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Mrs. Comas-Baez from Buffalo, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ignite Creativity: Empowering Young Artists With Inspiring Art Supplies!

Help me give my students Art kits and materials to allow them to explore different forms of art, from origami and painting to sculpting and crafting, fostering their creativity and artistic skills to enhance their learning experience.

  • $739 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

My Project

Help me give my students a variety of engaging and creative art supplies to inspire their imagination and enhance their learning experience.

These art materials will allow them to explore different forms of art, from origami and painting to sculpting and crafting, fostering their creativity and artistic skills for our diverse population.

3D Pin Art Toys, Play-Doh Starter Sets, Rainbow Scratch Art Paper, Ultimate Origami Kits, Magic Swirl Kaleidoscope Kits, Suncatcher Gem Art, Marbling Paint Art Kits, Beginner Art Books, 3D Light Up String Art Kits, Wind Chime Kits, Wood Burning Kits, Air Dry Modeling Clay Kits, and Cute Animals Diamond Art Kits. With these supplies, my students will have the opportunity to develop their artistic talents and enjoy a fun and educational experience.

Mrs. Comas-Baez Charter School for Applied Technologies Elementary Grades 3-5

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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.

Buffalo, 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dan&Darci Marbling Paint Art Kit for Kids - Arts & Crafts Gifts for Girls & Boys Ages 6-12 Years Old - Craft Kits Set - Gift Ideas Activities Toys Age 6 7 8 9 10 Year Olds - Marble Painting Sets • Amazon Business $7.19 9 $64.71
Ultimate Origami for Beginners Kit: The Perfect Kit for Beginners-Everything you Need is in This Box!: Kit Includes Origami Book, 19 Projects, 62 Origami Papers & Video Instructions • Amazon Business $13.16 4 $52.64
3D Pin Art Toy - Plastic Pin Board for Kids, 3D Pin Impression Sculpture Needle Toys, 3.75 X 5 inches (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
PURPLE LADYBUG Rainbow Scratch Art Paper, 79 PCS Creative Drawing Paper & Stencils - Arts and Crafts for Ages 4-12, Kids Craft Activity Set for Summer, Wedding, Travel, Birthday Party Games, Camping • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Play-Doh Starter Set 9-Piece Kit with Storage Tote & 4 Modeling Compound Cans, Arts and Crafts Toys for Kids 3 Years & Up, Preschool Toys • Amazon Business $11.97 4 $47.88
PURPLE LADYBUG SunGemmers Suncatcher Gem Art for Kids – Fun Summer Activity for Ages 6-12, Birthday Gift for Girls 6-8, 7-8, Arts & Crafts Activities, Window Diamond Art Kit • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Creativity for Kids Magic Swirl Kaleidoscope Kit - Make Your Own Kaleidoscope for Kids, STEM Toys, Medium • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
4M Make A Wind Chime Kit - Arts & Crafts Construct & Paint A Wind Powered Musical Chime DIY Gift for Kids, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $10.76 4 $43.04
FQOVKYN 4 Pcs Cute Animals Diamond Art Kits for Kids Age 6-12, DIY Cartoon Dinosaur Diamond Art Painting for Adults Beginner, 5D Kids' Mosaic Kits Full Round Drill Gem Art for Kids 6X6 inch • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Dan&Darci 3D Light Up String Art Kit for Kids - Star Lantern Making Kits w/ 20 LEDs - Kid Easter Gifts - Crafts Set for Girls and Boys Ages 8-12 - Gift for Age 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Old Girl • Amazon Business $8.49 4 $33.96
Air Dry Modeling Clay Kit - 24 Colors with 3 Sculpting Tools - Magic Foam Clay for Kids & Adults - DIY Molding Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Air Dry Modeling Clay Kit - 24 Colors with 3 Sculpting Tools - Magic Foam Clay for Kids & Adults - DIY Molding Gift for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
The Beginner Art Book for Kids: Learn How to Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and More! • Amazon Business $7.31 4 $29.24
116pcs Wood Burning Kit, Professional Wood Burning Tool with Soldering, DIY Creative Tools Adjustable Temperature 220~480℃ Wood Burner Soldering Pen for Embossing/Carving/Soldering & Pyrography • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49

Materials cost

$588.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$627.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.74

Total project goal

$738.24

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