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Mrs. Smith from Tucker, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Minds Want to Know!

Help me give my students small-group materials and an opportunity to be expressive creatively.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $269

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creative supplies are essential for fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment for my ESOL students. Many of my learners come from diverse cultural backgrounds and benefit from hands-on activities that allow them to express themselves visually while reinforcing their language skills. With creative materials such as markers, construction paper, scissors, and glue, I can incorporate art-based projects that make learning more interactive and memorable. These supplies encourage students to connect with the language in unique ways, whether by creating posters, crafting storybooks, or designing visual aids to reinforce vocabulary and concepts.

Creative activities also promote collaboration and communication among students, giving them the opportunity to practice English in a non-traditional, enjoyable setting.

By providing these supplies, I can help my students build confidence, improve language acquisition, and nurture their creativity, all of which are crucial for their growth and success.

Mrs. Smith Idlewood Elementary School 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.

Tucker, GA 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fiskars Kids Scissors - Pkg of 24 with Caddy, Blunt • Blick Art Materials $53.73 1 $53.73
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $30.08 1 $30.08
Scribbledo 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.75 1 $25.75
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 in Colorful Craft Tape– Great for Arts & Crafts, Kids, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $21.45 1 $21.45
Pacon Poster Board 22 x 28 White 50/Pack (76510) • Staples $19.42 1 $19.42
Neenah Astrobrights Paper - Bright Colors, Pkg of 100 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.18 3 $15.54
JEFURE 50 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Staples Poster Boards, 10-Pack, White, 22" x 28" (MMK04500S) • Quill.com $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$182.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.28

Total project goal

$268.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$268.54

3 Donors

-$268.54

Donations toward project cost

-$228.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.28

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$0.00

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