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Ms. Brewster from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Brewster's classroom raised $375

A Buzzing Classroom Where Learning Takes Flight

Help me give my students a bee themed organized, motivating, engaging classroom environment.

Ms. Brewster Eastway Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades 3-5

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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

My classroom is a space where students should feel inspired, supported, and excited to learn every day. However, creating a fully engaging and well-organized learning environment requires intentional design and resources that help bring lessons to life while also supporting classroom structure and student responsibility.

This project will transform my classroom into a bright, bee-themed learning space filled with motivational décor, organizational tools, and student-centered supports.

Bee-themed bulletin board decorations, inspirational posters, borders, and cutouts will help create a warm and welcoming environment that encourages positivity, growth mindset thinking, and academic confidence. The addition of a decorative neon “Read” sign will further promote a strong culture of reading and literacy in the classroom.

To support daily classroom organization and efficiency, storage bins and containers will help keep instructional materials, student supplies, and learning tools neatly arranged and easily accessible. This will allow for smoother transitions, less classroom disruption, and more instructional time focused on learning.

In addition, classroom tools such as a large digital wall clock will help students develop time awareness and improve transitions throughout the school day. Bee-themed hall passes and motivational rewards will also support classroom procedures while reinforcing positive behavior and responsibility.

Finally, hands-on craft materials and bee-themed incentives will allow students to take pride in their learning space while also engaging in creative activities and classroom celebrations. Together, these resources will help build a structured, joyful, and motivating environment where students feel valued, focused, and excited to learn each day.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Brewster Eastway Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC 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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xflyee 16" Bluetooth Large Digital Wall Clock/Auto Time Sync, 10 RGB Colors Digital Clock Large Display with Remote, Auto-Dimming/DST, Calendar, Timer, Alarm, 6 Night Lights Big Clock for Decor • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Citylife 8 Packs 6 QT Plastic Storage Bins with Latching Lids Clear Storage Box with handle Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
FAXFSIGN Read Books Neon Sign Book Neon Light Colorful Rainbow Neon Light sign Read More Books Neon Signs Library Classroom Reading Room Bookstore Bookish Decoration Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $29.88 1 $29.88
PerKoop 50 Sets Bee Themed Back to School Gifts Bulk with Presharpened Cute Bees Pencils and Erasers Motivational Postcards for Spelling Bee Decorations Classroom Rewards Bees Party Favors • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
IRIS USA 3 Qt. Plastic Craft Storage Container Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Small Art & Office Supply Organizer Tote, Sensory Bins & Boxes for Home & University, Stackable, Secure Latch Buckles, Clear • Amazon Business $24.90 1 $24.90
Hadley Designs Classroom Calendar Set Bulletin Board Decorations - Chalkboard School Calendar for Classroom Decor, Kindergarten Preschool Elementary Teacher Must Haves, Homeschool & Daycare Essentials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Juvale 20-Pack 13x19 in Motivational Classroom Posters - Chalkboard-Style Wall Decor, Classroom Decor, Bulletin Board Decorations, School Supplies for Teachers, Growth Mindset Posters • Amazon Business $15.51 1 $15.51
Whaline 69 Ft Summer Bulletin Board Borders Bee Honeycomb Dot Flower Self-Adhesive Bulletin Board Trim for Bee Day Decoration Party Home Office • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
8 Set PVC Hall Pass Lanyards Bee Theme Unbreakable Hall School Passes Teacher Supplies for Classroom Elementary Middle School Bathroom Library Office Nurse • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 48 Pcs Cutouts Bee Bulletin Board Decorations Set with Borders, Bee Themed Classroom Decor - School, Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Jetec 120 Pcs Tiny Resin Bees for Crafts, 3 Size Mini Plastic Flatback Garden Bees Embellishment for Honey Themed Party Decor Art DIY Crafts Baby Shower Birthday Cake Decorations • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Whaline Bee Motivational Bulletin Board Classroom Decorations Cute Honeybee Honeycomb Hive Cutouts Inspirational Bee Sign Positive Rule Poster for Summer School Chalkboard Wall Decor, 26Pcs • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Geyee 81 Pcs Bulletin Board Cutouts Self Adhesive Name Tags Teacher Name Plate for Desk Classroom Birthday Party Baby Shower School Teacher Supplies (Bee) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Tatastar Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty (2 Rolls, 20 Feet) - Removable Waterproof Nano Mounting Tape, 1.2" & 0.8" Width for Picture Hanging, Wall Decor, Posters, Carpets, Rugs - Indoor & Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Decorably 15 Motivational Bee Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Inspirational Bee Classroom Decor - Bulletin Boards, School Hallways, Home Study Room • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$264.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.23

Total project goal

$374.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.86

1 Donor

-$374.86

Donations toward project cost

-$318.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.23

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