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Mrs. Thirkell from Aiken SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Put a Little Love in Our Arts!

Help me give my students daily access to high quality art supplies including Crayola Color Sticks, Model Magic Clay, and Arteza paints.

  • $274 goal

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My Students

"Creativity is the ability to connect the seemingly unconnectable." - William Plomer This one quote defines everyday life in my classroom. I teach at an arts integrated, Title I school. Our students often come to school with very little supplies and often have little opportunity outside our doors to express themselves.

My students are creative, active learners that are eager for new and exciting experiences and resources.

It is my hope that my classroom will be a safe, enriching environment that will foster creative learning.

My Project

One of the best parts of teaching in an arts integrated school is allowing students to take ownership of their learning by allowing them to express themselves. Our classroom supply is running low and these color sticks, paints, and packs of clay will go a long way! The students will use them to create everything from posters, to comic strips, to models and dioramas to show understanding in all content areas.

When students are allowed the opportunity to use high quality supplies, their creativity seems endless.

These materials will be used on a daily basis in our classroom both with in whole groups lessons and independently. The arts always add a level of excitement to learning, and I know these supplies will motivate my students and add a level of fun to our day!

Mrs. Thirkell
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola 24 Ct Color Stick Pencils, 24 Assorted Colors (68-2324) • Amazon Business $10.59 7 $74.13
Crayola Classpack Assortment, 800 Regular Size Crayons, 16 Different Colors (50 Each), School Supplies • Amazon Business $40.66 1 $40.66
Crayola Model Magic Classpack, White, 1 Ounce Single Packs (75 Count Box) No-Mess, Soft, Squishy, Lightweight Modeling Material For Kids 4 & Up, Easy to Paint and Decorate, Air Dries Smooth • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
ARTEZA Kids Tempera Paint, Set of 24 Colors (24x2oz) Includes Flourescent, Glow in The Dark, Glitter, Metallic & Neon, Paints for Hobby Painters & Kids • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
Astrobrights Mega Collection, 625 Sheets,"Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, Colored Paper, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8 ½ x 11-MORE SHEETS! (91624) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$186.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.03

Total project goal

$273.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$273.54

4 Donors

-$264.72

Donations toward project cost

-$232.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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$0.00

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