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Ms. Valenzuela from Carlsbad, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Young Minds Through Art and Imagination

Help me give my students the art materials they need to make learning more vibrant and to support those who thrive through both a calm environment and creative expression.

  • $852 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

Art adds so much joy and excitement to our classroom—it’s one of the ways my students truly come alive in their learning. Art has a natural way of bringing calm and focus into our classroom as well. This year, my students have absolutely thrived through creative projects, and it’s been so inspiring to watch their confidence and passion grow through art. Whether they’re illustrating a story, exploring a new concept, or just expressing themselves freely, art has become a meaningful part of how they learn and connect.

We’ve gone through a lot of our supplies already—colored pencils, water colors, paper, and other organizational essentials used during art —and I want to make sure my students always have what they need to keep creating.

These materials aren’t just for our regular lessons; we also use them during times when we rotate classes and where students dive deeper into artistic interests and build new skills. With your support, I can restock our supplies and keep that creative spark alive for every student in our classroom. Thank you in advance for considering.

Ms. Valenzuela Mission Estancia Elementary School Grades 3-5 Carlsbad, CA View local requests 26 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GETHPEN Watercolor Paint,48 Colors Washable Watercolor Paint Set With Brush, Refillable Water Brush Pen, Palette, and Water-Washable Paints for Kids, Adults and Artists. • Amazon Business $6.84 30 $205.20
AdirOffice Classroom Mailbox - Wooden Literature Organizer, Construction Paper Storage Organizer, Mail Sorter with Slots, Office Mailboxes with Removable Shelf (27 Slot, White) • Amazon Business $150.99 1 $150.99
Colorations SPLITC Double-Dip Divided Paint Cups Multipack for Kids Painting Supplies(Set of 5) • Amazon Business $19.70 6 $118.20
Prang Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, 3.3 mm Core, Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $63.78 1 $63.78
Sooez Plastic Pencil Case Box 6 Pack, Large Craft Storage Boxes Bulk, Plastic Containers with Snap-tight Lids, Hobby Art School Supply 0rganizer, Marker Bead Pen Bins Organizer,Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Outus 300 Sheets 3 Sizes Watercolor Paper Bulk 140lb/300gsm White Painting Drawing Paper for Watercolorists Beginning Crafts Artists, 4 x 6 Inch, 5 x 7 Inch, 9 x 12 Inch • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Materials cost

$618.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $56.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$723.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.75

Total project goal

$851.66

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