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Ms. Sumner from Conyers, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Color and Creativity to Our Kindergarten Classroom!

Help me give my students colorful paper for printing documents, and fun border.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sumner's classroom raised $260

This project is fully funded

My Project

In my classroom, we believe that learning should be as fun and colorful as possible, after all, the more engaging the environment, the more motivated our little learners become!

To make that a reality, I need your help!

My kindergarten students are full of energy and curiosity, and they thrive in a vibrant, colorful environment that sparks their imaginations. However, my classroom is in need of some essential supplies that will help transform our space into a warm and inviting place where every student feels excited to come and learn.

Colored Paper: A variety of colored paper to use for creating colorful crafts, bulletin board displays, and engaging worksheets. These materials will support hands-on learning and art projects, helping students build fine motor skills and express their creativity.

Bulletin Board Borders: Fun and exciting borders to decorate our bulletin boards, making them more visually appealing and interactive. These borders will enhance our classroom's learning space by adding a sense of fun and organization to our displays, whether they’re showcasing student work, monthly themes, or learning activities.

These supplies are essential to creating an environment where students feel inspired to explore new ideas, develop their skills, and have fun while doing it! With these additions, we can enhance our classroom decorations and bulletin boards, creating a more engaging and visually stimulating space, encourage creativity and artistic expression through fun craft projects and activities. I want to give students the opportunity to experience color and visual elements that support their learning and development.

With your support, we can make our classroom a place where every student feels excited and motivated to learn, grow, and explore new ideas.

Ms. Sumner Hightower Trail Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson Dellosa Education 4" EZ Letters Combo Pack, Kind Vibes, 219 Pieces Per Pack, 3 Packs (CD-130095-3) • Quill.com $27.89 1 $27.89
6 Rolls Ruffled Bulletin Board Borders for Classroom Decor Farmhouse Classroom Decor Burlap Bulletin Borders DIY Border Trims Crafts Classroom Home Decoration (Forest Green, 2.5 x 94.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
8 Rolls 262.5 ft Colorful Bulletin Board Borders Scalloped Classroom Borders Trim for Bulletin Boards, White Board, Cork Board, Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, Punchy Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb./89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91732) • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
36 Pack Self Adhesive Name Tags for Classroom Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates for Classroom School Supplies NamePlates with Alphabet Letters,Class Rules - Extra Large - 17 * 5 inches • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Bright Color Trim - Bulletin Board Borders for Chalkboard & Whiteboard - 144 Feet • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mixweer 65.6 ft Colorful Rainbow Bulletin Board Border Watercolor Classroom Trim Bulletin Board Border Rainbow Straight Paper Borders Poster Chalkboard Borders for School Classroom Home Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Carson Dellosa 65Ft of Sea Glass Green Bulletin Board Borders, 1 Roll of Pastel Scalloped Trim for Rolling Whiteboard, Cork and Posterboard, Party, Easter, Spring Decorations, and Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Carson Dellosa Kind Vibes 65Ft of Colorful Heart Bulletin Board Borders, 1 Roll of Scalloped Trim for Rolling Whiteboard, Posterboard, Party, Valentines Day Decorations, and Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Teacher Created Resources Mint Green Scalloped Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Whaline 68Ft Winter Bulletin Border Sticker Holiday Decoration Borders Snowflake Snowman Wave Trim Border Self-Adhesive Label Sticker for New Year Decor School Classroom Office Chalkboard, 60Pcs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
98 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Decorations, 3 Rolls Kente Bulletin Board Borders Black History Month Decorations for Classroom African American Festival Wall and Door Decoration • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$175.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.93

Total project goal

$259.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.54

2 Donors

-$171.19

Donations toward project cost

-$169.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.45

match offer

-$59.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.50

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