3 teachers spent up to $2,000 on their classrooms. They said it’s worth it to make their students feel welcome.

• Three teachers spoke to Business Insider about their classroom spending for the new school year.
• One teacher spent over $800 in the summer on Amazon purchases for her students.
• Another teacher raised money through GoFundMe but also had to use savings to buy items.

Maegan Driver welcomed her kindergarten students with jellyfish dangling in her classroom and alphabet letters with underwater scenes that spell out “nice to sea you” next to sea creature cutouts on her door.

She bought the items for her ocean-themed to share how much you spent out of pocket for your classroom.