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Ms. Mathis from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Starts With Me!

Help me give my students these supplies to help us complete in class and at home projects creatively.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mathis's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are creative, motivated and get a thrill out of learning! They mostly enjoy hands-on, active, engaging projects that allow them to make their thoughts become 3D! They come to school each day prepared and ready to learn new skills. I am truly inspired by each and every one of them.

I currently work with multiple grade level students that all have unique needs.

They are loving, energetic and fun to work with and they come ready to work everyday.

My Project

Being a Skills for Learning and Living teacher, I am focused on bringing all assignments to life. When my students are able to see there answers in color it helps the remember and comprehend their assignments. I have students who are not able to grip pencils easily and needs a thicker item to grip such as the use of markers. I make it known that my students are able to learn, they just do it differently. I practice sensory learning with my students daily. If today's letter of the day is "B" my students use shaving cream to practice writing the letter. I have students who will bend items into the shape as well.

Ms. Mathis Jewel Askew 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.

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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 Broad Line Markers Bulk, School Supplies, 16 Bold Colors, 256 Count • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Colors may vary • Amazon Business $35.18 1 $35.18
1900+ PCS Pipe Cleaners Craft Kit, Including Pipe Cleaner, Wiggle Googly Eyes, Pom Poms, Buttons, Feathers, Ice Cream Sticks, Sequins and More for Kids DIY Art Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.13 2 $14.26

Materials cost

$124.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.58

Total project goal

$183.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $183.85

1 Donor

-$183.85

Donations toward project cost

-$156.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.58

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 $0.00

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