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Ms. Heather from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Materials to Inspire

Help me give my students new art materials that will help them engage and create in playful ways.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Heather's classroom raised $590

This project is fully funded

My Project

My PreK students are changing and growing every day. My students are eager to join in new activities and experiences every day including storytelling, math activities, writing, and drawing. As we spend more time together each day, I find that the same students are visiting the art areas and engaging in the same kind of play.

Students need fresh supplies and new kinds of materials to spark untapped artistic experiences.

Reluctant artists will also gravitate to the new materials with a new and varied approach

This project, "Art Tools to Inspire" will provide students with traditional classroom supplies like markers, stamps, stencils, and a variety of paper including watercolor paper and coloring sheets. Students will also have access to tools that inspire creativity, such as edge scissors, colored masking tape, foam shapes, and feathers. The tools will aid in creating a variety of multimedia art, as well as strengthen children's fine motor skills and exploring the properties of various materials.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Visual Arts
Art Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Heather Ray Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Fine Line Markers, Back to School Supplies Classpack, 10 Assorted Colors , 200 Count • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99

ECR4Kids Kraft Edgers Scissors with Hardwood Rack, 18-Piece, Decorative Paper Scissors with Rotating Stand for Kids, Teacher Supplies, Scrapbook Supplies, DIY Projects, Crafts, Multicolor (ELR-0239) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

LA819 - Lakeshore No-Spill Paint Cup - Clear • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.99 20 $39.80

Jumbo 7 Color Ink Stamp Pad • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.56 3 $37.68

Brilliant Stamp Pad with 6 Colors for Arts and Crafts • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.99 3 $26.97

UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Package, 140 lb., 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.79 2 $23.58

Melissa & Doug Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pads Set - Animals, Vehicles, and More • Amazon Business $18.29 1 $18.29

Do-A-Dot Art Mini Dots Paint Markers - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

Stencil Mill Collection of Alphabets, Numbers, Animals, People and more • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

Do-A-Dot Rainbow Paint Markers - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

Nature Peel and Stick Shapes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

Do-A-Dot Art Metallic Shimmer Paint Markers - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96

LA520 - Peel Stick Foam Cubes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

READY 2 LEARN CE6735 Giant Stampers - Geometric Shapes - Filled In - Set of 10 - Easy to Hold Foam Stamps for Kids - Arts and Crafts Stamps for Displays, Posters, Signs and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

BY166 - Sticker Eyes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

LL104 - Colored Clothespins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

100Sheets Newbested White Watercolor Paper Cold Press Cut Bulk Pack for Beginning Artists or Students. (10 x 7 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Scotch Expressions Masking Tape, 6 Rolls, Assorted Bright Colors, No-Limits DIY (3437-6-P2) • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31

Creativity Street Wood Crafts Jumbo Craft Sticks, 6" x 3/4" x 2mm, Natural, Box of 500 • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Glue Spreaders - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.16 1 $7.16

Coceca 300pcs 3-5 Inches Colorful Feathers for DIY Craft Wedding Home Party Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Melissa & Doug Jumbo Coloring Pad (11 x 14 inches) - Town, 50 Pictures • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Melissa & Doug Jumbo 50-Page Kids' Coloring Pad - Space, Sharks, Sports, and More • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost			$463.93
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.96
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$500.89
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$88.39
Total project goal			$589.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$589.28
8 Donors			-$428.99
Donations toward project cost			-$377.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$51.35
match offer			-$145.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$123.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$21.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$15.29
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Art Materials to Inspire

This project is fully funded

My Project

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

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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