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Mrs. Colie from Kinston, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Colie's classroom raised $383

Kindergarten Masterpieces

Help me give my students art supplies to support hands-on learning across all subject areas.

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Mrs. Colie Banks Elementary School
Kinston, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My Kindergarten students learn best through hands-on, creative experiences.

Construction paper and paint are more than art supplies in Kindergarten, they are essential learning tools used every day to reinforce literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills.

With these materials, students will create alphabet and sight word projects, illustrate stories, explore science concepts, practice fine motor skills, and express their creativity in meaningful ways. Art allows children to communicate their ideas, build confidence, and take pride in their work while making learning fun and engaging. These classroom essentials will be used throughout the school year to ensure every child has the opportunity to create, explore, and learn.

Your support will help provide the supplies needed to inspire imagination, encourage hands-on learning, and celebrate each student's unique creativity.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

23 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Colie Banks Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shuttle Art 40 Pack Watercolor Paint Set, 8 Colors Watercolor Paint with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Tru-Ray 12 x 18 Construction Paper Royal Blue 50 Sheets (P103049) • Staples $8.59 3 $25.77
DPDIAN Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Tru-Ray 12 x 18 Construction Paper Gray 50 Sheets (P103059) • Staples $7.49 3 $22.47
Tru-Ray 12 x 18 Construction Paper Sky Blue 50 Sheets (P103048) • Staples $7.49 3 $22.47
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Electric Orange, 50 Sheets, 18x12x0.4 - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $6.44 3 $19.32
Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Purple, 50 Sheets, 18x12x0.4 - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $6.44 3 $19.32
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Yellow, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Festive Red, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Blue, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Warm Brown, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.83 3 $14.49

Materials cost

$266.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.86

Sales tax

 $20.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.36

Total project goal

$382.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $382.40

2 Donors

-$373.58

Donations toward project cost

-$325.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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