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Mrs. T. from New Britain, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Books Rock!!

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance their art skills and art history knowledge.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. T.'s classroom raised $480

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are always excited to start a new art project! Many of them do not have access to art supplies at home, so my classroom is the only place they have that offers them the opportunity to create art using all different materials. Despite their personal hardships, they come to class excited to see what they will create! I love when they tell me that they wish they could come to art everyday and that they love my projects! They become very excited when they are given a choice to choose multiple materials, and painting is everyone’s favorite!! They are amazing artists with very creative ideas and imaginations!

My Project

Students always enjoy spending time drawing and creating projects of their own choosing. When the daily art goal has been met, students are allowed to chose a drawing or art activity book, or a reading book to enjoy until class is over. They are always excited when they see a new addition to my collection of books! There is a great interest in drawing animals, cartoon characters, and fashion! Students are also fascinated with the art of origami and trying to create a “folded creation.” These books will provide my students with more opportunities to draw things that interest them and to read about people who are famous in the world of art.

Mrs. T. Smith Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Britain, CT 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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOOK BIOGRAPHIES: ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS S/10 • School Specialty $89.99 1 $89.99
BOOK GAMES FOR TEACHING ART • School Specialty $24.59 1 $24.59
BOOK 300 LESSONS IN ART 141 PGS • School Specialty $22.12 1 $22.12
BOOK THE SUMI-E BOOK • School Specialty $18.97 1 $18.97
BOOK HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE MARVEL WAY • School Specialty $17.32 1 $17.32
BOOK DRAWING IN 3-D • School Specialty $17.24 1 $17.24
BOOK HOW TO DRAW CARTOON PETS • School Specialty $16.42 1 $16.42
BOOK HOW TO DRAW CARTOON PETS • School Specialty $16.42 1 $16.42
WORKBOOK ZEN DRAWING • School Specialty $15.52 1 $15.52
DRAWING/COLORING BOOK 100 YRS OF FASHION AND FUN • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
BOOK ORIGAMI FOR KIDS • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
BOOK ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ORIGAMI PAPERBACK • School Specialty $13.79 1 $13.79
BOOK TANGLE EASY LOVABLE PETS • School Specialty $11.32 1 $11.32
BOOK TANGLE EASY WILDLIFE DESIGNS • School Specialty $11.32 1 $11.32
DRAWING PAD LEARNING SERIES 9X12 IN ANIMALS 64 LB 40 SHTS • School Specialty $8.77 1 $8.77
DRAWING PAD LEARNING SERIES 9X12 IN MANGA 64 LB 40 SHTS • School Specialty $8.77 1 $8.77
DRAWING PAD LEARNING SERIES 9X12 IN CARTOON 64 LB 40 SHTS • School Specialty $8.77 1 $8.77
BOOK ZENTANGLE 1 BASICS EXPANDED WORKBOOK EDITION • School Specialty $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$338.80

Vendor shipping charges

$33.88

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.96

Total project goal

$479.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$479.72

1 Donor

-$239.86

Donations toward project cost

-$203.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.98

match offer

-$239.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.98

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$0.00

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