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

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Art in the Kindergarten Classroom

Help me give my students art supplies in my Kindergarten classroom! Future artists need supplies!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dosey's classroom raised $596

This project is fully funded

My Project

Art supplies are essential for kindergartners as they encourage creativity, self-expression, and imagination. Through drawing, painting, and crafting, young children develop fine motor skills, explore emotions, and learn problem-solving.

Art helps them communicate thoughts they may not yet have the words for, boosting confidence and emotional growth.

Access to a variety of materials—like crayons, markers, and clay—stimulates sensory development and fosters curiosity. Creative exploration in early childhood lays the foundation for innovative thinking, which benefits lifelong learning. Providing art supplies isn’t just fun—it’s a vital part of nurturing a child’s development and helping them discover their unique voice.

Ms. Dosey Valley of Enchantment Elementary School 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.

Crestline, 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $66.95 2 $133.90
Acme Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener • Teachers' School Supply $85.45 1 $85.45
2500 Sheets Construction Paper 9" x 12" Classroom Construction Papers Bulk A4 Drawing Paper for Students Drawing Art School Classroom Decoration Teacher Supplies(Vivid Colors) • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.99 4 $43.96
Cindeer 24 Pieces 1 Inch Flat Paint Brushes Large Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush Synthetic Nylon Oil Painting Brushes Bulk with Wooden Handles for Acrylic Painting Watercolor Oil Crafts Face Body Art • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 10 $24.90
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66

Materials cost

$422.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.40

Sales tax

 $38.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.36

Total project goal

$595.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.76

1 Donor

-$281.33

Donations toward project cost

-$253.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.13

match offer

-$297.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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