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Ms. Gwendolyn Hudnell from Greensboro, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gwendolyn Hudnell's classroom raised $949

Kapow! It's Reading Time. Keep Pushing to Read More!

Help me give my students art and coloring materials so they can enjoy the experience of making art and telling stories.

Ms. Gwendolyn Hudnell Frazier Elementary School
Greensboro, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Kids need art materials in a library because creativity is part of literacy, and modern libraries are no longer just book-borrowing spaces; they're learning ecosystems where children explore. The short answer: art materials help kids think, express, and engage more deeply with stories, information, and each other. Kids process stories, information, and emotions through drawing, building, and crafting. Art gives them a way to "talk back" to texts by visualizing characters, mapping ideas, or creating alternate endings. Literacy isn't reading and writing. It includes visual, spatial, and design thinking. When kids sketch a scene or build a model, they're practicing comprehension, sequencing, and symbolic reasoning. Libraries often serve as quiet, screen-free spaces. Art materials give kids a tactile way to stay engaged, especially those who struggle with traditional reading tasks. Art materials help kids slow down. In a world of fast scrolling and constant stimulation, libraries become one of the few places where children can sit, imagine, and create without pressure. That reflective time strengthens attention, emotional regulation, and problem‑solving skills deeply tied to academic success.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Gwendolyn Hudnell Frazier 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensboro, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Board Game Storage |Made in USA| Slim Craft Case (10-Pack) - Clear | Fits 8.5" x 11" & A4 Paper, Organizers with Built-In Handle & Snap-Tight Lids, Containers for Puzzles, Art & Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $30.93 2 $61.86
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $59.29 1 $59.29
Clorox Value Pack Disinfecting Wipes 35 Wipes/Container 15/Carton (30112) • Staples $52.49 1 $52.49
Crayola Crayon Classpack, 24 Boxes, Assorted, 12x6.875x4.75 - Adult • School Specialty $48.22 1 $48.22
Prang 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 500 Sheets/Pack (P6555-0001) • Staples $23.89 2 $47.78
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
Fainne 12 Pcs Plastic Pencil Box Large Crayon Box Pencil Case with Snap Closure Lids Multi Purpose Clear Plastic Storage Organizer for School Office Supplies, 4 Colors(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels 2-ply 82 Sheets/Roll 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Staples $37.89 1 $37.89
Neenah Paper 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (91904/92904) • Staples $33.39 1 $33.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $28.49 1 $28.49
Astrobrights 8.5 x 11 Color Copy Paper 24 lbs. Happy Assortment 500 Sheets/Ream (21289/22289) • Staples $26.19 1 $26.19
CAREGY Thermal Laminating Pouches, 300 Pack Laminating Sheets, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Clear, Letter Size, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $23.59 1 $23.59
IRIS USA Storage Bins with Lids |Made in USA| 4 Qt - (6-Pack) - Clear | Sensory Craft Organizers, Plastic Clip Box Totes, Flat Containers for Organizing Paper, Office, Art & Study Supplies • Amazon Business $23.44 1 $23.44
IRIS USA Storage Bins with Lids |Made in USA| 6 Qt - (4-Pack) - Clear | Sensory Craft Organizers, Plastic Clip Box Totes, Flat Containers for Organizing Paper, Office, Art & Study Supplies • Amazon Business $23.12 1 $23.12
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Spectrum Assortment 100 Sheets/Ream (91398) • Staples $20.59 1 $20.59
Spectra Deluxe Bleeding Art Tissue Squares, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 Inches, Pack of 2500, Azure, 1.5x1.5x3 - Adult • School Specialty $17.92 1 $17.92
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $17.29 1 $17.29
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Air Scent, Multi-Surface, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, Strong & Convenient, 320 Count (4 Packs of 80) • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 Primary Assortment 100 Sheets/Ream (91646) • Staples $12.99 1 $12.99
Kleenex Guest Towel Paper Towels 1-ply 60 Sheets/Box (38586) • Staples $6.49 2 $12.98
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $12.87 1 $12.87
Zonon 6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School and Office(Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Sheets • Teachers' School Supply $9.51 1 $9.51
Crayola Giant Construction Paper and Stencils, 18 x 12 Inches, Pack of 48, 18x12x0.375 - Adult • School Specialty $6.22 1 $6.22

Materials cost

$702.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.29

Sales tax

 $54.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$806.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.24

Total project goal

$948.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $948.27

1 Donor

-$948.27

Donations toward project cost

-$806.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.24

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