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Ms. Simpkins from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies for a Classroom in Need

Help me give my students pencil cases filled with school supplies like pencils, crayons, glue, markers, and erasers. Also, help me give them books about diversity and activities to promote fine motor/STEM skills.

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My Project

The majority of my students come from low-income homes, so they come to school with little to no supplies. I don't think it is right to ask their families to provide these supplies via a school supply list, and put an additional financial burden on them. This project will allow me to give every student in my class their own pencil case filled with school supplies. Especially during Covid, it is helpful for students to have their own supplies without the need to share.

This helps tremendously because every student will have all the materials they need to be successful, so they can focus on learning.

Additionally, this project will give our classroom books that support diversity. The students in my class are diverse, and deserve to see themselves in the books we read. Every year, I like to grow our classroom library with these books. Your donation will be so appreciate by my sweet, hard-working students who deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Ms. Simpkins Avery D Harrington 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 12 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $23.98 3 $71.94
Blue Summit Supplies Pencil Pouches, Bulk Pencil Pouch 30 Pack in Assorted Colors for Storing School Supplies, Writing Utensils, and More, Cloth Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binders, 30 Count • Amazon Business $48.01 1 $48.01
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.69 2 $45.38
Stackable Crayon Box - Clear (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.27 3 $39.81
Ticonderoga® Tri-Write Beginners' Pencils with Erasers, 2 Soft, Yellow Barrel, Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $18.49 2 $36.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7g, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
LMC Products Wooden Lacing Beads 125 Pieces, Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 Year Old, Fine Motor Toys, Lacing Beads for Toddlers, Occupational Therapy Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Pacon Colored Paper Chart Tablet, 5 Assorted Colors, Cursive Cover, 1" Ruled 24" x 32", 25 Sheets • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TOYLI Building Discs 100-Piece, Interlocking Toy Age 3 4 5 6, Building Toy for Preschoolers, Safe, Interlocking Building Blocks for Kids, Snowflake Stem Toys , Plastic Building Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family • Amazon Business $11.78 1 $11.78
Interlocking Building Blocks – 70-Piece Kids for Toddlers and Kids – Fun and Educational Toy Building Set for Skill Development, Educational Conventional Toys Gift for Boys Girls1 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60
(8 Pack) Sticky Notes 3x3 Inches,Bright Colors Self-Stick Pads, Easy to Post for Home, Office, Notebook, 8 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Hair Love • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60
Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 300 pack (10022) • Amazon Business $2.27 1 $2.27

Materials cost

$408.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.08

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.63

Total project goal

$530.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $530.86

11 Donors

-$530.86

Donations toward project cost

-$451.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.63

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