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Mr. Ramirez from Laurel MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lets Be Creative!

Help me give my students the opportunity to be creative while learning Spanish.

  • 1 donor
  • $1,097 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Incorporating color pencils, markers, and other artistic materials into the classroom setting can offer numerous benefits. They not only enhance creativity but also encourage active engagement and participation among students. These materials facilitate visual learning, enabling students to express their ideas and concepts in a more vibrant and illustrative manner. Additionally, they can aid in reinforcing key concepts across various subjects, making learning more enjoyable and memorable.

These tools foster self-expression and creativity, allowing students to explore and communicate ideas in a visually engaging manner.

Moreover, they promote fine motor skills development and hand-eye coordination through hands-on activities. By incorporating these materials, I cater to diverse learning styles, making lessons more inclusive and dynamic. Furthermore, using color and art in learning can stimulate imagination and critical thinking, encouraging students to approach problems from different perspectives.

Mr. Ramirez
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Poly Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 24/Carton (41634CT) • Quill.com $54.89 5 $274.45
Crayola Marker Classpack, Broad Line, 16-Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $95.99 2 $191.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $43.18 2 $86.36
Art Tissue Paper - 20" x 30" Pack of 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 4 $79.96
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2 Pack), Bulk School Supplies For Kids, Classroom Supplies, Great for Arts & Crafts, Easter Basket Stuffer • Amazon Business $16.59 2 $33.18
Quarterhouse Spanish Verbs & Beginner Vocabulary (Set H) Poster Set, Spanish Classroom Learning Materials for K-12 Students and Teachers, Set of 11, 12 x 18 Inches, Extra Durable • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Quarterhouse Spanish Classroom Phrases and Commands Label Set, Spanish - ESL Classroom Learning Materials for K-12 Students and Teachers, Set of 18, 12 x 3 Inches, Extra Durable • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 85 Sticks • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Esperanza renace Spanish Edition (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$812.88

Vendor shipping charges

$28.20

Sales tax

$48.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$932.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.48

Total project goal

$1,096.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,096.52

1 Donor

-$1,096.52

Donations toward project cost

-$932.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$164.48

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