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Mrs. Williams from Valley Center, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Williams's classroom raised $493

Messy, Magical, and Outside: Pre-K Art in Action

Help me give my students a vibrant outdoor art space where they can create, explore, and learn through hands-on play.

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Mrs. Williams Lilac School
Valley Center, CA Grades PreK-2

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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 pre-kindergarten students are curious, creative, and eager to explore the world through hands-on experiences. Outdoor play is a vital part of their day, and I want to transform our playground into an engaging space that encourages artistic expression, collaboration, and early learning through visual arts.

To support this vision, I am requesting a set of outdoor-friendly art materials that will allow students to create and explore in new ways.

Chalk flowers that can be attached to our fence will give students a vertical surface for drawing, helping to strengthen fine motor skills while inspiring imaginative designs. A fence-mounted easel will provide a structured space for painting and drawing outdoors, allowing children to freely express themselves in a larger format. Additionally, mesh fencing panels will allow students to practice weaving, an activity that builds coordination, pattern recognition, and creativity.

These materials will turn our playground into an interactive art studio where students can experiment, collaborate, and learn through play. At this early stage, children develop critical skills through sensory experiences and creative exploration. By bringing art outside, students who may not always engage in traditional indoor activities will have new opportunities to shine.

Your support will help foster creativity, independence, and confidence in my young learners. With these materials, our playground will become a space where imagination grows alongside the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically.

Why This Matters:

Access to high-quality, hands-on materials is essential for early childhood development. Many of my students thrive when given opportunities to learn through movement and play. Outdoor art experiences provide an inclusive environment where all learners, including multilingual students and those with diverse learning needs, can participate and succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

55 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Williams Lilac School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Valley Center, CA 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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constructive Playthings Outdoor Fence Double Art Easel for Kids with Trays, Also Turns into Tabletop Easel, Classroom Painting Supplies, Weather-Resistant, S-Hook Attachment, All Ages • Amazon Business $157.58 1 $157.58
Outdoor Giant Chalkboard Flowers • Nasco $122.52 1 $122.52
Windyun 2 Roll 100 ft 200 ft in Total Plastic Mesh Fence Roll Safety Construction Barrier Netting Outdoor Snow Temporary Garden Animal Fencing for Poultry, Chicken, Dog, Patio(Black) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Crayola Ultimate Sidewalk Chalk Collection, Assorted Colors, Set of 64 • School Specialty $16.94 1 $16.94

Materials cost

$350.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.69

Sales tax

 $32.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.94

Total project goal

$492.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $492.94

1 Donor

-$492.94

Donations toward project cost

-$419.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.94

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