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Mrs. DeVito from Bridgeport CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Adding Color Is as Easy as 1, 2, Paint!

My students need Playcolor paint sticks to continue their exploration and imagination in our art studio!

  • $178 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our school is a tuition free public progressive charter school located in Bridgeport, CT. Students get breakfast, lunch and snacks provided to them on a daily basis.

Students love to create and use their imagination and would love the opportunity to have a space and place to use their artistic abilities during their art time.

Materials and a budget for art supplies in a low income area are not always available. The arts are so important for these students and a much needed positive part of their day.

My Project

I teach all levels K-8th grade. My students love using the Playcolor paint sticks at all ages. They are so simple to use and allow students to be as creative as they want to be without the mess. Having the sets available on each table will help make the difference for so many of my students who may shy away from the painting experience. The students have more control and can experiment with a variety of different methods! Allowing the students to work with these paint sticks will improve their fine motor skills as well as their creativity. The students will build their confidence by using these materials.

Mrs. DeVito
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TEMPERA PLAYCOLOR STD MATTE SET OF 12 • School Specialty $13.55 8 $108.40

Materials cost

$108.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.62

Total project goal

$177.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.49

2 Donors

-$177.49

Donations toward project cost

-$150.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.62

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