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Ms. Stipek from Indianapolis IN is requesting Art Supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creative Supplies Develop Creative Minds!

My students need various craft supplies, to help develop creative minds. My students with special needs work best with hands on experiences. We can give them experience with a handful of supplies to create a masterpiece.

  • $223 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I work with the youngest learners in an urban preschool setting. My students are a diverse group of young learners ages 3-5. Most come from high poverty homes. 78% of the students at my school qualify for free and reduced lunch.

I have students with special needs including communication impairments, students with autism, other health impairments, and students with motor concerns.

It is just a magical experience working with these students each day, and watching them grow. These students come to school eager to learn, and brighten my day.

My Project

We have been working throughout the year to have the students gradually use the art materials as a natural choice during work time.

We want them to put their mind to work!

Now everyone wants create during their work time! We love to see all the creative pieces, improved fine motor, interactive and social skills developing but we are running out of materials. We need more paint, play doh, googly eyes, paint brushes.

Your donation will help us improve our fine motor skills, creativity and love of art. . Picasso once said "Every Child is an Artist!" Please help us become artist.

Ms. Stipek
Grades PreK-2
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 15 students.

6 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart 1439213 Non-Toxic Washable Tempera Paint Set, 1-Pint Plastic Bottle, Assorted Color (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Linda Multipurpose 100% Pure Cotton Balls, Large 300 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Kiddy Dough 10 Pack of Color Play Dough – Built in Modeling & Sculpting Playset With 10 Individual 2-Ounce Cans – Exclusive Bulk Party Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Outus Pompoms for Craft Making and Hobby Supplies 0.9 Inch, 200 Pieces, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.24 2 $14.48
TECH-P Creative Life Hand Press Paper Craft Punch,card Scrapbooking Engraving Kid Cut DIY Handmade Hole Puncher-3 Pack (Square+Triangle+Circle) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
DECORA 30mm Round Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive Peel and Stick Pack of 240 Pieces • Amazon Business $10.68 1 $10.68
DECORA 30mm Round Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-adhesive Peel and Stick Pack of 240 Pieces • Amazon Business $10.68 1 $10.68
Goodlucky 1000 Pcs Beads Colorful Beads Craft Beads Mixed Colors & Clear • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
400 Pieces Assorted Buttons For Crafts Mixed Color Resin Round Buttons Craft Buttons Favorite Findings Basic Buttons Assorted Sizes for Sewing Fasteners Scrapbooking and DIY Craft (400 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Valentine Inchworm Craft Kit - Crafts for Kids & Novelty Crafts • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
42pcs Felt Fabric Sheet 4"x4" Assorted Color DIY Craft Squares Nonwoven 1mm Thick • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68
Darice 1181-79 24-Piece Kids' Paint Brush Assortment • Amazon Business $4.13 1 $4.13

Materials cost

$156.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.33

Total project goal

$222.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $222.22

4 Donors

-$191.79

Donations toward project cost

-$167.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.15

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.43

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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