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Ms. Fahey from Allston, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Creativity: Essential Art Supplies for Our Kindergarten Classroom

Help me give my students access to unleash their creativity and express themselves by providing essential art supplies for our kindergarten classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fahey's classroom raised $650

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Art materials in a kindergarten classroom are essential to fostering creativity, expression, and critical thinking. My students bring an incredible amount of energy, curiosity, and imagination to the classroom every day. They come from diverse backgrounds, including English language learners and children with special needs, each contributing something unique to our learning community. This diversity enriches our classroom, making it a place where every student can grow and learn in their own way.

The art materials I am requesting—paints, markers, crayons, paper, and clay—are more than just supplies; they are tools for exploration and self-expression.

Through art, my students can express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions in ways that words sometimes cannot capture. For English language learners, art offers a universal language that allows them to communicate and connect with their peers. For students with special needs, it provides a sensory-rich experience that helps them develop fine motor skills and enhances their ability to focus.

These resources will make a significant difference in their learning by encouraging creativity and imagination, which are critical components of early childhood development. Art projects help children develop problem-solving skills, learn to think critically, and build confidence as they see their ideas come to life.

My goal for this project is to create a classroom environment where creativity is celebrated and every child feels empowered to express themselves. By providing these art materials, I aim to nurture my students' love for learning, support their developmental needs, and help them discover their unique talents. My students are special because of their enthusiasm and potential, and with the right tools, they can achieve amazing things.

Ms. Fahey Gardner Pilot Academy Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
Paper Mate Point Guard Flair Needle Tip Pen, 0.7mm, Black Ink/Barrel, Sold as 1 Dozen • Amazon Business $17.25 6 $103.50
Stabilo Pen 68 Set - Assorted Colors, Color Parade, Set of 20 • Blick Art Materials $32.95 2 $65.90
Fiskars© for Kids Premium Classroom Pack with Art Caddy - Blunt Tips • Nasco $55.42 1 $55.42
Crayola Air-Dry Self-Hardening Modeling Clay, 5 Pounds, White • School Specialty $12.97 4 $51.88
Stabilo Pen 68 Set - Mini Pens, Set of 18 • Blick Art Materials $22.56 2 $45.12
Stabilo Woody 3 in 1 Pencils - Assorted, Set of 18 • Blick Art Materials $40.40 1 $40.40
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2135174) • Staples $26.94 1 $26.94
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $25.81 1 $25.81
Fiskars Premier 8" Bent Scissors - Right Handed • Blick Art Materials $12.19 2 $24.38
Ticonderoga Golf/Compass Pencils with Erasers, Pack of 72 • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Decorative Masking DIY Plain Washi Tapes for Children and Gifts Warpping (MIX) • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons, Assorted Colors, Set of 10 - Durable • School Specialty $3.37 4 $13.48
Crayola Modeling Clay, Assorted Classic Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $2.47 4 $9.88
24 Rolls Washi Tape Set - Gold Foil Galaxy Decorative Masking Tape Constellation,Stars,Celestial,Adhesive Tape for Bullet Journal,Diy Craft,Scrapbooking Supplies,Gift Wrapping,Party decoration • Amazon Business $7.91 1 $7.91

Materials cost

$502.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.46

Total project goal

$649.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $649.73

4 Donors

-$337.36

Donations toward project cost

-$286.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.60

match offer

-$312.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$265.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.85

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