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Mrs. Whittington from Meriden, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Supplies for Kindergarten Creativity

Help me give my students art supplies to help fuel their creativity and imagination.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Whittington's classroom raised $356

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Arts and crafts are such a big part of an elementary classroom! We use art projects to celebrate the end of a learning unit, decorate our classroom, or give as a gift to an important family member!

Having a variety of art materials gives my kindergarten students an opportunity to use their imagination and creativity.

These materials will also allow students to express themselves while exploring the world of art!

I strive to provide them with a classroom that is full of learning materials that can reach the needs of all my students and celebrate their diversity!

These new art supplies will help replace old and used up materials and provide new opportunities to create and explore.

Mrs. Whittington Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Meriden, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Colors may vary • Amazon Business $36.55 2 $73.10
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
100 Pieces Clear Name Tags with Lanyard, Lanyards for Id Badges Reusable Lanyard with ID Holder Plastic Name Badges with Lanyards for Adults Kids Business School Church Conferences (Red) • Amazon Business $25.79 1 $25.79
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.77 3 $23.31
Heavyweight Plastic 2 Pocket Portfolio Folder, Letter Size Poly Folders by Better Office Products, 24 Pack (Red) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Eureka Back to School Disney Mickey Mouse Pencils and Character Cards, 16 Each • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Tru-Ray® Heavyweight Construction Paper, Festive Green, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.29 2 $14.58
Tru-Ray® Heavyweight Construction Paper, Slate, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $6.79 2 $13.58
Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 50% Recycled, 12" x 18", Orange, Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $5.74 2 $11.48
Tru-Ray® Construction Paper, 50% Recycled, 12" x 18", Festive Red, Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
Tru-Ray® Heavyweight Construction Paper, Yellow, 12" x 18", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
PACON Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Turquoise, 50 Sheets (103039EA) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$268.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$302.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.34

Total project goal

$355.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$355.61

4 Donors

-$171.92

Donations toward project cost

-$156.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.79

match offer

-$171.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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$0.00

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