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Ms. Kathleen from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Build a Classroom Community Together!

Help me give my students art and building materials to extend their creativity while building on literacy and math skills.

  • $573 goal

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My Project

Preschoolers love to make connections between the real world and their homes. We would like to extend their learning with creative materials to explore and develop their natural curiosity and wonderings.

Materials will encourage the children to use their imagination and their experiences to develop stronger connections with their peers while sharing learning with families at home using the language of art.

We will work on four steps to introduce new material in our classroom including inviting children to explore the new material using their senses; defining ways to use the material; and using art media for communication and critical thinking skills. While interacting with different art media, children can explore, gain confidence, and record learning experiences.

The documentation of our experiences and display of classroom learning leads to a warm and inviting positive place for us to play, learn, and grow together.

Ms. Kathleen Beard Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than a third of 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alphatool 4 Pcs Blank Cotton Canvas Banners Enamel Pin Wall Display Banners Wall Display Banner • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
The Language of Art: Inquiry-Based Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
AOVOA Repeatable Water Drawing Board with Meditaion Stickers, Inkless Water Drawing Set for Drawing, Painting, Writing & Relaxation, Portable Travel Size with Water Brushes (Mini) • Amazon Business $14.50 2 $29.00
Shuttle Art Stretched Canvas, 20 PCS Value Pack, 5 x 7, 8 x 10 Inches (10 of Each), 100% Cotton, Primed White Canvases for Painting, Stretched Canvas Art Supplies for Acrylic, Oil, Acrylic Pouring • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
ACTIVA Supreme Artist's Air-Dry Modelling, 3.3 pounds, White Clay • Amazon Business $11.84 2 $23.68
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 1/2 Gallon, Blockout White - 402600 • Amazon Business $18.65 1 $18.65
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, 10x5ml • Amazon Business $18.43 1 $18.43
Hygloss Products Unfinished Wood Blocks - Blank Wooden Building Block Cubes – Assorted Sizes, 48 Pack • Amazon Business $18.19 1 $18.19
Jar Melo Safe Finger Paints for Baby Kids 3 4 5 6 7 8+Age, 2.1 fl.oz 6 Color Non Toxic Finger Painting Set for Toddler Washable Art Project Painting Preschool Travel Learning Activity Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LOVIMAG Strong Magnetic Hooks, 25Lbs Rare Earth Magnets Heavy Duty with Hook for Refrigerator, Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Ceiling Magnets for Hanging, Grill and Kitchen- 25 Pack • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
School Smart 1485728 Railroad Board, 4-ply Thickness, 22" x 28", Black (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $17.02 1 $17.02
NiToy Wooden Plank Building Blocks 100PCS Sensory Toy for Kids, 3D Space Stacking Games Solid Natural Pine Wood Montessori STEM Playset Creative Shapes Educational Preschool Learning for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hogardeck 20PCS River Rocks for Painting, Kindness Stones for DIY, Arts, 2-3inches, Perfect for Kids Project, Crafts and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
North Mountain Supply 8 Ounce Glass Regular Mouth Tapered Mason Canning Jars - No Lids - Case of 12 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
25 Rolls Wire Multi Colored Aluminum Crafts, 20 Gauge/ 0.8 mm 410 Feet Flexible Metal for Art Colored Jewelry Beading Wire for Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Liquid Chalk Markers Chalkboard Marker Pens 12 Assorted Colors 6mm Reversible Tip Neon Chalk Marker Wet Erasable Chalk Board Markers for Black Board Signs Car Window Mirror Glass Non-Porous Surface • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Plymor Rectangle 3mm Beveled Glass Mirror, 2 inch x 4 inch (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Pllieay 60 Pack 4 Inch Long 0.3-0.5 Inch in Diameter Wood Log Sticks Natural Twigs Sticks Wood Craft Sticks for DIY Crafts Photo Props, School Projects, Festival Decoration • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons Coloring Set (50 Count), Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.74 1 $10.74
Swpeet 1 Pound Mosaic Tiles Mixed Color Mosaic Glass Pieces with Organizing Container, Genuine Mosaic Tiles Glass Pieces Mosaic Perfect for Home Decoration Crafts Supply (Panchromatic, Square) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Paper Mate Flair Point-Guard Porous Point Pens, 12 Black Pens. • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Dowel Rods Wood Sticks Wooden Dowel Rods - 1/4 x 12 Inch Unfinished Hardwood Sticks - for Crafts and DIYers - 25 Pieces by Woodpeckers • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
8 Rolls Colored Masking Tape Rainbow Colors Painters Tape Colorful Craft Art Paper Tape for Kids Labeling Arts Crafts DIY Decorative Coding Decoration Teaching Supplies, 8 Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sargent Art Square Chalk Pastels, Non-Toxic Soft Pastels, Square Chalk Form, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.31 1 $6.31
CounterArt Flex Cutting Mat, Mini, Assorted, Set of 4 • Amazon Business $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$450.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.90

Total project goal

$572.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.65

1 Donor

-$572.65

Donations toward project cost

-$486.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.90

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