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Mrs. Brandi from Indianapolis IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Artistic Exploration

My students need an electric crayon sharpener, rubbing plates and glitter.

  • $422 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart. ~Vincent van Gogh My students passion for the process of creating art has grown. They now demonstrate the focus and appropriate behavioral skills needed for advanced instruction.

This is my second year at an urban, high-poverty area in Indianapolis and my students have limited exposure to art materials.

Having a variety of tools to choose from, will assist my students in cultivating their creativity and express themselves in a more positive manner.

My Project

My goal is to teach my pupils to experiment, discover and produce quality art work. The necessary art supplies are needed in order to achieve this goal. They will practice the art concept of texture, by using the rubbing stencils to produce various designs. In addition, students will combine glitter, feathers, fuzzy stems and pom-poms for a spectacular collage.

This project will provide enjoyable and satisfying experiences for young children, but it is not merely a fun activity.

It provides valuable hands-on, active-learning experiences and supports children's growth and learning in many domains.

Mrs. Brandi
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Huffman Art Children in Art Visual Sets with Teacher Reference Guide Set - Set of 14 • Blick Art Materials $62.01 1 $62.01
Elmers Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener • Blick Art Materials $50.77 1 $50.77
Hygloss Beads Treasure Box - Assorted Colors, Shapes, and Sizes • Blick Art Materials $46.84 1 $46.84
Armada Paper Shapers Set - Set B, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $22.98 1 $22.98
Armada Paper Shapers Set - Set A, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $22.98 1 $22.98
Spectra Sparkling Glitter - 3/4 oz, Set of 12 Jars, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $15.97 1 $15.97
Nylon Jewelry Cord - 25 yards, White • Blick Art Materials $2.80 5 $14.00
Creativity Street Big Box Pipe Cleaners - 12", Assorted Colors, Pkg of 150 • Blick Art Materials $6.20 2 $12.40
Creativity Street Maribou Feathers - Assorted Bright Hues, 14 g • Blick Art Materials $2.28 5 $11.40
ShurTech Color Duck Tape - 1.88" x 20 yds, White • Blick Art Materials $5.16 2 $10.32
Roylco Rubbing Plates - 6.5" x 9.25", Set of 8, Linear • Blick Art Materials $7.96 1 $7.96
Roylco Rubbing Plates - 4" x 5", Set of 16, Leaf • Blick Art Materials $7.40 1 $7.40
Roylco Rubbing Plates - 4.5" x 6.5", Set of 16, Flowers • Blick Art Materials $7.40 1 $7.40
Roylco Rubbing Plates - 4.5" x 6.5", Set of 16, Insects • Blick Art Materials $7.40 1 $7.40
Pom Pon Assortment - Assorted Colors and Sizes, Classroom Pack of 300 • Blick Art Materials $6.66 1 $6.66
3M Highland Transparent Tape - 3/4" x 36 yards • Blick Art Materials $1.44 4 $5.76
Krylon Low-Odor Finish - 11 oz, Clear Matte • Blick Art Materials $5.76 1 $5.76
Krylon Low-Odor Finish - 11 oz, Clear Gloss • Blick Art Materials $5.76 1 $5.76
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$323.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.29

Total project goal

$421.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$421.92

1 Donor

-$179.31

Donations toward project cost

-$179.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$210.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.64

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$0.00

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