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Ms. Sharif from Baltimore MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cultivating Creativity in The Classroom

Help me give my students their favorite art supplies: Paint, Paper and Clay!

  • $523 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My art students love to use their wild imaginations to create original art. They enjoy exploring their creativity using a wide variety of media such as acrylic paint and clay. They crave opportunities to work together on projects that challenge their abilities and help them sharpen their skills.

My students have learned that art can be therapeutic, and they often use my class to express their feelings creatively through drawing, painting, poetry and music.

My greatest challenge is supplying materials for over 100 children without having a budget. Although a supply list was sent home for parents, the reality is that many students aren't able to bring in the supplies needed.

My Project

Quality materials increase the quality of work produced. When students are given the right tools, they are excited to learn how to use them properly. Students love to learn new painting techniques and show off their skills, but a lack of tools can make it difficult for students to expressive themselves creatively and design art that displays a high level of craftsmanship.

Paint, brushes, paper, color pencils, and clay is needed to keep students engaged and excited to create.

I purchased many of these items in September, but we do not have enough to last until June. Please consider giving to our campaign.

Ms. Sharif
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
05170-0729 - Blick Economy White Bristle Brush Class Pack - Bright, Classpack of 72 • Blick Art Materials $58.14 2 $116.28
13649-1005 - Blick Studio Mixed Media Pad - 11" x 14", 60 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $7.92 10 $79.20
10085-1023 - Strathmore 300 Series Student Watercolor Papers - 9" x 12", Cold Press, Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $7.01 10 $70.10
01767-1001 - Daniel Smith Watercolor - 238 Color Dot Card • Blick Art Materials $22.61 2 $45.22
22416-1024 - Derwent Academy Watercolor Pencils - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $20.07 2 $40.14
33216-1001 - Crayola Modeling Clay - 1 lb Assortment, Neutral Colors • Blick Art Materials $2.65 10 $26.50
00733-1306 - Sargent Acrylic Pouring Medium - 16 oz bottle • Blick Art Materials $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$385.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$23.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.39

Total project goal

$522.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$522.61

10 Donors

-$323.79

Donations toward project cost

-$282.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.07

match offer

-$190.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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