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Ms. B. from Erie PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Potential: Crafting a Financial Literacy Haven for Students

Help me give my students the learning environment they deserve. Together, let's give them a space where they can thrive, express themselves, and embark on their journey to financial literacy with enthusiasm and confidence.

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My Project

Hey, fellow financial enthusiasts! Get ready to take our financial literacy journey to the next level with an exciting new project. With your support, we can transform our classroom into a welcoming space where students can thrive and excel in their financial education.

As we gear up for a new academic year, I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be moving to a new classroom due to remodeling.

This presents a fantastic opportunity to update and enhance our learning environment. My new space will feature a lot of bulletin boards, providing ample room to decorate with student work and showcase their achievements.

With your generous contributions, I'll take charge of the work needed to bring our classroom to life. Let's create an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a passion for learning.

Project Overview:

1. Inspiring Wall Decor: Let's adorn our classroom bulletin boards with new borders and backdrops for inspiring quotes from leaders: Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Pablo Picasso, Alexandra Chong, and more...

2. Student Showcase Areas: Utilizing the bulletin boards, I'll proudly display our students' achievements, projects, and artwork, fostering a sense of pride and ownership in their learning journey.

Why It Matters:

A welcoming and stimulating environment is essential for fostering a love of learning and promoting academic success. By creating a space where students feel valued, supported, and inspired, we can empower them to reach their full potential and confidently navigate their financial futures.

How You Can Help:

Your support is crucial in bringing this vision to life. Together, we can create a classroom environment that cultivates a passion for financial literacy and empowers students to take control of their financial destinies. Let's make financial literacy not only educational but also enjoyable and empowering for our students.

Ms. B.
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calming Blue Dots Creative Class Fabric for Classroom Bulletin Boards, Pillows, Curtains, and Crafts • Amazon Business $17.54 2 $35.08
100 dollars by Octavian Mielu, 12x19-Inch Canvas Wall Art • Amazon Business $28.62 1 $28.62
MaxGear 6 Rolls 196.8 ft Colorful Borders for Bulletin Board, Scalloped Trim Bulletin Board Decorations for Classroom Decor Decoration Bulletin Border Home Decor, Party • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
I'm So Glad You're Here Linen Cotton Hanging Banner Classroom Wall Hanging Kids Playroom Decor Classroom Sign Quotes For Classroom Guest Room Decor • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
99 Ft Bulletin Board Borders 3 Rolls Black and White Wave Line Scalloped Border Trims Decorative Classroom Bulletin Board Rolled Trim Back to School Decoration for Home Classroom School Office Decor • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Aothia Office Desk Pad, Natural Cork & PU Leather Dual Side Large Mouse Pad, Laptop Desk Table Protector Writing Mat Easy Clean Waterproof for Office Work/Home/Decor (23.6"x13.7", Light Blue) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
MIKEDE 28LB Magnetic Hooks, N52 Strong Neodymium Magnets Hooks for Hanging, Earth Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty for Refrigerator, Extra Cruise Hooks for Kitchen, Classroom, Workplace, Grill - 28PCS • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
JIASTCMY Push Pin Wooden Clips, Push Pin with Wooden Clips, 100 pcs Push Pins with Clips Decorative Thumb Tacks for Cork Board, Pushpins Tacks Thumbtacks for Bulletin Board Crafts Notes Photos. (Wood) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$131.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$163.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.84

Total project goal

$192.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $192.24

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 $192.24

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