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Ms. Howard from Lexington, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe, Colorful, and Inspiring Space to Learn

Help me give my students the classroom essentials - a carpet, crayons, pencils, folders, paper, markers and more - they need to stay engaged, organized, and creative with magnetic whiteboards, dry erase markers, colorful pencils, folders, birthday awards, and more!

  • 2 donors
  • $979 goal

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My Project

My students are bright, curious, and full of energy! They come to school each day excited to learn, and I want to ensure our classroom meets their needs academically, creatively, and emotionally. As a first-grade teacher, I believe that students can truly thrive when they feel safe, seen, and supported.

The materials in this project will help us stay organized, learn effectively, and express creativity.

Dry-erase boards, magnetic markers, and erasers will allow students to engage actively in small-group and whole-group lessons. Bulk pencils, erasers, and folders will ensure every child has the tools they need daily without worry or stress. Our colorful crayons, markers, and decorative supplies will bring joy to lessons and help us celebrate birthdays and accomplishments.

A comfortable classroom rug and fun visuals on our bulletin boards will make our learning space feel like home. These simple yet essential items will help me create a positive, structured, and vibrant learning environment every child deserves.

Ms. Howard William Dean Junior Elementary School 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.

More about Ms. Howard

Lexington, MS 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

26 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flagship Carpets Schoolgirl Style Blue Pastel Alphabet Criss-Cross Applesauce Educational Area Rug for Kids Room Seating Décor, Children's Classroom, Play Carpet for Teaching and Playroom, 5' x 7'6" • Amazon Business $114.10 1 $114.10
Madisi Crayon Bulk pack, Regular Size, 18 Colors, 900 Count • Amazon Business $34.98 2 $69.96
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 1000 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $57.98 1 $57.98
Henoyso 72 Pcs 200 Pcs School Folders Heavy Duty 2 Pocket Homework Folders for Students Parent Teacher Communication (Black) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Pacon Fadeless Bulletin Board Art Paper Roll, 48" x 12', Pink, Pack of 4 (PAC57268) • Quill.com $51.79 1 $51.79
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $46.99 1 $46.99
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 12 Assorted Colors - 480 Bulk pack • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
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
Shuttle Art 108 Pack Highlighters, Highlighters Assorted Colors Set, 6 Bright Colors Chisel Tip Dry-Quickly Non-Toxic Highlighter Markers Bulk for Adults Kids Highlighting in Home School Office • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Flipside Double Sided Magnetic Dry-Erase Mobile Whiteboard Flip Easel, 12" x 12" (FLP50005) • Quill.com $24.59 1 $24.59
4E's Novelty 48 Boxes of 8-Packs Bulk Crayons for Kids, Classroom Crayons Bulk Classpack Teachers Supplies, School Supplies, Restaurants, Birthday Party Favors Non-Toxic (48 of 8-Packs) • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Whaline 164Ft Spring Easter Buffalo Plaid Bulletin Board Borders 5 Rolls Die-Cut Pastel Pink Blue Yellow Green Strips Plaid Rolled Bulletin Board Trim for School Classroom Office Chalkboard Decoration • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Teacher Created Resources Tie-Dye Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
VNDUEEY 50 Pack Black Magnetic Clips Fridge Magnets with Clips, Refrigerator Magnets Clips, Magnet Clips for Whiteboard on Home& Office • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Shuttle Art Assorted Colorful Pencils, 180 Pack Kids Pencils Bulk with 12 Designs, #2 HB, Pre-sharpened Awards and Incentive Pencils for Kids School Home Party Christmas Halloween Valentines Day • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
JAM PAPER Round Head Push Pins, Baby Pink Pastel, 100/Pack (346RTBAPI) • Quill.com $14.42 1 $14.42
JEFURE 72 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Jetec 10 Pads Transparent Sticky Notes 3x3 Inch Pastel Color Clear Sticky Notes See Through Self-Adhesive Waterproof Translucent Memo Pad 500 Sheets for Office Reminder Pads(Colorful,Cute) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Pencil top Erasers,200 Pack,Pencil erasers Toppers,Cap erasers,Pencil Eraser caps,Eraser Tops,Pencil top erasers for Kids,Cap erasers for Pencils Bulk,9 Colors • Amazon Business $8.85 1 $8.85
6 Pack Dry Erase Eraser Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Eraser for White Board, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Happy Birthday Awards • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$739.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.84

Total project goal

$978.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $978.95

1 Donor

-$489.48

Donations toward project cost

-$416.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.42

match offer

-$489.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$416.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.42

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