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Ms. Matthews from Minneapolis, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Every Shade, Every Line: Drawing Tools for Every Artist

Help me give my students permanent marker, color pencils, pencil pouches and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Matthews's classroom raised $273

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our art room, every student is an artist—and every artist deserves the tools to express themselves fully and confidently. To support our growing program, we are requesting permanent markers, colored pencils, skin tone pencils, pencil sharpeners, and pouches to keep these materials organized and ready to use.

These supplies will allow students to explore a range of drawing techniques and express their creativity in vibrant, personal ways.

Permanent markers help with bold outlines and mixed media projects. Colored pencils are a staple for layering and detail. Skin tone pencils are especially important—they ensure students can accurately and respectfully represent themselves and others in their work, which builds confidence, identity, and empathy.

To make sure every student can work independently, we’re also asking for individual pencil sharpeners and pouches so students can keep their drawing tools organized and ready to use—no more waiting in line or lost supplies.

With your support, we can provide every young artist in our classroom with the materials they need to create freely, see themselves in their work, and take pride in their art.

Ms. Matthews Harvest Best Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Minneapolis, MN 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

900 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 36 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Kalour Premium Soft Core Colored Pencils Bulk(240ct) - 12 Vibrant Colors(20 Each) with 12 Sharpeners - Classroom Supplies for Teachers - High Pigment,Ideal for Artists, Students & Professionals • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, Bulk Teacher Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $29.17 1 $29.17
Keebor Black Permanent Markers Bulk of 100 Pack, Fine Point Permanent Marker Set, Waterproof - Quick Drying, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
LAZGOL Ultra Fine Permanent Marker Bulk, 60 Pack Ultra Fine Point Black Permanent Marker set, Felt Tip Pens Works on Plastic, Wood, Stone, Metal and Glass for Doodling, Marking • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Bostitch Twist-n-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener Assorted Colors (PS1-ADJ) • Staples $2.54 5 $12.70

Materials cost

$188.59

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.83

Total project goal

$272.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$272.20

1 Donor

-$136.09

Donations toward project cost

-$115.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.41

match offer

-$136.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.42

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$0.00

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