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Ms. Bean from Wichita, KS is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics

Help me give my students basic supplies and decorations to help their learning environment be more welcoming and comfortable. Every student should have a warm, inviting, and safe classroom that stimulates them and challenges them.

  • $958 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

My classroom needs a makeover! My students need the basics, so why not combine the two? This project is about getting my students the basic supplies that they might not be able to bring to class everyday. Pencils, folders, paper, ect.

They should also be engaged and excited about being in the classroom, which is where the beautiful and colorful decor comes to play.

Being able to have sheer curtains to let in some natural light without the rays shining directly into their eyes would brighten up my room. Mood lighting with multicolored bulbs for independent reading time and educational videos. I hope that these additions will impact my kids and create a great environment to foster learning, collaboration, and enjoyment!

Ms. Bean West High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Wichita, KS 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

Never Before Funded 183 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tatuo Pastel Rainbow Backdrop Curtains Sheer Curtain Tulle Panels for Kid Baby Shower Unicorn Birthday Party Window Classroom Decorations 6 Panels(708 inch/59 ft in Total Width,Bright Color) • Amazon Business $60.99 3 $182.97
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 4 $103.96
Kleenex® Boutique 2-Ply Facial Tissue, White, 95 Sheets Per Box, Carton Of 36 Boxes • Amazon Business $76.15 1 $76.15
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 2 $69.28
Minetom Pastel Globe String Lights, 2 Pack Total 46FT 100 LED 8 Modes Waterproof USB Operated Fairy Easter Lights with Remote, Xmas Twinkle Lights for Party Wedding Wall Dorm Patio Canopy Room Decor • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Boao 48 Pieces 4.9 x 6.7 Inch Colorful Pennant Flags Banner Imitated Burlap Bunting Banner Pastel Decor Fabric Triangle Flag for Party Decoration (Blue, Yellow, Rose Red, Pink, Purple, Green) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Pacon? Array? Pastels Colored Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC101058) • Quill.com $27.59 1 $27.59
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
Hipbaby Felt Letter Board – Rainbow Letter Board with Letters, Emojis, Wooden Easel and Carry Bag – Changeble felt Letter Board for Baby Announcements Ideas, Milestones, Message • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop 8" Hanging Paper Lanterns • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
500 Pack Pencil Eraser Caps Pastel Colors Latex Free Pencil Pencil Eraser Toppers Arrowhead Caps Erasers for School Supplies,Deep Color • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
ANSOMO Pastel Tissue Paper Pom Poms Party Decorations Rainbow Ice Cream Easter Macaron Flowers Wall Hanging Décor Supplies Birthday Bridal Baby Shower Colorful Pink Purple Peach Mint Green Blue Ivory • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83
Mybbshower 12 inch Paper Flower for Wedding Fan Photo Backdrop Bridal Shower Birthday Party Decorations Pack of 6 (Pastel Party) • Amazon Business $9.60 1 $9.60

Materials cost

$722.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$813.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.60

Total project goal

$957.34

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