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Mrs. Stith from Louisville, KY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Stith's classroom raised $575

Coloring Outside the Lines

Help me give my students the tools to dream bigger, create fearlessly, and discover just how talented they truly are through art.

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Mrs. Stith Crosby Middle School
Louisville, KY Grades 6-8

My Project

My classroom is filled with curious, imaginative, and creative learners who are always eager to think outside the box. This year, I am especially excited to have students whose creativity thrives when they have opportunities to explore, experiment, and create. Every child deserves access to materials that inspire them to take risks, solve problems, and express their unique ideas.

While basic classroom supplies are important, they often aren't enough to support the kind of hands-on, open-ended projects that encourage deeper thinking and artistic expression.

The resources in this project will give my students access to high-quality art materials that allow them to design, build, draw, paint, and create without being limited by a lack of supplies. Whether they are illustrating stories, designing STEM solutions, creating mixed-media artwork, or developing original projects, these materials will help transform their ideas into reality.

Creative experiences also build confidence, perseverance, and critical thinking. When students have the right tools, they are more willing to take risks, revise their work, and discover talents they never knew they had. These supplies won't just support art projects—they will encourage innovation across every subject and help my students become thoughtful creators, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 27 donors
Mrs. Stith Crosby Middle School Grades 6-8 Louisville, KY 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

120 students impacted 27donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Joy 2 with Essential Bundle • Blick Art Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper, 18 x 24 Inches, White, 100 Sheets, 24x18x0.75 - Wood - Adult • School Specialty $20.99 3 $62.97
Dixon Construction Paper Storage for 9"x12" Paper • Kaplan Early Learning Company $41.75 1 $41.75
Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (37001) • Staples $12.99 3 $38.97
Sharpie S-Note Creative Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2117330/2158059) • Staples $22.19 1 $22.19
ESSENSON Air Dry Clay 125 Colors, Modeling Clay for Kids, DIY Molding Magic Clay, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Ready 2 Learn Dough Tools, Set of 6 Play Dough Accessories | Roll, Cut, Mold and Flatten, Chunky Art Supplies for Toddler Crafts • Amazon Business $9.22 2 $18.44
UCEC 30 Pack Permanent Vinyl Sheets Compatible with Cricut Joy/Joy 2, 5.5" x 12" Self Adhesive Vinyl for Cutting Machine, Craft Cutter for Party Decoration, DIY Mug, Car Decal -Matless Cutting • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Goody King Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids - 1170Pcs+ Craft Art Supply Kit for Toddlers Kids Craft Supplies & Materials Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Christmas D.I.Y. Crafting School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.28 1 $15.28
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Special Edition Portrait Colors, Fine Point, 12 Count - Assorted Skin Tone Shades • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
School Smart Spectrum Paper Mosaic Squares, 3/4 Inches, Pack of 4000, Black, 10.25x9x1 - Adult • School Specialty $13.19 1 $13.19
Crayola Fine Line Markers for Adults (40ct), College School Supplies, Marker Set for Adult Coloring Books, Teacher Gifts • Amazon Business $13.08 1 $13.08
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies Colored Tape, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape 2.5cm x 12m (1In x 13Yards) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MIDUOLE Origami Paper, Pack of 500 Sheets - 20 Vivid Colors - Double Sided - 6 Inch Square, Easy Fold Paper for Kids Adult Beginners Training Arts & Crafts Projects. • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crayola Glitter Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Blue, 0.5x5.563x4.875 - Adult • School Specialty $8.84 1 $8.84
Zonon 3 Rolls Double Sided Foam Tape PE Roll Double Faced Sponge Adhesive Mounting Tape(1/8 Inch by 50 Feet,White) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
School Smart Newsprint Drawing Paper, 30 lb, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, 11x8.5x1.5 - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$442.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.23

Total project goal

$574.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.85

27 Donors

-$555.44

Donations toward project cost

-$488.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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