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Mrs. Tang from Concord, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Essentials: Unleash Your Inner Artist

Help me give my students the opportunity to use their imaginations and create art over their summer break with the variety of art supplies I am hoping to provide them with.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tang's classroom raised $414

This project is fully funded

My Project

Art supplies can have a huge impact on student learning by fostering creativity, improving motor skills, and enhancing cognitive development. Art provides a safe space for students to explore emotions, reduce stress, and build self-esteem.

Art supplies give students the tools to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas in unique ways, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving.

When students mix colors, plan compositions, or experiment with different mediums, they develop problem-solving skills and learn to think outside the box in addtion to strengthening their critical thinking skills.

My students are special because each one brings a unique perspective, talent, and potential to the classroom. They are constantly learning, growing, and surprising me with their ideas, insights, and curiosity. Students should have art supplies at home because creativity and learning don’t stop at school!

Mrs. Tang Silverwood 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.

Concord, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

32 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.99 30 $89.70
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 30 $74.70
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.94 30 $58.20
18 Set Bulk Watercolor Paint Pack with Wood Brushes 12 Washable Colors with 25% More Paint • Amazon Business $25.55 2 $51.10

Materials cost

$273.70

Vendor shipping charges

$18.92

Sales tax

$25.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$351.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.08

Total project goal

$413.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$413.85

6 Donors

-$412.08

Donations toward project cost

-$351.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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$0.00

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