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Ms. Cruz from Bakersfield, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Corner: A Crafting Space for Young Minds

Help me give my students a craft table and supplies to increase creativity and promote collaborative learning!

  • $1,095 goal

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

This project expired on July 23, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our Kindergarten classroom is full of young artists and creative thinkers who love to draw, cut, glue, and build. To nurture their creativity, I would love to establish a designated crafting table that can be used as a free-choice option during the day. This space would provide students with access to a variety of crafting supplies, including paper, markers, glue, scissors, and other materials that encourage self-expression and fine motor development.

By having a dedicated area for crafting, students will have the freedom to explore their imaginations, develop problem-solving skills, and take pride in their creations in a structured yet open-ended environment.

In this project I am seeking funding to purchase a round craft table on wheels along with an assortment of quality art supplies that I can add to what we already have in class. This table will not only be a space for artistic exploration but also a hub for collaboration, as students share ideas and work together on projects. It will help enhance student engagement, foster independence, and support early childhood development in a meaningful way. Your support will help create a vibrant and inspiring space where my Kindergartners can learn and express themselves creatively each day!

Thank you.

Ms. Cruz Stella Hills 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.

Bakersfield, CA 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Mobile Round Tables - Maple - 48" Diameter • Lakeshore Learning Materials $729.00 1 $729.00
Mini Watercolor Paint Set, Pack of 24, Bulk Paint Palette, 5 Color Mini Paint Set Kit with Brushes, Art Party Favors for Kids 3-5 Boys & Girls, Educational Paint Party Favors for Party • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
1580pcs Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Crafts, Craft Sticker Wiggle Eyes with Multi Colored and Sizes for DIY • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stamp Pad For Rubber Stamps, Arts And Crafts Supplies For Kids Ages 4+, 6 Washable Inks • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Simetufy 5400 Pcs 1 Inch Tissue Paper Squares, 36 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper for Crafts, Art Rainbow Tissue Paper Bulk for Art Projects, Collage, Suncatchers, Scrapbooking - Non Bleeding • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
UMETDO 8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape- Tiny Size • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
JPSOR 600pcs Gems Jewels for Crafts, Acrylic Flatback Rhinestones for Halloween Pirate Party Decorations, Crafting Embellishments Gemstone (6 Shapes, 6-13mm) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$780.62

Vendor shipping charges

$36.45

Sales tax

$71.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$930.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.15

Total project goal

$1,094.36

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