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Mrs. Musallam from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess and Projects and Parties OH MY!

Help me give my students a way to fully take their imaginations and turn it into educational products, enjoy plenty of recess activities and school supplies

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Musallam's classroom raised $1,192

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

This is my 6th year teaching second grade. This is a year where the students are becoming very independent but still need that safety net. My students come to my classroom every day excited to learn! They are eager to do well and are always on their A-Game; these children deserve every resource and help they can get to help them excel in their education. I want them to overcome any obstacle by learning in a positive, healthy, and happy environment. They have the potential to become whatever they want, and we can get them there by instilling the love for learning at a young age.

My Project

This school year I'm making it a point to turn all aspects of my day into using their imaginations and creativity. The crayons, markers and colored pencils will truly be utilized for their projects. I truly believe that hands-on projects that they can create, color, and customize will enhance their learning and self esteem. They will be proud to continue to work hard to show off what they have created. It will promote socialization skills to be able to talk and share what they’ve made and what they’ve learned. Some of my students are shy and this will definitely break them out of that shell. Being able to incorporate these items will be amazing. The recess equipment, such as the soccer ball, hula hoops and sidewalk chalk will make them so happy and take responsibility in taking care of the items. The blank books will be used to document their school year with writing and pasting pictures. It will be almost like a yearbook that they will be able to keep forever.

Mrs. Musallam Stevens Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
48 Colors Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, Works on Plastic,Wood,Stone,Metal and Glass for Doodling, Coloring, Marking by Shuttle Art • Amazon Business $18.99 9 $170.91
Hygloss Products White Blank Books – Great Books for Journaling, Sketching, Writing & More – Great for Arts & Crafts - 5.5 x 8.5 Inches - 100 Pack • Amazon Business $87.05 1 $87.05
Colorations Washable Classic Markers Classroom Pack - Set of 256 (Item # 982561) • Amazon Business $41.13 2 $82.26
Sportime 24 Inch and 28 Inch Dur-O-Hoops, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $72.61 1 $72.61
Champion Sports Swing Ball Set, Pack of 6, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $17.93 4 $71.72
44 Pc Party Favor Toy Assortment for Kids Party Favor, Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Prize Box Toys, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $33.01 2 $66.02
Color Splash! Crayons - 8 Colors (Box of 800) • Amazon Business $31.49 2 $62.98
POKONBOY 60 Pack Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk for Kids, Puzzle Erasers Mini Novelty Erasers Prizes for Kids Classroom Party Favors Games Prizes Carnivals Gift • Amazon Business $13.95 3 $41.85
S&S Worldwide Color Splash! Giant Box of Sidewalk Chalk(Box of 126) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
32-Piece 8 Colors Mini Bubble Wands Assortment Party Favors Toys for Kids Child, Christmas Celebration,Thanksgiving New Year, Themed Birthday,Wedding, Bath Time,Summer Outdoor Gifts for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $10.95 3 $32.85
BagzDepot Tote Bags Bulk - 25 Pack - Wholesale Tote Bags, Non-Woven Convention Bags, Promotional Tote Bags, NTB10 - Cream • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kicko Mini Putty with Glitter - 48 Pack Assorted Neon Color Sludge - Educational Fidget Toy Ideal for Relaxation and Sensory Stimulation, Event Prizes, Goody Bags, Activity Set, Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
GiftExpress Adjustable Size Colorful Jump Rope for Kids and Teens - Outdoor Indoor Fun Games Skipping Rope Exercise Fitness Activity and Party Favor - Assorted Colors Pack of (6) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Smiley Man Stretchy Toy (Set Of 24) Sensory Gel Toy For Kids And Adults, Stress And Anxiety Relief Fidget Toy For Autism And ADHD, Cute, Colorful Party Favor Toy With Colorful Box [Ages 3] By Pick A T • Amazon Business $11.90 2 $23.80
Fruit of the Loom Boys' Cotton White T Shirt, Medium (10-Pack), White Ice (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Wilson Traditional Soccer Ball - Size 5 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BIC Wite-Out Brand EZ Correct Correction Tape, White, 10-Count • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Command Designer Hooks, Indoor Use, White (GP081-9NA) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
PartyTalk 30pcs Round Wooden Discs with Holes, 3.5" Unfinished Predrilled Natural Wood Slices for Crafts Centerpieces, Wooden DIY Christmas Ornaments Hanging Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$968.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,013.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$178.78

Total project goal

$1,191.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,191.88

8 Donors

-$764.69

Donations toward project cost

-$649.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$427.19

Match offers toward project cost

-$363.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.08

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$0.00

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