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Mrs. Rienbolt from Wellsville KS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creative Thinking and Imagination Through Art

Help me give my students art materials to learn how to express their creativity.

  • $777 goal

This project expired on March 24, 2022.

This project expired on March 24, 2022.

My Students

As a teacher in a special education classroom, in a low income school district, I see a variety of challenges that my students face each day. Despite these challenges, these students come to school with positive attitudes and strive for success. My goal is to provide resources that create an enriching environment that is filled with creative outlets and meaningful learning experiences.

Each student in my special education class has a unique personality and individual set of needs.

My students are full of energy and love to participate in activities that incorporate movement. Many of these students are from migrant families and have lived in many different places for a short amount of time.

My vision for my classroom is to create a place that my students feel comfortable and safe in. I choose to focus on the abilities and strengths that my students possess rather than the areas they may struggle in. They are amazing kids that are capable of achieving so much. I hope to provide encouragement, love and support so that these students can become independent in skills that will help them be successful in their lives outside of school.

My Project

Creating art allows children, especially those that have limited verbal ability, to express themselves in ways that words cannot. Exploring the world through art also enhances their senses while seeing the bright colors and touching different textures.

These art materials will nurture their ability to think creatively.

The students will be able to use the puzzle piece craft kit to express themselves and learn about how they each fit together to create a classroom community. The students will practice color concepts using the color sorting puzzle. They will have the opportunity to use the sun catcher craft to experience how light enhances colors. These materials will be enjoyed and appreciated by my students.

Mrs. Rienbolt
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BS500Z - Jumbo Washable Watercolor Set - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $52.99 1 $52.99
PP282 - Magnetic Color Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
EE226 - Pre-Writing Magnetic Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
DT710 - Design-Your-Own Cars - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 2 $43.98
Ready2Learn Craft Kit, Spoon Animal Puppet Kit • Quill.com $14.21 3 $42.63
DD779 - Suncatchers Craft Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
LA579 - Peel Stick Moody Monsters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
S&S Worldwide Myrtle The Turtle Craft Kit, 24/Pack (CF-13092) • Quill.com $39.59 1 $39.59
We Connect Puzzle Art - Creative Open Ended Art • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.86 2 $37.72
Glory Mountain Catch The Fish Tail Craft Kit, 28/Pack • Quill.com $28.79 1 $28.79
S&S Worldwide Wacky Animals Craft Kit, 24/Pack • Quill.com $28.79 1 $28.79
S&S Worldwide Flexible Fun Flowers Craft Kit, 24/Pack • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
S&S Worldwide 3D Fishbowls Craft Kit, 36/Pack • Quill.com $26.09 1 $26.09
FG219 - Peel Stick Puzzle Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
FF291 - Rainbow Scratch Paper Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
S&S Worldwide Pom Pom Penguin Craft Kit, Pack of 24 (GP3133) • Quill.com $17.09 1 $17.09
Craft Express Color-Me Animal Hand Puppets Kit, 12/Pack • Quill.com $16.19 1 $16.19

Materials cost

$580.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$40.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.54

Total project goal

$776.94

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

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