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Ms. Merino from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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🌈 Color Our World

Help me give my students Educational Posters, Rainbow Decor, Flexible Floor Seating Cushions, and Fidget Toys to brighten up their classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Merino's classroom raised $344

This project is fully funded

My Project

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud" - Maya Angelou. When a rainbow breaks through the clouds, it shows the power of hope.

Our students are the most resilient of any you will ever meet.

They are constantly overcoming their challenges and deserve to be reminded that they can shine, even when it feels like those clouds just won't part. What better way to remind them of this positive/growth mindset than with rainbow motifs and motivational quotes and images.

Now only are we aiming to create a brighter and more colorful environment, but a more comfortable one as well. With the Colorful Flexible Floor Seating Cushions, we can ensure that students have a space they can relax and feel calm in. Decorating with pillows that remind them to "Be Kind" and to "Let Your Light Shine" will not only brighten up the space, but help them stay positive as well.

It is important to remind our students that they are enough and that we are always proud of them!

Ms. Merino PS K396 Sid Miller Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY 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

130 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juexica 8 Pcs Square Colorful Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
GAMENOTE Wooden Pen Holder & Pencil Holders - Rainbow Supply Caddy Phone Holder Desk Organizer for Office Supplies Makeup Brush Classroom Organization for Women & Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
628pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata,Classroom Toys,Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
16 Educational Posters for Classroom Decor & Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies Baby to 3rd Grade Kids, Laminated PreK Learning Chart Materials – US & World Map, ABC Alphabet, Shapes, Days of the Week • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
SKHOLIFE Colorful Quotes Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Inch Set of 4 Cartoon Inspirational Words Pillow Cases Cute Kids Home Decor Pillow Covers for Sofa Couch Outdoor (Linen, Prevent Tearing) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Easever Rainbow Decor Set of 2, Macrame Rainbow Wall Decor, Boho Rainbow Wall Hanging, Handmade Woven Rainbow for Nursery, Classroom, Playroom, Girl's Room, Ideal Gift for Baby Shower or Birthday Party Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
decalmile Small Hands Change The World Equality Wall Stickers Inspirational Quote Rainbow Wall Decals Kids Room Classroom School Library Wall Decor Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Color Wall Decals Kids Room,Nursery Wall Stickers,Large Kids Educational Wall Corner Decor Stickers for Kidsroom, Daycare,Nursery,Bedroom,Classroom,Playroom,Living Room. • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
gisgfim 17 Pieces Rainbow Classroom Motivational Posters Welcome Decor Signs For Classroom Rainbow Bulletin Board Decorations Growth Mindset Classroom Posters Elementary Middle School Classroom Rules • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Schoolgirl Style Light Bulb Moments Motivational Classroom Posters, 11" x 8.5" Rainbow Classroom Decorations, Inspirational Wall Art for Bulletin Boards & White Boards, Poster Art Set (12 pc) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
RUBFAC 60pcs Rainbow Pennant Banner Flags Colorful Felt Fabric Pennant Banners Reusable Pennants String for Carnival Theme Rainbow Birthday Party Decorations (5 Packs) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$258.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.57

Total project goal

$343.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.82

2 Donors

-$176.90

Donations toward project cost

-$150.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.53

Matching donations from our partners

-$166.92

Match offers toward project cost

-$141.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.04

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