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Ms. Martin from San Diego, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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If You Give a Kid a Paintbrush...

Help me give my students a year supply of art supplies and every classroom materials! I am requesting notebooks, oil pastels, and folders.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martin's classroom raised $569

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

If you give a kid a paintbrush... they will make a masterpiece! They will be using critical thinking and fine motor skills. They will practice being precise and patient. They will learn resilience and that mistakes are OK.

A paintbrush, a sharp colored pencil, or a skin color crayon is such a simple tool that leads to so much creativity, community building, and pride for their work.

This is why I am asking for some new art supplies and every day classroom materials so that I can continue to teach my students art every week.

Ms. Martin San Diego Global Vision Academy 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.

San Diego, CA View local requests

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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YUREE Spiral Notebook A5/Softcover Spiral Journal, Blank Pages, 50 Sheets (100 Pages), 8.45" x 5.8", Brown, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $38.86 2 $77.72
Premium Oil Pastels 48 Assorted Colors Non Toxic, Smooth Blending Texture, Ideal For All Artist Levels • Amazon Business $15.97 3 $47.91
Comix Heavy Duty Plastic Folder,2 Pocket Letter Size Poly File Plastics Folders with 3-Prong Fasteners - 12 Packs (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.51 3 $46.53
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Classpack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $39.96 1 $39.96
Crayola Model Magic White, Modeling Clay Alternative, Bulk School Supplies Classpack,75 Single Packs, 1 oz • Amazon Business $34.49 1 $34.49
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Pointed-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-P-M (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Energy Boost Collection, Bright Colors, Recyclable (654-24SSAU-CP) • Amazon Business $22.61 1 $22.61
Crayola Colored Pencil Set, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 36 Count, Long • Amazon Business $5.97 3 $17.91
Toniper 30 Pieces Nameplate Pocket Self-Adhesive Clear PVC View Desk Name Tag Sleeves Protectors for Classroom Desk, Office Supplies, 12.5 x 4.7 Inch • Amazon Business $17.69 1 $17.69
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Vinyl Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.68 1 $11.68
Crayola Bulk Crayon Set, Colors of The World Skin Tone Crayons, 6 Sets of 24 New Crayon Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
GAUDER Magnetic Dots | Flexible Sticky Magnets | Magnetic Stickers • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protector for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5" x 11" - 100-Pack • Amazon Business $8.38 1 $8.38
Baker Ross EF892 Colored Plastic Needles - Pack of 50, Kids Sewing Kit and Embroidery Kits for Beginners. Great for Kids Art Activities and Projects • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$409.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$37.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.23

Total project goal

$568.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$568.21

2 Donors

-$550.56

Donations toward project cost

-$482.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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