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Ms. Kite from San Tan Vly., AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Learning

Help me give my students materials for broad exploration of art mediums and techniques such as printmaking, ink, ceramics, painting, and so much more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kite's classroom raised $612

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students get to expand their creative thinking and learn how to view problems with creative solutions in mind. Due to funding cuts over the last year and a half, arts have taken a hit.

However, art is so important to successful learning and academic progression.

Every student deserves the chance to express themselves creatively. Art within school aids in the process of student growth and development socially, emotionally, and academically.

I plan to facilitate that growth and development by introducing my students to a broad spectrum of art mediums such as drawing, watercolors, acrylics, printmaking, ceramics, and many more to give them a very sturdy base to lift off from. I want my students to learn that art and creativity can take many forms. Many mediums, such as pencil, Sharpie, paint of all forms, ceramics, and printmaking, require a wide range of supplies, all of which are included in my list, and all of which will be greatly utilized.

I want them to be able to document their growth in their own personal sketchbooks, as well as have a place to plan for their projects and have a sense of responsibility and individuality.

One specific medium my students have expressed a high interest in is ceramics. Our school is extremely fortunate to have a kiln for the students’ use, and I know the students are very excited for those projects. However, my classroom does not currently have an adequate supply of ceramic glazed for the students to be able to complete their projects from start to finish. I’d love for all my students to be able to have the experience of ceramic sculpting.

All students should have access to numerous materials for creative exploration, and in my class, that is going to happe.

Ms. Kite J.O. Combs Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

San Tan Vly., AZ 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

174 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Small Notebook Bulk 60 Packs A6 (4.25x5.5 in) Mini Sketchbooks Blank Page Colorful Cover, Unlined Pocket Journals for Kids Drawing Memo Notepad 30 Sheets/60 Pages • Amazon Business $27.43 3 $82.29
Sax True Flow Colorburst Glaze Set, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $56.97 1 $56.97
Permanent Marker Fine Point,Fine Point Black with Sharpie Permanent Marker Quick Drying/Waterproof - 36 Count (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $26.80 2 $53.60
Sargent Art Acrylic Paint, Set of 12 Colors pieces of 16 fl oz bottles, Non-Fading, Rich Vivid Pigments, Brilliant Matte Finish, Fast Dry Formula, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $46.49 1 $46.49
Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 432 Piece Classroom Size Pack (PHN-12CP), Assorted • Amazon Business $43.18 1 $43.18
Sax Sulphite Drawing Paper, 70 lb, 9 x 12 Inches, Extra-White, Pack of 500 - 206309 • Amazon Business $17.09 2 $34.18
Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Putty, 2-Ounce (12-Pack) • Amazon Business $28.54 1 $28.54
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Putty, 2-Ounce, (1270884-12), Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $23.58 1 $23.58
Amazon Basics Ultra Facial Tissue with Lotion18 Cube Boxes - 75 Tissues per Box -1350 Tissues Total (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $23.48 1 $23.48
SGHUO 8 Pcs 4"x6" Pink Rubber Carving Blocks Linoleum Block Stamp Making Kit for Printmaking, Stamp Soft Rubber Crafts, Soft and Easy to Carve • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.2mm), Black, 12-Count • Amazon Business $1.99 1 $1.99

Materials cost

$451.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$520.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.79

Total project goal

$611.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$611.92

2 Donors

-$611.92

Donations toward project cost

-$520.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.79

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$0.00

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