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Mrs. Rios from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultural Expansion

Help me give my students prepare for our cultural celebrations in the new school year!

  • $309 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I want my students to experience the world around us and what better way then to celebrate some of the main demographics in our school. I have done major projects celebrating cultures, but I always felt like something was missing to add a little more excitement for my students. I knew getting decor around the classroom will help add intrigue and excitement to the lesson.

They love learning and immersing themselves into other cultures around the world.

The decorations will help not only as an example of what we can create with our projects, but the meaning behind why each culture does what they do with their decor.

Mrs. Rios Mata Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX 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

750 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Bead Loom Ages 5+, (PACAC3525) • Quill.com $14.30 4 $57.20
Outus 68 ft Black History Month Bulletin Board Borders Kente Cloth Bulletin Board Decoration Africa American Straight Rolled Border Trim Paper Celebration Decoration for Classroom School Windows Wall • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Mayco Press Tools - Set of 4, Native American Designs • Blick Art Materials $25.08 1 $25.08
Touchat Native American Blanket Boho Throw Blanket for Sofa and Bed, Mexican Decorative Farmhouse Blanket, Southwest Decor Woven Blanket, Aztec Throw Blankets Bohemian with Tassel(Brown,50×60 inch) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Big Dot of Happiness Celebrate Black History - Black History Month Bunting Banner - Party Decorations - Celebrate Black History • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
DomeStar 2 Packs Mexican Party Decoration, 36 Feet Plastic Papel Picado Fiesta Banner Cinco de Mayo Garland for Mexican Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
2 Piece Red Chinese Lanterns, Decorations for Chinese New Year, Chinese Spring Festival, Wedding, Lantern Festival Celebration Décor, 12"(30cm), Golden Fu • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Day of the Dead Decorations Dia de los Muertos Banner Mexican Party Decorations Porch Sign Day the Dead Banner Hanging Flag Fiesta Decoration for Indoor/Outdoor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Day of the Dead Plastic Door Cover- 1 pc. • Amazon Business $8.05 1 $8.05
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
Blulu 23 Pieces Chinese New Year Bunting Banner Letter 2025 Year of Snake Party Bunting Banner Festive Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Chinese New Year Decoration 2024 Chinese New Year Decor Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Decorations Chinese Couplets Spring Festival Banner • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$219.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.31

Total project goal

$308.74

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