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Ms. Polatis from Blackfoot, ID is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Heal, Grow, and Learn Through Art

Help me give my students the opportunity to process emotions through creating expressive art sculptures.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Polatis's classroom raised $165

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students will create an abstract sculpture that represents an emotion through color and form. They will use a subtractive method using foam materials and clay sculpting tools. Next they will prime the form with gesso. After they learn about color theory and color mixing, they will paint their sculpture using various shades and tints for shadows and highlights. These supplies will enable my students to engage in a meaningful art project to promote self-expression and new skill development.

Thank for for helping my students to heal, grow, and learn through art.

We learn best through play and expression.

Ms. Polatis Independence Alternative High School Grades 9-12

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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 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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crafare 6pc Wet Floral Foam Bricks Green Florist Styrofoam Blocks for Spring Fresh Flower Arrangement and Crafts Supply • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
S & E TEACHER'S EDITION 42 Pcs Pottery & Clay Sculpting Tools, Double-Sided, Smooth Wooden Handles. • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Sargent Art - 22-9703 Gallon Gallon Gesso, Surface Primer, 128oz, White • Amazon Business $22.29 1 $22.29
20 Pcs 1 Inch Flat Paint Brush Nylon Craft Brushes with Wooden Handle for Acrylic Watercolor Oil Crafts Face Body Art • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost

$102.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $6.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.69

Total project goal

$164.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.61

3 Donors

-$164.61

Donations toward project cost

-$139.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.69

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