Classroom Essentials Lists allow teachers to shop for classroom supplies from a short, curated list of basics. As the teacher receives funding, we immediately ship funded items to the teacher. Learn more about Classroom Essentials
Help me give my students the best experience in their new electives, theatre and creative writing!
Mrs. Akin
Bessemer City Middle School•
Bessemer, AL
$458 still needed
3 donors so far
End of Year Celebration...Outdoor Games
Help me give my students a great end of the year celebration. We will use the giant outdoor games during the end of year outdoor celebration allowing students to kick off their summer in a fun way.
Ms. Covington
Alabama Aerospace & Aviation High School•
Bessemer, AL
$314 still needed
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Nacho Average Class
Help me give my students nacho chips and cheese to celebrate their hard work!
Ms. Kelley
Charles F Hard Elementary School•
Bessemer, AL
$247 still needed
2 donors so far
Reiss’s Researchers
Help me give my students a clean room with disinfecting wipes, clean air with Lysol Air sanitizer, weather lab for science discovery, and rotating desk organizer to keep classroom supplies in the reach of all table mates.
Ms. Reiss
Lipscomb Elementary School•
Bessemer, AL
$603 still needed
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King Bucks
Help me give my students snacks and LEGO kits for a reward cart, where they use fake money earned from good attendance and completed work.
Help me give my students a wonderful start to an exciting school year! These basics will ensure each scholar is prepared for every learning adventure that awaits them. Thank you for your support.
Ms. Mitchell
Jonesboro Elementary School•
Bessemer, AL
$717 still needed
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Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins' New Classroom Project
Help me give my students a SuperHero blast off from feeling welcome into their classroom. Giving them motivation and eager to have a great school year.
Mrs. Dortch-Tompkins
Westhills Elementary School•
Bessemer, AL
$1,048 still needed
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Help Us Thrive with Supplies
Help me give my students important supplies - pencils, papers, ink, paperclips, etc. - from Quill.
Dr. Verma
Bessemer City Middle School•
Bessemer, AL
$285 still needed
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Equip Our Champions!!!
Help me give my students the opportunity to develop basketball skills in PE class.
Ms. Covington
Alabama Aerospace & Aviation High School•
Bessemer, AL
$1,467 still needed
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Nex Playground in Our Town. Enter the Funzone!
Help me give my students a fun and interactive gaming experience. The Nex Playground is an active play system where indoor physical activities meets interactive fun!!
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