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Mrs. Bingham from West Valley City, UT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Artists in Need

My students need 33 different art supplies, including papers and paints, an easel and a drying rack.

  • $501 goal

This project expired on December 16, 2010.

This project expired on December 16, 2010.

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Mrs. Bingham Pioneer Elementary School
West Valley City, UT Grades PreK-2

My Students

To a young child the world is a magical place, a place filled with majesty and beauty. Appreciation and discovery comes when children learn to express that beauty through their artistic abilities. I intend to take my quaint but meager classroom, and transform it into an art studio for my students.

As a new teacher, I look forward to the opportunity that I have to work in my local neighborhood elementary school.

I will be teaching sixteen kindergartners, 12 boys and 4 girls, in an all- day program. Because of the extended day, I recognize that my students can more fully explore their artistic abilities if provided with the right kinds of tools. The students in my classroom come from very low-income families. Over 50% of my students are of Hispanic descent which introduces a new challenge as we must learn to work together to overcome the language barrier that exists between an English speaking teacher and Spanish speaking students. I will use centers such as this one to build relationships and create a safe environment where the children can practice the vocabulary they are learning in class and where they can converse with each other without the stress of having to perform on the spot when called upon by the teacher.

My Project

My students need different art supplies, including papers and paints, to explore their artistic talents and abilities. Research shows that children need multiple opportunities to express themselves throughout the day. More activities that engage my students in conversations will enhance their language acquisition. Talking about and explaining the process they use to create a work of art encourages such conversations. The art materials I have selected will allow my students to explore using different art mediums while working side by side with each other. I purposely have chosen an art easel that allows two students to paint at one time. That way they can converse with each other, explaining technique and color choice. To promote color identification I have chosen a variety of colors the children can paint with and explore. Working with yellow and blue, my students will discover that they can make green. At the first of the year the children will work on creating a self portrait. In my art center, I will have 3 different colors of skin paint for the children to represent themselves accurately.

As my art center becomes fully functional, I anticipate multiple opportunities each week for the children to discover and expand their creative abilities through sculpting, painting, and writing.

By donating to my project you will be guiding my students to the magic of art, expanding their vocabulary and language skills, and quite possibly fostering the next DA Vinci. Once established, the art center will be continuously replenished each year for my young artists to enjoy year after year.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

16 students impacted
Mrs. Bingham Pioneer Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

West Valley City, UT 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

16 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TA45 - Sample Book of Construction Paper • Lakeshore Learning $0.00 1 $0.00
TA51DB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Dark Blue • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51SB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51BU - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51HG - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51LG - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Light Green • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51YE - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51RG - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51HR - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51MA - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51VT - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Violet • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51PN - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Pink • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51DW - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Dark Brown • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51LB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Light Brown • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51WT - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - White • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
TA51BK - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Black • Lakeshore Learning $1.99 1 $1.99
CS779 - Nonhardening Modeling Sand • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
LC65 - Adjustable Vinyl Paint Apron - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning $4.95 4 $19.80
ED1471 - Rubber Stamps - Lowercase • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
ED1470 - Rubber Stamps - Uppercase • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
PX2128BU - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128GR - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Green • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128YE - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128RG - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Orange • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128RD - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Red • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128VT - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Violet • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128BR - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Brown • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
PX2128WT - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - White • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
GG351CH - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Chestnut • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 1 $3.49
GG351TS - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Toast • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 1 $3.49
GG351EB - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera - Ebony • Lakeshore Learning $3.49 1 $3.49
EE333 - All-In-One Adjustable Easel • Lakeshore Learning $139.00 1 $139.00
EE524 - Lakeshore Tabletop Drying Rack • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95

Materials cost

$394.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$435.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.11

Total project goal

$500.87

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