Help me give my students the basics so they can reach their potential in fourth grade! We need crayons, staples, markers, and cardstock.
$650 goal
This project expired on May 7, 2025.
This project expired on May 7, 2025.
My Project
Basic supplies and personal care items are often sorely lacking in my inner-city school. Students have to get by without crayons, paper, markers, and other supplies that not only support their learning but make school fun! I do what I can to provide for students but as we reach the midpoint of the year, we are running out! I'm also looking for some supplies to make the classroom more comfortable and inviting. Harsh lighting and intense, dry heating plague my old school building. I'm requesting lamps to make a better learning environment with softer lighting and chapstick for those who suffer from winter chapped lips.
I want to supply some basic supplies and comforts so students can continue to perform to the best of their ability all the way to the end of the school year.
Students in my room deserve to be able to add color to their work, use all the paper they need, and spend the school day in an inviting environment.
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
51 students impacted
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Stackable Crayon Box -(4 Pack) (Blue, Small)
• Amazon Business
$14.54
10
$145.40
155-Pack Lip Balm in Bulk by Naturistick. Assorted Scents. 100% Natural Ingredients. Best Beeswax Chapstick for Dry, Chapped Lips. Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$129.99
1
$129.99
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 800 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Large Crayon Box, 8 Colors
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$49.84
1
$49.84
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230)
• Staples
$47.82
1
$47.82
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers - Black, Pkg of 36
• Blick Art Materials
$31.05
1
$31.05
Ambimall 60" Floor Lamps for Living Room with 3 Color Temperatures, Standing Lamp Tall with Adjustable Linen Shade, Tall Lamps for Living Room Bedroom Office Classroom Dorm Room(9W Bulb Included)
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$29.99
1
$29.99
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24)
• Amazon Business
$29.00
1
$29.00
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil
• Amazon Business
$17.18
1
$17.18
ArtCreativity Wooden Pencils for Kids with Eraser - (80 Count) Fun Assorted Number 2 Pencils, Assorted Designs Fun Pencils School Supplies - Bulk Pencils for Classroom - Great Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$12.73
1
$12.73
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701)
• Staples
$11.25
1
$11.25
Materials cost
$504.25
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$551.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$97.37
Total project goal
$649.13
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