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Mrs. Nazarak from Ebensburg, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coloring Minds: Creative Writing Tools for Engaging Student Learning

Help me give my students Mr. Sketch markers, twistable crayons, highlighters, and fun writing utensils to make learning more engaging!

  • $328 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

As a sixth-grade reading teacher, I am dedicated to creating a classroom environment where students can explore literature, develop critical thinking skills, and express their creativity. One of the most effective ways to engage students is through hands-on, colorful learning experiences. This grant seeks funding for high-quality writing and coloring tools such as Mr. Sketch markers, highlighters, and twistable crayons, which will enhance student engagement, support visual learning, and foster creative expression.

The goal of this project is to provide students with a variety of writing utensils that will make their learning experience more interactive and visually stimulating.

These tools will be used for:

-Annotating texts, highlighting key details, and taking creative notes during reading lessons.

-Creating colorful graphic organizers to enhance comprehension.

-Developing creative projects, such as illustrated story summaries and character sketches.

With the support of this grant, I will be able to provide my students with colorful, high-quality tools that not only make learning more engaging but also encourage creativity! Your support will directly impact student learning, making reading lessons more interactive and memorable.

Mrs. Nazarak Central Cambria Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ebensburg, PA 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

130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - , Class Pack of 192 • Blick Art Materials $135.55 1 $135.55
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Gifts for Kids, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.10 4 $56.40
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96

Materials cost

$244.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.16

Total project goal

$327.73

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