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Ms. Wells from Macon, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Comes to Life with Print and Color!

Help me give my students access to printed learning materials, colorful visuals, and hands-on activities to support early reading, writing, and math skills in a creative and engaging way.

  • $766 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

My Project

As a kindergarten teacher preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, I am working to set up a bright, organized, and interactive classroom environment for my incoming students. The materials I’ve requested, a printer, reams of paper, cardstock, colored paper, and laminating sheets will allow me to create engaging and reusable learning tools designed specifically for young learners.

These items will help me produce name tags, alphabet charts, math game pieces, center activities, and writing practice sheets that are colorful, inviting, and durable.

Laminating the materials ensures they can be reused throughout the year, saving time and resources while keeping materials clean and accessible. The use of cardstock and colored paper adds visual interest that captures students’ attention and helps them stay focused and excited to learn.

My goal is to give every student consistent access to learning resources that support their development across all content areas. I want to provide differentiated materials for small groups and individual learners to ensure that each child receives what they need to grow and thrive.

What makes my students special is their curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Many of them enter school without prior exposure to structured learning materials or classroom routines. They flourish in an environment that is nurturing, engaging, and designed with their developmental needs in mind. With your support, I can create a learning space that sparks joy and builds confidence from day one.

Ms. Wells Earl Nash Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Macon, MS 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

Never Before Funded 18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-3850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $319.99 1 $319.99
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. 94 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (20472) • Staples $54.99 3 $164.97
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 200/Pack (5743601) • Staples $35.14 1 $35.14
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $21.33 1 $21.33
Astrobrights® Card Stock, Stardust White, Letter (8.5" x 11"), 65 Lb, Pack Of 250 • Amazon Business $16.93 1 $16.93
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lbs, Primary Assortment, 100/Pack (91646) • Quill.com $13.79 1 $13.79

Materials cost

$572.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$40.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.84

Total project goal

$765.62

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