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Mrs. Garcia from Lowell, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crafting Inspiration: Support Our Art Project!

Help me give my students an empowering arts experience with mini books, watercolors, clay, and puzzle piece frames. Your support fuels creativity, literacy, and unity in this inclusive journey.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Garcia's classroom raised $631

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are on the brink of discovering the enchanting world of art, and we need your support to make their creative journey truly exceptional! With your help, we aim to provide a diverse range of art supplies, including mini books, watercolor materials, clay, and puzzle pieces for unique picture frames.

These carefully selected items will make a significant impact on their learning experience.

Mini books will encourage literacy skills as students express themselves through storytelling and illustration. Watercolor paintings will allow them to explore color blending and brush techniques, fostering a love for visual arts. Clay projects will enhance their tactile skills while promoting three-dimensional creativity. The puzzle piece picture frames will not only showcase their artistic endeavors but also serve as a symbolic representation of the uniqueness and unity within our classroom.

Our overarching goal for this project is to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where every student can explore their creativity freely. By offering a variety of art projects, we aim to cater to diverse interests and learning styles, ensuring that each child feels a sense of accomplishment and pride in their creations.

What makes our students special is their incredible enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a rich tapestry of experiences to our classroom. Your support will empower these budding artists, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts and helping them develop essential skills that extend beyond the realm of creativity.

Mrs. Garcia Joseph McAvinnue 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.

Lowell, MA View local requests

Nearly all 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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmer's© Washable School Glue Sticks Classroom Pack • Nasco $16.20 4 $64.80
Crayola© Crayons and Markers Combo Classpack© • Nasco $63.20 1 $63.20
Craft Magnets - Pkg. of 100 • Nasco $8.76 6 $52.56
Crayola Model Magic White Classpack, 1-oz. Packages, White, 75/Pk (23-6001) • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
36 Count Acrylic Picture Frames 6 x 4 Inch Horizontal Slanted Sign Holders Clear Acrylic Photo Frame Slanted Back Plastic Picture Frame Self Standing Photo Sign for Home Table Office Desk Bedroom • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sharpie Fine Permanent Markers, Black, Pack of 36 - Rubber/Glass - Durable • School Specialty $39.97 1 $39.97
WORKPRO Cordless Hot Glue Gun, Fast Preheating Glue Gun Kit with 20 Pcs Premium Mini Glue Gun Sticks, Smart-Power-off Hot Melt Glue Gun Built-in 2600 mAh Lithium-ion (Upgraded Version) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Colored Cardstock Bulk 150 sheets, 12” x 12” Cardstock Paper 30 Assorted Colors Construction Paper,180 GSM Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts Cricut Card Making • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Kaplan Early Learning 8 Watercolor Paint Trays with Brush - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Acrylic Paint Set, Art Paints (2fl Oz/60ml ) Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults with 5 Brushes, Non Toxic Metallic Acrylic Paints for Wood Canvas Crafts Stone Ceramic Model Painting and Christmas Decoration(32 Colors(60 ml/2fl oz) • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Gorilla Glue Mini Hot Glue Sticks - Pkg of 75, 4" • Blick Art Materials $10.79 1 $10.79
120Pcs 230GSM White Cotton Watercolor Paper Bulk Kids Water Color Paper for for Student Adults Painting Art Works Drawing Supplies, 5" x 7" • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AROIC Paint Brushes Set,110 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Artist Professional Painting Kits • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Supla 16 Colors 400 Yard Fabric Ribbon Silk Satin Roll Satin Ribbon Rolls in 2/5" Wide, 25 Yard/roll,16 Rolls,Satin Ribbon Fabric Ribbon Embellish Ribbon Ribbon for Bows Crafts Gifts Party Wedding • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Glue Dots Glue Lines - 1", Pkg of 200 • Blick Art Materials $3.62 1 $3.62

Materials cost

$467.31

Vendor shipping charges

$32.01

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.65

Total project goal

$630.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$630.98

1 Donor

-$315.49

Donations toward project cost

-$268.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.32

match offer

-$315.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$268.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.32

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$0.00

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