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Mrs. Whelan from Waianae, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Masterpieces: Art Supplies to Inspire Creativity

Help me give my students art supplies so we can make fun art projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Whelan's classroom raised $638

This project is fully funded

My Project

Art unlocks imagination, teaches problem-solving, and builds confidence in young learners. In my 5th-grade classroom, I aim to nurture creativity by giving students opportunities to explore various mediums, from vibrant paints to expressive pastels.

We are requesting essential art supplies that will allow students to experiment, express, and thrive.

These materials will support both group projects and individual work, creating opportunities for everyone to feel like an artist. Each stroke of a paintbrush and every colorful pastel sketch will help foster creativity, collaboration, and joy in learning. This will build fine motor skills, inspire self-expression, and provide a fun way for them to bond as a class.

Mrs. Whelan Makaha Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Star Foodservice 6-Piece Fast Food Tray, 12 by 16-Inch, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $22.97 4 $91.88
Elmer's Rubber Cement, 4 Ounces, Pack of 4 • School Specialty $11.99 5 $59.95
Pentel Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $4.18 12 $50.16
TaoBary 300 Pcs Watercolor Paper Sheet Bulk White Cold Press Paper Pack 110 lb 230 GSM Sketch Painting Watercolor Paper Pad for Watercolorist Beginning Artists Adults Drawing Craft(8 x 12 Inch) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
School Smart Watercolor Paint Brushes, Short Handle, Size 12, Set of 12 - Aluminum - Durable • School Specialty $15.37 2 $30.74
Tru-Ray 12" x 18" Construction Paper, Black, 50 Sheets (P103061) • Quill.com $13.22 2 $26.44
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, White, 50 Sheets (P103026) • Quill.com $5.63 4 $22.52
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 4 $20.76
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $6.86 2 $13.72
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Black, 50 Sheets (P103029) • Quill.com $5.91 2 $11.82
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Ream (49701) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 2 $5.98

Materials cost

$418.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $67.94

Sales tax

 $18.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.56

Total project goal

$637.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $637.05

1 Donor

-$637.05

Donations toward project cost

-$541.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.56

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