Help me give my students multicultural art supplies to foster creativity, self-expression, and inclusive learning experiences,
$595 goal
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
My Project
I am a reading teacher for grades Kindergarten-5th grade at a Title I school in NC. My students are a diverse group who speak a variety of languages, come from many different places, engage in various extracurricular activities, and embrace countless new experiences. What they all have in common is their desire to learn.
Access to a wide variety of art supplies like crayons, colored pencils, and markers—especially those that reflect diverse skin tones and cultural experiences—can be a powerful catalyst for creativity in elementary students.
When children have the tools to represent themselves and their communities accurately, they feel seen, valued, and inspired to express their thoughts and stories through art. Whether they're drawing self-portraits, illustrating family traditions, or bringing imaginative worlds to life, the right supplies help bridge the gap between a child’s inner vision and the page in front of them.
This project includes markers, crayons, colors pencils and pens that will be used by my students throughout the school year on various projects. These tools will open the door to more inclusive storytelling and encourage them to take creative risks. Having access to a variety of art materials will help my students feel confident in expressing their uniqueness and it will enhance learning across all subjects.
More than half of 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
45 students impacted
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Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$27.50
4
$110.00
Crayola Colors of The World Markers (24 Count), Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Supplies, Skin Colored Markers, Gifts for Kids
• Amazon Business
$5.67
15
$85.05
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - 24-Count Multicultural Skin Tone Crayons, Set of 4 Boxes - Inclusive Coloring Supplies for Classrooms, Arts & Crafts School Supplies, Ages 3+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$13.46
4
$53.84
Crayola Markers, Fine Line, Classic Colors, 10 ct. (3 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
5
$49.95
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set (100ct), Fine Point Washable Markers, Drawing Markers for Kids & Adults, Great for Thick & Thin Lines
• Amazon Business
$15.97
3
$47.91
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted, Special Edition Retro Accents, 12 Count
• Amazon Business
$9.77
4
$39.08
Paper Mate Flair Metallic Felt Tip Pens, City Lights Collection, Glittery Assorted Colors, Premium Ink, 16 Count, Perfect for Writing, Doodling and Bullet Journaling
• Amazon Business
$20.49
1
$20.49
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids Coloring Books, Drawing & Sketching Supplies, Travel Essential, 4+
• Amazon Business
$14.15
1
$14.15
Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils (36ct), Colored Pencils for Kids, For Coloring Books, School Supplies, Classroom Arts & Crafts, Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$14.15
1
$14.15
Materials cost
$434.62
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$505.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.12
Total project goal
$594.16
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