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Mrs. Pierre from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Paper

Help me give my students more color choices when it comes to paper!

  • $419 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

My Project

What is elementary art without colored paper? Colored paper encourages creativity, supports artistic expression, and helps young learners explore important visual concepts like contrast, color theory, and composition.

Different colors of paper provide a stimulating starting point for projects and can inspire new ideas that plain white paper might not.

For many students, working with color boosts engagement and confidence, especially when they see their ideas come to life in vibrant ways. Colored paper also supports fine motor development through activities like cutting, folding, and layering, making it a valuable resource in early art education.

Mrs. Pierre Northwood Academy Charter School Grades 3-5

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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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Hyper Yellow, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Cobalt Blue 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102056) • Staples $30.44 1 $30.44
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Violet, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102058) • Quill.com $27.59 1 $27.59
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Hyper Lime, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102224) • Quill.com $26.67 1 $26.67
Pacon Kaleidoscope Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Hot Pink, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102052) • Quill.com $26.67 1 $26.67
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11" Rojo Red, 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102054) • Quill.com $23.91 1 $23.91
Pacon Kaleidoscope Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pumpkin 500 Sheets/Ream (PAC102051) • Staples $22.54 1 $22.54
Kaleidoscope Colored Copy/Laser Paper Coral Red 24lb Letter 500 Sheets • Staples $22.54 1 $22.54
Pacon Kaleidoscope Multipurpose Colored Paper Hyper Pink 8 1/2 x 11 500 Sheets/Rm (PAC102206) • Staples $22.11 1 $22.11
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Bright Color Paper Colorful Cardstock - 8.5’’ x 11’’ Letter Paper Size 65lb Cover Card Stock Rainbow Colors Paper 70 Sheets Perfect for Scrapbooking, Crafts, Business Cards 180gsm UAP12 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pacon 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Festive Red, 50 Sheets/Pack (P103431) • Quill.com $6.38 2 $12.76
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Shocking Pink, 50 Sheets (P103013) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Pink, 50 Sheets (P103012) • Quill.com $7.82 1 $7.82
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Yellow, 50 Sheets (P103004) • Quill.com $7.19 1 $7.19
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Orange, 50 Sheets (P103002) • Quill.com $6.38 1 $6.38
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Primary 5-Color Assortment, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper, Black, 9" x 12", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$320.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.78

Total project goal

$418.51

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