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Ms. Nancy Casas from Austin, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Supporting SEL!

Help me give my students art supplies in order to express their social emotional needs artistically!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nancy Casas's classroom raised $996

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Aristotle wrote, "for the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.”

Being hands-on is especially important in the classroom because it allows students to engage in kinesthetic learning.

My Pre-K classroom is composed of a diverse group of learners that come from all walks of life. My students are energetic, eager to learn, and full of love. In our low-income, high poverty campus, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. I service a Title I campus that has over 87% of students that are low socio-economically, disadvantaged and qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Despite the many challenges my students face, they come to school excited to learn every day.

Early education can play a critical role during this important developmental period. As a Pre-kindergarten classroom teacher, I believe that a hands-on learning environment develops critical thinking skills. I normally use a communal centers approach so providing materials for a safe learning distance can allow my students to gain a better understanding of topics covered in our virtual class, a chance to work together, and practice their skills.

My Project

Social-Emotional Learning is the process through which individuals understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others. SEL is highly important for helping preschool children to practice and master these emotional skills. With these materials we will dive deep and learn how to express ourselves using art, technology, and our voice.

These art supplies will support in creating Scribble Art; Sometimes, we just need to “get the scribbles out;" I have been teaching students how to hold one or many drawing tools and scribble all over a blank sheet of paper or canvas, letting their emotions come out on the paper.

With the camera we will create a Partner Art Trade. Making something for someone else is a great way to encourage students to think about others. The students will create a small artist collage and portrait of themselves with the photos taken with our classroom camera. Intentionally taking the time to focus on creating something for another person specifically strengthens the social awareness and relationship skills of students.

With the use of a simple karaoke machine, students will develop the skills needed to be comfortable with public speaking and sharing with their peers. It’s important to expose students to as many opportunities to speak in front of their peers as possible. When their peers talk, the other students learn to listen. A microphone and speaker have many benefits: It allows the other students to hear the speaker clearly, helping them be more attentive. The student holding the microphone is a visual cue to the other students, so they know it is the speaker’s turn. The student gets used to hearing their own voice and being heard by others, increasing their confidence.

Ms. Nancy Casas St Elmo 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.

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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

11 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KaraoKing Karaoke Machine for Kids & Adults Wireless Microphone Speaker with Disco Ball, 2 Wireless Bluetooth Microphones & Phone/Tablet Holder - Karaoke Bluetooth Toys for Kids (G100) • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Sargent Art Acrylic Paint 1/2 Gallon Bottles, 6 Count • Amazon Business $95.91 2 $191.82
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 Digital Camera w/ 10x Optical Zoom and Image Stabilization - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Blue) • Amazon Business $158.98 1 $158.98
PHOENIX White Blank Cotton Stretched Canvas Artist Painting - 11x14 Inch / 7 Pack - 5/8 Inch Profile Triple Primed for Oil & Acrylic Paints • Amazon Business $23.50 5 $117.50
PHOENIX White Blank Cotton Stretched Canvas Artist Painting - 14x18 Inch / 7 Pack - 5/8 Inch Profile Triple Primed for Oil & Acrylic Paints • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Wood Easels, Easel Stand for Painting, Art, and Crafts (9 x 14.8 in, 12 Pack) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Paint Brush Set, Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Painting Kits (80 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Teensery 100 Pcs (50 Pack) Disposable Microphone Cover Non-Woven Handheld Microphone Windscreen Protective Cap for Karaoke, Recording Room, Stage Performance • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$804.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.35

Total project goal

$995.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.65

2 Donors

-$425.18

Donations toward project cost

-$423.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.80

match offer

-$497.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$422.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$72.91

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