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Ms. Baker from Shreveport, LA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Brushes: Encouraging Literacy through Artistic Expression

Help me give my students reading incentives such as small toys and pencils; and creative outlets through art using markers, crayons, and paint.

  • $926 goal

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

My Project

This project will encourage reading growth by rewarding students for their effort and achievement. At the end of each quarter, students who meet their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals will be invited to create a piece of art based on a book they’ve read. This gives them the chance to reflect on the story and express their understanding through visual creativity.

We live in an area where many students are exposed to traumatic experiences and hard home life.

These students find it difficult to focus on academics. Many of my students are reading below grade level, and this impacts more than just their academic progress, it also affects their confidence and their willingness to try. I want to change that by making reading feel exciting and rewarding.

My students are full of potential and creativity. Despite the obstacles they face, they are eager to learn and thrive when given the right encouragement and tools.

Our school serves a diverse community, and many students come from low-income households. Because of this, they often lack access to books, art supplies, and enriching creative experiences outside the classroom. I want to provide a program that supports both literacy and self expression to unlock potential.

Students who come close to meeting their goals will also be recognized with a small toy or trinket to encourage continued effort. Everyone gets a chance to feel proud and motivated, regardless of where they’re starting from.

By tying reading to art using paint, canvas, markers, crayons; and incentives such as fidget toys, we’re helping students connect emotionally with the stories they read—and giving them reasons to keep going. With your support, we’ll turn reading from a struggle into something exciting and meaningful.

Ms. Baker Forest Hill Elementary School 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Shreveport, LA 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

HBCU Alum 55 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Half Gallons, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Durable • School Specialty $114.22 1 $114.22
LACCHOUFEE 1000 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencil for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
ESRICH Small Canvases for Painting 5x7IN, 72 Pack Small Canvas Boards Painting Canvas Primed Acid-Free Blank Canvas Panels for Oil Paint, Watercolor, Acrylic Paint, Gouache &Tempera. • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
Artograph EZ Tracer Projector • Blick Art Materials $50.91 1 $50.91
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 500 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $46.05 1 $46.05
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
3000+ Pcs Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials for Kids - Ultimate Bulk Craft Kit for Boys & Girls with 99 Activities Book for Ages 3-5, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12 • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
XREXS Large Digital Wall Clock with Remote Control, 17 Inch LED Large Display Count Up & Down Timer, Adjustable Brightness RGB Color Changing Clock Alarm Clock for Home, Gym, Office and Classroom • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Raymond Geddes Incentive Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $21.43 1 $21.43
Ellinjan 120 Pcs Animal-Shaped Kids Erasers - Detachable & Reassembleable Puzzle Erasers - Perfect for Classroom, Pencil Use - Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly Rubber • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $19.74 1 $19.74
Surebonder Specialty Series Mini Cordless High Temp Glue Gun • Blick Art Materials $17.28 1 $17.28
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus 50 Pcs Flat Tip Round Acrylic Paint Brushes for Kids Classroom Acrylic Watercolor Canvas Face Painting Touch Up • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Mr. Pen- Hot Glue Gun Sticks, 60 Pack, Mini, 4 Inch, Hot Glue Sticks, Glue Gun Sticks, Hot Glue, Glue Sticks for Hot Glue Gun, Clear Glue Sticks, Hot Melt Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $6.84 2 $13.68
ArtCreativity Light Up Keychains for Kids with Whistles, Set of 12, LED Smile Face Key Chains and Bag Accessories, Fun Birthday Party Favors for Children, Goodie Bag Fillers for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 1 $9.08
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons, Assorted Colors, Set of 10 - Durable • School Specialty $3.37 1 $3.37

Materials cost

$675.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.76

Sales tax

 $59.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.85

Total project goal

$925.67

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