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Ms. Maria from Havre MT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Colors: Inspiring Imagination through Coloring and Writing

Help me give my students some coloring and writing materials that can be use for daily classroom work and activities.

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Coloring and writing materials play a vital role in enhancing students' learning experiences by fostering creativity, improving critical thinking skills, supporting language development, boosting fine motor skills, promoting emotional expression, and providing avenues for self-expression and confidence building.

Coloring materials serve as tools to spark creativity and imagination in students.

When given the opportunity to color, students can unleash their artistic abilities, experiment with different color combinations, and visually express their thoughts and emotions. Through coloring, students can engage in open-ended, non-linear modes of expression that stimulate creativity and inspire innovative thinking. Writing materials contribute significantly to students' cognitive development by promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Ms. Maria
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils, 18 Per Box, 3 Boxes (BIN687418-3) • Quill.com $38.69 3 $116.07
Faber-Castell Classic Color Pencil Set - Set of 48 • Blick Art Materials $29.59 2 $59.18
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Bostitch QuietSharp 6-Hole Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue/Black - Heavy Duty - Stability • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Mr. Pen- Erasers, Pack of 64, Smiley Eraser, Pencil Erasers, Erasers for Kids, School Supplies, Mini Eraser Pencil for Students, Fun Eraser, Cute Erasers, Eraser for School, Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $6.84 5 $34.20

Materials cost

$311.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.92

Total project goal

$412.81

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Total project goal

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 $412.81

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