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Ms. Martin from Nashville, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tomorrow: Teaching History

Help me give my students 150 composition notebooks to fully engage with the curriculum, explore history, and develop critical thinking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martin's classroom raised $621

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m excited to share my project aimed at providing my 5th and 8th grade social studies students with the essential tools they need to succeed. My classroom is filled with curious minds eager to explore the past, understand the present, and shape the future. However, to fully engage these bright young learners, we need more resources—items that will build their skills, boost their confidence, and ensure that every student has what they need to be successful.

Your support will help me equip my students with the daily materials crucial for interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and critical thinking exercises.

From maps and historical documents to writing supplies and learning aids, these resources will allow my students to dive deep into the subjects we study. They will develop the analytical skills necessary to understand complex historical events and draw connections to the world today.

With your generosity, every student in my class will have an equal opportunity to learn, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. Together, we can create a classroom environment where all students are supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

Thank you for considering a contribution to "Tools for Tomorrow: Empowering Young Historians." Your donation will make a lasting impact on the education and lives of these future leaders.

Ms. Martin Explore Community School Grades 6-8

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.

Nashville, TN View local requests

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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Composition Notebooks, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796) • Amazon Business $21.82 13 $283.66
MEDIMALL 15 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Craft Storage Cart with Wheels, Mobile Tools Scrapbook Paper Organizer Cart for School Home Office Use (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Elmer's Re-Stick School Glue Sticks, 0.28 Ounces, White, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy Duty, 6 Holes, Auto Stop AFMAT Pencil Sharpeners for School, Classroom Electric Sharpener for 6-11mm Pencils, 7000 Sharpening Times, Do not Eat up Colored Pencils • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10

Materials cost

$476.76

Vendor shipping charges

$13.15

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.01

Total project goal

$620.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$620.07

2 Donors

-$620.07

Donations toward project cost

-$527.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.01

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$0.00

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