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Mrs. Valdez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Need of Diamond Art Kits!

Help me give my students diamond art kits to unplug from technology and minimize stress and anxiety during the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Valdez's classroom raised $230

This project is fully funded

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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

I need diamond art kits for my Creative Expression class. My students come to class stressed and overwhelmed and want to disconnect from using technology all day. The diamond art kits will allow my students to minimize stress and anxiety, boost artistic confidence, and stimulate creativity. My students come to my class at the end of a seven-period school day and have shared with me that they prefer activities that do not require technology.

The diamond art kits will allow my students to end the day with relaxation and fun.

Mrs. Valdez Florence Nightingale Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Nearly all 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
Cute 5D Diamond Art Kits, 4 Pack Cartoon DIY Painting Art for Kids Ages 4-8,Diamond Arts and Crafts Sets - Big Gem Full Drill Diamond Dots for Girls Boys Children Ages 8-12 (Kitty+Dog+Kurom1) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
16 Pieces Diamond Art Kits for Kids Diamond Art Diamond Art 5D Crystal Easy Painting Gem Stickers DIY Painting Arts Crafts Supply Embroidery Gift for Home Wall Decor • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
pvoodire 4 Pack Diamond Art Kits for Kids-Diamond Painting Kits for Kids-Diamond Art for Kids,Childern Beginners 6x6inch • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
gilqso Stitch 4 Pack Diamond Painting Kits for Kids Without Frame,Stitch Diamond Art Kits for Kids,Gem Art for Kids,Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 4-12 Gifts for Kids Home Wall Decoration 6x6 Inch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$148.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.37

Total project goal

$229.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $229.15

2 Donors

-$108.70

Donations toward project cost

-$102.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.30

match offer

-$108.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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