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Ms. Landon from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Our Kinder Class

Help me give my students instructional materials that give visual color cues and engage!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Landon's classroom raised $162

This project is fully funded

My Project

Colorful paper might seem like a small detail, but in a kindergarten classroom, it opens the door to big learning. From practicing cutting and gluing to creating books, cards, and art projects, vibrant paper makes activities engaging and fun. It helps young learners express themselves, build fine motor skills, and take pride in their work.

Whether we're learning letters or celebrating milestones, colorful paper makes moments more joyful and memorable.

Your donation will directly support creativity, confidence and engagement for my students. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every child feels inspired to learn and shine.

Ms. Landon Sir Miles Davis Magnet Academy 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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Astrobrights Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, 250 Sheets, Orange - Durable • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,200 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Astrobrights Color Paper - "Cool" Assortment, 24 lb Bond Weight, 8.5 x 11, Assorted Cool Colors, 500/Ream • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 1 $17.48
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm,"Joy" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (91414) • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
Staples 3 x 5 Index Cards Lined Assorted Colors 300/Pack (TR50998) • Staples $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$102.93

Vendor shipping charges

$2.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.22

Total project goal

$161.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.44

2 Donors

-$89.36

Donations toward project cost

-$75.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$72.06

Match offers toward project cost

-$61.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.81

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$0.00

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