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Mrs. Watkins from Chicago IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fadeless Paper to Enhance Our Learning Spaces

Help me give my students beautiful learning environments to positively impact students' motivation, engagement, and overall learning experience.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Creating a conducive learning environment is one of the critical factors that affect the academic performance of students. A well-designed classroom can inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and enhance learning. As such, the objective of this project is to create 16 classrooms that achieve this exact goal.

In my opinion, the place where students spend most of their time should be comfortable and visually appealing to all students.

It is a well-known fact that the environment affects mood and attitude. A positive, welcoming, and visually attractive environment will enable students to feel comfortable and more engaged in the learning process.

To achieve this, teachers will be provided with fadeless paper. This durable paper can withstand the wear and tear of the classroom environment. It is ideal for bulletin boards, backgrounds, and displays, providing teachers with a foundation to create a welcoming environment. The fadeless paper comes in a range of colors, allowing teachers to create unique and visually stimulating displays that will capture the attention of their students. Moreover, providing teachers with fadeless paper will significantly reduce the cost of the project. It eliminates the need for expensive decorations and materials, which may have been a financial barrier for teachers. By removing financial barriers, more teachers can participate in the project, and more classrooms can be transformed into positive learning environments.

Mrs. Watkins
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Coral Sugar, 48 Inches x 50 Feet • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Southern Belle, 48 Inches x 50 Feet • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Vintage Chalk, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Cotton Candy, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Coral Sugar, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Little Miss, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Painted Dot, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Southern Belle, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 2 $23.98
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Enchanted Garden, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99
Schoolgirl Style Fadeless Designs Paper Roll, Lavender Haze, 48 Inches x 12 Feet • School Specialty $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$231.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.92

Total project goal

$339.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $339.49

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