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Mrs. Hall from Eastover, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help: Where Do I Store My Wet Painting?

Help me give my students a practical place to store their wet, sticky art projects with ease with a mobile drying and storage rack!

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My Project

Of course, a great art classroom includes materials such as: paper, pens, markers, crayons, clay, colored pencils, paint, glue, and so much more... But where do we store these wet, sticky, and often large labors of love to dry?

Arts education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and fine motor skills in students.

In our elementary school, the art program plays a crucial role in the development of our young learners, providing them with a creative outlet and the opportunity to explore various artistic mediums. Our school is a school of the arts, however, one of the challenges we face is the limited space available for drying student artwork, especially given the size and number of projects we undertake. Currently, our classroom lacks adequate drying facilities, which results in artwork being damaged or smeared as my students and I struggle to find space for drying. This not only affects the quality of the students' work but also hinders the smooth flow of our lessons. To address this issue and improve the overall effectiveness of our art program, I am seeking funding for the purchase of retractable art drying racks.

The implementation of these drying racks will have a significant impact on the quality of our art program. We anticipate the following outcomes:

-Improved Artwork Quality: Students' work will dry properly, leading to higher-quality final products.

-Reduced Classroom Clutter: The retractable nature of the racks will keep the classroom organized, allowing for more efficient use of space.

-Enhanced Student Satisfaction: With a more organized and effective art room, students will experience increased satisfaction and pride in their work.

Thank you so much for considering to donate to such a practical addition to my art classroom!

Mrs. Hall Eastover - Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Mobile Drying and Storage Rack with Wheels, 40 Shelves, Steel, 26 x 25 x 40 Inches - Easy Portability • School Specialty $260.21 2 $520.42

Materials cost

$520.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $52.04

Sales tax

 $40.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.86

Total project goal

$765.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $765.72

8 Donors

-$586.31

Donations toward project cost

-$506.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.95

match offer

-$170.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.41

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 $0.00

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