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Mrs. Ventura from Jersey City, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crafting With Sand

Help me give my students a gift for their parents by creating an Sand art for parent's day.

  • $167 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

Our students are embarking on a vibrant and tactile art project designed to engage their senses and spark creativity. Each child will select their favorite colors to dye sand, experiencing the textures and hues firsthand. This hands-on activity not only enhances their sensory development but also introduces them to the basics of color mixing and artistic expression.​

Using their custom-colored sand, the children will create unique artworks by applying glue to sturdy paper or cardboard and sprinkling the sand to form their designs.

This process encourages fine motor skills and allows for individual expression. Once completed, these masterpieces will be proudly displayed or taken home as heartfelt gifts for their parents, showcasing the children's creativity and the skills they've developed through this engaging activity

Mrs. Ventura Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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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.

Jersey City, NJ 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $35.62 2 $71.24
20Pcs Plastic Funnels Set, 4.7 Inch Wide Mouth Clear Plastic Funnels for Filling Water Bottles, Multipurpose Large Funnel with Long Reaching Spout for Liquid, Spices, Powder, Lotion, Oils, Perfume • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Iris Stacking File Crates Letter/Legal Size Black (270010/200309) • Staples $15.84 1 $15.84

Materials cost

$109.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.96

Total project goal

$166.38

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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