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Ms. Pacana from Cameron, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equip Young Minds: Empower Learning with Essential Supplies

Help me give my students the school supplies that they need to help ensure everyone has the tools to focus on learning and growing, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pacana's classroom raised $886

This project is fully funded

My Project

My Navajo kindergarten students are full of creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. They come to class with open hearts and minds, ready to explore the world around them. What I love most about them is their eagerness to express themselves, whether through stories, drawings, or hands-on activities. However, many of them lack access to basic materials that would allow them to fully engage in creative and sensory learning experiences. By providing supplies such as clay, crayons, kinetic sand, markers, and rolling carts, we can offer them the tools they need to explore their imagination and develop important motor and cognitive skills.

The specific items I’m requesting will make a big difference in their learning by offering hands-on, sensory-rich experiences.

Clay and kinetic sand will help them develop fine motor skills while also allowing for creative expression, essential for early childhood development. Crayons and markers will give them the opportunity to illustrate their ideas, enhancing their communication skills and self-confidence. The rolling carts will keep the classroom organized, giving students easy access to materials and promoting responsibility and independence. With these resources, students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and learn in a way that is both engaging and developmentally appropriate.

What makes my students truly special is their deep connection to their Navajo culture and their sense of community. They bring with them a unique perspective that enriches our classroom environment. Their resilience, curiosity, and willingness to learn inspire me every day. My goal for this project is to support their growth by providing them with the resources they need to succeed. With these supplies, I hope to nurture their natural creativity and curiosity, helping them become confident learners who are proud of who they are and where they come from.

Ms. Pacana Tsinabaas Habitiin School Grades PreK-2

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.

Cameron, AZ View local requests

Nearly all 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
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 256/Carton (58-8201) • Quill.com $76.77 1 $76.77
Crayola Classpack Jumbo Crayons, 200/Box (52-8389) • Quill.com $72.14 1 $72.14
Seville Classics 10-Drawer Organizer Cart, Translucent Multi-Color (SHE16218B) • Quill.com $67.52 1 $67.52
Mount-It! Rolling Utility Cart, Folding and Collapsible, 55 lbs., Black/Yellow (MI-904) • Quill.com $66.99 1 $66.99
TRU RED? 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Quill.com $63.82 1 $63.82
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Pack, 2+ Years, 20/Pack (CL342) • Quill.com $36.07 1 $36.07
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $36.07 1 $36.07
Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 12/Pack (32707) • Quill.com $32.37 1 $32.37
uni POSCA PC-5M Water-Based Paint Markers, Reversible Medium Tip, Assorted Colors, 8/Pack (PC5M8C) • Quill.com $26.82 1 $26.82
Quill Brand? Hanging File Folders, 1/5-Cut, Letter Size, Assorted, 25/Box (7387QAD) • Quill.com $24.97 1 $24.97
WABA Mad Mattr, 10 oz., Blue (WAB210600) • Quill.com $19.42 1 $19.42
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 14", Astro White, 125 Sheets/Pack (91670-01) • Quill.com $19.05 1 $19.05
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (1905069) • Quill.com $9.43 2 $18.86
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Kindergarten Writing, Multicolor (LER 1247) • Quill.com $17.57 1 $17.57
Learning Resources Create-a-Space Magnetic Storage Boxes Classroom Organizer, Multicolor, 4 Pack (LER3807) • Quill.com $17.57 1 $17.57
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Assorted, 25/Box (7125AD) • Quill.com $17.38 1 $17.38
WABA Mad Mattr, 10 oz., Green (WAB210700) • Quill.com $17.20 1 $17.20
WABA Mad Mattr, 10 oz., Red (WAB210300) • Quill.com $17.20 1 $17.20
Sharpie Flip Chart Permanent Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Quill.com $11.18 1 $11.18
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264) • Quill.com $6.00 1 $6.00

Materials cost

$664.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$752.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.79

Total project goal

$885.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $885.28

2 Donors

-$442.63

Donations toward project cost

-$376.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.39

match offer

-$442.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$376.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.40

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