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Ms. Payne from Mount Vernon, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Tools for Creative Learners!

Help me give my students an engaging learning environment! With a thermal laminator, colorful mesh pouches, dry erase markers, mini journals, binder rings, and note cards, to support hands-on grattitude learning activities that make lessons fun and effective.

  • 1 donor
  • $200 goal

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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

My students are creative, curious, and eager to learn—always excited by hands-on activities and colorful materials that make learning feel fun and meaningful. They thrive when they have tools that help them stay organized, express themselves, and engage with content in interactive ways.

With this project, I’m requesting a laminator, mesh zipper pouches, colorful dry erase markers, mini journals, binder rings, and note cards.

These supplies will help me create reusable learning materials, organize student resources, and provide opportunities for writing, drawing, and interactive learning. The laminator will allow me to preserve important materials like visual aids, center activities, and learning games that students can use over and over. The mesh pouches will keep our materials organized and easily accessible. The journals, markers, and note cards will help students express their ideas during gratitude SEL lessons, practice skills, and build confidence through repetition and creativity.

My goal is to create a classroom environment where materials are not a barrier but a bridge to learning. These resources will empower my students to take ownership of their work, stay organized, and engage in learning activities that support their individual needs. Every student in my class is unique, and these tools will help me meet them where they are—making learning colorful, hands-on, and fun every single day.

Ms. Payne Hamilton Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Payne

Mount Vernon, 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

13 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
EOOUT 42pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper 9.5x13.5 Inches Mesh Zipper Pouch 14 Colors Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Travel Organize and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Samsill 12 Pack Soft Cover Mini Journals 3.5" x 5" Gift Set, Assorted Rainbow color and Has 32 Sheets, 64 color Lined Pages with A White Magnetic Storage Box (22333) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
BUYGOO 100Pcs Colorful Book Loose Leaf Binder Rings - 3cm Metal Loose Paper Notebook Rings Keychain Rings for Cards, Document Stack and Swatches（10 Colors） • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Koogel 300 Pcs Colored Index Cards, 2.2 x 3.5 Inch Underline Study Cards Colored Notecards on Ring Flash Cards for School Learning Memory Recipe Cards Game Card • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77

Materials cost

$137.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$169.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.92

Total project goal

$199.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $199.44

1 Donor

-$199.44

Donations toward project cost

-$169.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.92

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 $0.00

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