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Mrs. Willynn Thompson from Fort Mill, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating the World in Our Classroom: Monthly Cultural Showcases

Help me give my students a welcoming environment full of global connections.

  • $670 goal

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

This project expired on September 14, 2025.

My Project

Every student brings a story, a culture, and a perspective that enriches our classroom community. With students from diverse backgrounds, it’s essential to create a space that honors their heritage and celebrates their unique contributions. This project will provide monthly cultural showcases, each dedicated to a different cultural observance, allowing students to see themselves represented and valued in their learning environment. The project resources include art supplies, posters, storage, and display supplies.

My multilingual students come from all corners of the world, including South America, Asia, and many other vibrant cultures.

Each of them carries their culture, language, and traditions with pride. They are eager learners who thrive when their identities are acknowledged and celebrated. By creating monthly cultural displays, I hope to foster a sense of belonging, pride, and cultural exchange among my students.

Your support will allow my students to share their cultures with pride, learn from one another, and build a more connected and empathetic classroom community. With your help, we can turn our classroom into a vibrant mosaic of languages, stories, and traditions from around the world.

Thank you for believing in the power of cultural representation in the classroom. Your generosity will leave a lasting impact on these young, global learners.

Mrs. Willynn Thompson Fort Mill High School Grades 9-12

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Fort Mill, SC View local requests 75 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HapiLeap Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Storage Baskets for Shelves Kitchen Bathroom Playroom Classroom Office (4 Large + 4 Small) • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
TOOLF 4-Tier Rolling Cart, Metal Utility Cart with 3 Hooks, Easy Assemble Mobile Storage Trolley On Wheels, Metal Shelving Units Kitchen Bathroom Laundry Room • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
U Brands Cork & Steel Combo Dry-Erase & Bulletin Board, Frameless, 1.17' x 1.17' (3889U00-01) • Quill.com $29.29 1 $29.29
Blick Original Formula Student Tempera Paints - Set of 8, Multicultural Colors, Pints • Blick Art Materials $29.27 1 $29.27
24 Pack Adhesive Hooks - Utility Key Hooks for Wall Decorative Key Holder Rack, Self Adhesive for Towels, Hats, Shower, Kitchen, Living Room, Office • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Honoson 8 Pieces Recordable Answer Buzzers Button Game Show Buzzers Recording Buttons Gifts for Back to School Classroom Team Trivia Games(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Creativity Street WonderFoam Sheets - Multicultural Colors, 12" x 18" Sheets, Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $11.74 2 $23.48
School Smart Foam Boards, 5 x 5 Inches, White, Pack of 48 - Lightweight • School Specialty $20.32 1 $20.32
12 Pcs Cultures Around The World Posters Multicultural and Diversity Classroom Decorations Study Materials for Teachers Middle School and High School Classroom Social Study Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Creativity Street Craft Stems - Multicultural Colors, Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $2.89 6 $17.34
Let's Celebrate Diwali • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
The Afro Encyclopedia: Celebrating Black History, Culture And Contribution From Around The World! • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gorilla Mounting Putty - 2 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.99 3 $14.97
Beistle 4 1/2" - 5 1/2" Autumn Leaves Cutouts; 60/Pack • Quill.com $14.21 1 $14.21
Tenare 134 Pieces 5 Inch Bulletin Board Letters Alphabet Numbers Letters Combo Set Cutouts for Bulletin Board Display Home Decor(Glitter Gold Color) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastel Sets - Multicultural Colors, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $6.39 2 $12.78
Geyee 108 Pcs Paper People Cutouts for Crafts Blank Multicultural People Cut Outs for Bulletin Board Boy Girl Person Cardstock for Classroom Teachers Supplies Craft Art Project Home Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
All About Vietnam: Projects & Activities for Kids: Learn About Vietnamese Culture with Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Large Letter Stencils for Painting on Wood - 44 Pack Alphabet Letter Number Stencil Templates with Signs, Reusable Plastic Stencils in 3 Fonts and 284 Designs for Chalkboard Fabric Wood Signs • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Velcro? Brand Industrial Strength 2" x 4" Hook & Loop Fastener Strips, White, 2/Pack (90200) • Quill.com $5.17 2 $10.34
Decorably 16 National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Educational Hispanic Heritage Month Posters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mid-Autumn Festival (Traditions & Celebrations) (Traditions and Celebrations) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Geyee 108 Pcs Skin Color Construction Paper multicultural Skin Tone Paper Face Cutouts for Crafts Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Face Shaped Sticker Die Cut for Teachers Kids DIY Craft • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen- Washi Tape Set, 21 Rolls, Ethnic Elegance Design, Decorative Tape with Measure Tape, Washi Tapes, Scrapbook Tape, Scrapbook Washi Tape for Journaling, Craft Tape, Washy Tape, Washy-Tape • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
HQDeal Push Pins with Wooden Clips, 50 Pieces Thumbtacks Pushpins Paper Clips Clothespins for Cork Boards Notes Photos Display Wall Used in Offices Schools Public Place • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$495.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.03

Sales tax

 $34.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.48

Total project goal

$669.86

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