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Ms. Rodriguez from Old Westbury, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Learning: Enhancing Engagement and Organization

Help me give my students colored paper for organization, flair pens for engaging feedback and grammar instruction, and origami paper for a creative project, enhancing differentiation, engagement, and learning for all.

  • 4 donors
  • $198 goal

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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

Keeping students engaged and organized is key to their success. By incorporating colored paper, I can differentiate assignments, quizzes, and reference sheets to emphasize their importance. Visual learners benefit from this strategy as it helps them quickly recognize critical materials. When students can easily identify essential documents, they are more likely to stay on track, retain information, and develop strong organizational skills.

Color makes learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful!

Flair pens will bring excitement to grading while providing clear, constructive feedback that stands out. They also help divide grammar points, emphasizing parts of a verb and more. Additionally, origami paper will support a hands-on project, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. This interactive component will reinforce key concepts while making learning an enjoyable experience.

These simple yet impactful resources will transform my classroom into a more dynamic and visually engaging learning space. With your support, students will benefit from a more organized and differentiated approach to instruction, helping them stay focused, motivated, and prepared for success.

Ms. Rodriguez Westbury High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Old Westbury, NY 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

128 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $35.68 1 $35.68
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Canary 500/Ream (14787) • Staples $16.59 1 $16.59
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Blue 500/Ream (14786) • Staples $15.09 1 $15.09
Staples Wide Ruled Filler Paper 8 x 10.5 White 120 Sheets/Pack (ST37426D) • Staples $1.47 10 $14.70
Roylco Inc. - Economy Origami Paper • Teachers' School Supply $12.09 1 $12.09
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Green 500/Ream (14781) • Staples $11.47 1 $11.47
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779) • Staples $10.54 1 $10.54
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $9.49 1 $9.49
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Lilac 500/Ream (14782) • Staples $8.84 1 $8.84

Materials cost

$134.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.62

Total project goal

$197.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.46

1 Donor

-$107.05

Donations toward project cost

-$98.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$81.40

Match offers toward project cost

-$69.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.01

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 $0.00

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