notes Bulk, Bulk Sticky Notes • Amazon Business $6.84 3 $20.52
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Sight Words Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Anley 184Ft 200 Countries String Flag - International Bunting Banners for Party Decorations, Bars, Sports Clubs, School Festivals, Celebrations - 8" x 5", 200 Flags, 184 Feet • Amazon Business $19.65 1 $19.65
TOWO Wooden 4 in a Row Game - Classic Strategy Game for Adults Children-Connect The 4 Discs of Same Colour in a Row - Travel Games Family Board Games Toys Gift for 6 Years Old Kids Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.93 2 $17.86
Really Good Stuff Morning Meeting Chips for Kids - Conversation Starters for PreK through Elementary Classrooms - Students Learn & Improve Communication, Listening, & Vocabulary Skills - Sturdy & Waterproof - Included: 40 Unique Meeting Chips, 6cm • Amazon Business $17.12 1 $17.12
Deli Stapler, Desktop Staplers with 640 Staples, Office Stapler, 25 Sheet Capacity, Pink • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes, Social Emotional Learning Activities Foam Cube for Classroom School Teacher Party Game Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Large Dry Erase Calendar - Undated Monthly Wall Calendar, 40" x 27.8", Dry Erase Calendar for Wall with Stickers & Makers, Erasable & Reusable Calendar Whiteboard for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Dry Erase Ticket Holder Pockets 8.5" X 11", Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Beach Balls [3 Pack] 20" Inflatable Beach Balls for Kids - Beach Toys for Kids & Toddlers, Pool Games, Pool Toy - Classic Rainbow Color by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$2,358.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.98

Sales tax

 $215.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$35.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,649.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$467.63

Total project goal

$3,117.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,117.51

1 Donor

-$623.50

Donations toward project cost

-$529.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.52

match offer

-$2,494.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$2,119.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$374.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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