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Ms. Starn from Durham, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Starn's classroom raised $323

Fun and Whimsy in the Classroom

Help me give my students some exciting new materials to help us have more engaging classes, such as answer buzzers for review games, squishy toys for prize bags, and magnets to put up materials.

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Ms. Starn Hillside High School
Durham, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

Everyone needs some fun in their life! Learning and school should be joyful. Games, art, and prizes help to break up monotony and help students enjoy classroom.

I plan to use my selected materials to add more fun and whimsy into my daily routine.

There are watercolor sets for students to do "Paint a Masterpiece" where they will paint a picture of representing primary sources. There are answer buzzers to spice up our review games. Magnets and phone chargers to help students store their phones during class. Thanks for considering!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

180 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Starn Hillside High School Grades 9-12

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.

Durham, NC View local requests

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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap • Amazon Business $41.86 1 $41.86
5 Pack (Apple MFi Certified) iPhone Charger 10 ft,Long Lightning Cable 10 Foot,High Fast 10 Feet Apple Charging Cables Cord Connector for iPhone 12 Mini 12 Pro Max 11 Pro MAX XS Xr X 6 AirPods • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
InnoGear Essential Oil Diffuser, 150ML Handcrafted Ceramic Diffuser for Essential Oils Aromatherapy Diffuser Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier with 2 Mist Modes Waterless Auto Off for Room Office, White • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
EOOUT 36pcs 12 Colors A5 Journals Notebooks in Bulk, Ruled Lined Journals for Writing, 5.5" X 8.5", 60 Pages, for Kids, Office School Supplies, Gifts • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ASAKUKI 300ML Essential Oil Diffuser, Quiet 5-in-1 Premium Humidifier, Natural Home Fragrance Aroma Diffuser with 7 LED Color Changing Light and Auto-Off Safety Switch • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
TIGOMOOV Lantern String Lights Plug in, Outdoor Lantern Lights String 9.83FT Pack of 10 Nylon Lantern String Lights for Patio, White Lights String for Bedroom(Lanterns Need Simple Assembly) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzer, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights, Dog Buttons for Communications • Amazon Business $14.14 1 $14.14
Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets with Double-sided Adhesive, Powerful Permanent Rare Earth Magnets. Fridge, DIY, Building, Scientific, Craft, and Office Magnets, 1.26 inch D x 1/8 inch H - 12 Packs • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
156pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Vine Stickers for Laptop, iPhone, Water Bottles, Computer, and Hydro Flask, DIY Decor for Bumper Wall (Meme) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
POKONBOY 30pcs Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys, Mini Dinosaur Unicorn Squishy Stress Relief Toys Party Favors for Kids Classroom Prizes Easter Basket Stuffers for Boys and Girls Age 3+ • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$223.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.38

Total project goal

$322.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $322.51

1 Donor

-$322.51

Donations toward project cost

-$274.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.38

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