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

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Supplies Needed for Reading Program

Help me give my students the supplies they need for our reading curriculum!

  • $393 goal

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My Project

Our newly developed reading curriculum features a range of supplies crucial for a successful reading program. Packed with engaging hands-on activities, this curriculum aims to make learning enjoyable for students.

I am dedicated to delivering an equitable education and nurturing a passion for learning among my students.

My goal is to empower them to excel in reading and these supplies will greatly help me do so.

Please help us reach our goal and giving my student an equitable education. By offering a donation, our students will be able to have a successful year!

Ms. Kalbach James R Ludlow 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.

More about Ms. Kalbach

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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco White Construction Paper, 12 in. x 18 in. - 100 Sheets • Nasco $4.12 13 $53.56
1InTheOffice Clasp Envelopes 10x15, Brown Manilla Envelopes with Clasp, Gummed Flaps, 10" x 15" Clasp Envelopes, (100) • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Color Swell Bulk Watercolors Paint Pack with Wood Brushes - 36 Sets with 8 Washable Colors Each - Perfect for Kids, Classrooms, Parties, Students, Donations, Party Favors, All Ages • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Stardust White, 250 Sheets/Pack (21408/22401) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
Royal & Langnickel Paint Brushes, Round, Natural Hair, Assorted Sizes, Pack of 144 • School Specialty $18.74 1 $18.74
25 Slightly Assorted Flower Seed Packets - Includes 10+ Varieties - May Include: Forget Me Nots, Pinks, Marigolds, Zinnia, Wildflower, Poppy, Snapdragon and More - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2pck), Bulk School Supplies For Kids, Classroom Supplies, Art Paper for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $13.81 1 $13.81
Coastwide Professional Plastic Indoor Recycling Container Without Lid Blue Soft Molded Plastic 7 Gallon (CW56432) • Staples $11.38 1 $11.38
SYZ 12" Beach Balls Bulk - Inflatable Swimming Pool Toys for Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors Luau Decorations - Blow Up Classic Rainbow Color Beachball Summer Water Games Fun Gifts (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $9.71 1 $9.71
SIMETUFY 360 Sheets 36 Multicolor Tissue Paper Bulk Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper Decorative Art Rainbow Tissue Paper 12in x 8.4in for Art Craft Floral Birthday Party Festival Tissue Paper Pom Pom • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wow Plastic Disposable Plastic Drinking Straws - 250 count (neon) (Neon). • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Bright Yellow, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 1 $4.86
Mr. Pen- Popsicle Stick, Craft Sticks, 4.5 Inch, 200 Pack, Wax Sticks, Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids, Wood Sticks, Wooden Sticks for Crafts, Sticks for Crafting, Ice Cream Sticks, Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$282.50

Vendor shipping charges

$17.18

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.93

Total project goal

$392.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$392.85

3 Donors

-$196.42

Donations toward project cost

-$166.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.46

match offer

-$196.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.46

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$0.00

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