Help me give my students a warm and welcoming classroom this September by creating an inviting space where they feel safe and excited to learn in a new room.
$810 goal
This project expired on October 25, 2025.
This project expired on October 25, 2025.
Celebrating 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
As my new kindergarteners walk through the door, I want them to feel safe, excited, and ready to learn.
Our classroom needs a lot of work—and a whole lot of love—to become the inviting space our little learners deserve.
Your support will help create a cozy, cheerful environment where big dreams can grow.
I’ll be able to transform the room with calming decorations, cheerful wallpaper, and functional items like chair pockets that help keep things organized and accessible. These materials will create a cozy, engaging environment that supports independence, encourages curiosity, and makes every child feel at home from the moment they walk in.
More than half 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
Never Before Funded20 students impacted
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Chairback Pockets Chart, 6 Bright Color Seat Storage Organizer for Kids School Supplies with 2 Large Pockets Keeps Students Organized and Classrooms Neat, 16.3 x 14.9 Inch (6 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
4
$107.96
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Pink, Yellow, Blue)
• Amazon Business
White Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll
• Amazon Business
$21.37
2
$42.74
Big Joe Milano Kid's Beanbag Chair Pink Passion Smartmax
• Amazon Business
$39.63
1
$39.63
Big Joe Milano Kid's Bean Bag Chair, Dolce Terazzo Lenox, 2ft Small
• Amazon Business
$38.72
1
$38.72
OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers for Office Supplies, File Organizer Desk Drawer Organizer with 2 Pen Holders, 4 Tier Paper Organizer for Desk(Pink)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Teacher Created Resources® Confetti Happy Birthday Crowns, Pack of 30
• Amazon Business
$21.31
1
$21.31
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes
• Amazon Business
$21.31
1
$21.31
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Magnetic Border(TCR77574)
• Amazon Business
Amdrebio Pink Round Rug 4Ft for Girls Bedroom, Fluffy Circle Area Rugs for Kids Room Decor Aesthetic, Shag Fuzzy Carpet for Living Room, Nursery, Dorm, Classroom, Teen, Cute Baby Play Mat, Washable
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Flat Name Plates, Large
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Juvale 12-Pack Pencil Holder Trays and Organization Baskets - Plastic Caddy for Desk and Elementary Teacher Supplies for Classroom Decoration (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
D-FantiX 12 Pack Magnetic Sentence Strips for Teachers, 12 x 3 Inch Magnetic Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Whiteboard, Reusable Teacher Supplies Learning Tools for Classroom Office(6 Colored, 6 White)
• Amazon Business
$12.79
1
$12.79
Juvale 24 Pack 11-inch Dry Erase Spots and Sticker Dots for Classroom Tables - Peel and Stick Circles for Teachers and School Essential Supplies (8 Colors)
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop 8" Hanging Paper Lanterns
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Desk Name Tags for Classroom -25 Student Name Plates for Classroom Kindergarten, Preschool, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade, 13x3 Teacher Nameplates for Student Desks, Boho Nametags
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Mybbshower 12 inch Paper Flower for Wedding Fan Photo Backdrop Bridal Shower Birthday Party Decorations Pack of 6 (Pastel Party)
• Amazon Business
$9.60
1
$9.60
36 Pcs Boho Alphabet Number Bulletin Board Set Rainbow ABC Alphabet Card and 0-9 Number Card Classroom Decorations for Teachers Wall Decorations for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom (Bright Colors)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
60 Pieces Boho Classroom Decor Birthday Bulletin Board Decorations Set Rainbow Bulletin Board Decor Classroom Chart Wall Decoration Cutouts for School Calendar Birthday Border (Blue Series)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Rainbows Accents
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
DIBOR It Is Okay To Not Know It All Be Yourself Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 in - Inspirational Saying Nursery Home Decorative Cushion Covers,Classroom Bedroom Reading Room Pillow Case For Sofa Couch Bed
• Amazon Business
$6.49
1
$6.49
Teacher Created Resources Marquee in Our Class Chart (7528)
• Amazon Business
$4.49
1
$4.49
Materials cost
$648.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$688.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$121.50
Total project goal
$810.00
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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