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Ms. Marrs from Phoenix, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Tools for Creative Learning and Classroom Convenience

Help me give my students essential tools to foster creativity, organization, and convenience in the classroom.

  • $827 goal

This project expired on August 3, 2025.

This project expired on August 3, 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

The resources I’ve requested will make a big difference in how students learn and interact with their work.

These resources will create a more dynamic and efficient learning environment, helping students stay organized, manage their time, and unleash their creativity.

With tools like the microwave, clock, Cricut, and printer, students will have the support they need to engage more fully in their work and develop valuable skills for both their academic and personal growth.

The Insignia Compact Microwave will allow students to warm up snacks like popcorn and soup, giving them more time to focus on learning and less time worrying about break times. This small convenience will keep them in the classroom. The Soobest LED Digital Wall Clock will help students manage their time better by giving them a clear and colorful display of the time. It’ll be especially useful during timed assignments and group activities, and the cool RGB lights will add a fun vibe to the classroom. The Cricut Explore 3 will be an awesome tool for students to get creative. They'll be able to design and make projects like posters, crafts, or even personalized classroom decorations. It’s a great way for them to learn digital design skills while also bringing their ideas to life. Finally, the HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Printer will help students print their work, from reports to creative projects. The wireless function makes it easy for them to print from anywhere in the room, so they’ll have more flexibility to get their work done.

Together, these resources will make learning more engaging and help students develop important skills like time management, creativity, and organization.

Ms. Marrs Madrid Neighborhood Elementary 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut - Explore 3 - Mint • Best Buy Education $299.99 1 $299.99
HP Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One - multifunction printer - color • Best Buy Education $239.99 1 $239.99
Insignia - .7 Cu. Ft. Compact Microwave - Black • Best Buy Education $60.00 1 $60.00
Soobest Large LED Digital Wall Clock 8 RGB Color Changing Display, Corded Plug in Electric Digital Clock with Seconds for Living Room Bedroom Desk Table Office, 5 Dimmers, Auto DST, 10 Inches • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89

Materials cost

$618.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$44.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$702.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.95

Total project goal

$826.35

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