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Ms. Ronan from Mesquite TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paper: A Source of Inspiration & a Canvas for Creativity.

Help me give my students beautifully colored paper to create stories, projects, and works of art, along with small prizes for the treasure box where they can choose small treats for a job well done.

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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

Today's young people are navigating a different world than we encountered. Electronic devices were already booming in popularity prior to COVID, but after being homebound for close to a year, children quite literally became addicted to devices. Teachers are struggling to engage students that became accustomed to everything flashing, making sounds, and having constant motion. We are now charged with re-wiring their brains to go back to being able to concentrate on classroom work.

Research shows that paper learning better engages students, improves material retention and comprehension, and helps them move to a ready-to-learn mindset.

Help me to help my students learn the joy of writing again. I am hopeful that fun and colorful paper will motivate the students to want to write and create. As further motivation, I am seeking small treasure box treats to reward a job well done.

Ms. Ronan
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NEENAH Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count Assortment (46407-02) • Amazon Business $6.72 4 $26.88
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) Paper • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
11pack Dual Color Cloud Slime Kit for Girls and Boys -Super Soft and Non-Sticky, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Heavyweight Glitter Cardstock Paper - 110lb. / 300GSM - 50 Sheets A4 Colored Craft Card Stock for Craft Project, DIY, Gift Wrapping, Birthday Party Wedding Decorations, Scrapbooking, 8 Assorted Color • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
LetterMark Multi-Purpose Paper, 20 lb, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Salmon, Pack of 500 • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Terrestrial Teal 500 Sheets/Ream (21849/22479) • Staples $15.65 1 $15.65
Exact Brights Colored Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Bright Purple 500 Sheets/Pack (26771) • Staples $15.13 1 $15.13
Accent Opaque White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 80lb, 216gsm – 250 Sheets (1 Ream) – Premium Smooth Heavy Cardstock, Printer Paper for Invitations, Cards, Menus, Business Cards – 131482R • Amazon Business $14.28 1 $14.28
Exact Brights Colored Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Bright Pink 500 Sheets/Ream (WAU26741) • Staples $13.16 1 $13.16
Cute Erasers for Kids Bulk 16 Pack Animal Food Fun Desk Pets Pencil Students School Supplies Prize Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Animal Erasers Desk Pet 12 Pack Long Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Pencil Eraser Cute Fun Puzzle Erasers for Students School Supplies Prize Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
36Pack Glitter Mochi Squishy Sensory Fidget Toys, Sensory Squishy Toy,Stress Relief Fidget Toys,Kids Birthday Gift,Party Favors,Classroom prizes,Goody Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$210.20

Vendor shipping charges

$1.80

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.26

Total project goal

$288.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.41

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$288.41

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