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Mrs. Shupe from Big Stone Gap, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Shupe's classroom raised $491

“Sunshine & Smiles: End-of-Year Outdoor Fun!”

Help me give my students outdoor fun for the end of year extravaganza!

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Mrs. Shupe Union Primary School
Big Stone Gap, VA Grades PreK-2

My Project

As our school year comes to a close, my Pre-K students have worked incredibly hard to learn, grow, and build important social and academic skills. I want to celebrate their achievements with meaningful outdoor experiences that allow them to learn through play, explore their environment, and simply enjoy being kids.

Outdoor play is so important at this age.

It supports physical development, encourages creativity, and helps children build friendships and confidence. Many of my students thrive when they have opportunities to move, explore, and engage in hands-on activities outside of the classroom.

With your support, we will create a fun and engaging outdoor experience filled with activities like water play, bubbles, sensory exploration, and group games. These materials will not only make our end-of-year celebration special, but they will also continue to support learning through play for future classes.

Your donation will help provide my students with joyful memories, meaningful learning opportunities, and a well-deserved celebration of all they have accomplished this year. Thank you for helping us end our year with sunshine, laughter, and smiles!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Shupe Union Primary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Big Stone Gap, VA 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sunnyray 16 Pcs Aluminum Water Bottle Bulk Multicolor Reusable Sports Bottle with Snap Lids Multipack Vacuum Water Flask for Travel Camping, Picnics, Gym, Hiking, Cycling, Fishing (17 Oz) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Ultra Large River Rocks for Painting – 20 Extra Big Rocks, 3.5” - 5” Inch Flat Smooth Stones, 12-14 LB. of Craft Rocks for Rock Painting, Kindness Stones, Painting Rocks Supplies for Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $37.78 1 $37.78
25 Pack Binoculars for Kids 6+ Years Old, with Compass and Neck String Toddler Toy Binoculars Gift Set for Camping Adventure, Party Favor, Red, Yellow, Camo, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Aywewii Toss and Catch Ball Set Game Kids Outdoor Toys for Beach Pool Yard, Birthday Gift for Boy Girl Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old, Outside Family Party Camping Games, 6 Paddles 3 Balls & Carry Bag • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
180 Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Kid, 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk Paint Bulk for Summer Outdoor Activity, Playground, School Classroom Chalkboard, Chalk Party Favors Set for Toddler Kids Adult • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
SHCKE Automatic Bubble Machine Upgrade Bubble Blower with 2 Fans,Plug in or Battery Operated Portable Bubble Maker,20000+ Bubbles Per Minute Bubbles for Outdoor Wedding Birthday Party • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
unanscre 31PCS 3 in 1 Carnival Outdoor Games Combo Set for Kids, Soft Plastic Cones Bean Bags Ring Toss Game, Gift for Birthday Party/Xmas • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Lifetop 50 PCS Rocks Bulk for Painting, 2"-3" Natural River DIY Flat & Smooth Kindness Stones for Crafts, Decoration, Medium Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect for Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
JOYIN 2 Bottles Bubbles Refill Solutions 64 oz (up to 5 Gallon), Concentrated Solution for Bubble Machine, Gun, Wand Refill Fluid Summer, Easter Toys (Red+Purple) • Amazon Business $21.76 1 $21.76
Outus 12 Pcs Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits to Build, 4 Shapes Wooden Unfinished Bird House with Butterfly Sticker for and Arts Crafts Bulk Painting Kits (Lovely) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
GOODLYSPORTS 2-In-1Hopscotch & Bean Bag Toss,Combine Hopscotch Rings with Bean Bag Toss Game, Bean Bag Toss Game for Kids,Hopscotch Outdoor Game,Agility Rings,Fun Playground Toys for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Outus 12 Pcs Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits to Build, 4 Shapes Wooden Unfinished Bird House with Butterfly Sticker for and Arts Crafts Bulk Painting Kits(Stylish) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
JINDUODUO 60 Pcs Pointed Round Paint Brushes for Kids/Students/Teens/Beginners,Detail Paint Brush Set for Watercolor/Oil/Acrylic,Plastic Handle Small Paintbrushes for Art Class Painting • Amazon Business $14.80 1 $14.80
MOLLYBEE Kids Toddler Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Cards at The Park, Toddler Games, Gifts for Ages 2, 3, 4 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Gejoy Foldable Flying Disc Fans Bulk with Bags 9.8 Inch DIY Sublimation Handheld Cooling Fan Beach Flying Disc for Summer Outdoor Games Activities Birthday Wedding Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
XIPEGPA 60 PCS Glider Planes Bulk Airplane Gliders Toy for Kids Paper Airplane Toys Set for Birthday Party Favor Goodie Bag Stuffers Classroom Prizes Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$380.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.51

Total project goal

$490.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.06

1 Donor

-$490.06

Donations toward project cost

-$416.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.51

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