You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Tara Blanton from Folsom, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Tara Blanton is requesting

Full STEAM Ahead!

Help me give my students paint to create and Science Lab kits too!

  • $2,125 goal

This project expired on March 15, 2025.

This project expired on March 15, 2025.

My Project

The students of ACE are vastly diverse culturally and academically! How do you reach everyone, well, you integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and ART) into your Math and Science curriculum! It is an honor to be one of the many educators chosen to launch a brand new school, but with this honor comes the arduous task of building a dynamic program from the ground up! This has been one expensive undertaking!

The Mystery Science Lab kits bring science to life and creating with art helps to cross the midline and target both the right and left hemispheres of the brain.

The students of room 207 love to get their art supplies out and just create. The problem is that we only have a few items that 34 students need to share. They are kind and resilient so they do just that! With your generous donation towards the art and science supplies, I can give my students the well-rounded education that every 5th grader deserves.

Mrs. Tara Blanton Alder Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Folsom, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

68 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Tara Blanton is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mystery Packs Quote #SP-21615 • Mystery Science $1,040.00 1 $1,040.00
Crayola Large Paintbrush Variety Classpack, Assorted Types and Sizes, Set of 36 • School Specialty $59.99 2 $119.98
Ubinki Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for Canon 275XL 276XL Ink 275 276 (Black Color Combo, 2-Pack) PG275 CL276 XL Work with TS3522 TR4720 TS3520 TS3500 TR4700 Series Printers, High-Yield • Amazon Business $36.29 2 $72.58
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 36/Pack (2138424) • Quill.com $36.07 2 $72.14
Crayola Washable Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
Pentel Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 16 • Blick Art Materials $3.08 17 $52.36
Shuttle Art 16 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, 15 Pack, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities… • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Classroom Keepers 9" x 12" Construction Paper Storage, 15-Slot, White, 9-3/8"H x 29-1/4"W x 12-7/8"D, 1 Unit • Amazon Business $30.88 1 $30.88
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $24.49 1 $24.49
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, 1 Gallon, White - Wood - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $20.32 1 $20.32
Apple Barrel, Pastel Dreams & Vivid Wonders Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOTCK, 2 fl oz each, 18 assorted matte colors, 18 count • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MRATA pencil pouch 3 rings binder 10 pack with clear window for storing school supplies（black） • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Cra-Z-Art Sidewalk Chalk, Assorted Colors, Set of 32 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $3.85 2 $7.70

Materials cost

$1,577.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.15

Sales tax

 $144.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,805.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$318.62

Total project goal

$2,124.14

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Tara Blanton and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":2125,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/full-steam-ahead/8949343/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":68,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Tara Blanton","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"427923558","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Folsom","teachersOnPage":[2536529],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8949343,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":132158,"schoolName":"Alder Creek Elementary School","authorIds":{"2536529":{"owner":"Mrs. Tara Blanton","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8949343],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2536529_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532494738485","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":20479808,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":2536529,"schoolCounty":"Sacramento","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}