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Ms. Gorman from Saint Paul, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Creations in Science!

Help me give my students the tools they need to let their creativity and responsibility soar!

  • $368 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

My Project

A common problem with class sets of art supplies is that students often do not take care of them. Missing lids, ruined tips, broken crayons all end up making supplies unusable halfway through the year. So three years ago I got all the supplies and boxes necessary to make individual art kits for each student to use on all the science projects and assignments we do that need color. Students are held individually accountable for all the materials in their art box for the day, so they take very good care of the supplies. But over three years and of a lot of use by nearly 400 students, many of the supplies are just starting to wear out.

With brand new crayons, markers, and colored pencils to refill each student's art supply box, students will have everything they need to let their creativity soar while being responsible for the supplies given to them.

The big box of class markers will be divided up and put into their individual art supply kits. It is just a cheaper way to buy these supplies. So many of our notes , assignments and projects are greatly enhanced by the addition of color. It is just awesome when we have the right tools to the job!

Ms. Gorman Battle Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

195 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.99 36 $107.64
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 36 $71.64
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Auto Stop, Super Sharp & Fast, Electric Pencil Sharpener Plug in for 6-12mm No.2/Colored Pencils/Office/Home-Black • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$267.65

Vendor shipping charges

$10.76

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.13

Total project goal

$367.55

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

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