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Mrs. Castaneda from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Boards, Bright Minds: Building a Welcoming Classroom

Help me give my students a space that inspires confidence, belonging, and a love for learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Castaneda's classroom raised $386

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A warm, inviting classroom environment sets the tone for a successful school year. The classroom is a home away from home. With your support, I will create a space that fosters confidence, a sense of belonging, and emotional safety for every student. This project features decor that fosters a calming, student-centered atmosphere, including calm corner banners for self-regulation and display areas where student work will be proudly showcased.

By surrounding students with visuals that reflect their efforts and support their well-being, we help them feel valued, motivated, and ready to engage deeply in their learning every day.

Mrs. Castaneda Marquette Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

20 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Light Turquoise Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $18.99 4 $75.96
Teacher Created Resources Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Paper Roll, 4' x 12', Golden Sun, 4/Pack (TCR32475) • Quill.com $64.79 1 $64.79
Teacher Created Resources Watercolor Straight Border Trim, 35 Feet Per Pack, 6 Packs (TCR8960-6) • Quill.com $28.61 1 $28.61
Teacher Created Resources Watercolor Stripes Border Trim, 35 Feet Per Pack, 6 Packs (TCR8961-6) • Quill.com $28.43 1 $28.43
Hadley Designs Spanish Classroom Decorations - 6 Spanish Classroom Posters Elementary, Calm Down Corner Posters Español, Emociones Poster, Retro Afirmaciones Positivas Español Poster • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
Staples Packing Tape 2.83 W x 54.6 yds. Clear 6/Pack (52209/ST-XW26-6) • Staples $15.19 1 $15.19
Watercolor Name Tags/Labels - Multi-Pack • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Teacher Created Resources Watercolor Apple Mini Accents, Multicolored, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
29 Pieces Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set Decoration Watercolor Birthday Cupcake Balloon Banner Cutouts Board Wall Classroom for Classrooms School Decoration Back to School Party • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Teacher Created Resources? Watercolor Apples Accents, Pack of 30 (TCR5611) • Quill.com $8.00 1 $8.00
Watercolor Flat Name Plates (TCR8969) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$292.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.75

Total project goal

$385.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $385.02

12 Donors

-$348.00

Donations toward project cost

-$305.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.75

match offer

-$25.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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