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Ms. Mann from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My First Classroom

Help me give my students an incredible education. I am very appreciative of any and all help I may receive!

  • $728 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

My Project

This project is for my first classroom. I am going into my first year in teaching and would appreciate all the help I can get in getting supplies for my classroom. It can be a struggle going straight from student teaching to setting up your first classroom. All of the items in my cart are products I wish to get for my classroom to provide my students with their own materials to allow them to feel a sense of responsibility and independence. A few of the items are to make the classroom feel a little bit more like home. I want them to feel comfortable and safe in between the walls of my classroom. I am so excited to start my first year!

Ms. Mann Maplewood Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Indianapolis, IN 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Homguava Bean Bag Chair Bean Bag Chairs for Adults Comfy Beanbag Giant Bean Bag Chair with Spacious Design Bean Bag Couch with Armrest Large Bean Bag Chair with Filler for Living Room Bedroom (Pink) • Amazon Business $161.49 1 $161.49
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $96.74 1 $96.74
Mobile Dry Erase Board on Wheels - TANKEE 40 x 24 Magnetic Double Sided Whiteboard Easel, Large Reversible Rolling White Board with Aluminum Frame Standing for Office, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $90.98 1 $90.98
Crayola Crayons and Washable Markers Classpack, 256 Ct, Bulk School Supplies for Teachers, Elementary and Preschool • Amazon Business $57.04 1 $57.04
Goefun Lined Sticky Easel pads, Flip Sticky Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Ruled Easel Paper 25x30 inches,30 Sheets per Pad, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
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
Pacon Classroom Keepers Stackable Cardboard File Organizer 12.88 x 29.25 x 9.38 White (001310) • Staples $25.45 1 $25.45
100 Pcs Motivational Pencils Bulk, Fun Inspirational School Pencils for Classroom, Cute Wood Pencils with Encourage Positive Sayings, Back to School Supplies for Kids Student Teacher Classroom Reward • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
S&T INC. 12 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Bulk Towels for Home, Reusable Microfiber Towels for Cars, Cleaning Rags, Assorted, 11.5 Inches x 11.5 Inches, 12 Count • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$579.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.06

Total project goal

$727.08

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