Brushes, Boards, and Brain Breaks: Engaging Every Learner
Help me give my students writing supplies, sensory tools, organizational materials, a visual timer, and healthy snacks to support creativity, focus, and engagement in the classroom.
$378 goal
This project expired on July 17, 2025.
This project expired on July 17, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
The items in this project will support my students’ learning by providing hands-on tools that promote creativity, focus, and engagement. Art supplies will allow them to express themselves and build fine motor skills, sensory materials will provide calming and tactile experiences, and the visual timer will help with time management and transitions. The whiteboards and laminated materials will make learning interactive and durable, while the healthy snacks will ensure students have the energy to stay engaged throughout the day.
My goal is to create a well-rounded learning environment that meets the diverse needs of my students by incorporating creativity, sensory support, and organizational tools to help them succeed.
These materials will encourage self-expression, improve focus, and provide structure, helping my students develop both academic and social-emotional skills in a way that is engaging and accessible to them.
My students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the classroom, often overcoming challenges related to learning differences, language barriers, and other personal struggles. Despite these obstacles, they show enthusiasm for learning and thrive when given the right tools and support. Their creativity, determination, and kindness make every day in the classroom special, and I am dedicated to providing them with the resources they need to shine.
More than three‑quarters 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
50 students impacted
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Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Write & Wipe Mini Board - Set of 10
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$48.99
1
$48.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
Crayola Washable Paint Brush Pens, Assorted Colors, Pack of 40
• School Specialty
$41.32
1
$41.32
Business Source Laminating Pouches, 3mil, 9 x 11-1/2 Inches, Pack of 200, Clear - Durable
• School Specialty
$35.77
1
$35.77
TIME TIMER 8 inch Visual Timer - 60 Minute Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic - for Kids Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer
• Amazon Business
$27.95
1
$27.95
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 6 Color Masking Tape Rolls – 990 Feet x 1 Inch Painters Tape – Colored Painters Tape Assortment – Painter Tape – Craft Tape – Labeling Colorful Masking Tape
• Amazon Business
$22.95
1
$22.95
Pajean 20 Pieces Adjustable Pencil Weights Kit Handwriting Aid Metal Pencil Weights,Tool for Handwriting Autism Learning Materials(Green, Red, Yellow, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids,0.2" Large Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers,Tactile Stimulation,Reversible Glitter Fabric (1 yd, Iridescent + Silver)
• Amazon Business
$21.50
1
$21.50
10Pcs Paint Brushes for Kids, Anezus Kids Paint Brushes Toddler Large Chubby Paint Brushes Round and Flat Preschool Paint Brushes for Washable Paint Acrylic Paint Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$6.89
1
$6.89
Crayola Arts and Crafts Brush Set, Assorted Sizes, Set of 8
• School Specialty
$4.12
1
$4.12
Materials cost
$276.47
Vendor shipping charges
$10.57
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$321.19
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$56.68
Total project goal
$377.87
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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