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Ms. Friesen from El Cajon CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Artists in the Making

Help me give my students creativity in their day without ruining their clothes!

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expires Aug 29

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My Project

Artistic expression plays a crucial role in fostering creativity and self-expression among students. However, access to appropriate art supplies, especially for students with diverse needs, remains a challenge. This project aims to address this challenge by providing essential art supplies such as easels, paint smocks, and adaptive paintbrushes to schools and educational institutions.

By investing in art supplies that cater to diverse needs and abilities, this project aims to create an inclusive and empowering environment where every student has the opportunity to unleash their creativity and thrive.

Through this project I aim to target 4 areas: creativity, inclusivity, fine motor skills, and artistic expression:

Enhanced Creativity: By providing a conducive environment with appropriate art supplies, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity freely.

Inclusivity: Adaptive paintbrushes will ensure that students with physical disabilities or limitations can actively participate in art activities, fostering a sense of inclusivity and belonging that caters to students with different abilities.

Skill Development: Through regular engagement with art materials, students will develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.

Expression and Communication: Art serves as a medium for students to express emotions, thoughts, and experiences, promoting emotional intelligence and communication skills.

Ms. Friesen
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorations 3-Way Indoor/Outdoor Acrylic Panel Easel, Outdoor Play, Drawing, Adjustable Easel, Art Craft Painting, Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $252.69 1 $252.69
Crayola Llc - No Drip Paint Brush Pens 40ct Washable • Teachers' School Supply $45.31 1 $45.31
Armada Art Easy-Grip Assorted Paint Brushes - Set of 10 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 2 $34.12
Panitay 16 Pcs Kids Painting Aprons Children Artist Smock Toddler Art Smock Waterproof Kids Paint Smock Sleeveless Kids Painting Smock with Pockets for Age 3-8Year Gift Craft Cooking, 8 Color, Medium • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
EchoDone 6 Packs Waterproof Children's Art Smock Kids Painting Aprons Long Sleeve Smock for Eating 1-4 Years • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$375.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.98

Sales tax

 $34.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.42

Total project goal

$529.45

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Total project goal

 $529.45

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 $529.45

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