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Ms. Nguyen from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Is A Universal Language

My students need 28 art supplies, including assorted materials and 11 books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nguyen's classroom raised $595

This project is fully funded

My 3rd and 4th grade students come from an economically challenged urban area, and they need an opportunity to express themselves through art.

Art comes in many forms. The students in my classroom will be able to create and discover their passion through different techniques of creativity. The more variety in art supplies, the more the students will have an outlet to understand the world.

Central to my teaching philosophy is the idea of exposing children to different perspectives, thus enabling them to have an open view of the world. These art supplies and books will enrich and support that idea. Through creativity and expression, children will have the freedom to broaden their horizons in a comfortable environment.

Through your donation, you will make it possible for my students to appreciate art and express themselves through their own creations.

Ms. Nguyen Redding 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.

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BA8112 - Pom-Poms • Lakeshore Learning $3.95 1 $3.95
LA743 - Glitter Pack - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning $10.95 1 $10.95
Don't-Get-Caught Doodle Notebook Susan McBride, Susan McBride (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.95 1 $8.95
Art for Kids: Cartooning: The Only Cartooning Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be Art Roche • Barnes and Noble $14.36 1 $14.36
Item Shipping/Handling Charges • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95
CRAYOLA WC PAN/8CT OVAL PAN MIX SET • Blick Art Materials $3.61 10 $36.10
LK936 - Economy Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning $6.99 1 $6.99
A Is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet Stephen T. Johnson • Barnes and Noble $13.59 1 $13.59
The Art Book for Children Editors of Phaidon Press, Gilda Williams Ruggi • Barnes and Noble $15.96 1 $15.96
How to Draw Cartoons and Caricatures Judy Tatchell, Terry Bave (Illustrator), Robert Walster (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Ed Emberley's Picture Pie: A Circle Drawing Book Ed Emberley, Ed Emberley (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.99 1 $8.99
Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors (Smart about Art Series) Jane O'Connor, Jessie Hartland (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
How to Draw Dinosaurs (How to Draw Series) Kids Books, Howard S. Friedman (Illustrator), Georgene Griffin (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.38 1 $5.38
Vincent Van Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars Joan Holub, Joan Holub (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.39 1 $5.39
Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? Roberta Edwards, True Kelley (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.49 1 $4.49
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-on Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga, Rebecca Van Slyke (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $15.16 1 $15.16
Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals Ed Emberley, Ed Emberley (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
CLAYCRETE PAPIER MACHE 1 LB. BAG----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $8.15 1 $8.15
COLORED PENCILS-8 ASSORTED----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $2.09 12 $25.08
WONDERFOAM 10 LRG. SHEETS ASST. COLOR----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $6.42 3 $19.26
ASST. BUTTONS 16 OZ. BUCKET----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $8.32 1 $8.32
POM POMS ASST. CLRS. and SIZES----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $6.59 1 $6.59
MODEL MAGIC CLASSPACKS 75 COUNT A ASSORTED----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $47.09 1 $47.09
DOUGH TOOLS----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $5.26 2 $10.52
CLAY ROLLING PINS----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $9.49 1 $9.49
VELCRO TAPE 7/8 SQUARES WHITE----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $3.10 3 $9.30
CRAYOLA GLUE STICK .29 OZ.- - --*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $0.78 21 $16.38
CRAYOLA OIL PASTELS 336 COUNT CLASSPACK----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $65.37 1 $65.37

Materials cost

$402.83

Vendor shipping charges

$40.28

Sales tax

$29.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$487.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.99

Total project goal

$594.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$594.41

1 Donor

-$594.41

Donations toward project cost

-$487.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.99

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$0.00

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