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Ms. Lu from Hope Mills, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Lu's classroom raised $180

A Magical Space for Young Wizards

Help me give my students a Harry Potter–themed classroom to create a magical and engaging learning environment where students feel excited to learn every day.

Ms. Lu South View High School
Hope Mills, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

A Harry Potter–themed classroom creates a magical and engaging learning environment where students feel excited to learn every day. The immersive ambiance encourages imagination, creativity, and a love for reading while helping students feel more connected to the classroom community. By transforming the classroom into a space filled with wonder and adventure, students become more motivated, focused, and eager to participate in lessons and activities.

This theme also helps build a strong classroom community by promoting collaboration, positive behavior, and a sense of belonging.

Students feel like they are part of something special, which can increase motivation, confidence, and classroom engagement. A fun and immersive learning environment supports student focus and helps make lessons more memorable and meaningful. Through this project, students will have a classroom that feels safe, creative, and inspiring—a place where learning truly feels magical.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Lu South View High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hope Mills, 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paladone - Harry Potter - Hogwarts Crest - Lamp with Control Wands Black • Amazon Business $35.96 1 $35.96
LEGO - Harry Potter Fawkes Dumbledore?s Phoenix 76448 • Best Buy Education $22.99 1 $22.99
CON*QUEST Conquest Journals Harry Potter Hogwarts Wall Collage, Set of 50 Official Wizarding World Prints, 4"x6", Printed on Quality Card Stock, Matte Finish • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Harry Potter Double Sided Hanging Wood Wall Decor - Wizards Welcome, Muggles Tolerated and Wizardry at Work, No Muggles Allowed • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Self-Inking Harry Potter™ Stampers, Set of 5 – Harry Potter Gifts, Collectables, Party Decor, Cake Toppers – Death Eater, Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy and More by PMI, 2.5 in. Tall • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Outus 14 Pcs Literary Genres Posters Bulletin Board Set for Classroom Literature Poster Wall Art Print Teacher Educational Art Print for High Middle School Classroom Decoration(14 Pcs,Classic) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$112.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.00

Total project goal

$179.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$179.98

1 Donor

-$179.98

Donations toward project cost

-$152.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

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$0.00

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