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Ms. Donnelly from Plainfield, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off

Help me give my students essential school supplies to create a supportive learning environment.

  • $243 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

My Project

In our special education classroom, every student brings something unique and extraordinary to our learning community. We love their curiosity, resilience, joy, and the way they celebrate every little success — theirs and their classmates’. These students work incredibly hard every day to overcome challenges and grow in ways that are inspiring to witness. Each resource we’re requesting is chosen with great care to support their individual needs.

Whether it's sensory tools that help them stay calm and focused, adaptive writing supplies that help them express their thoughts, or hands-on learning materials that bring concepts to life — every item makes a meaningful difference.

Your generosity helps create a learning environment where our students feel safe, valued, and capable. With the right tools, they can do incredible things — and you help make that possible. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of inclusive education.

Ms. Donnelly Charles Reed Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Plainfield, IL View local requests

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

13 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Fashion Colors 36 Count for Classroom Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Quill.com $23.69 1 $23.69
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Dinosaur Dig • Blick Art Materials $18.57 1 $18.57
12 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Boards with Lines, Small Classroom Whiteboards for Students, Homeschool and Writing Practice, Reusable Personal Lapboards for Kids, School Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals with Plant Based Alcohol, Citrus Scent, 8 fl oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4) - 9626-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Oxford Reinforced Zip Pouches, 10 Pack, 13-3/16" x 10-7/16", Translucent Poly Bag, White Mesh Lining, Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Zippers (77707) • Amazon Business $7.50 1 $7.50
Duck General Purpose Heavy Duty Masking Tape 0.94 x 60 yds. Beige (286509) • Staples $3.49 1 $3.49

Materials cost

$163.97

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.42

Total project goal

$242.80

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