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Ms. O'Malley from Phoenix, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Essentials for Teaching!

Help me give my students the essentials they need to get through the school year! Going into my second year of teaching I am still looking to gather all the necessities I need for a happy, healthy classroom!

  • 9 donors
  • $679 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Access to classroom materials is crucial, especially in low-income areas like the district I teach in. Having these materials already in the classroom helps level the playing field for all students. These materials are essential tools that enable me to create engaging lessons and provide hands-on learning experiences that are so valuable for their development. By ensuring we have the necessary supplies—from basic stationery to educational resources—we can bridge gaps in resources and give every student the opportunity to learn and succeed to the best of their abilities. Having these materials not only supports academic growth but also fosters a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive!

Ms. O'Malley
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $25.94 2 $51.88
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 4 $51.56
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 2 $50.98
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 3 Reams, 1500 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.46 4 $37.84
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4, Silver • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 11.5 x 9.0-Inch, 100-Pack, 3 mil • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
PREXTEX Classroom Storage Baskets Crayon and Pencill Container - Classroom Organization - Crayon Holder - Storage Basket, Shelf & Desk Organizer - Classrooms, Office Desk, Small Desk, and Toy Storage • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Math Toy, Fine Motor Skills, Counting Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $7.32 2 $14.64
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home (6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Dixon Ticonderoga TriWrite #2 Pencil - 12 Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $4.73 2 $9.46
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.15 1 $8.15

Materials cost

$488.70

Vendor shipping charges

$15.65

Sales tax

$34.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.76

Total project goal

$678.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$678.38

7 Donors

-$527.65

Donations toward project cost

-$459.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$137.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$116.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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