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Mrs. Kensinger from Santa Ana, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On, Hearts Open: Expressing Through Art

Help me give my students wonderful art supplies including colored sand, wooden picture frames, plastic lacing cords, and rock painting kits to fuel and enhance creativity and learning fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kensinger's classroom raised $463

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

My students are creative, imaginative, and curious learners who light up the classroom with their ideas and excitement for learning. They especially love art and the chance to express themselves through different mediums.

These art supplies will be used for both visual art projects and to support social-emotional learning in a fun, hands-on way.

With sand art and rock painting, students can explore colors, patterns, and texture while developing patience and focus. Through stencils and paint pens, they'll design beautiful picture frames to display cherished classroom memories. These frames will be a part of our special “Paint and Juice” art session—a celebration of creativity where students will take home their artwork and a special photo to share with their families.

Beyond the visuals, this project will help build stronger classroom connections and kindness. With beads and plastic lacing cords, students will create friendship bracelets or keychains—simple but powerful acts that promote empathy, generosity, and joy. These materials will help my students grow both as artists and as thoughtful, kind human beings.

Please help me put these marvelous art supplies into the hands of my most favorite artists. Thank you in advance for your support and consideration. You are truly helping brighten their world—one masterpiece at a time.

Mrs. Kensinger Taft 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

36 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
19 Pcs Picture Frame Painting Craft Kit, 4 * 6 In DIY Unfinished Wooden Picture Frames with Diamond Stickers, Colored Pencils, Flash Stickers, Natural Wood DIY Frame Kit for Birthdays, Anniversaries • Amazon Business $23.62 2 $47.24
S&S Worldwide Color Splash! Art Sand Asst. 24 lbs! For Sand Art Layering in Bottles, Decorating Adhesive Sand Art Boards, DIY, Kids, Groups, 12 Fun Colors of Fine Sand in 2lb Bags Non-Toxic Pk of 12 • Amazon Business $41.19 1 $41.19
KAMJUNTAR Lanyard String Kit, 30 Rolls Gimp String Plastic Lacing Cord, 6 Plastic String Lanyard Kit for Friendship Jewelry Making DIY Craft Boondoggle Gimp String Making Kit • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Betem 60 Colors Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Pens Markers, Premium Acrylic Paint Pens for Wood, Canvas, Stone, Rock Painting, Glass, Ceramic Surfaces, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ArtCreativity Sand Art Bottle Necklaces Assortment for Kids, Bulk Pack of 60, Collection of Sand Art Craft Bottle Necklaces, Fun Party Supplies & Favors for Boys and Girls - Sand Sold Separately • Amazon Business $34.29 1 $34.29
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Painting Kit - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids, Paint & Decorate 15 River Rocks with 10 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Outdoor Toys for Girls and Boys, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Wettarn 60 Pcs 1.25 oz Sand Art Bottle Kits 60 Colors of Sand Art Rangoli Colors for Painting DIY Drawing Favor Diwali Wedding Decoration Vase Glass Crafty Collection • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
75-Pc Jumbo Mega Birthday Party Slime Kit for Girls Ages 6 7 8 9 10, 11 and 12-30 DIY Slime Pack Soft, Color Slime Gels, Cloud, Clear, Butter, Glitter, Crunchy, and Glow in Dark Slime Making Kits • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
SHARPIE Glam Pop Permanent Markers, Fine Tip Marker Set, Coloring Markers, Art Markers, Drawing Markers, Writing Markers, 34 Count • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Jucoan 34 PCS Stencils Set for Kids, Plastic Drawing Stencil Templates with Over 500 Shapes, Colorful Art Painting Template for Kid School Journal Stencil, Birthday Easter Basket Stuff Gift for Kid • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
JOHOUSE Small Funnels for Filling Small Bottles, 50PCS Mini Clear Plastic Funnel for Kitchen Use Filling Bottles, Sand Art, Perfumes, Spices, Powder, Essential Oils • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83

Materials cost

$328.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.43

Total project goal

$462.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$462.84

6 Donors

-$284.21

Donations toward project cost

-$258.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.13

Matching donations from our partners

-$159.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$135.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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$0.00

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