If you need to select replacements for your project, you'll see a notification in your teacher account to do so. When selecting replacement resources, you can shop for any replacement materials or resources that will benefit your class this school year.
If you need a replacement for a lost or damaged item, please see I need to return or exchange my materials.
Why do I need to shop for replacements?
Occasionally, vendors are unable to ship the originally requested items because the availability changed while your project was being funded. If this happens, we’ll email you instructions to select new material(s).
You may also be asked to shop for replacements if you returned an item and need an alternative.
How do I shop for replacements?
Log into your teacher account and look for the update, “Choose Replacements for some items in ‘Project Title.’”
When selecting replacement resources, shop for any replacement materials or resources that will benefit your class this school year. When shopping, you’ll be able to check out any of our vendors! Please note that DonorsChoose can cover small price increases to get you what you need.
Once you've submitted your replacement shopping cart, the replacement order is sent to the vendor(s). You can track your replacement order status on the same projects page.
What if I don't select replacement materials?
If you don't need to select replacements at all and would like to forfeit the funds, please click "I don't need replacements" on the shopping page. This will close your replacement portal, and we will put those funds towards supporting other projects.
If you take no action at all and do not select replacement materials by the due date indicated on your project, you may (depending on your project) be issued a DonorsChoose gift code that can be used on your next project with the total amount of replacement funds. You will no longer be able to go replacement shopping for your original project.
Note: You will not receive a gift code or be able to access the funds if you click "I don't need replacements" at any time.
Contact our team if you need any help shopping or completing your Thank-You Package.