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Ms. Gilbert from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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End-of-Year Fun & Summer Learning

Help me give my students Summer Bridge workbooks, arts and crafts materials, and card and board games.

  • $736 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

My Project

My amazing fourth-grade students have worked hard all year long. They read unfamiliar genres, experimented with various forms of writing, and developed math skills such as comparing decimals, adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators and converting and comparing customary units of capacity, length, and weight.

During the summer break, students often have a decline in their academic skills.

To prevent this decline, I am requesting the Summer Bridge book series, which will provide students with a variety of math, reading, and writing activities for reviewing and practicing skills and concepts they learned throughout the school year.

The second request is for the following art supplies: tie dye kits, washable tempera paint, nylon paint brushes, canvas panels, sketch pads, washable glitter and air dry clay. These materials will be used to create projects that integrate art with math, science and literature. Some of the projects include symmetrical kites and murals of animal habitats.

Last, I am requesting the following card games and board games for my students: Sorry!; Uno; Go Fish; Kids Against Maturity; Connect 4, and Jenga. These games will not only combat end-of-year boredom, they will help students enhance their communication and collaboration skills.

With your support, my students will have art supplies for expressing their creativity, books to connect their learning and retain the knowledge and skills they developed during this very productive school year, and games for learning through play.

Ms. Gilbert PS 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 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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More than three‑quarters 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

27 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Summer Bridge Activities 4th to 5th Grade Workbooks All Subjects, Activity Book With Math, Reading Comprehension, Science, Fitness, Social Studies, Writing Practice, and Flash Cards • Amazon Business $9.44 22 $207.68
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Party Supplies, 18 Bottles Tie Dye, Rainbow, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $18.76 5 $93.80
DPDIAN Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Summer Bridge Activities Spanish 2nd to 3rd Grade Workbooks, Activity Book With Math, Reading Comprehension, Science, Fitness, Social Studies, Writing Practice, and Flash Cards • Amazon Business $9.02 5 $45.10
Handy Art Washable Glitter Glue Set, 8 Ounce, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 - Glass/Wood • School Specialty $29.62 1 $29.62
9" x 12" Sketch Book, Top Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 2 Packs 100 Sheets Each (68lb/100gsm), Acid Free Art Sketchbook Artistic Drawing Painting Writing Paper for Kids Adults Beginners Artists • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Families, Super Fun Hilarious for Family Party Game Night • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Washable Tempera Paint - Black - 1 Gallon • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 1 $14.36
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Kolors Washable Tempera Paint - Yellow - 1 Gallon • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 1 $14.36
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Washable Tempera Paint - Red - 1 Gallon • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 1 $14.36
Kaplan Early Learning Kaplan Washable Tempera Paint - Blue - 1 Gallon • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 1 $14.36
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lbs), Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Bulk Craft Supplies for School Classrooms • Amazon Business $10.62 1 $10.62
Jenga Game | The Original Wood Block Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks | Stacking Tower Game | Ages 6+ | 1 or More Players | Party Games for Kids | Family Games • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Sorry! Kids Board Game, Family Board Games for Kids and Adults, 2 to 4 Players, Family Games, Kids Games, Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
AROIC Paint Brushes Set,110 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Artist Professional Painting Kits • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mattel Games UNO Emoji Card Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Parties, Deck Features Hilarious Emojis • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
TOAOB 300pcs 6mm Plastic Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Black Round Sticker Eyes DIY Arts Crafts Scrapbooking Accessories • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
TOAOB 300pcs 6mm Multi Colors Wiggle Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Round Plastic Craft Sticker Eyes DIY Arts Scrapbooking Accessories • Amazon Business $4.19 1 $4.19
Go Fish Card Game • Amazon Business $3.95 1 $3.95

Materials cost

$583.78

Vendor shipping charges

$2.96

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.38

Total project goal

$735.88

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