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Ms. Puchner from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Corner

Help me give my students the supplies they need to express their creativity and promote social emotional learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Puchner's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students need a variety of supplies to express their creativity and participate in hands-on activities. I am requesting coloring books, Play-Doh, Legos, paint, markers, colored pencils, scissors, kinetic sand, and paper.

These supplies will be used by students to express themselves through art and creative hands-on activities.

They will also help promote social emotional learning in the classroom. My students often have big feelings and need an outlet to express these feelings. All students deserve the opportunity to grow and learn. Through these activities students will learn how to creatively express themselves!

Ms. Puchner Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencil Classpack, School Supplies, 14 colors (Colors may vary), 462 Count • Amazon Business $69.29 1 $69.29
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, 256 Count • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Crayola Washable Paint, Assorted Colors, 16 Ounces, 12 Count • Amazon Business $28.52 1 $28.52
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Classroom Keepers 12" x 18" Construction Paper Storage, 10-Slot, White, 17"H x 27"W x 19"D, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $24.30 1 $24.30
Coloring Books For Kids Cool Coloring: For Girls & Boys Aged 6-12: Cool Coloring Pages & Inspirational, Positive Messages About Being Cool (The Future Teacher's Coloring Books For Kids Aged 6-12) • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
3 otters Construction Paper Pack, 200Sheets Heavy Duty Construction Paper Color Copy Paper for Crafts & Art, A4, 10 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Easy Coloring Book for Adults Inspirational Quotes: Feeling Good Today, Simple and Fun Large Print Coloring Pages with Good Vibes Citations • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.97 2 $15.94
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.97 2 $15.94
Westcott 5’’ Blunt Safety Scissors For Kids With Anti-Microbial Protection, Assorted, Pack of 12 (14871) • Amazon Business $10.51 1 $10.51
Horizon Group USA Paint Brushes -35 All Purpose Paint Brushes Value Pack – Includes 8 Different Types of Brushes, Great with Watercolors, Acrylic & Washable Paints. Multicolored • Amazon Business $7.35 1 $7.35
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Green, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Blue, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand Toys for Kids, Purple, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$372.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.05

Total project goal

$480.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$480.33

2 Donors

-$240.16

Donations toward project cost

-$204.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.02

match offer

-$240.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.02

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$0.00

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