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Blooming Together

Help me give my students muslin cloth, various colors of tempera paint, paint markers and painting supplies for our schools spring, end of the school years' murals.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Willis's classroom raised $322

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Blooming Together: A Spring Mural Project for grades k-8

Spring is a season of vibrant renewal, and what better way to celebrate it than with a collaborative mural project.

Engaging students from grades k-8, in creating a large-scale spring mural fosters a sense of community, artistic expression, and environmental awareness.

The project can be tailored to different age groups. Younger students can contribute by painting colorful spring elements like flowers, butterflies, and ladybugs. Older students can create a more detailed background scene or design a central image depicting a local park or natural landmark.

This project goes beyond beautification. It can be used as a springboard for discussions about environmental stewardship. By incorporating elements of local flora and fauna, students learn about their surroundings and the importance of protecting nature.

The mural-making process itself is a valuable learning experience. Students develop teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate on a large-scale project. They also gain practical skills in using art materials and techniques.

Ultimately, the spring mural project is more than just a piece of art. It's a testament to the creative spirit of young people and their connection to the natural world. As the vibrant colors and springtime imagery come alive on a designated wall, it serves as a source of pride for the student artists and a symbol of hope and renewal for the entire community.

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Detroit, MI
Grades 3-5
Clubs & Activities
Visual Arts
Charter School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Willis Rutherford Winans Academy Grades 3-5

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

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

10 Yards Cotton Muslin Fabric Textile Unbleached Natural Cotton Fabric Bleached or Unbleached Muslin Cloth 63 Inches Wide Muslin Roll Fabric Backing Material Quilting Sewing Draping Fabric(White) • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98

35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09

Uni Posca Paint Markers - Basic Colors, Set of 8, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $19.52 1 $19.52

Melissa & Doug Spill Proof Paint Cups - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Blue, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $13.18 1 $13.18

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Yellow, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $13.18 1 $13.18

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Red, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $13.18 1 $13.18

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - White, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $13.18 1 $13.18

Uni Posca Paint Marker - White, Broad Bullet Tip, 4.5-5.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $4.90 2 $9.80

YGAOHF Paint Brushes for Kids, 16 Pcs Kids Paint Brushes with Durable Bristle, Easy to Clean Round and Flat Toddler Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Washable Paint • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Chroma Mural Paint Markers - Blacktop, 4 oz Can • Blick Art Materials $4.39 2 $8.78

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Brown, 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.71 3 $8.13

Uni-Posca Paint Marker - Black, Extra Broad Chisel, 15mm • Blick Art Materials $6.95 1 $6.95

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Peach, 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.71 1 $2.71

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Violet, 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.71 1 $2.71

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Magenta, 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.71 1 $2.71

Blick Washable Tempera Paint - Turquoise, 16 oz • Blick Art Materials $2.71 1 $2.71

Materials cost			$239.92
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.60
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$273.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.27
Total project goal			$321.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$321.79
1 Donor			-$160.89
Donations toward project cost			-$136.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.13
match offer			-$160.89
Match offer toward project cost			-$136.76
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$24.13
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Blooming Together

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