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Creating Holiday Joy: Crafts and Memories for Students

Help me give my students festive holiday decorations, crafts, and trinkets to create joyful memories they can cherish all year.

  • $1,176 goal

This project expired on December 16, 2025.

This project expired on December 16, 2025.

My Project

Many of my students may not have the opportunity to experience the joy and magic of the holiday season at home. For some, holidays can be a time of longing or missing out, which is why I want to bring the spirit of celebration into our classroom. With your generous support, I hope to provide holiday decorations, crafts, and small trinkets that allow students to create meaningful, hands-on experiences and lasting memories.

These activities will give children something to look forward to each day, inspire excitement, and encourage positive behavior in the classroom.

More than just fun projects, they offer a chance for students to feel included, celebrated, and valued. By creating a festive and joyful environment, we can help my students experience the warmth, wonder, and connection of the holiday season, moments they will remember long after the school day ends.

Ms. Ross Friendship Public Charter School - Ideal Academy Grades PreK-2

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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

HBCU Alum 17 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative Teaching Press Holiday Book Series - Set of 12 - Paperback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
DIYASY Christmas Mini Stockings,12 Pcs Felt Glitter Snowflake Stockings for Christmas Tree and Room Ornament Decoration and Gift Holder（8Inches） • Amazon Business $9.98 4 $39.92
Teacher Created Resources Happy Valentine's Day Wristband, Grades K+ (TCR6564) • Quill.com $7.37 5 $36.85
YEGUO 6 PCS Fall Decorations for Home, Thanksgiving Lights Battery Operated, Total 60ft 120 LED Lighted Fall Garland Maple Leaves for Halloween Holiday Autumn Harvest Fall Thanksgiving Decor • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
NC Halloween Craft Kits for Kids Halloween Foam Crafts Pumpkin Crafts for Kids Self Adhesive Halloween Stickers for Kids Halloween Party Crafts Decorations Halloween Craft Kits • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition - Girl Scout Elf with Brown Eyes - Includes Artfully Illustrated Storybook, Keepsake Box and Official Adoption Certificate • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Mother's Day Picture Frame Crafts Kits for Kids Happy Mother's Day DIY Foam Photo Frame Craft Gifts with Heart Flower Stickers for Spring Party Classroom Activities 12Pack • Amazon Business $8.79 3 $26.37
Thanksgiving Party Favors Thanksgiving Straws 24pcs Thanksgiving Party Decorations Supplies Friendsgiving Plastic Straws for Fall Thanksgiving Birthday, Baby Shower Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.89 2 $25.78
How to Catch 3-Book Holiday Set: Amazing Adventures for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! • Amazon Business $23.60 1 $23.60
Winlyn 24 Sets Christmas Craft Kits Winter Crafts DIY Christmas Ornaments Art Sets Snowman Reindeer Pine Tree Owl Penguin Christmas Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Kids Holiday Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
winemana 3 Pcs Thanksgiving Decorations Large Artificial Pumpkins, Orange Rustic Tabletop Centerpieces, Friendsgiving Decorations for Home Kitchen Table Fall Harvest Season • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
XmasExp 20in Mini Christmas Tree Artificial Small Christmas Tree with Lights,Star Treetop,Ornaments Balls,Bells and Pine Cones DIY Xmas Decorations Green • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Winlyn 24 Sets Thanksgiving Turkey Doorknob Hanger Decorations Art Sets DIY Thanksgiving Craft Kits Fall Crafts Give Thanks Turkey Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Kids Party Classroom Activities • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hallmark Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper Cut Lines on Reverse (3 Rolls: 120 sq. ft. ttl) Dancing Santas, Classic Snowman, "Merry, Jolly, Happy, Peace" • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Colorations Multicultural Big People Shapes Set of 24, Multicultural Glossy Card, Skin Color Paper, Kids Around The World, Cardboard People, People Shapes, Multicultural, Diversity • Amazon Business $16.91 1 $16.91
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Halloween Tablecloth Plastic 4PACKS 54 X 108 Rectangular Black Spider Web Disposable Table Cover Waterproof Spillproof Table Cloth - Perfect for Halloween Decoration Halloween Dinner Halloween Party • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Teling 80 Pcs Scented Bookmarks and Smelly Pencils with Cute Toppers Set Fun Pencils Fruit Food Theme Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Cartoon Pen Toppers for Kids Students Supplies(Novel Style) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
