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Mr. Maddox from Augusta, KY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Maddox's classroom raised $1,091

Mr. Maddox's 2025-2026 Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students some much needed classroom supplies. In the cart there are a few class sets of books, snacks, pencils, dry erase boards, and a few other essential classroom supplies.

This project is fully funded

My Project

The resources I have carefully selected are designed to enhance my students' learning experience and foster a greater enjoyment of the educational process. To keep their reading experience fresh and engaging, I have included a variety of classroom book sets, ensuring that students are not limited to repetitive material. Each day, my students dedicate thirty minutes to silent reading, an essential practice that supports their development of higher literacy skills.

Additionally, I have incorporated resources aimed at promoting social-emotional learning within the classroom.

Several students face challenges in this area, and I am committed to providing intentional guidance to help them manage their emotions in a constructive and healthy manner.

The remaining items in my cart consist of essential teaching tools. These include pencils, Expo markers, snacks, and individual whiteboards—resources that facilitate both learning and classroom management. Specifically, the dry erase boards will help minimize the use of paper during math exercises, fostering a more sustainable and efficient approach to problem-solving.

Thank you for considering my project. Teaching 4th, 5th, and 6th graders brings me immense joy. I am fortunate to be in a profession I truly love, and I am passionate about helping my students develop the skills they need to succeed in life. I sincerely hope this project is funded so that I can continue providing them with the tools and support they need to reach their full potential.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

70 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Maddox Augusta Independent School Grades 3-5

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.

Augusta, KY 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

70 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $52.45 2 $104.90
Grades 4-6 Favorite Books Set - 15 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $98.05 1 $98.05
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $23.94 2 $47.88
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
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
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Amazon Basics Woodcased Classroom #2 Pencils with Erasers, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Value Pack of 30 count, Orange • Amazon Business $3.84 6 $23.04
The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 1 $21.86
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Workbook For 50 Social Emotional Learning Lessons Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00

Materials cost

$868.21

Vendor shipping charges

$15.41

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$926.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.52

Total project goal

$1,090.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,090.16

1 Donor

-$1,029.60

Donations toward project cost

-$926.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.56

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$0.00

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