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Ms. Espinda from Wahiawa, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coloring the Future: Building a Creative Art Classroom

Help me give my students a space where they can express their creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Espinda's classroom raised $749

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

With these supplies, my students will be able to dive into painting, drawing, and other creative arts that will ignite their passion for self-expression and problem-solving. The storage bins and bookcase will help us stay organized and give each of our supplies a place of their own. The drying rack and paint palettes will allow us to express our creativity through painting and have a place to store them when they're ready to dry. The posters will be used as anchor charts to help my students remember the different elements of art and apply those skills to their own masterpieces.

By donating to this project, you can help transform a simple classroom into a vibrant, inspiring art studio where students can explore their artistic potential.

My students are bursting with creativity, but they don’t have the space or supplies to fully express it. With this donation, my students can develop their skills and find their voice through art.

Ms. Espinda Iliahi Elementary 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.

Wahiawa, HI View local requests

More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorations Wooden Organizer for Paper Storage, 20 1/4" W x 13 1/4" D x 10 1/4" H Construction Paper Classroom Sorter, for 12" x 18" and 9" x 12" Sizes • Amazon Business $125.81 1 $125.81
WISIMMALL Art Drying Rack, Paint Drying Rack with 27 Removable Shelves, Lockable Wheels, Metal Art Storage Rack, Art Drying Rack for Classroom, Art Studios and Schools • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Lakeshore Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 2 $69.98
Whitmor 10 Drawer - Rolling Craft Organizer Cart - Chrome 15.25x13.50x35.25 • Amazon Business $56.70 1 $56.70
VASAGLE Bookshelf, 31.5 Inches Wide, 3-Tier Open Bookcase with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Unit, Cloud White ULBC173T14 • Amazon Business $52.42 1 $52.42
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
WUWEOT 16 Pack Cubby Storage Bins, Classroom Plastic Toys Bins Crafts Books Storage Bins, Easy-to-Grip Stackable Organizer for Classroom, Nursery, Playrooms And Home Organization • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Art and Craft Supply Storage Organizers, Office Supply Flat Storage Container, Stackable Clear Storage Box, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Quarterhouse Elements of Art Poster Set, Art Classroom Learning Materials and Wall Decor for K-12 Students and Teachers, Set of 8, 12 x 18 Inches, Extra Durable • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Jexine 30 Pcs Back to School Pen Holder Cup Storage Pencil Holder Cup Pencil Cups for Desk Cute Desk Sorter Pen Organizer Stationery Caddy for Office, first day of School, Home Supplies, White • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Hulameda 40pcs Art Paint Tray Palette Plastic Pallet for Kids or Pupils to Painting, DIY Craft,Play Party at Home, Kindergarten or School • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost

$569.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.50

Sales tax

 $25.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$636.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.26

Total project goal

$748.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $748.40

1 Donor

-$748.40

Donations toward project cost

-$636.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.26

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