LEGO NEW 10 pcs GREEN PINE TREE SMALL 2x2x4 Plant Christmas City Town Building Forest Greenery Foliage Train Pack set boy girl part piece • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
KAiSnova Valentine’s Day Fairy String Lights 10ft 40LEDs Red Pink White Heart Shaped Twinkle Fairy Lights Battery Operated with Remote for Indoor Bedroom Wedding Party Mother Day Decor • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Christmas Photo Booth Props Frame Party Supplies - Xmas/Winter/Holiday New Year Decorations • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Meet February: A children's book to teach about friendship, Valentine's Day, and the month of February (The Calendar Kids®) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
winemana 50pcs Fall Pumpkins Decor Set, Mini Artificial Gourd Fall Leaves Acorns Decorations for Home, Fall Centerpieces for Tables, Thanksgiving Vase Filler, Harvest Farmhouse Table Tiered Tray Set • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Things Kids Should Know About Juneteenth: Educational Children's Book About The History of Juneteenth (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
CINPIUK Pumpkin Felt Ball Garland for Fall Thanksgiving Decoration, Colorful Felt Pumpkin Pom Bunting Ball Banner for Autumn Thanksgiving Farmhouse Home Décor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
52pcs Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids, Make-A-Turkey Stickers Party Games/Favors/Supplies(Small Size,Style 2) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ZINTBIAL Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper for Kids Adults - Xmas Wrapping Paper with Retro Santa, Red Truck, Woodland Animals, Country Scene Designs - 28 x 40 Inches, 6 Jumbo Sheets - Easy to Store • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
toyco Gingerbread House Foam Christmas Craft Kit- Makes 24 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
OurWarm 48pcs Wooden Christmas Ornaments Crafts for Kids, Unfinished Wood Slices Ornaments, DIY Crafts Christmas Ornaments Set for Christmas Tree Ornaments • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
30pcs Mini Christmas Ornaments for Mini Tree Decorations Small Christmas Ornaments Resin Miniatures for Craft Christmas Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably 15 Black History Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Matte-Laminated Inspirational Social Studies Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KatchOn, Red Printed Heart Garland Decorations - 10 Feet, No DIY | Hanging Hearts Decorations | Hanging Hearts Decorations for I Love You Decorations | Engagement Decorations, Anniversary Decorations • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Yeonha Toys 60 Piece Mini Zoo Animal Toy with Gift Box, Realistic Small Plastic Animal Figure Sensory Bins, Jungle Party Favors, Cupcake Topper, School Education, Birthday Gifts for Kids Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.94 1 $9.94
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Tinlade 90 Pieces Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Scented Bookmarks Fun Classroom 9 Styles Cute Marshmallow Pizza Apple Peach Banana Lemon Pineapple Cherry for Kids Girls Boys Student • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Civaner Christmas Crafts for Kids, Christmas Arts and Crafts DIY Christmas Tree Ornament Kit Make Your Own Christmas Craft Projects for Kids Ages 6-8 8-12, 4 Styles (32 Sets) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Traditions and Celebrations) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
91 Pcs Black History Month Decorations for Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Board Cutouts Sets Wall Diversity Poster African American Celebration for Kids Educational Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
36 Sheets Christmas Stickers for Kids Make Your Own Christmas Stickers, Christmas Crafts for Kids Christmas Party Favors, Christmas Party Games Stickers • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
GenSwin Halloween Pumpkin Flameless Candles Lights with 6H Timer, 6 Pcs LED Flickering Tealights Candles Battery Operated, Ghost Face Tea Lights Candles for Fall Halloween Decoration (1.9” x 1.6”) • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Demissle Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Decorations Leaf Cutouts Thanksgiving Decorations Glitter Maple with Adhesive Dots for Bulletin Board Classroom Decor(100 Pcs) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
140PCS Halloween Window Clings Decor for Halloween Decorations, Double Side Window Stickers Removable Glass Decals for Party Decorations Indoor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
