From Crayons to Creativity: Supporting Our Pre-K Artists and Teachers!
Help me give my students a room divider, laminator, laminating sheets and art supplies.
$799 goal
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
My Project
Step into our pre-K classroom and you'll find tiny hands hard at work creating masterpieces, bright eyes filled with wonder, and endless giggles as we discover, learn, and play together. What I love most about my students is their boundless imagination—they see the world through colors, shapes, and stories that only young hearts can dream up. Their creativity knows no limits, and every scribble and splash of paint is a window into their vibrant minds.
To make their learning experience even more magical, we’re requesting art supplies like crayons, markers, and paper, as well as essential classroom tools such as a room divider, laminator, and laminating sheets.
These resources will help our little artists express themselves freely while giving us teachers the tools to create an organized and welcoming environment. For example, the room divider will allow us to set up cozy spaces for quieter moments like story time, while the laminator will preserve their adorable artwork and create reusable learning materials they can interact with daily.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to create a classroom where creativity flourishes, skills blossom, and young learners feel inspired every single day. These resources will help turn our space into a wonderland where imaginations can run wild and every child feels supported as they grow.
What makes my students so special is their endless curiosity and joy. They come to school each day ready to learn, laugh, and explore, showing us how magical the world can be when seen through their eyes. With your help, we can nurture their creativity, fuel their love for learning, and give them a space where dreams take shape.
More than 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
20 students impacted
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Posca Paint Markers - Set of 16, Basic Colors, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm
• Blick Art Materials
$53.56
1
$53.56
Blick Essentials Oil Pastel Sets - Class Pack of 432
• Blick Art Materials
$46.86
1
$46.86
Scotch Brand Scotch TL906 Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items, 2 Roller System , 9 inch (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$46.27
1
$46.27
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors)
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Assorted Brights, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$3.41
6
$20.46
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$3.01
6
$18.06
Scotch Dry Erase Thermal Laminating Pouches, 50-Pack, Works with Dry Erase Markers, Reuseable Worksheets, Calendars, Checklists, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size, Clear Professional Finish (TP3854-50DE)
• Amazon Business
$17.84
1
$17.84
FolkArt Glitterific Acrylic Paint - Neon Tangerine, 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.79
3
$17.37
FolkArt Glitterific Acrylic Paint - Neon Yellow, 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.79
3
$17.37
FolkArt Glitterific Acrylic Paint - Tropical, 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.79
3
$17.37
FolkArt Glitterific Acrylic Paint - Purple, 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.79
3
$17.37
FolkArt Glitterific Acrylic Paint - Dark Blue, 2 oz
• Blick Art Materials
$5.79
3
$17.37
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636)
• Staples
$16.99
1
$16.99
Lakeshore Jumbo Paint Dabbers - Set of 20
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$12.99
1
$12.99
Hygloss Bookmarks - Pkg of 100, Assorted Colors
• Blick Art Materials
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$626.85
Vendor shipping charges
$12.10
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$678.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.71
Total project goal
$798.06
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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