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Mr. Simmers from Anchorage AK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Starting Supplies

Help me give my students supplies for our return to in-person learning. My goal is to create individual "supply kits" for each of my students. Doing so will help reduce the amount of personal materials entering the building.

  • $1,166 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom houses an energetic collection of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade​ Montessori learners. Our teaching philosophy prompts us to follow each and every child through natural, timely learning experiences. We emphasize hands-on skill acquisition and provide students with a variety of learning materials. Our school is widely diverse, playing host to many cultures and backgrounds.

"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child." -Doctor Maria Montessori

Doctor Maria Montessori was an innovator within the context of twentieth-century education. She used cutting-edge materials and methods to convey complicated concepts and processes, engaging her students in magical, captivating ways. Dr. Montessori emphasized the importance of a prepared environment and saw the utmost potential in each and every pupil. Technology has become and continues becoming increasingly useful, efficient, and effective within the learning environment. Through my practice, I strive to cultivate a prepared environment that not only embraces technology, STEM, and innovation, but one that would please Doctor Montessori were she still with us today.

My Project

These materials will simplify our return to in-person learning. I am planning on providing each student with their own set of supplies. Each student will receive a binder with divider tabs, notebook paper, graphing paper, a composition notebook (journal), a sketch book (for drawing), personal pencils, pens, highlighters, a ruler, a sharpener, and more.

Inequality is an unfortunate reality in public education.

This project will ensure that each and every student, regardless of socioeconomic status, will have the tools and supplies needed to succeed. I also hope doing so will prevent the sharing of materials. Everyone will have exactly what they need!

Mr. Simmers
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sketch Book: Notebook for Drawing, Writing, Painting, Sketching or Doodling, 120 Pages, 8.5x11 (Premium Abstract Cover vol.4) • Amazon Business $4.59 30 $137.70
IRIS 585172 Modular Supply Case, PVC-Free ,Large,10 Pack, Clear • Amazon Business $32.70 3 $98.10
Dry Erase Lap Boards Double-Sided for Classroom, Pack of 26, Magicfly 9 x 12 Inches Small Lap Board Portable Classroom Whiteboard with 32 Pens and 26 Erasers for Students, Kids • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Mead Composition Book, Wide Ruled Comp Book, Writing Journal Notebook with Lined Paper, Home School Supplies for College Students & K-12, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble, 12 Pack (72936) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90631) • Amazon Business $29.83 2 $59.66
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Classic Colors 10 Each (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360) • Amazon Business $9.90 5 $49.50
AmazonBasics 3 Ring Binder Dividers with 8 Tabs, Pack of 6 Sets • Amazon Business $9.21 5 $46.05
EXPO 86001 Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Point, Black (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $8.72 5 $43.60
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Back to School Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Class Pack, 576 pencils in box by Madisi • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
MENOLY 20 Pack Double Hole Pencil Sharpener Manual Pencil Sharpener with Lid Hand Pencil Sharpeners for School Office Home (Pink/Yellow/Green/Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 36 (1920938) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Clipboards (Set of 30) by Office Solutions Direct! ECO Friendly Hardboard Clipboard Pack, Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Pointed-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-P-K (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
OHill Pack of 32 Animal Erasers Bulk Kids Pencil Erasers Puzzle Erasers Mini Novelty Erasers for Classroom Rewards, Party Favors, Games Prizes, Carnivals Gift and School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.79 3 $26.37
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LovesTown 60 Packs Wood Rulers,2 Scale 30cm & 12inch Student Rulers Wooden School Rulers Office Ruler Measuring Ruler for Students Teachers Experiments Crafts • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Paper Mate 1951395 InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Black, 20 Count • Amazon Business $7.30 2 $14.60
Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Red, Box of 12 (1951252) • Amazon Business $2.98 4 $11.92
Fun Express Laminated Superhero Bookmarks - 48 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Mr. Pen Pencil Top Erasers, Cap Erasers, 120 Pack • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$932.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$990.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.83

Total project goal

$1,165.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,165.55

8 Donors

-$832.77

Donations toward project cost

-$707.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$124.91

match offer

-$332.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$282.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.92

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