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Ms. Barbie Lopez from Miami, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turtle-y Amazing Sea Creatures

Help me give my students "Under the Sea Bulletin Board Borders" to decorate our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barbie Lopez's classroom raised $241

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 Project

I want to create a turtle-y amazing sea creature-themed classroom that inspires curiosity and a love for learning. My goal is to design a fresh, engaging environment that motivates my students to achieve academic success. Each of my students is incredibly special—they become part of my classroom family the moment they walk through the door. I'm committed to helping them grow, learn, and succeed every day.

Each of my students will have their own turtle that they can physically move as they reach their weekly and biweekly goals.

This hands-on approach encourages responsibility and motivates them to work toward their individual achievements.

Ms. Barbie Lopez Wesley Matthews Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Miami, FL 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

44 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fadeless Roll - 48" x 12 ft, Glorious Green • Blick Art Materials $10.80 4 $43.20
Baocicco 7x5ft Cartoon Underwater World Backdrop Vinyl Photography Background Sea World Torpical Fishes Colorful Coral Reef Turtles Shark Sun Ray Summer Holiday Children Birthday Party Photo Studio • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
60 Ft Under The Sea Bulletin Board Borders 60 pcs, Ocean Themed Straight Bulletin Boards Trim With Glue Point Dots For Classroom School Chalkboard Whiteboard Fish Ocean Theme Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
60 Pcs Resin Sea Turtle Figure Mini Sea Turtle Figurines Bulk Multicolor Miniature Figure for DIY Ornaments Ocean Animal Figurines DIY Home Garden Birthday Party Favor Decoration • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Outus 28 Pcs Undersea Animals Welcome Bulletin Board Posters Decor Set Motivational Theme Classroom Decorations Inspirational Quotes Paper Cutouts for Teachers Students Home School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Geyee 108 Pcs Turtle Paper Cutouts Classroom Bulletin Board Cut Outs Assorted Color Cutouts Classroom Decoration Paper Die Cuts for DIY Kids Craft School Party Decor • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Outus 46 Pieces Sea Turtle Decals Glowing Starfish Shell Wall Ornaments Waterproof Ocean Sticker Decoration for Home Office Living Room Wall Bathroom Toilet • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29

Materials cost

$162.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$204.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.14

Total project goal

$240.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $240.91

3 Donors

-$120.46

Donations toward project cost

-$102.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.07

Matching donations from our partners

-$120.45

Match offers toward project cost

-$102.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.07

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 $0.00

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