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Ms. Sumner from Conyers, GA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clay, Color & Creativity: Let’s Make Learning Hands-On!

Help me give my students clay and clay tools, acrylic paint, and classroom decoration for a fun learning experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sumner's classroom raised $176

This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine walking into a classroom where learning jumps off the page, where students aren’t just reading about art and expression, they’re creating it with their own hands. That’s exactly the kind of exciting environment I want to create for my amazing students!

With your support, our class will receive modeling clay, a variety of clay sculpting tools, vibrant acrylic paints, and fun classroom decorations to transform our room into a creative studio where imagination leads the way.

These supplies will allow students to build 3D art, mix colors, and explore texture, shape, and design in a deeply hands-on way.

From sculpting mini animals while learning about ecosystems to creating historical artifacts in social studies, the clay and tools will be used across subjects to make learning come alive. Acrylic paint will add bold color and finish to our projects, helping students express themselves with pride. And the classroom decorations will set the mood as an inviting, colorful space that sparks creativity and joy every time they walk in.

Art is not just a “special”, it’s a powerful tool for engagement, confidence, and expression. Your donation helps build a space where every child feels inspired to learn, create, and dream big.

Thank you for helping bring color and creativity into our classroom!

Ms. Sumner Hightower Trail 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Conyers, GA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chavant Prima Plastilina Clay - 2 lb • Blick Art Materials $13.55 3 $40.65
Simple&Opulence Sage Green Throw Blanket for Couch-Super Soft Fluffy Blankets for Women 50x70 Inches Cozy Lightweight Flannel Fleece Blanket for Home Decor(Cloud • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dark Flesh Tone Acrylic Paint Set • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
BeYumi 96Pcs Boho Sun Themed Bulletin Board Borders Boho Hippie Sunshine Scalloped Border Trim Decoration Set Rainbow Sun Holiday Back to School Classroom Office Party Chalkboard Blackboard Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pepy Clay Tools - Set of 35 • Blick Art Materials $9.96 1 $9.96
DecoArt DecoEarth Premium Reclaimed Acrylic Paint - White, 8 oz • Blick Art Materials $8.11 1 $8.11
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint, Black (Pack of 3) 2 oz, 21985EA- (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $3.21 1 $3.21

Materials cost

$101.09

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$6.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.39

Total project goal

$175.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$175.93

2 Donors

-$151.58

Donations toward project cost

-$149.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.35

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$0.00

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