Promoting Positive Self-Expression Through Visual Arts
Help me give my students paint and puppet making supplies to use in their counseling sessions.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Allison's classroom raised $206
This project is fully funded
My Project
Many of my students struggle with confidence and experience severe anxiety in school. I work with students in counseling sessions to develop their self-esteem, support them in coping with their anxiety, and identify ways for them to feel more comfortable in school. In addition to being fun, using art in our counseling sessions will teach students that it's okay to make mistakes, life can be messy, and you never have to clean it up alone. These skills will help them to build on the resilience that they already possess.
Art therapy strategies can be very supportive for students who are developing their confidence and emotion regulation skills.
One thing that I want to teach my students is how to make different colors with paint. Learning a new skill will be empowering and help them develop a sense of mastery. The process of mixing paints together is mesmerizing and has a calming affect that can regulate the nervous system. For my students that have difficulty expressing themselves in school, I will be having them make their very own puppets! The puppets will be used to help students express emotions in a way that feels safe for them (through their puppet). Using the puppet as an extension of the child can be helpful in reducing anxiety and stress around emotional topics.
Thank you so much for these much needed art supplies! The kids will really enjoy working with these materials and I'm confident that they will be proud of their creations.
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
16 Pieces Hand Puppet Making Kit for Kids Felt Sock Puppet Art Craft with Creative Pompoms Googly Wiggle Eyes for Boys Girls Making Your Own Puppets Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$20.39
2
$40.78
School Smart 2002801 Washable Tempera Paint Set, Grade: Kindergarten to 12, Pint, Assorted (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$29.84
1
$29.84
Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Clear Liquid Glue - Great for Making Slime, 1 Gallon Bottle
• Amazon Business
$16.36
1
$16.36
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Package, 140 lb., 9" x 12", 50 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$14.90
1
$14.90
Gluerious Mini Hot Glue Gun with 30 Glue Sticks for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs, 20W, Blue
• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
65Pcs Flat Paint Brush Pallet Set for Kids,60pcs Brushes + 5 PCS Round Paint Tray Palettes,Nylon Hair Small Paint Brush Bulk Acrylic Oil Watercolor Artist Painting Brush for Paint Party Classroom
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set - Soft Oil Pastels for Kids & Artists - 25 Colors
• Amazon Business
$4.99
2
$9.98
Crayola 68-4012 Colored Pencils, 12-Count, Pack of 2, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$8.55
1
$8.55
Materials cost
$142.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.14
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$174.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.80
Total project goal
$205.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$205.31
1 Donor
-$102.66
Donations toward project cost
-$87.26
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.40
match offer
-$102.65
Match offer toward project cost
-$87.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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