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Mrs. Cosans from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keepin' It Creative!

Help me give my students supplies such as paint, dry erase boards, and Lysol wipes to keep us learning creatively while staying healthy!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cosans's classroom raised $365

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a teacher at a Title I school where 90% of my students live in low-income households. Our school is in the community and we have a very tight-knit feel in the building. All students receive free daily meals through the school. There is a steady need for basic supplies this school year due to the unforeseen challenges the pandemic has brought for students and families.

My third graders deserve nothing less than the best experiences and materials!

Third grade is a year of rigorous yet rewarding work and my students always rise to the challenge! The encouragement, positivity, and collaboration of my students continues to amaze me every day. Despite all the uncertainty of this year and the amount of challenges they have overcome, they continue to persevere and make learning so meaningful! They deserve to be afforded all of the opportunities in the world.

My Project

Here is something I whole-heartedly believe, especially for the first year back in school after so much time virtual due to COVID-19: Learning and being in school should be FUN!

When students have materials like paint, dry erase boards, and Math dry-erase hundreds charts to be creative with their learning, they flourish and have much more rich school experiences.

Third grade is a time to explore and dive into so many awesome learning topics: ancient civilizations and multiplication being two favorites. However, these topics become so much more meaningful and lasting when arts are incorporated. One way that the paint will be used will be for making paint multiplication arrays! Students love this activity, but we need enough paint for the whole class to use. When we are done with these awesome activities, the two sets of Lysol wipes will help our areas stay clean and keep us healthy by killing germs left behind. Thank you in advance for supporting our learning!

Mrs. Cosans Barack Obama Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Richmond, VA View local requests

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
Lysol Disinfectant Handi-Pack Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, for Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 480 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
KC70 - Write Wipe Lapboard - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
PX2020 - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.50 1 $36.50
AA651 - Building Math Skills Write Wipe Boards - K-Gr 2 - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP307 - Color Me Creative Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
TT807 - Mosaic Creations Magnetic Designer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Wireless Presenter Rechargeable, NORWII N76 Presentation Remote for Powerpoint Presentation Clicker 330FT, Slide Advancer Support Volume/Hyperlink/Key-Customized • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LC510X - Large Unbreakable Craft Jars - Set of 3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
PP281 - Magnetic Storage Boxes - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
OFFICDO Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Mini Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Erasers Chalkboard Erasers for Kids, Student, Classroom, Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (4-color, 2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LC1340X - Nylon-Bristle Paintbrushes - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
100pcs Inspirational Stickers for Laptop, Reward Motivational Stickers for Teens Adults Students Teachers Planners Employees, Waterproof Vinyl Positive Sticker for Water Bottles, Scrapbook, Journal • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
DW2990 - Jumbo Craft Sticks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.49 3 $7.47

Materials cost

$275.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$309.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.69

Total project goal

$364.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$364.59

2 Donors

-$182.30

Donations toward project cost

-$154.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.34

match offer

-$182.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$154.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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