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Ms. Belvin from Miami, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seal the Deal-Protect and Preserve Student Materials

Help me give my students students the tools they need to preserve their hard work, showcase their creativity, and keep their projects shining bright with laminated protection!

  • $171 goal

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Ms. Belvin has another project! Donate to Equipping Young Scientists: Supplies for Hands-On Exploration to help her classroom.

$551 - complete this project and be a hero

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

In our classroom, we want to make sure that all the hard work and creativity our students put into their projects is protected and lasts a long time! Laminating helps keep our drawings, worksheets, and special projects safe from spills, tears, and everyday wear and tear. Just like a superhero shield, laminating makes our work shiny and durable so it can be enjoyed and used again and again.

"Preserve, Protect, and Shine" With a laminator, students will learn how to preserve their work while also building important skills.

They’ll see their projects turn into beautiful, lasting keepsakes, which helps them feel proud of their efforts. This tool also makes it easier for them to share their creations with others and to see their progress over time. Plus, laminated materials are perfect for interactive activities, where students can write, erase, and reuse their worksheets.

By having this laminator in our classroom, we will enhance the learning environment and give students a new way to showcase their creativity and hard work. It will help our students develop a sense of accomplishment and make their classroom experience even more exciting and rewarding.

Ms. Belvin Kelsey Pharr Elementary School 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.

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Miami, FL 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

HBCU Alum 105 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HERKKA 200 Pack Laminating Sheets, Hold 11 x 17 Inch Sheet, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 11.5 x 17.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner • Amazon Business $37.77 2 $75.54
Laminator Machine, Sweleke Laminating Machine 11x 17 Laminator Machine with 10 Laminating Sheets, 13 Inch Lamination Machine Hot and Cold Thermal Laminators for Home School Office Teachers Use • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98

Materials cost

$113.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.63

Total project goal

$170.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $170.85

1 Donor

-$85.42

Donations toward project cost

-$72.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.81

match offer

-$85.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.81

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 $0.00

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