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Ms. High from Nashville, TN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art is Fun

Help me give my students new art supplies for the new and upcoming year. We need storage containers, art smocks, paint brushes, and dot markers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. High's classroom raised $228

This project is fully funded

My Project

Art in the classroom is important because it promotes creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking among students. These dot markers, paint brushes, and art smocks will encourage students to explore their ideas, emotions, and perspectives through visual and tactile mediums, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. The storage containers will help us keep everything all together. Art and art supplies enhance cognitive development, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, incorporating art into the curriculum provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and can boost academic performance in other subjects by engaging different parts of the brain. Furthermore, art encourages collaboration, communication, and teamwork, helping students develop social and emotional skills. Overall, art plays a vital role in enriching the learning experience, nurturing holistic development, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for creativity and expression.

Ms. High East End Preparatory School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nashville, TN View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 6 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, 20 Pack , Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage • Amazon Business $27.54 2 $55.08
Janmercy 36 Pack Kids Art Smocks Waterproof Artist Toddler Smock with 3 Pockets Long Sleeve Painting Smocks for Kids Children Apron for Toddler Kid Age 5-8 Years Baking Eating • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Paint Brushes, Anezus 30 Kids Paint Brushes Bulk Children Paint Brushes Set with Jumbo Round Watercolor Paint Brush and Large Flat Craft Paint Brushes • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Shuttle Art Washable Dot Markers 26 Colors with Free Activity Book, Fun Art Supplies for Kids Toddlers and Preschoolers, Non Toxic Water-Based Paint Daubers, Dot Art Markers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Shuttle Art Shimmer Dot Markers, 15 Glitter Colors Washable Markers for Toddlers,Bingo Daubers Supplies Kids Preschool Children, Non Toxic Water-Based… • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74

Materials cost

$160.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.09

Total project goal

$227.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$227.26

2 Donors

-$202.26

Donations toward project cost

-$171.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.34

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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