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Mrs. Ponesse from Scottsdale, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Our Classroom with Creativity!

Help me give my students art supplies to stock our classroom with basic art materials that will spark creativity and support cross-curricular learning.

  • $487 goal

This project expired on October 6, 2025.

This project expired on October 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are enthusiastic, imaginative, and full of creative energy! They love expressing themselves through art—whether it’s illustrating a story they wrote, designing posters about animals, or decorating seasonal projects that brighten our classroom walls. But we are running low on the essential supplies that make these hands-on learning moments possible.

We’re asking for your help to stock our classroom with basic art materials that will spark creativity and support cross-curricular learning.

My second graders are curious, kind-hearted, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of experiences to our classroom. For many of them, school is the primary place where they get to explore their artistic talents and use art as a tool for learning and self-expression.

They thrive when given opportunities to engage in projects that let them think critically, work collaboratively, and be creative. Art allows them to do just that.

With your support, we hope to receive paint, brushes, watercolor paper, and markers

Mrs. Ponesse Pima Traditional School Grades PreK-2

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.

Scottsdale, AZ View local requests

More than a third 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Jack Richeson Tempera Paint Cakes, Large Size, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Brown • School Specialty $25.49 2 $50.98
TaoBary 300 Pcs Watercolor Paper Sheet Bulk White Cold Press Paper Pack 110 lb 230 GSM Sketch Painting Watercolor Pad for Watercolorist Beginning Artists Adults Drawing Craft(5 x 7 Inch) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Bamboo Art Supply Organizer, Back to School Supplies, Hold 350+ Pencils, Rotating School Supplies Holder for Pen, Colored Pencil, Art Brushes, Desktop Storage Caddy for Classroom & Art Studio • Amazon Business $27.54 1 $27.54
Richeson Tempera Cakes - Set of 6 with Tray, Cool Colors, Large Cakes • Blick Art Materials $12.36 2 $24.72
Richeson Tempera Cakes - Set of 6 with Tray, Warm Colors, Large Cakes • Blick Art Materials $12.36 2 $24.72
Sable Watercolor Brushes Professional, Fuumuui 8Pcs Kolinsky Sable Brush Set Variety Shapes with Flat, Round Pointed, Liner, Cat's Tongue Oval Wash Perfect for Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Inks Painting • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
AROIC Acrylic Paint Brushes, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Paint Brush Set for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits (Black) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
Water Color Brush Pen Set: Ohuhu Set of 6 Watercolor Paint Brushes for Water Soluble Colored Pencil Watercolor Water-Base Markers Powdered Pigment Watercolor Paints Ideal for Adults Teens Artists • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Tamaki 16 PCS White Plastic Paint Tray Palettes, Watercolor Palette Painting Tray for Painting Party, DIY Craft and Art Painting • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Paper Mate Sunday Brunch Scented Flair Pen Medium Point Assorted Ink 6/Pack (2125407) • Staples $6.94 1 $6.94

Materials cost

$339.23

Vendor shipping charges

$15.05

Sales tax

$24.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.99

Total project goal

$486.61

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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