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Ms. Skinner from Kinston, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Skinner's classroom raised $244

Creating, Exploring & Learning Through Art!

Help me give my students art supplies and Play-Doh to inspire creativity, learning, and hands-on exploration.

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Ms. Skinner Contentnea - Savannah School
Kinston, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

This project will provide my students with art supplies that encourage creativity, self-expression, and hands-on learning. Having access to quality art materials will allow students to explore their imagination, develop fine-motor skills, and express their ideas in meaningful and personal ways. Through drawing, coloring, painting, and sculpting, students are able to communicate thoughts and emotions that they may not always be able to express with words.

These supplies will also help make classroom activities more engaging and interactive, giving students opportunities to learn through creativity and exploration.

Art-based learning supports critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration as students share materials, discuss their work, and learn from one another. In addition, hands-on creative activities help strengthen focus, patience, and perseverance.

With these resources, students will be able to participate in a variety of projects that connect to different subjects across the curriculum, making learning more meaningful and memorable. Your support will help create a welcoming and inspiring classroom environment where every student can explore their talents, build confidence, and take pride in their work. Most importantly, it will ensure that all students have equal access to creative opportunities that support both their academic and personal growth.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Skinner Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Washable Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 11.5x8.75x7.75 - Adult • School Specialty $51.99 1 $51.99
Marspark 40 Pcs No Spill Paint Cups with Lids for Kids - Kids Paint Cups Toddler Art Supplies, Washable Acrylic Watercolor Painting Containers with Brushes for Early Learning, Classroom, Art Crafts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.06 1 $23.06
Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
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 $14.52 1 $14.52
Sensory Autism Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Fidget Toys for Stress - Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic Toddlers Boys Girls Stocking Stuffers Gifts, Treasure Prizes Classroom - 8 Pack • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Mr. Pen- Play Dough Tools Kit, 45 Pcs, Playdough Toys | Playdough Sets for Kids, Playdough Accessories, Molds for Play Dough, Playdough Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70

Materials cost

$157.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.20

Sales tax

 $12.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.60

Total project goal

$243.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $243.99

1 Donor

-$243.99

Donations toward project cost

-$207.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.60

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