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Mrs. Janisieski from Springfield, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Preschoolers

Help me give my students a variety of materials needed to create beautiful art.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Janisieski's classroom raised $304

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

To a preschooler, having the time to be creative rates nearly as high as going outside to play. In my classroom, I strive to have my students know that it's okay to create however they see fit; process over product.

In an integrated preschool classroom, we may have a student who will make an intricate piece of art and a student who just draws a line on a piece of paper.

All students are equally proud of their work, as they should be.

Using art in the classroom allows all students to feel accomplished and creative, even if they struggle in an another area of school. Students are able to grow their fine motor skills, their imagination, and working on social emotional skills such as sharing, patience, and working in a group.

Art in our class is an important part of each day!

Mrs. Janisieski Benjamin Swan 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.

Springfield, MA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Stencils Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Watercolor Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Elmer's Glue-All Craft Glue, 128 oz., White (E1326) • Quill.com $24.29 1 $24.29
Lakeshore Alphabet Beginning Skills Rubbing Plates • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Foam Paint Rollers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Spangles & Sequins - 1/2-Pound Jar • Lakeshore Learning Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Construction Paper - 12" x 18" Pack of 50 Sheets - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 5 $14.95
READY 2 LEARN Chenille Stems - Set of 324 - 10 Colors - Soft Pipe Cleaners - Art Supplies for DIY Crafts - 12 in. long • Amazon Business $13.13 1 $13.13
S&S Worldwide Refillable Glue/Paint Bottle with Attached Brush, Holds 2.7 oz. of Liquid (80ml), Resealable Screw-Top Keeps Liquid Fresh, Easily Portion & Dispense Paint or Glue , 3" Tall. Pack of 12. • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
600PCS Colorful Feathers DIY Crafting Feathers Wedding and Party Decoration Feathers Christmas Feather Bulk for Mask,Windbell and Earrings,3-5 Inch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
900 PCS Pom Poms, Multicolor Bulk Pom Poms Arts and Crafts, Soft and Fluffy Craft Pom Poms, Assorted Sizes Pompoms, for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Hot Pink, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 2 $5.94
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Turquoise, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 2 $5.94

Materials cost

$208.17

Vendor shipping charges

$16.49

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.49

Total project goal

$303.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$303.27

1 Donor

-$151.63

Donations toward project cost

-$128.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.74

match offer

-$151.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$128.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.75

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$0.00

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