READY 2 LEARN Foam Stickers | Halloween | Pack of 168 | Self-Adhesive | Stickers for Halloween Crafts, Scrapbooks and Cards • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Black History Month Decorations Black History Month Welcome Sign Pan African American Black History Month Decorations and Supplies for Home Party • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Rainbow Scratch Bookmarks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
JOHOUSE 18 PCS Natural Pine Cones, Christmas Rustic Pinecones Fall Garland Halloween Thanksgiving Decorations, Christmas Tree Fall Ornaments, Winter Vase Filler • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
If You Give. . . - Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! - Board Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
1000 sqft Spider Webs Halloween Decorations Bonus with 30 Fake Spiders, Super Stretch Cobwebs for Halloween Indoor and Outdoor Party Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
10 Sheets Christmas Decorations -Snowflake Christmas Window Clings Christmas Window Decorations Decals Xmas Decorations,White Snowflake Ornaments Winter Decal 419 Pcs • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Juneteenth Black History Month Photo Booth Backdrop African American National Holiday Party Decoration Afro February Festival Photography Background Decor (5.9×3.6ft) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Black History Month Banner Party Decoration - African BHM Worthwhile Commemoration Festival Holiday Party Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Halloween Slap Bracelet For Kids,48Pcs Halloween Party Favors, Halloween Decorations Gifts Bracelet Decorations Outdoor, Halloween Prizes Snap Bracelets Bulk Decor,Halloween Favors for Kids,Boys,Girls • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
FEPITO Glitter Star Mini Christmas Tree Topper Shatter-Proof Small Christmas Tree Decoration Treetop for Holiday Ornament or Home Décor (Silver, 4.3 inches) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
AsodSway Valentine's Day Cupcake Bulletin Board Cutouts Classroom Decoration 85Pcs Our Class is Sweet Valentines Colorful Paper Cupcakes Hearts Cut Outs Birthday Bulletin Board Wall Blackboard Decor • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Arthur Adventure Series - Arthur's Thanksgiving - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Elcoho 600 Pieces Multicolor Self-Adhesive Heart-Shaped Stickers Valentine's Day Heart Stickers for Valentine's Day or Wedding Decorations • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Thanksgiving Stickers for Kids - 30pcs Turkey DIY Decorations • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
How to Catch a Mamasaurus: A Mother's Day Adventure for Kids • Amazon Business $6.20 1 $6.20
36 Sheets Easter Stickers, Easter Stickers for Kids, Easter Egg Stickers Bunny Stickers for Kids Easter Egg Decorating Party Favors Treats, Crafts,Basket Stuffers,Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Inspireyee 4 Pack Mother's Day Tablecloth Love Heart Table Cover for Rectangle 51 x 86in Waterproof Plastic Nurse Party Table Cloth for Valentine's Day Décor Wedding Anniversary Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Funnlot Fall Decorations - Thanksgiving Window Clings for Glass, 324 PCS Window Stickers Decor for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
What Was...? - What Is Juneteenth? - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Biscuit - Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Merry Christmas Stickers Bulk for Kids 468PCS Christmas Decorations Cute Snowman Santa Stickers for Envelopes Gifts Scrapbooking Crafts Cards Xmas Office School Classroom Holiday Party Favors • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57
Pinkalicious - Pinkalicious: Mother's Day Surprise - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10
Joy Bang Fall Stickers for Kids, 476 Pcs Autumn Stickers Sheets Thanksgiving Fall Leaves Sticker Crafts for Kids Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
MISS FANTASY Winter Window Clings Christmas Decorations - Winter Decorations Snowman Christmas Decorations Snowflake Snowman Winter Stickers Clings Christmas Decor for Bathroom Office Classroom • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids • Amazon Business $4.92 1 $4.92
The Elf on the Shelf: Meet the Scout Elves (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Robin Hill School) • Amazon Business $4.64 1 $4.64
Night Before - The Night Before Thanksgiving - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64
Fancy Nancy - Fancy Nancy: Our Thanksgiving Banquet - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$901.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$998.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$176.27

Total project goal

$1,175.16

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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