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Ms. Walsh from El Cajon, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New School Year!

Help me give my students basic supplies to be successful throughout our school year!

  • $813 goal

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

My Project

Next school year, I will be teaching a 3/4 combo class versus just a third grade class. I want to have the supplies needed throughout the school year to help ensure the success of all students. My goal is for them to not be distracted by other needs so that they can fully focus on their learning. The students at my school are incredibly special because they have big hearts and demonstrate empathy consistently.

The specific items will make a difference in my students' learning because they will have what they need to succeed throughout each school day.

The variety of snacks are requested to ensure that all students can focus on their learning versus being hungry throughout the day. All students receive free breakfast and lunch but sometimes that is not enough to sustain them throughout each learning day.

The headphones are needed to complete independent work during small group rotations in reading and math. This allows for differentiated instruction. The borax, food coloring, and cornstarch are items needed for one of my favorite beginning of the year science activities-making bouncy balls. This helps engage students in problem solving and collaboration.

The other basic supplies include lysol wipes to help keep the classroom clean, the storage bins to help keep the classroom organized, clay for art projects, and a sharpener to keep their pencils sharpened. The variety of prizes would give students options for prizes for working hard in class.

Ms. Walsh Chase Elementary 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.

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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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
Skylety 9 Pcs Mini Plush Stuffed Animals Bulk 3.15 Inch Cute Soft Decompress Animals Plush Toys for Baby Shower Birthday Party Gifts Classroom Prizes Easter Basket Stuffers (Cute Animals) • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80 Wipes/Canister, 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Quill.com $35.99 2 $71.98
Citylife 6 Packs 3.5 QT Small Storage Bins with Black Handle Clear Plastic Bins with Reinforce Bottom Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing Art Supply, Craft Stuff, Medicine, Small Toys • Amazon Business $28.97 2 $57.94
Rold Gold Pretzels, Sticks, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $19.38 2 $38.76
Modeling Clay - 50 Colors Air Dry Clay, DIY Molding Magic Clay for Slime add ins & Slime Supplies, Kids Toys Set for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
6 Pack Colorful Plastic Classroom Storage Bins 13.75" X 10.25" for Organizing A4 Papers Trays, Pencils, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Rainbow Containers for Kids School Supplies by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
HOGOKIDS Party Favors for Kids - 20 Pack Animals Building Blocks Toy for Easter Gifts Goodie Bags Stocking Stuffer Classroom Prizes Building Set, Valentines Day Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Ages 6-12+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
MaxGear Hanging File Organizer Box, Acrylic Filing Folder Organizer for Letter Size, Portable Desktop Box with Handles, Clear File Crate Storage Boxes for Office Home • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
20 Pack Party Favors for Kids Filled with Squishy Toys,Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers,Kids Classroom Prizes, Pinata Stuffers,Carnival Prizes,Treasure Box Toys for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
60 Pcs Pop Bracelet Bubble Fidget Toys for Party Favors, Hand Finger Silicone Wristband Bulk for Student Classroom Prize, Goodie Bag Fillers Easter Egg Basket Stuffers Christmas Valentine Gift for Kid • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
30 Pieces Stress Balls, 2 Inch Stress Smile Balls, Stress Ball Pack, Stress Relief Small Balls, Toys Prizes for Teens Treasure Box Classroom Prizes School Office Party Favor Birthday Gift, Multicolors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Food Coloring Set (4 colors) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.26 2 $12.52
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Value Pack, 0.5 oz, 20 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 2 $11.36
Milliard Borax Powder - Pure Multipurpose Cleaning Agent, Laundry Detergent Booster (2 lb) • Amazon Business $10.66 1 $10.66
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Red (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Argo, Cornstarch, 1 Pound(LB) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
Cocurb 32 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors for Kids 4 to 8 Fun Goodie Bag Stuffers for Birthdays, Classroom Prizes, and Small Toys Present • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$595.44

Vendor shipping charges

$1.63

Sales tax

$54.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$690.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.85

Total project goal

$812.33

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