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Ms. Dostaly from Margate, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dive into a SEA of Knowledge!

Help me give my students creative and welcoming classroom environment full of engagement and opportunities and sprinkles of fun!

  • $276 goal

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

This project expired on October 28, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity and resilience. No matter their background or challenges, they come into the classroom each day with open hearts and minds, ready to explore, question, and grow. They bring their unique personalities, creativity, and perspectives into every lesson, and that energy inspires me daily. Their excitement when they grasp a new concept or discover something meaningful is the most rewarding part of teaching

Each resource I’ve selected is meant to spark engagement and deepen understanding.

Whether it’s hands-on tools that support kinesthetic learning, books that reflect their diverse experiences, or technology that opens doors to new worlds, every item is chosen with purpose. These resources will help differentiate instruction, foster collaboration, and encourage critical thinking. They’ll help turn abstract ideas into real experiences and give every student—no matter their learning style—a chance to succeed.

Ms. Dostaly West Broward Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Margate, FL View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 21 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OMURA PRIMARY JOURNAL Composition Book, 9 3/4" x 7 1/2", Wide Ruled, 100ct Marble (Pack 24) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $29.34 1 $29.34
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Astrobrights Bright 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250 Sheets/Pack (99904) • Quill.com $28.33 1 $28.33
Pacon Heavy Duty Anchor Chart Paper - 27" x 34", Non-Gridded • Blick Art Materials $17.76 1 $17.76
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers for School (12ct) Chisel Tip Whiteboard Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Haves, Back to School Essentials, Low Odor • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48

Materials cost

$191.47

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.35

Total project goal

$275.64

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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