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Mrs. Ashby from Ogden UT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Creativity

Help me give my students a well-organized learning environment that provides the foundation for creativity to flourish.

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At our Title I school, we understand that not all students have access to essential art supplies at home. This can limit their ability to fully participate in creative classroom activities. For instance, using a variety of markers and colored pencils allows students to explore color theory and techniques while creating self-portraits or landscapes. This hands-on experience goes beyond memorization, helping them develop problem-solving skills as they mix colors and express themselves visually.

Elevating Artistic Expression:

While basic supplies are a great foundation, investing in higher-quality illustration tools unlocks a new level of artistic expression for our 5th graders. Imagine a student fascinated by the textures of a coral reef. Basic crayons might create a flat image, but with quality drawing pencils, blending markers, and textured drawing paper, they can capture the intricate details with shading and blending techniques. This elevates their art from simple representation to a deeper understanding of light, form, and texture.

Fostering a Learning Environment that Empowers:

A well-organized classroom goes hand-in-hand with empowering student creativity. By providing storage solutions like bins, organizers, and shelves, we create a space that fosters focus and productivity. Students can easily access their learning materials, reducing wasted time searching and minimizing distractions. This organized environment not only promotes independent learning but also instills valuable organizational skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey.

Mrs. Ashby will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 17.

Mrs. Ashby
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PAG Mail Sorter Organizer, Wood Literature Organizer, Student Mailbox for Classroom, Desktop Bill Paper Organizer for Office Home School, 38 Compartments, Antique Brown • Amazon Business $248.95 1 $248.95
YUQILIN 24 PCS Chair Pockets for Classroom 20 x 17 Inch Large Seat Sacks Chairback Storage Pockets for Classroom Students with Name Tag Classroom Organizer for Keeping School Table Organized Black • Amazon Business $96.99 2 $193.98
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 3 $112.47
Post-it Wall Pad Easel Pad w/ Bonus Command Strips, 20 x 23 in., 2 Pads, 20 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note • Quill.com $44.99 2 $89.98
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Kids Art Supplies, Coloring Set, Easter Basket Stuffers [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $22.86 3 $68.58
FloraCraft CraftFom Ball, 4 Inches, White, Pack of 12 - Lightweight • School Specialty $32.02 2 $64.04
Paper Mate Inkjoy Retractable Gel Pens - Fashion Colors, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $61.79 1 $61.79
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (38250) • Quill.com $12.23 4 $48.92
Desk Organizers And Accessories With 22 Drawers, 4 Pack Office Desktop Drawers, Plastic Makeup Organizer Containers Bins With Drawers Desk Organization, Bathroom Organizers Storage Case Box Cube • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
10 Pack Pal Pen Holders, Black Only, Self Adhesive and Removeable • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $10.43 3 $31.29
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
FINDMAG 28 Pack 25 LBS+ Magnetic Hooks Heavy Duty Neodymium Magnet Hooks for Hanging, Strong Magnetic Hooks Magnetic Hanger, Magnets with Hooks for Bathroom, Kitchen, Towel, Office, Garage • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
Creativity Street Craft Popsicle Sticks Beige 1000/Box (3775-01) • Staples $9.19 2 $18.38
FlagHouse Gym Floor Colored Tape, 1 Inch x 60 Yards, Purple • School Specialty $4.25 4 $17.00
ZMLM Stocking Stuffers Gift for Kids - 165 Holographic Rainbow Scratch Paper Art Mini Notes Cards Bulk Party Favor Art Craft Supplies Toy for Girls Boys Birthday Christmas Halloween Box Gift • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Dot To Dot Mindfulness Mandalas: Relaxing, Anti-Stress Dot To Dot Patterns To Complete & Colour (Dot To Dot Books For Adults) • Amazon Business $8.94 1 $8.94
FlagHouse Gym Floor Colored Tape, 1 Inch x 60 Yards, Black • School Specialty $4.25 2 $8.50
Dot to Dot for Kids Ages 8-12: 100 Fun Connect the Dots Puzzles for Children - Activity Book for Learning - Age 8-10, 10-12 Year Olds (Dot to Dot Books for Children) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World (Book 1) - Activity Book - Relaxing Puzzles • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$1,142.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,198.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$211.46

Total project goal

$1,409.72

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Total project goal

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 $1,409.72

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