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Mrs. O. from Baltimore MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art in Prek

Help me give my students paint, paint brushes, and collage materials to have art in the classroom.

  • 3 donors
  • $235 still needed

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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 Project

In a prekindergarten classroom, incorporating paint, collage materials, and art activities offers numerous benefits for young children's development. Firstly, these creative outlets stimulate sensory experiences, allowing children to explore different textures, colors, and materials. Through tactile exploration, children develop fine motor skills as they manipulate brushes, sponges, and collage pieces, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Art activities also foster self-expression and communication.

Prekindergarten students may not yet have fully developed verbal skills, but through art, they can express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This helps build confidence and self-esteem as children learn to communicate their ideas visually, fostering a sense of accomplishment.

Moreover, engaging in artistic endeavors encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As children experiment with mixing colors, arranging collage materials, and planning their compositions, they develop cognitive abilities such as decision-making and spatial reasoning. Art activities encourage creativity and imagination, providing opportunities for children to think outside the box and explore endless possibilities.

Furthermore, art promotes social interaction and collaboration among peers. When children work on group projects or share materials, they learn to negotiate, compromise, and cooperate, laying the foundation for positive social skills.

Mrs. O.
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Collage Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
Handy Art Acrylic Paint Assorted Colors 8 oz. Bottles - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$175.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.07

Sales tax

 $10.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.65

Total project goal

$264.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.33

1 Donor

-$15.00

Donations toward project cost

-$12.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

PNC Grow Up Great® match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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 $234.33

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