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Mrs. Elliott from Hope Mills, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Successful Start

Help me give my students a successful start to the 2025 - 2026 school year with some treasure box prizes and school supplies.

  • $959 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

My Project

I have been a teacher for 14 years, and I have a deep passion for what I do. It is my priority to help students be successful from start to finish. Being in a Title I school, we do not always have the funding for all the supplies we need and a lot of the times parents struggle to afford supplies as well, which leaves students without necessities, hence, on my list is essentials namely, dry erase markers, pencils, crayons and composition books.

This project aims to give my students a head start with the supplies they will need to start the year.

I have also included prizes for our classroom treasure box; these fidget toys will help motivate and encourage my students. This item will help students enjoy learning as well as alleviate some burden on parents to purchase expensive supplies. As a teacher, I am always looking for ways to make sure my students have what they need at all times, and this project is a helpful start.

I truly hope you will consider a donation to this project.

Mrs. Elliott Education V. Baldwin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $140.94 1 $140.94
SCIONE 24 Pack Party Favors Fidget Spinners for Kids 4-8 8-12,Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids 3-5, Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Classroom Prizes for Girls Boys, Toddler Birthday Party Return Gifts • Amazon Business $23.74 4 $94.96
Crayola Crayons, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 24 Count Crayon Box (Pack Of 6), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.93 6 $89.58
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.20 2 $58.40
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 2 $52.72
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, Notebooks for School, School Supplies, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, Kids Journal, 80 Sheets, Assorted Primary Covers, 6 Pack (63779) • Amazon Business $7.90 5 $39.50
Oxford Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 Inches, School Comp Book, Black Marble Covers, 100 Lined Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $19.42 2 $38.84
Neon Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lewtemi Star Student Silicone Bracelet, 200 Pcs, Wristband for Classroom Rewards, Kids School Supplies, 10 Colors (Blue, Green, Yellow, Rose, Pink, Purple, Red, Orange) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
ArtCreativity Mini Finger Skateboards for Kids (Bulk Pack of 144) Durable Finger Boards in Assorted Designs, 2 Inch Fingerboard Skateboard Party Favors, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
30 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors Birthday Toys for Goodie Bags - Small Plastic Spring Toys Bulk Party Favors Mini Rainbow Plastic Coil Spring Gifts Bulk - Colorful Magic Spring Mini Fidget Toys Bulk • Amazon Business $6.64 3 $19.92
Nicunom 50 Pack Mini Trophies for Awards, Plastic Gold Award Trophy Cups for Kids Participation Trophy Cup Bulk for Party Favor, Reward, Prop, Sport, Tournament, Competition, Winning Prize, 3.4 in • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
50 Pieces Galaxy Bouncy Balls Bulk 32 mm Space Theme Bouncy Balls Rubber Bouncing Balls Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Party Favors, Gift Bag Filling, Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
POPLAY 48PCS Kids Slap Bracelets, Slap Wristbands Bulk Tie Dye Bracelets Dinosaurs Mermaid Space Galaxy for Party Favors Classroom Prizes Exchanging Gifts • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
4Pack Emotion Slow Rising Stress Balls - Dough Squishy Balls for Anxiety Stress Relaxation - Stretchy Fidget Ball Sensory Toys - Classroom Prize Box Squeeze Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
4 Pack Fidget Spinners for Kids Adults, Easter Basket Stuffers Fidget Toys with Pop for Anxiety Stress Relief, Bulk Sensory Fidget Spinner Toys for Boys Girls, ADHD Autism Products Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$716.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.75

Sales tax

 $55.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$814.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.82

Total project goal

$958.80

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