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Ms. Belger from Saint Louis, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds and Bold Colors

Help me give my students unlimited coloring and creating tools that will last them all year!

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Ms. Belger Kratz Elementary School

Saint Louis, MO Grades PreK-2

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I absolutely love how creative, expressive, and eager my students are to learn! They come into the classroom full of ideas and excitement, and they truly shine when allowed to create, explore, and bring their imaginations to life. Whether they’re drawing, coloring, or designing, these moments are more than just fun; they are powerful learning experiences.

With a consistent supply of crayons and markers, my students will be able to engage in daily creative activities that support fine motor development, early writing skills, and self-expression.

These tools will be used across all subject areas, from illustrating stories and labeling their work to solving math problems and participating in hands-on projects.

The storage bins will help keep materials organized and accessible, allowing me to grab what they need. Having durable, long-lasting supplies ensures that every student has the opportunity to create without limits all year long. These resources will help foster confidence, independence, and a love for learning through creativity

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 2 donors

Project tagged as

Saint Louis, MO
Grades PreK-2
Literature & Writing
Visual Arts
Traditional School
Art Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Belger will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 7.

Ms. Belger Kratz Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

More than half of 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Crayola Water-Based Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 10 Markers/Box, 24 Boxes/Carton (58-7771) • Quill.com $50.59 2 $101.18

Crayola Colors of the World 24-Count Markers - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $47.66 2 $95.32

Crayola Crayons - Classpack, Pkg of 800, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $47.12 2 $94.24

IRIS USA 3 Qt. Plastic Craft Storage Container Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Small Art & Office Supply Organizer Tote, Sensory Bins & Boxes for Home & University, Stackable, Secure Latch Buckles, Clear • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost			$317.73
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.77
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$352.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$62.21
Total project goal			$414.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$414.71
1 Donor			-$10.00
Donations toward project cost			-$8.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.50
Disney match offer			-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$394.71

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Bright Minds and Bold Colors

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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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