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Ms. dora-kelly from Mims FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brilliant Minds Create Bright Paintings!

Help me give my students paint for table easel paintings that prepare them for canvases.

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My Project

My students need to use their fine motor skills in combination with their visual acuity in order to learn to read and write. Painting is a very fun, helpful way to achieve this goal. The students will use these acrylic paints for various projects throughout the year during small group and independent learning times. They will paint at easels and at the small tables using large and small brushes to exercise their fingers. These paints will help us to make musical instruments from paper towel holders, masks, and paper mache projects. We use paint all the time so we would appreciate these resources!

Ms. dora-kelly
Grades 3-5
    More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 15 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nicpro 24 Colors Large Bulk Acrylic Paint Set (8.45 oz,250 ml) Non Toxic Artist Painting Supplies for Multi Surface Canvas, Wood, Fabric Leather, Rock, Glass, Paper, Crafts, Hobby with Color Wheel • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
milo Metallic Acrylic Paint Set of 6 Colors | 4 oz Bottles | Student Metallic Colors Acrylics Painting Pack | Made in the USA | Non-Toxic Art & Craft Paints for Artists, Kids, & Hobby Painters • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (8 Ounce), 20403 White • Amazon Business $2.67 5 $13.35
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (8 Ounce), 20404 Black • Amazon Business $2.97 4 $11.88

Materials cost

$108.12

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.66

Total project goal

$164.40

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Total project goal

 $164.40

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 $164.40

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