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 ice chests, pole holders and hooks for their classroom this upcoming school year!
Dr. Mosby
Connally High School•
Waco, TX
$35 still needed
4 donors so far
Let's Get to the Point... of the Pencils!
Help me give my students privacy folders, a pencil sharpener to keep their pencils sharp and ready to use, and a colored pencil sharpener to save the X-Acto sharpener for regular pencils.
Mrs. Kolar
Sam Houston Elementary School•
Port Arthur, TX
$58 still needed
2 donors so far
Shiloh: Journey of Compassion and Courage for My Fifth Graders
Help me give my students each a copy of Shiloh to study in our fifth-grade ELA class. This book will engage them in discussions about compassion, responsibility, and courage, enriching their reading experience and love for learning.
Mrs. Carta
Live Oak Elementary School•
Fallbrook, CA
$191 still needed
12 donors so far
Make School Fun Again...Learning Math by playing Math Games
Help me give my students hands-on experience with mathematics by helping me to purchase engaging math centers where students can use hands on manipulatives instead of always working with a pencil and paper to promote math skills.
Ms. Hinsley
Beacon Heights Elementary School•
Riverdale, MD
$118 still needed
9 donors so far
Hands-on Reading
Help me give my students opportunities to grow in their love for reading! In our library, we try to find many ways to get our students excited about books, including hands on storytelling supplements like these!
Mrs. Coffey
South Newton Elementary School•
Newton, NC
$71 still needed
1 donor so far
Get basics for a classroom
Help a teacher spend less out of pocket. Give wipes for Mrs. Grangerin
Help me give my students school supplies to complete their STEM projects and book club projects!
Mrs. Perkins
Princeton High School•
Cincinnati, OH
$242 still needed
11 donors so far
8 hours left!
2X
Double your impact! Thanks to DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell.$159 for now, thanks to a match.
From Reluctant to Ravenous Readers!
Help me give my students floor pillows, a lamp, rug and other items for a warm and welcoming reading environment. Students work on reading different leveled texts and novels in class. Creating this environment allows themto enjoy the books they read.
Ms. Calderon
Cardenas Elementary School - South•
Chicago, IL
$317 still needed
4 donors so far
$159 for now
Dry Erase Markers Needed for Engaging Classroom Lessons
Help me give my students the dry erase markers and headphones they need to show their learning.
Mrs. Vargo
Brown Middle School•
Ravenna, OH
$49 still needed
4 donors so far
2X
Double your impact! Thanks to DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell.$188 for now, thanks to a match.
Building Creativity Through STEAM
Help me give my students comfy floor seats, base-ten blocks, pattern blocks, and other items for classroom use.
Ms. Holiday
Schmid Elementary School•
Chicago, IL
$375 still needed
2 donors so far
$188 for now
Treasure Chest: Student Prize Box
Help me give my students items for a prize box. We need things like squishy, slime, PlayDoh, fidget toys, stickers, pencils, cars.
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