In order to create an environment where students can actively engage in hands-on, experiential learning, our classroom needs essential supplies, particularly pencils. These pencils will not just serve as writing tools but as instruments of creativity, expression, and exploration. Whether it's sketching ideas for a science project, completing a math puzzle, or drafting a story, pencils are a fundamental part of our learning process. By providing each student with high-quality pencils, we will ensure they have the tools needed to bring their ideas to life and fully participate in all hands-on activities.
Pencils are essential for students to express themselves, whether it’s through sketching, brainstorming, or drafting ideas for projects.
Pencils are needed for hands-on tasks such as mapping out scientific experiments, writing reflections, and participating in art-based projects that integrate different subjects. Students often need pencils for notetaking, problem-solving, and completing activities in interactive, project-based learning settings. With enough pencils, every student will be equipped to engage fully in these experiences. Having high-quality, reliable mechanical pencils allows students to focus on the learning process without distraction, ensuring they can complete tasks with ease, from writing to sketching to solving problems. These will be particularly useful for our Lunar New Year celebration.
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
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black
• Amazon Business
$27.99
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$27.99
Zhanmai 36 Pieces Blue Pencils Checking Pencils Blue Colored Pencils #2 HB with Eraser Pre Sharpened Pencils for Checking Map Coloring Tests Grading School Office Editing
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Zhanmai 24 Pieces Checking Erasable Pencils Pencils Pre-Sharpened #2 HB with Erasable Tops for Checking Map Coloring Tests Grading(Green)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Smallbudi 6PCS 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils Set with Case, Cute Pastel Mechanical Pencil with 360PCS HB Lead Refills, 3 Erasers, Aesthetic Back to School Supplies for Student Writing Drawing Sketching
• Amazon Business
$8.54
2
$17.08
Zhanmai 36 Pieces Blue Pencils Checking Pencils Blue Colored Pencils #2 HB with Eraser Pre Sharpened Pencils for Checking Map Coloring Tests Grading School Office Editing
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
LCPQMZGH 12 Pcs Erasable Checking Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, for Marking, Coloring, Tests, Grading, Office, School (Green)
• Amazon Business
$6.89
1
$6.89
Materials cost
$105.91
Vendor shipping charges
$11.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$149.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.38
Total project goal
$175.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$175.87
2 Donors
-$87.94
Donations toward project cost
-$74.75
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$13.19
match offer
-$87.93
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.74
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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