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Mrs. Dwyer from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging Student Choice and Voice During Independent Time

Help me give my students art, literacy, and science materials including folder games, STEM kits and alphabet dough stampers to support them in their independent choice time.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dwyer's classroom raised $789

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a proud teacher of diverse learners in NYC's ASD NEST program. My students are special in so many ways---where do I begin?

My students light up when they are learning about a topic that they really connect with and even more so when a project impacts their lives.

Located in the diverse neighborhood of the East Village in NYC, my classroom is a true melting pot of cultures and abilities. Some of my students are advanced thinkers and self starters while others are learning to engage with schoolwork as well as their peers. Each student finds great joy and pride in learning new topics, but their methods and strategies can vary greatly.

As their teacher, my goal is to provide a learning environment where my students are engaged with inspiring projects and vibrant discussion.

My Project

When asked how they learn best, my students have said they enjoy learning through art and building. When asked what projects the students would like to take part in, they have said definitively more science and STEM! These resources will provide our class with hands-on learning opportunities in these areas as well as provide supplies for creative expression.

My students are noticeably more engaged when they are given options throughout the day.

By giving my students the freedom to choose or design their own tasks during choice time, I am providing them with opportunities to think for themselves as well as work in collaborative groups. The supplies I am requesting are cross curricular in many ways. There are literacy games, art supplies, STEM projects, and resource books for me. I plan on having a "Creation Station" as a choice with the art canvases, stickers, tempera paint sticks, texture rubbing plates, tissues paper squares and flower cutouts. These are materials my students would not have access to otherwise. I also want to give my students the option to reinforce their learning with games. I am requesting games that focus on vocabulary building, early literacy skills, and phonological awareness. Lastly, my students crave movement throughout the day. The floor markers, STEM and engineering kits will help me provide that time for more kinesthetic learning. The 3 workshop workbooks will give me insights on how to best set up these learning opportunities.

Mrs. Dwyer PS 19 East Village Community School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Arteza 6x6” White Blank Canvas Panels Boards, Bulk Pack of 28, Primed, 100% Cotton for Acrylic Painting, Oil Paint & Wet Art Media, Canvases for Professional Artist, Hobby Painters & Beginners • Amazon Business $20.69 2 $41.38
TT758 - Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Pre K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
S&S Worldwide W10613 Spectrum 5" Numbered Spot Markers, (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $36.48 1 $36.48
TecUnite 120 Sheets Cotton Watercolor Paper Bulk Cold Press Paper Pack for Watercolorist Students Beginning Artists, 6 by 9 Inches • Amazon Business $17.61 2 $35.22
PP521 - Phonological Awareness Folder Game Library - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
PP523 - Vocabulary Folder Game Library - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
PP524 - Language Skills Folder Game Library - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
LL570 - Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA278 - Uppercase Alphabet & Number Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA532 - Lowercase Alphabet Dough Stampers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
U.S. Coach Supply Rainbow Star Poly Spot Markers | Star Floor Dots - 6 PACK • Amazon Business $11.55 2 $23.10
The Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
BA918 - All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
VR717 - Washable Liquid Watercolors - 8-Color Set - 4 Ounces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
American Educational Products Curved Arrow Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
The Pencil Grip TPG-604 Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Pack of 24, Grade:Kindergarten to 12, Assorted (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.52 1 $17.52
RA392 - Easy-Stick Glitter Shapes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EMIDO 480 Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle , Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls! • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
LA969 - Peel & Stick Jewels • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Art Workshop for Children: How to Foster Original Thinking with more than 25 Process Art Experiences • Amazon Business $15.63 1 $15.63
ThinkFun Balance Beans Math Game For Boys and Girls Age 5 and Up - A Fun, Award Winning Pre-Algebra Game for Young Learners • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HH977 - Textured Rubbing Plates • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
FF539 - Decorate & Design Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Junior Suspend Family Game (31 pcs) • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
LA114 - Peel & Stick Foam Pattern Blocks - Set of 1,041 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 1 $10.99
TS324 - Paint Scrapers - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
FG244 - Color-Diffusing Flowers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$630.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$670.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.28

Total project goal

$788.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $788.52

6 Donors

-$788.52

Donations toward project cost

-$670.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.28

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