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Mrs. Helton from Neosho, MO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Every Color into Bonding: A Magical House of Teams

Help me give my students a magical transformation to their fourth grade school year. Fourth grade in our school district is the last year of elementary school. Turning Every Color into Bonding: A Magical House of Teams

  • $1,055 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

My Project

Magic-themed classroom with different house colors is a powerful way to build community, excitement, and strong relationships in a fourth-grade classroom. By placing students into different “houses,” we create smaller teams that promote cooperation, kindness, and a sense of belonging.

The magic theme adds imagination and fun, encouraging students to engage more deeply in classroom activities.

Each house color represents unique strengths, helping children appreciate diversity and work together. This approach motivates students, builds empathy, and fosters a positive classroom environment where every child feels valued and connected.

The items will help create this environment of teams and community.

Mrs. Helton Benton Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Neosho, MO View local requests

More than half of 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
25 Year Anniversary Editon of Harry Potter Paperback Full Book Set Volumes 1-7 (Limited Edition, Original cover) • Amazon Business $69.22 4 $276.88
72 PCS Wizard Wand Party Favors for Kids , Wand Pencils, Witch Broom Pencils, Lightning Tattoos, Round Frame Glasses, Party Decorations Birthday Gifts, Halloween Cosplay Accessories for Teens • Amazon Business $26.95 6 $161.70
Breling 48 Pack Colorful Mini Notebook and Colored Pens Kit 24 Pocket Notebooks Bulk Small Notepad and 24 Pieces 6 in 1 Retractable Multicolor Ballpoint Pen Journal Party Favors for Students Office • Amazon Business $28.99 5 $144.95
Harry Potter 7-Book Spanish Set • Amazon Business $127.29 1 $127.29
Chinco 10 Pieces Wand Pencils Party Supplies and10 Pieces Witch Broom Pencils, Wand Pencils Theme Birthday Goody Bag Filler Favors for Teen Kids Tween Boys Girls School Rewards • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
50 Pieces Pocket Kraft Notebook Bulk Small Mini Notebook Travel Journals for Students School Office Writing Class Projects, 5.12 x 3.54 Inches (Black Cover,Horizontal Line) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Leinuosen 1000 Pieces Scratch Off Sticker Silver Holographic Sticker DIY Make Your Own Lottery Ticket Gift 2 x 1 Inch Rectangle Glitter Labels for Office Games • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Shimmer Wall Curtain Backdrop (2 Pack, 6.6 x 3.3 ft), Rainbow Streamers Curtain for Birthday Party Decorations, Photo Booths & Theme Parties, Tinsel Foil Fringe Party Supplies by PixiPy • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Amscan Premium Apple Red Crepe Paper Streamer - 81ft, 1 Piece - Perfect for Birthdays, Weddings, and Events • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19
CRP STRMR FR 81` YLLW SUNSHINE (24/144) • Amazon Business $5.11 1 $5.11
PartyWoo Blue Crepe Paper Streamers 4 Rolls 328 ft Pack of Royal Blue Crepe Paper Rolls for Graduation Wedding Baby Shower Gender Reveal Birthday Party Decorations (1.8 Inch x 82 Ft/Rolls) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amscan Crepe Streamers, 81', Kiwi green • Amazon Business $4.26 1 $4.26
Amscan Party Crepe Streamer, 81', Black • Amazon Business $1.98 1 $1.98

Materials cost

$853.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$896.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.18

Total project goal

$1,054.54

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