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Ms. Ma from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Write, Draw, Clean--Essential Supplies Needed for Young Learners!

Help me give my students My students need essential classroom supplies like pencils, markers, and cleaning wipes to support their learning, creativity and a clean environment.

  • $399 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

My Project

Inspiring Young Minds with Essential Supplies!

I love how eager my students are to learn and create every day.

They come to class with big ideas, ready to explore, draw, write, and express themselves. However, learning is most effective when they have the right tools in their hands. That’s where you can help!

Our classroom needs essential supplies like pencils, markers, and cleaning wipes to keep our learning environment stocked and sanitary. Pencils fuel their writing and problem-solving skills, markers allow them to bring their creativity to life, and cleaning wipes help us maintain a healthy space for focused learning.

With your support, my students will have the materials they need to engage in lessons confidently and stay safe while doing so. Every donation, big or small, makes a lasting impact on their education. Thank you for helping us build a brighter, cleaner, and more creative classroom!

Ms. Ma Murray Language 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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than 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

90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 5 $74.95
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Soothing Aloe Gel, 12 Ounce Pump Bottle • School Specialty $12.67 5 $63.35
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
LiqInkol Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Whiteboard Markers, Chisel Point Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Helping Hands Pocket Chart • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Washable and Reusable Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$295.51

Vendor shipping charges

$8.49

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.72

Total project goal

$398.15

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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