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Mrs. Simkins from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Notebooks and Crayons: Neat Necessities

Help me give my students the basics to start the school year off strong.

  • 2 donors
  • $253 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The clipboards in my project will be utilized for flexible learning; students will be able to move around the classroom to complete engaging activities. The notebooks will be utilized daily for science lessons for students to journal their findings. Pencils are important supplies for kindergarten students as they play a fundamental role in laying the groundwork for literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a love for learning through artistic expression and exploration. The crayons play a crucial role in any classroom by promoting creativity, sensory exploration and social-emotional development. The folders will be sent home weekly with students; they encourage parental involvement in their child's education by keeping parents informed about classroom activities, upcoming events, and academic progress.

It is hard to have impactful learning when we have to ration our supplies for an entire year.

In conclusion, each of these items will play a significant role within my classroom, enhancing student learning and fostering active engagement. Your contribution to this project is immensely valued and will have a profound impact on my classroom and students, far beyond what words can express. Every support and assistance you provide is deeply appreciated, and it will positively influence the educational journey and development of my students in ways that are truly meaningful.

Mrs. Simkins
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Upgrade Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Assorted Transparent Color, for Classroom and Office Use • Amazon Business $26.88 2 $53.76
Better Office Products Yellow Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Yellow • Amazon Business $25.73 2 $51.46
Gloween Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils Bulk, 320 Pack Pre-Sharpened Yellow Pencils for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Cra-Z-Art Jumbo Crayons, 8 Assorted Colors, 8/Pack (10203WM48) • Amazon Business $0.98 25 $24.50
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Color Will Vary (73389) • Amazon Business $23.11 1 $23.11

Materials cost

$181.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.86

Total project goal

$252.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$252.41

2 Donors

-$252.41

Donations toward project cost

-$214.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.86

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$0.00

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