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Ms. T from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need a Pencil!

Help me give my students engaging writing materials to support their literacy skills!

  • $369 goal

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My Project

Writing is one of the main activities that takes place in our classroom! In our reading class, scholars express their ideas and comprehension of stories we have read through writing exercises. Of course, that can be a difficult task with a handful of students asking for a pencil. Although I have spent a lot of my own money on writing materials, things happen, and sometimes items go missing or broken. A lot of my students admitted they needed pencils at home and that was why they took them. The unique pencils and fun desk pet erasers will ensure students have writing utensils to complete their independent work, while giving them something they will want to take special care of. The mini whiteboards with dry erasers and markers will serve as tools students can use at our reading and writing centers to practice their handwriting skills and sentence writing. We already have specially marked storage items to put these new materials in! These writing materials will engage students and have them take responsible ownership of their writing utensils.

Ms. T Frederick Elementary School 260 Grades 3-5

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

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Baltimore, MD 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

HBCU Alum 40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco Handwriting Dry-Erase Board Classroom Kit • Nasco $137.32 1 $137.32
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $47.00 1 $47.00
Raymond Geddes Birthday Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
Raymond Geddes Incentive Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $19.52 1 $19.52
URSKYTOUS 80Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Cute Puzzle Erasers Bulk Take Apart Erasers Classroom Reward Treasure Box Easter Egg Fillers Bingo Prizes Games Valentine’s Day Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$245.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.73

Sales tax

 $14.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.23

Total project goal

$368.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $368.22

2 Donors

-$362.49

Donations toward project cost

-$312.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.73

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