Help me give my students fingerpaint, chalk, watercolor paint, and other materials to explore art and expression.
$325 goal
This project expired on September 13, 2025.
This project expired on September 13, 2025.
My Project
I am requesting paints, kazoos, materials for slime, and other resources to allow for expression and STEAM activities. Art and expression should be at the heart of lessons in math and science. These materials will allow for just that. Students will be able to perform the Kazoo song for parents using the musical instruments. In addition, they will be able to measure and make slime during their math and science lessons.
These materials will make a huge difference in the lives of my students.
Color, expression, art, and the like will be at the forefront. Be a part of adding such to our second grade lessons, and give the gift that will continue to give year after year...the gift of STEAM experiences. Thank you in advance for your support.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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42 students impacted
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Crayola Washable Bright Color Non-Toxic Finger Paint - Set of 6
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$51.26
1
$51.26
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, 1 Gallon, White - Wood - Elementary - Kids
• School Specialty
$20.32
2
$40.64
Shuttle Art 16 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, Pack of 24, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities
• Amazon Business
$28.98
1
$28.98
Beach Kids 24 Bulk Coloring Books for Ages 4-8 - Assorted Licensed Activity Boys, Girls | Bundle Includes Full-Size Books, Crayons, Stickers, Games, Puzzles, More (No Duplicates)
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Just My Style Emoticon Message Beads by Horizon Group,DIY 20+ Jewelry Projects Using Symbols & Emoticons.Kit includes Word Beads,Alphabet Beads,Accent Beads,Star & Heart Shaped Beads,ABC Beads & More
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Amylove 72 Pcs Plastic Kazoo Bulk for Kids Adults Musical Instruments Kazoos for Party Favors Birthday Gift Prize Lovers Anniversary Christmas Classrooms Musical 8 Colors
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
180 Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Kid, 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk Paint Bulk for Summer Outdoor Activity, Playground, School Classroom Chalkboard, Chalk Party Favors Set for Toddler Kids Adult
• Amazon Business
$23.98
1
$23.98
Limino 12 Color Bath Bomb Soap Dye - Skin Safe, Food Grade Coloring for Soap Making Supplies, DIY Bath Bomb Supplies Kit, Slime, Crafts - with Instructions
• Amazon Business
$8.88
2
$17.76
Materials cost
$238.58
Vendor shipping charges
$4.06
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$276.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.74
Total project goal
$324.96
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