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

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Love And Kindness For All!

Help me give my students the opportunity to share love and kindness by expressing their thoughts and feelings through art. By having colorful markers, expressive stickers, and bookmarks, my students could personalize items and show their happiness.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

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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

Make Learning Fun and Memorable: Let's face it, using colorful markers is just more enjoyable! T

Colorful markers and bookmarks allow students to express their ideas visually and creatively.

  Adding Personality to Work: When students can incorporate color into their work, their personalities shine through in their projects and assignments.

Cultivating a Love for Reading: A special bookmark can make reading feel more essential and enjoyable. When students have their unique bookmarks:

They Take Ownership of Their Books: It encourages them to care for their reading materials.

Reading Becomes a More Personal Experience: A fun or personalized bookmark adds a little touch of individuality to their reading time.

Connecting to Learning Themes: You can tie bookmark creation to your current curriculum. For example, students could design bookmarks related to a book they are reading or a historical figure they are studying.

Essentially, colorful markers and bookmarks aren't just supplies; they are tools that can enhance engagement, support different learning styles, foster creativity, and promote a love of reading in your classroom. They add a little spark of fun and visual interest to the learning environment!

Ms. Williams Dirksen 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.

Chicago, IL 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 16, Basic Colors, Fine Bullet Tip, 0.9 mm to 1.3 mm • Blick Art Materials $53.56 2 $107.12
Decorably 1,100 Kindness Stickers for Kids Bulk - 44 Sticker Sheets Be Kind Stickers, Classroom Activities, Positive Reinforcement, Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking, Gift • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ZMLM Scratch Paper Art Bookmarks Kids: 36 Set 2 Style Magic Rainbow DIY Art Craft Paper Bookmark Gift Tag Party Favor Pack Activity Bulk Making Kit for Boys Girls Birthday Game Valentines Classroom • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
260 Pieces Colorful Glitter Foam Stickers Self Adhesive Stars Mini Heart Shapes Glitter Stickers, Kid's Arts Craft Supplies Greeting Cards Home Decoration Stars&Heart Shapes • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$132.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.06

Total project goal

$193.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$193.72

1 Donor

-$193.72

Donations toward project cost

-$164.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.06

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$0.00

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