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Ms. Joyce from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Creates Readers, Writers and Thinkers!

Help me give my students open ended art materials to fuel their creativity!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joyce's classroom raised $370

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Imagine a classroom filled with the laughter and creativity of our pre-k students as they embark on artistic adventures. We are excited to invite you to support our project aimed at creating a dedicated Collage Corner for our little artists. With your help, we can provide essential collage supplies that will enhance our students' fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression.

Collage activities are a fantastic way for young learners to express themselves and explore their imaginations.

The tactile nature of collage materials engages children in sensory experiences and helps them develop crucial fine motor skills and to build creative skills.

Your support will enable us to offer a rich collage experience, fostering fine motor development. As students cut, tear, and glue various materials, they will enhance their fine motor skills, setting the stage for future writing and drawing proficiency.

Collage projects allow children to express themselves freely, promoting creativity, imagination, and a sense of individuality.

Collaborative collage activities encourage communication and language development as students share ideas, discuss their creations, and express thoughts.

Ms. Joyce Cox Academy Grades PreK-2

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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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dixon Transparent, Acrylic Gemstones - Assorted Colors - 1 lb. • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 4 $71.84
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 2 $39.40
Ezyaid Construction Paper Circles with Assorted Colors 3.9 Inch, Colored Craft Paper 200 Sheets for Kids Arts and Crafts, School Crafting Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $7.50 4 $30.00
Ezyaid Construction Paper Circles with Assorted Colors 3 Inch, Colored Craft Paper 200 Sheets for Kids Arts and Crafts, School Crafting Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 in Colorful Craft Tape– Great for Arts & Crafts, Kids, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $21.45 1 $21.45
Ezyaid Construction Paper Circles with Assorted Colors 2 Inch, Colored Craft Paper 200 Sheets for Kids Arts and Crafts, School Crafting Supplies for Kids • Amazon Business $4.50 4 $18.00
Acerich 2000 Pcs 1cm Assorted Pompoms Multicolor Valentine Day Arts and Crafts Fuzzy Pom Poms Balls for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Creativity Street Craft Popsicle Sticks Beige 1000/Box (3775-01) • Staples $11.36 1 $11.36
2800 PCS Colored Dot Stickers Round Color Coding Labels Circle Dots Labels Stickers Polka Circle Dot Stickers Label Sticker for Office,Classroom,Papers Etc • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
1400 PCS Colored Dot Stickers Round Color Coding Labels Circle Dots Labels Stickers Polka Circle Dot Stickers Label Sticker for Office,Classroom,Papers Etc • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
LotFancy 1100pcs Wiggle Googly Eyes for Crafts, Self-Adhesive Multi Colored Assorted Sizes (6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm), Google Eyes Stickers for DIY, Toy Accessories, Art Crafts, Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$256.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.47

Total project goal

$369.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$369.80

1 Donor

-$369.80

Donations toward project cost

-$314.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.47

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$0.00

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