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Mr. Maurice Williams from Washington, DC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Essentials

Help me give my students all the basics needed to kick this school year off.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Maurice Williams's classroom raised $331

This project is fully funded

My Project

Filled with all the essentials that make a dual partnership less stressful and more manageable. The purpose of this project is for the kids to not notice the deficits in the system when it comes to funding and budget. We want to continue this school year with a positive mindset. These proactive tools with aid in both teachers being bale to be more flexible and less focused on behavior management. We know all PRE K classes are different and with this help of family engagement and data analysis we will be able to meet our kids at their needs.

Mr. Maurice Williams KIPP District of Columbia - Leap Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Jumbo 1, 2, 5, and 10 Minute Sand Timer Set with Soft Rubber End Caps, Hourglass Timer, Visual Timer for Toddlers, Calm Down Corner, Time Out Timer, Classroom Timers for Teachers (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $43.78 1 $43.78
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Assorted, 36 Count • Amazon Business $28.23 1 $28.23
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $27.17 1 $27.17
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set,Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
madesmart 2-Tier Organizer, Multi-Purpose Slide-Out Storage Baskets with Handles and Dividers, Frost • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
Doorbell, Lovin Product Waterproof Wireless Doorbell Chime Kit with 36 Chimes, Adjustable Volume; 1000feet Operating, with Sound LED Flash Door Bell for Home (1 Receiver x 1 Push Button) • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
VELCRO Brand Mounting Squares | 200pk, 7/8" White | Adhesive Sticky Back Hook and Loop for Teacher Supplies, Office Organization (30705) • Amazon Business $14.81 1 $14.81
Rug Grip Rug Gripper Tape for Area Rugs and Runners, Non-Slip Carpet Tape Works on Carpet, Tile and Hardwood Floors, 2.5in.x25ft. • Amazon Business $12.45 1 $12.45
Adhesive Magnets for Crafts - 100 PCs Flexible Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing - Small Sticky Magnets - Magnetic Dots with Adhesive Back are Alternative to Magnetic Tape, Stickers and Strip • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Woodstock Chimes Home of The Original Guaranteed Musically Tuned Wind Zenergy Hand Chime for Classrooms Meditation Mindfulness and More, Solo • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Created Resources Aqua Chevron Hand Pointer (20676) • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$233.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.59

Total project goal

$330.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$330.58

2 Donors

-$324.69

Donations toward project cost

-$280.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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