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Ms. Dorcent from Brooklyn NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Canvas: Fueling Creativity in Our Art Center

Help me give my students art supplies to enrich the art center, igniting their creativity. We need markers, paint, crayons, and scissors.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The specific items requested will make a profound difference in the scholars' learning by providing them with the necessary tools to explore their creativity and express themselves artistically. For example, paints and brushes will allow them to experiment with color blending and different techniques, fostering their understanding of visual arts principles. Sketchbooks and pencils will encourage them to sketch ideas, develop fine motor skills, and refine their drawing abilities. Additionally, craft materials like colored paper, scissors, and glue will enable them to engage in hands-on projects, promoting problem-solving skills and spatial reasoning.

Overall, these items will create a rich learning environment where scholars can explore, create, and grow as artists.

Enhancing Creativity: Providing scholars with a well-equipped art center to inspire and nurture their creative expression.

Encouraging Exploration: Offering a variety of art supplies and materials to encourage students to explore different mediums and techniques.

Promoting Confidence: Giving my scholars the tools they need to experiment and create art will boost their confidence in their artistic abilities.

Supporting Learning Across Subjects: Integrating art into the curriculum to enhance learning in other subjects such as language arts, science, and social studies.

What makes my scholars special is their diverse backgrounds, unique talents, and boundless potential. They possess a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, which fuels their enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and concepts. Their resilience in the face of challenges, their kindness towards one another, and their willingness to support and uplift their peers make them truly exceptional. Each scholar brings something special to our classroom community, enriching our learning environment and inspiring me as their teacher every day.

Ms. Dorcent
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Marker Classpack, Broad Line, 16-Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $95.99 1 $95.99
Sax Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $73.49 1 $73.49
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 2 $71.52
Crayola Classpack Crayons, 800/Box (52-8016) • Quill.com $70.19 1 $70.19
Westcott Soft Handle Scissors Teacher Pack - Set of 12, Assorted Colors, Pointed • Blick Art Materials $20.84 3 $62.52
Crayola Washable Paint, Pint, Assorted Brilliant Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
DEAYOU 16 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets Bins, Small Plastic Organizer Basket, Colorful Storage Trays, Crayon Pencil Containers for Paper, Desk, Shelf, Home School Office, 10.2"L x 6.5"W x 2.4"H • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $45.03 1 $45.03
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Ultra Fine Point, Black, Pack of 36 • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
More Than Peach: Multicultural and Rainbow CRAYONS Combo Pack with Postcard (12 count skin tone & 24 count color art supplies) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $6.00 6 $36.00
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 3 $31.29
Crayola Glitter Crayons, Set of 24 • School Specialty $4.27 6 $25.62
81 Pieces Magnetic Dry Erase Labels Reusable Name Tag Label Flexible Magnetic Label Stickers for Whiteboards Refrigerator and Crafts (9 Colors) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.43 1 $10.43
LEJHOME Paper Photo Frame, 30pcs Kraft Hanging Picture Frames Display for 4x6in Photo, Cardboard Photo Frames 30 Clothespins with 3 Ropes for Home Wall Decor, School and Office Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LEJHOME Paper Picture Frames for 4x6in Photo, 30pcs Photo Frames for Back to School Decoration, Multi Color 30 Clothespins Hanging Photo Display Frames with 3 Ropes for Home, School and Office Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$699.99

Vendor shipping charges

$33.91

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$774.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.66

Total project goal

$911.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$911.06

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$911.06

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