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Ms. Ballesteros from N. Las Vegas, NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power of Learning Through Art

Help me give my students to kick off the school year with creativity and inspiration! This initiative supports students starting strong and confidently from day one by investing in classrooms that need it most.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ballesteros's classroom raised $158

This project is fully funded

My Project

The power of learning through art allows students to build confidence and express their creativity while deepening their understanding of key concepts in reading, math, science, and more. The students' artistic expression supports critical thinking and problem-solving, helping students make meaningful connections across subject areas.

When students are equipped from day one to fully engage in hands-on learning experiences with essential materials like pencil pouches, erasers, and crayons, these tools foster creativity, confidence, and empower students to take ownership of their learning journey in a vibrant and inclusive classroom environment.

Ms. Ballesteros Fredric W Watson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

N. Las Vegas, NV View local requests

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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 8/Box (52-3008) • Staples $0.94 30 $28.20
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect for Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $27.19 1 $27.19
Ospvcwk Pencil Top Erasers for Kids Bulk - 50 Pack Assorted Cute Fruit Animal Cap Erasers, Latex Free Pencil Erasers Toppers, Kids Back to School Supplies (Pattern Random) • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98

Materials cost

$102.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.63

Total project goal

$157.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $157.51

1 Donor

-$78.75

Donations toward project cost

-$66.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.81

match offer

-$78.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.81

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 $0.00

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