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Ms. Drogaris from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading in Color, Writing with Joy!

Help me give my students literacy tools and resources to make literacy come alive . These erasers will encourage students to work towards their reading and writing goals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Drogaris's classroom raised $501

This project is fully funded

My Project

I'm a 3rd grade teacher working to make literacy come alive for my students! With your support, we’re hoping to receive animal erasers, markers, duct tape, and chart paper, simple materials that can make a big impact on reading and writing engagement.

These tools will not only brighten our space, they’ll spark excitement and creativity in how we read, write, and share our ideas.

The animal erasers will be used as fun incentives during independent reading, writing celebrations, and literacy centers, motivating students to stay focused and reach their goals. Markers and chart paper will help us create interactive anchor charts, story maps, and vocabulary walls that support comprehension and writing structure. Duct tape will be used to design colorful, organized reading notebooks and learning stations, turning our classroom into a literacy-rich environment.

Thank you for helping my students grow as confident, joyful readers and writers!

Ms. Drogaris Wilson 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.

Houston, TX View local requests

More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 oz Plastic Jars with Lids (12 pack) - Clear Empty Containers for Body Lotions, Creams, Butters - Great for Storage and Organization of Crafts, Teas, and Spices • Amazon Business $14.69 4 $58.76
Post-it? Super Sticky Wall Easel Pad, 25" x 30", 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack (559) • Quill.com $58.31 1 $58.31
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 2 $50.20
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $29.99 1 $29.99
100 CT WASHABLE SUPER TIPS MARKERS • Teachers' School Supply $26.47 1 $26.47
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers Bulk Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys Classroom Rewards Teacher Must Haves Desk Pets Back to School Supplies Random Eraser Party Favors Kids Toys Gifts Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Scotch Magic Invisible Clear Tape Refill, 0.75" x 22.2 yds., 1" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls/Pack (810S6) • Quill.com $16.49 1 $16.49
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $3.19 5 $15.95
Rainbow Colored Duct Tape Pack - 6 Bright Colors, 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls - Duct Tape Heavy Duty, Bulk Multi-Pack for Arts, Crafts, DIY Projects - Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.08 1 $15.08
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Cllayees 72 Pcs Assorted Fruit Pencil Erasers Toy Set, Mini Vegetable Puzzle Erasers Bulk, 3D Come Apart Gift for Kids Reward Party Favors (Fruit and Vegetable) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Quill Brand?White Out Pen Style Correction Tape, 2/Pk (52040-QL) • Quill.com $11.91 1 $11.91
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 8/Pack (2096148/2126231) • Quill.com $10.39 1 $10.39
3 otters 50PCS Animal Erasers for Kids, Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk 3D Desk Pets Puzzle Eraser Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Supplies, Party Favors for Kids Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$376.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.08

Total project goal

$500.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.55

2 Donors

-$165.03

Donations toward project cost

-$144.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.12

match offer

-$330.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$280.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.45

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