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Ms. Trayers from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo--Oh My!

My students need clay, paint, paintbrushes, various kinds of paper and blank hardcover books for classroom art projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trayers's classroom raised $394

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

What do you remember about Kindergarten? I know I remember the art projects. Painting on an easel, creating things with clay--those were all staples of a Kindergarten classroom. Unfortunately, today that is not always the case.

I teach in a school located in an area of low economic development.

The students are often English Language Learners and my class consists of students who have already been identified as Gifted and Talented. They are creative, curious and courageous! Unfortunately the way education has become so standardized today, art activities are falling by the wayside. I think it's really important to teach kiddos how to be creative--one of the best ways to do that is through art. Not to mention the fact that the kids enjoy it and have fun learning.

My Project

We do a lot of projects in my class. We tape paper underneath the tables and paint like Michelangelo. We look at paintings like Starry Starry Night and envision what "Snowy, Snowy Day" would look like in Van Gogh's hands. Claymation is a format we use to make stories come to life! I often have them create something and then write about it, so we are still hitting the required objectives. We would use the paint, paintbrushes and paper to create masterpieces like the art masters. The blank books would be used for the students to write their own autobiographies. The clay would be used to make stop-action movies with characters the students have created. All the materials would help us teach the kids how to think more creatively.

Help me keep art alive in the classroom!

It's such an important aspect of teaching the whole child. It's a great way to encourage creativity and outside the box thinking-every product turns out different and expresses that child's voice. I have seen students who struggle with reading and writing, but feel their confidence restored in doing art. Not only do they love making the projects, but it's teaching them important lessons as well! Thank you!

Ms. Trayers Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AX30 - Lakeshore Dough Assortment Set 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
AX20 - Lakeshore Dough Assortment Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
TA5420 - Double-Sided White Posterboard - 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PX2020 - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - 10-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.50 1 $29.50
TA4412 - White Drawing Paper - 12" x 18" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
TA9 - Newsprint Easel Paper - 18" x 24" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.50 1 $16.50
TA4112 - Manila Drawing Paper - 12" x 18" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
FD972 - Classroom Paintbrushes - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
KW5851 - Art Tissue Paper - 100 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
FE219 - Watercolor Paintbrushes - Set of 144 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
TA4409 - White Drawing Paper - 9" x 12" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
LK936 - Economy Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
LC383 - People Colors® Craft Paper • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
TA4109 - Manila Drawing Paper - 9" x 12" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$299.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.01

Total project goal

$393.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.39

2 Donors

-$393.39

Donations toward project cost

-$334.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.01

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 $0.00

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