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Ms. Howard from Canton, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Start the Year in Style 25-26

Help me give my students pastel-themed classroom decorations, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, and other essentials to create a calm, organized, and beautiful space for learning.

  • 2 donors
  • $622 goal

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My Project

My students are joyful, curious, and full of energy. They light up the room each day with their smiles, ideas, and eagerness to learn. As their teacher, I want to create a classroom that reflects the same light they bring in—a space that’s bright, calming, and inviting.

This project will help me decorate our room with soft pastel colors, encouraging affirmations, and thoughtful visuals that support emotional regulation, self-esteem, and classroom community.

Resources like calming strategy posters and affirmation stations will help my students feel seen, safe, and supported.

We're also in need of essential classroom supplies—glue sticks, scissors, pencils, storage boxes, and colorful paper—that will help my students participate in daily lessons, complete activities, and express their creativity without worry. These materials will allow me to keep our classroom well-stocked and organized all year long.

Every item in this project will help make our classroom feel like a second home where my students can thrive, feel confident, and truly enjoy learning.

Ms. Howard Rueben B Myer School - Arts & Science 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. Howard

Canton, MS View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

26 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's School Jumbo Washable Glue Sticks 0.77 oz. Purple 30/Pack (E605) • Staples $29.86 3 $89.58
Patelai 24 Pack Pencil Box Bulk for Kids 8.3x4.7x2.4 Plastic Pencil Case Crayon Boxes Clear Pencil Box with Snap Tight Lids Classroom Pencil Box for School Students(Colorful) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
STRATA CUPS 24 Colored Skinny Clear Tumbler with Lids and Straws | 16oz Double Wall Clear Acrylic Tumblers Bulk With FREE Straw Cleaner & Name Tags! Reusable Cup With Clear Straw Tumbler • Amazon Business $61.70 1 $61.70
Astrobrights Punchy Pastel Paper Assortment, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb., 5-Color Assortment, 200 Sheets (91741) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Stars Accents - Assorted Sizes • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Fumete 400 Pcs Yellow Pencils Bulk Unsharpened Wood Pencils with Erasers 2 HB Pencil Wood Cased for Kids Students Back to School Office Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Cordless Hot Glue Gun, GoGonova 15s Fast Preheating 5Ah Built-in Battery Hot Melt Glue Gun, Smart Power-Off, Kit with 25 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Sticks and USB-C Charging Port (Pink) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Juvale 24 Pack Blunt Tip Scissors - Classroom Bulk Pack for Kids Crafts, Student DIY Art Projects, Teacher Supplies (3 Colors, 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Calming Strategies Small Poster Pack - Durability • School Specialty $17.02 1 $17.02
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Positive Sayings Accents • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Teacher Created Resources Pastel Pop Bold Block 4" Letters Combo Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pastel Pop Classroom Jobs Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Pastel Pop Affirmation Station Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Pastel Pop Birthday Bulletin Board Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$456.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.05

Sales tax

 $31.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.26

Total project goal

$621.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $621.74

1 Donor

-$310.87

Donations toward project cost

-$264.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.63

match offer

-$310.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.63

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