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Ms. McCarthy from East Elmhurst, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Support Early Development With Markers and Paints!

Help me give my students markers and paints, the tools to help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

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  • $79 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Ms. McCarthy PS 148 Queens
East Elmhurst, NY Grades PreK-2

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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 pre-k children love to create, explore and experiment. What better way to do all these things than by having art materials such as markers and paints. Children in pre-K should have access to markers and paints because these materials support essential early development in ways that go far beyond simple play. When young children draw, color, and paint, they strengthen fine motor skills by practicing how to grip, control, and move their hands—skills that are foundational for writing later on. These tools also encourage creativity and self-expression, allowing children to communicate ideas and emotions even before they have the words to do so.

Using markers and paints helps build cognitive skills.

Children learn about colors, shapes, patterns, and cause-and-effect (for example, what happens when colors mix). This kind of hands-on exploration supports early problem-solving and critical thinking. Additionally, art activities can improve focus and patience, as children engage in tasks that require attention and decision-making.

Social and emotional development is another important benefit. When children create art together, they learn to share materials, cooperate, and appreciate each other’s work. Art can also be calming and give children a healthy outlet for expressing feelings.

Overall, markers and paints are not just art supplies—they are important tools that help young children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. McCarthy PS 148 Queens Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

East Elmhurst, NY View local requests

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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Washable Painting Kit, Assorted Colors, 36/Pack (53-8101) • Quill.com $162.83 1 $162.83
Crayola Fine Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $62.00 1 $62.00
Roylco Color Diffusing Paper Pack - Flower Shapes, Pkg of 80 • Blick Art Materials $9.96 1 $9.96

Materials cost

$234.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.35

Total project goal

$315.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.66

1 Donor

-$79.00

Donations toward project cost

-$67.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.85

Disney match offer

-$79.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.85

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $157.66

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