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Ms. Winningham from Piedmont, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diwali Diversity!

Help me give my students books to learn about Diwali and cultures of the world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Winningham's classroom raised $167

This project is fully funded

My Project

What makes my students special is their diversity, eagerness to learn and creativity. My classroom is made up of various cultural backgrounds with students that speak more than 5 different home languages and have over 4 different religious backgrounds. All my students share a common curiosity and kindness that makes our classroom a warm and welcoming place. I believe this project will not only inspire creativity but also build connections between students as they learn to appreciate the many different ways people celebrate and express their identities.

For this project, I’m requesting supplies for holiday crafts that represent a variety of cultural traditions within our classroom.

These supplies will allow my students to create visual representations of holidays such as Diwali. By allowing my students to engage in these craft activities, they will not only develop their fine motor skills and creativity, but also gain an appreciation for the diverse cultures and traditions that make up our diverse classroom.

My goal for this project is to create an inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and appreciated for who they are, while also gaining insight into the lives and traditions of their peers. I want my students to walk away from this experience with a greater sense of empathy and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Thank you for helping make this project a reality for my students! Your support will provide them with the tools they need to explore and embrace the beauty of cultural diversity through art.

Ms. Winningham Sue Cleveland Elementary 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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Diwali Story Book For Kids: Diwali Board Book With Beautiful and Cute Illustrations and Interesting Facts Related to this Hindu Holiday | Diwali Gifts ... (Make your child more interested in diwali!) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Holi 50 Activity Book: Holi Dance Choreographies, Storytime, Crafts, Recipes, Puzzles, Word games, Coloring & More! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Amma, Tell Me About Diwali! (Amma Tell Me, 2) • Amazon Business $13.37 1 $13.37
Let's Celebrate Holi! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 3) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Come and Join Us!: 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long • Amazon Business $11.54 1 $11.54
Mom, tell me about Diwali: Introductory Book for Toddlers • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Diwali Story Book for Kids: A Children's Story about Diwali with Cute Pictures to Celebrate Hindu Holiday Dipawali Book for Toddlers • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Diwali 50 Activity Book: Storytime, Dance-along, Craft, Recipes, Puzzles, Word games, Coloring & More! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$102.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.98

Total project goal

$166.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.56

2 Donors

-$127.87

Donations toward project cost

-$120.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.48

match offer

-$24.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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