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Ms. Zii from Denver CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brushing Boundaries: Empowering Students with Special Needs Through Painting

Help me give my students the ease of having a wonderful time painting without worrying about being messy.

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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

Teaching children with special needs presents unique challenges, particularly when engaging them in activities like painting. The process of learning to paint is inherently messy, which can create additional hurdles for educators. Balancing the need for artistic expression with the practical concerns of maintaining a clean classroom environment can be daunting. With limited time for painting activities and the constant vigilance required to prevent paint from ruining classroom furniture and supplies, educators often find themselves constrained in fostering creativity among their students with special needs.

However, innovative solutions such as the Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush offer a transformative approach to this dilemma.

By providing a mess-free painting experience, educators can empower children with special needs to explore their creativity without the worry of making a mess. This technology allows students to express themselves through painting without the risk of stray paint ending up on furniture or other classroom surfaces. By removing the barrier of messiness, educators can focus on facilitating artistic growth and fostering a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive creatively.

Ms. Zii
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush, Mess Free Painting, Gift for Kids, 3, 4, 5, 6 • Amazon Business $54.98 11 $604.78

Materials cost

$604.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$643.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.62

Total project goal

$757.47

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 $757.47

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 $757.47

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