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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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Super Creative Environment for First Grade

Help me give my students an environment that helps them brings joy and excitement to learn.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My goals are to ensure a creative environment fosters exploration, experimentation, and innovation, which are essential for children's learning and development. It encourages them to think outside the box, take risks, and problem-solve creatively. In such an environment, children feel empowered to express themselves, develop their unique talents, and cultivate a sense of ownership over their learning journey. Creativity also nurtures resilience and adaptability, as children learn to embrace challenges and approach them with imagination and resourcefulness. Overall, a creative environment ignites curiosity, inspires passion for learning, and prepares children for success in an ever-changing world. This is a special project to ensure my students have a fun environment to enjoy learning.

Ms. Williams
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 2 $53.18
Elcoho 8 Rolls 262.4 Feet Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders Bulletin Boarder Trim School Decoration Borders for School, Classroom Decoration, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
KUSUFEFI Double Sided Adhesive tape Heavy Duty, Double Stick Mounting (2 Rolls, Total 20FT), Clear Two Sided Wall tape Strips, Removable Poster tape for Home, Office, Car, Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Carson Dellosa 5 Rolls of 325 Ft Scalloped Bulletin Board Borders, Orange, Yellow, Lime Green, Hot Pink, Teal Classroom Borders for Bulletin Board & Classroom Décor, 65 Ft Per Bulletin Board Trim Roll • Amazon Business $19.04 1 $19.04
Hadley Designs 16 Colorful Kids Educational Posters For Toddlers 1-3 - Pre K Learning Posters, Homeschooling Supplies Preschool, Alphabet Poster For Toddlers, Teacher Posters For Classroom Posters • Amazon Business $15.18 1 $15.18
FreshCut Crafts | Bulletin Board Letters & Numbers BRIGHT 1.5 in. Capital Alphabet Letters, Numbers, Punctuation, US Made Card Stock Punch Out Letters for Posters, Bulletin Boards, Classroom (728 pc) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
FreshCut Crafts | Bulletin Board Letters & Numbers, BLACK 1.5 in. Capital Alphabet Letters, Numbers, Punctuation, US Made Card Stock Punch Out Letters for Posters, Bulletin Boards, Classroom (728 pc) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
26pc Happy Birthday Bulletin Board Set Chalkboard Bulletin Board Classroom Birthday Decoration Cutouts for Calendars Bulletin Boards Back to School Decoration • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Alphabet Bulletin Board Set Alphabet Poster Chart Number Line for Classroom Wall Decorations Including Numbers 0-9 and Adhesive Dots for Pre School Kindergarten Playroom Bedroom, 12 Sheets (Black) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$180.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.59

Total project goal

$250.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.62

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 $250.62

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