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Mrs. Hayes from Independence, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pre-K Art Materials

Help me give my students fun art materials for the upcoming school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hayes's classroom raised $728

This project is fully funded

My Project

The art materials I’m requesting will give my preschoolers the opportunity to explore, express, and create in ways that are critical to their development. Art is not only a creative outlet; it supports fine motor development, language skills, emotional expression, and problem-solving. These materials will allow students to communicate their ideas, build confidence, and engage in hands-on, meaningful learning that supports both academic and personal growth.

My goal is to create a rich and inspiring art area where every child feels free to express themselves and experiment with different materials.

I want to provide open-ended opportunities for students to explore color, texture, and design while also building key school-readiness skills. Through this project, I hope to nurture creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and encourage collaboration and pride in their work.

My preschoolers are a joyful, imaginative group of young learners. For many, this is their first school experience, and they approach each day with excitement and wonder. What makes them truly special is how they see the world—with curiosity, creativity, and big hearts. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique stories, strengths, and perspectives to our classroom. They deserve access to high-quality materials that reflect the importance of their ideas and the value of their self-expression.

Mrs. Hayes Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
15Inch Portable Sensory Bin Play Tray with Lid, Fill with Water, Beads and More. Works with Moon Sand, Kinetic Sand, Orbeez Water Beads • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $66.95 1 $66.95
Educational Insights Playfoam Pluffle Bright Colors - Sensory Play Foam for Kids with Soft, Fluffy Texture for Creative Play and Sensory Development, Ages 5+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Wikki Stix Big Count Box, 6 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 468 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $35.54 1 $35.54
Pacon Whiteboard Eraser Puffs - Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $10.46 3 $31.38
Mold & Play Sensory Sand - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Mold & Play Sensory Sand - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Mold & Play Sensory Sand - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Mold & Play Sensory Sand - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Roylco Inc. - Manuscript Letter Beads • Teachers' School Supply $28.99 1 $28.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
INSCRAFT 27,500 pcs Fuse Beads Kit for Kids Crafts, 30 Colors Iron Beads Set with 3 Pegboards, 5 Ironing Paper, 10 Patterns, Gifts for Birthday Christmas, Multicolor 5mm Melty Beads Bulk Refill Kit • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Katfort Circle Punch for Paper Crafts 3 Pack, Paper Punches for Crafting 1.5inch 1inch 0.6inch, Round Shapes Circle Hole Puncher for Crafts Scrapbooking,Black • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
24 Pack Dry Erase Pockets – Black – by Essex Wares – for Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or for Use at Your Home or Office – 10” x 13.5” - Fits Standard Paper • Amazon Business $16.10 1 $16.10
SUNEE Sheet Protectors 200 Packs for 3 Ring Binder, PVC-Free Clear Page Protectors 8.5x11 Inches Plastic Cover for Paper, Documents, Photos, Top Loading Binder Sleeves Letter Size • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
20 Pieces 5mm Fuse Beads Pegboards Clear Animal Shape Plastic Pegboards Craft Tray with 20 Pieces Colorful Cards for Kids DIY Craft Beads • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $10.12 1 $10.12
durony 60 Pack Self-Adhesive Label Holder Card Pockets Label Holder Clear Plastic Library Card Holders with Top Open for Index Cards, Business Cards, Photos Organization and Protection, 6 x 10 cm • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
HTVRONT Self Adhesive Dots - Sticky 1008pcs(504 Pairs) 0.59'' White Circle Dots, 15mm Hook and Loop with Adhesive, Round & Coins, for Classroom, Office, Home, Craft (SG-MST-0003-US) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Three-Color Plastic Fuse Beads Tweezers Handmake Beads Crafts, Manual DIY Creative Craft Game Tool for Kids(1 Pack of 6 Tweezers,White,Green,Blue) • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97

Materials cost

$566.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.76

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.14

Total project goal

$727.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $727.62

2 Donors

-$727.62

Donations toward project cost

-$618.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.14

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