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Ms. Bains from Sacramento, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Is Fun!

Help me give my students a colored pencil sharpener, dot markers, and crafts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bains's classroom raised $166

This project is fully funded

My Project

Kindergarteners love to create art! They love to work with different tools and supplies. I am requesting dot markers, holiday crafts, and a coloring poster for my students so that they can engage in experiential learning. Kindergarteners love to use scented markers. They are wonderful for five-year-olds. I wish you could see the joy on my students' faces as they work on an art project. They proudly show their creations to me and their classmates. We will be using these materials for all subject areas, especially for our holidays around the world and winter units. The pencil sharpener will be used to sharpen colored pencils.

Exploring, discovering, and experimenting through art has great value in education.

Art experiences and experiments lead to gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skills. I also find that my students are motivated and highly engaged when they are creating art in my classroom. I feel that art is the perfect way to engage 100% of my students. We will also celebrate our 100th day of school with art projects, certificates, fun glasses, and more. Thank you for supporting my students!

Ms. Bains Natomas Park 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.

Sacramento, CA View local requests

More than half 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

26 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Robot Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Auto in & Out, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Home, Classroom, Battery Powered • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Kids Washable Dot Art Markers - New Metallic Shimmer Paint Daubers Non-Toxic For Children, Toddlers Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers The Original Dot Markers By Do A Dot Art! • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
120Pcs 100th Day of School Kit Teacher Favor Kit 100 Days Include Color Pages, Reward Badge Stickers, Paper Glasses, Certificates and Pencils for Celebration Party Favors School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Aginc Berry 24Pcs Christmas Gingerbread Candy House Scene Sticker Art Craft, Make Your Own Christmas Candy House Sticker Scene with Xmas Tree Snowman Stickers for Kids, Xmas Holiday Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
300 Pcs Valentine's Day Foam Heart Stickers Glitter Heart Foam Self-Adhesive Sticker, Valentines Colorful Hearts Sticker for Valentine's Day Mother's Day Party Art Crafts DIY Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dvbonike Jumbo 100th Day of School Coloring Poster Happy 100 Days DIY Drawing Color-in Paper Blank Doodle Art Banner 55.1 x 23.6 Inch Decor, School Classroom Group Activities for Kids Party Suppiles • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 0.21-oz Stick, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $0.25 5 $1.25

Materials cost

$100.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.86

Total project goal

$165.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.72

5 Donors

-$80.83

Donations toward project cost

-$72.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.67

match offer

-$80.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.06

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$0.00

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