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Ms. Thomas from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning How To Solve Problems in Math Class

Help me give my students some supplies they will need during their 7th grade year. Receiving the various supplies on the list will ensure that all scholars have what they need to succeed in my class!

  • $917 goal

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My Project

Hello! We are excited to share our project aimed at enhancing the learning experience for our 7th grade math students in Philadelphia. We believe that with the right resources, we can make math fun, engaging, and accessible for every student.

Our goal is to equip our 7th grade classroom with math tools and resources that will help students grasp challenging concepts more easily.

We aim to foster a love for math by making learning more hands-on and dynamic.

By funding this project, you will be helping to create a vibrant, interactive, and supportive math learning environment. Your contribution will directly impact our students, giving them the tools they need to succeed and develop a lifelong love for math. Thank you for considering our project and for supporting our students' educational journey.

Ms. Thomas Guion S. Bluford Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 70 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 2 $107.98
Akro-Mils Storage Cabinet, 6-3/8 x 20 x 16 in, Black and Clear - Durability • School Specialty $94.57 1 $94.57
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towel, 1-Ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 15 Rolls/Pack (36371/55417) • Quill.com $26.99 2 $53.98
Plastic Goniometer Quick Angle Protractor Clear Angle Finder Angle Ruler with 7 Inch Arm Angle Measurement Tool for School Office Measuring Drawing Woodworking Designers Architects Students Work (8) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791) • Staples $46.39 1 $46.39
Westcott 12'' TrimAir Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15106) • Amazon Business $40.22 1 $40.22
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80 Wipes/Canister, 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.56 1 $38.56
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 3 $31.14
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $28.32 1 $28.32
Teacher Created Resources Boxwood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77448) • Amazon Business $25.67 1 $25.67
Cordless Hot Glue Gun with Stand, 4V Mini Pink Glue Gun Set with 25Pcs Premium Glue Sticks, USB Rechargeable Wireless Battery Powerd Glue Gun Kit for DIY, Arts&Crafts, Gift for Women • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Staples Smooth 2-Pocket Paper Folder Green 25/Box (50753/27533-CC) • Staples $7.34 3 $22.02
160 Sheets Cardstock Thick Paper 8.3 x 11.6 Inches 250gsm Heavyweight Card Stock Printer Paper 10 Assorted Colored Card Paper for DIY Art Scrapbook Paper Crafting School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
Crayola Take Note! Chisel Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
SAVERHO 36 Clear Pockets Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones and Calculator Holder, Pocket Chart for Classroom with Number Sticker (Grey) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Clear Plastic Protractors, 6 Inch, 180 Degrees, Classroom Set of Kids Protractor Rulers for Geometry and School Use, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
30 Packs Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch Straight Ruler with Centimeter and Millimeter, Metric Rulers Bulk for Kids Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FaCraft Confetti Happy Birthday Chart Poster for Classroom Decorations Birthday Chart Calendars Class Birthday Bulletin Board Chart Posters for Back to School Teaching Supplies • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Hall Passes Lanyards Set of 6 School Classroom Owl Decor Library Office Nurse Boy Girl Teacher Appreciation Gifts • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
ZYFOFFICE 50 PCS Wood Color Push Pin with Wooden Clips Durable Wooden Push Pins Decorative Pushpins Tacks Thumbtacks Decorative Paper Clips (100-Colorful) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Astrobrights Colored Printer Paper, 24 lb, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Primary 5-Color Assortment, 100 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02

Materials cost

$718.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$778.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.46

Total project goal

$916.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $916.38

1 Donor

-$916.38

Donations toward project cost

-$778.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$137.46

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