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Ms. Simmons from Columbia, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Write the Future: Donate Supplies for Creative Classrooms!

Help me give my students appreicate the diverse ways to express themselves through writing!

  • $236 goal

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My Project

When students have access to fun, colorful, or innovative writing tools, they are often more excited to use them. A simple shift from a standard pencil to a gel pen, for example, can spark interest and make students more eager to engage with their tasks. This added motivation can lead to increased participation, especially for students who might otherwise feel disengaged from traditional classroom activities.

Unique writing utensils can inspire creativity.

Tools like colored pens, markers, or specialty pencils encourage students to think outside the box when completing assignments or brainstorming ideas. This can be especially valuable in subjects like art, literature, and even math, where visual representation of ideas and concepts enhances understanding and problem-solving.

Every student learns differently, and providing a variety of writing utensils helps accommodate diverse learning styles. For instance, some students may benefit from using thicker pens or pencils if they struggle with fine motor control, while others might find that using a highlighter or different-colored ink helps them better organize information or understand concepts. These tools give students a chance to find what works best for them, promoting individualized learning.

Ms. Simmons Jackson Creek Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Simmons

Columbia, SC 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $57.97 1 $57.97
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Notebook Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62331) • Amazon Business $29.70 1 $29.70
150 Pack Pencil Erasers Animal Erasers for Kids Puzzle Erasers 3D Mini Erasers Food Vegetable Sport Fruit Take Apart Eraser Classroom Rewards Game Prizes Treasure Box Party Favors for Kid Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Tenare 48 Pieces Pencil Sharpeners Manual Double Hole Pencil Sharpener with Lid Hand for Home School Office, Handheld Plastic Crayon Sharpener, Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $6.94 2 $13.88

Materials cost

$142.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.75

Sales tax

 $10.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.38

Total project goal

$235.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $235.85

1 Donor

-$117.92

Donations toward project cost

-$100.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.69

match offer

-$117.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.69

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 $0.00

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