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Mrs. Stephanie M. Granderson from Memphis, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shades of Them - a Socially & Culturally Relevant Classroom

Help me give my students resources that strengthen the learning environment and classroom culture like colored paper in shades of them, as well as flexible seating options!

  • $976 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

My Project

In my English Language Arts classroom, students are eager to show what they know but oftentimes don't have the supplies or resources they need to be successful.

This project will provide my students with resources like social emotional fidgets, bar stools for flexible seating, cardstock/colored and notebook paper for projects and collaborative learning stations, and even a pencil holder with checkout options to help us all stay organized while learning!

Did I mention how excited I am that this project includes paper in various shades that represent the diverse skin tones of my classroom, along with inspirational notebooks with people on the cover who resemble that diversity? THIS is how I make learning relatable and relevant for my students! I am ecstatic about this project and hope you find it in your heart to support our classroom with your generosity!

Mrs. Stephanie M. Granderson Grandview Heights Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Memphis, TN 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

140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 POP Fidget Toys Bulk (assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, mental health, calm down sensory fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $125.00 2 $250.00
5 Notebook Afrocentric Designs Bundle #1 - Copper & Brass Collection (blank journals for teens, mental health, social emotional learning awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 4 $240.00
ECR4Kids Bentwood Stackable Stools, Classroom Furniture, White Wash, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $80.74 1 $80.74
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $21.33 3 $63.99
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $29.34 2 $58.68
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 3 $41.82
Prang Shades of Me Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.56 6 $21.36
ALSLEA 2 PCS Pencil Holder for Classroom, Black Pencil Parking Pocket Chart, Hanging Pencil Holder Back to School Supplies Pen, Colored Pencils, Neutrals Pencil Dispenser- Each Holds up to 36 Pencils • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 5 $7.35

Materials cost

$777.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$829.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.39

Total project goal

$975.94

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