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Ms. James from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorize my Classroom!

Help me give my students a color printer and scented markers.

  • $300 goal

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My Project

To enhance their learning experience, the specific items requested - a color printer and scented markers - will greatly contribute in the following ways:

Creative Engagement: The use of a color printer will allow students to print visually appealing materials such as vibrant images, infographics, and diagrams.

It will ignite their creativity and help them express their ideas effectively.

Interactive Presentations: With the help of scented markers, students can create chart paper that is not only visually appealing but also stimulates multiple senses. The aroma of scented markers can enhance their engagement during class discussions and presentations.

Collaboration and Communication: Utilizing chart paper enables students to collaborate on group projects and effectively communicate their ideas visually. It promotes active learning, encourages teamwork, and helps develop critical thinking skills.

The goals for this project include:

Enhancing Learning Outcomes: By providing access to a color printer and scented markers, the aim is to enhance students' understanding and retention of concepts, as well as to foster their creativity, communication, and collaboration skills.

Promoting Active Participation: Through the use of these resources, the goal is to encourage active participation and engagement in class discussions and collaborative work assignments. It will create an inclusive learning environment where students can actively contribute and exchange ideas.

Ms. James Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades PreK-2

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

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.

More about Ms. James

Baltimore, MD 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr. Sketch® Scented Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, Pack Of 14 • Amazon Business $9.99 11 $109.89
HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color inkjet-printer, Print, scan, copy, Easy setup, Mobile printing, Best-for home, Instant Ink with HP+,white • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
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 $48.99 1 $48.99

Materials cost

$208.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.92

Total project goal

$299.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$299.45

1 Donor

-$299.45

Donations toward project cost

-$254.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.92

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$0.00

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