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Ms. Mirzi Villacorte from Phoenix, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Hands, Big Art: Creativity for First Graders

Help me give my students art supplies to explore their creativity! My kids love to paint, color, draw, craft and sketch!

  • $287 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

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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

My 1st grade students are bright, curious, and full of imagination. Art is one of the most powerful ways they express themselves and develop essential skills creativity, fine motor coordination, and emotional expression. However, our classroom is in need of basic art supplies to make this possible.

With your help, I want to provide my students with materials such as crayons, colored pencils, watercolor sets, construction paper, glue sticks, markers, scissors, and other creative essentials.

These tools will not only bring color and excitement to their day but also allow them to connect learning with self-expression through drawing, painting, and crafting.

Art isn't just a fun break. It's a vital part of learning that helps children build confidence and communicate in their own unique ways. By supporting this project, you're helping little artists bring their big ideas to life.

Ms. Mirzi Villacorte Paideia Academy Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 5 $43.30
Epic Creations Dry Erase Paddles - 24 Pack 8.11 x 6.14 Inches - Double Sided Handheld Whiteboard - Dry Erase Signs - Hand Held White Board - Auction Paddles - White Board Paddles,Hand Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $38.70 1 $38.70
YAMMI 2 Pack Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Classroom - Upgraded Version Magnetic Shelf for Organizing Books on Whiteboards - Includes 1 Pack Magnetic Pen Case (White) • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78
Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 7 $17.43
Circle Cutter, Circle Paper Cutter, Circle Cutter for Paper Crafts, Adjustable Circle Cutters, Circular Cutter Tool, 4 inch Circle Cutter Paper, Rotary Paper Cutter, Pink Circle Cutters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk, 10 Pack • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Lakeshore Jumbo Colored Craft Sticks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 2 $7.98
Paper Hole Puncher for Crafts, One Hole Punch with Blue Soft Grip Handle, Small Hole Punch for Kids and Adults, Handheld Circle Punch for Paper Crafts in Home, Office, Classroom 2 Pack • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$186.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.35

Sales tax

 $13.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.97

Total project goal

$286.44

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