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Ms. Amanda from Columbia, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creation Library

Help me give my students a more extensive library and supplies to create.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amanda's classroom raised $610

This project is fully funded

My Project

Over the summer, I moved a retired teacher's remaining supplies and classroom materials to a different school, to open a new preschool class. While many necessities were met, I have found a need to extend our library of books, art supplies and activities to strengthen the children's fine motor coordination.

Our diverse classroom is united through artistic creation, story-telling and laughter.

Classroom packs of water colors and markers will ensure that the children have enough supplies to create, make mistakes and make masterpieces. I have listed a lock and key work, along with geo-boards and peg boards. These types of materials strengthen children's pincer grips, thus increasing their capabilities and confidence with all variety of art materials.

The books requested unite the class with laughter, teach us lessons in patience, and will promote early reading for our kindergarten-bound children. I have also included books that highlight the beautiful diversity within our school family.

I appreciate your consideration of our needs. Together we can grow our library of books and creation supplies to make our new space into one that will endure for years to come.

Ms. Amanda Shepard Blvd 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.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Watercolors Classpack, Bulk Paint Set For Kids, 24 Trays & 12 Refills, School Supplies • Amazon Business $135.72 1 $135.72
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $85.86 1 $85.86
Best-Buy Geoboards (9" x 9") - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
6 Quart Clear Storage Box, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Woodtoe Montessori Lock and Key Toy Set for Kids, Educational Lock Set Keys, Wooden Learning Montessori Materials for 3 4 5 6 Toddlers, Preschool, Home Classroom STEM Educational Christmas Toys • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Perler 439458 BIGGIE Beads 1,200/Pkg, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue, 2) • Amazon Business $15.84 1 $15.84
Tuesday: A Caldecott Award Winner • Amazon Business $7.64 2 $15.28
Creepy Carrots! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
The Rabbit Listened • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Light Within You • Amazon Business $12.23 1 $12.23
Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read) (Bob Books) • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Creepy Pair of Underwear! (Creepy Tales!) • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40
Preschool Books About Race: Every Shade of Smile: Kids Books About Race, Diversity & Inclusion for Baby, Toddlers & Preschoolers (Awesome Is Everywhere!) • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Perler Beads Biggie Beads Pegboards for Kids Crafts, 3 pcs , 10.5 x 7.5 x 1 • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 10 Assorted Colors, 240 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.70 1 $6.70

Materials cost

$481.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$518.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.46

Total project goal

$609.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$609.71

4 Donors

-$609.70

Donations toward project cost

-$518.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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