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Ms. Berenice from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self Regulate With Art Therapy!

Help me give my students cardstock, pens and tape to create different de-escalation techniques by doing art therapy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berenice's classroom raised $267

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The calligraphy books I am requesting will support my students’ many different art activities. The pens, paper, and kinetic sand will be used as part of my therapeutic practice with students. Art is an effective coping skill that many of our students identify as their favorite to use when needing to calm down or deescalate.

These art supplies will give our students the opportunity to process and heal through art therapy.

The art supplies will help me be able to continue implementing art therapy in our sessions and allow students the opportunity to communicate through drawing and most importantly begin to heal.

Ms. Berenice Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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
Black Colored Cardstock Thick Paper 50 Sheets, 8.5" x 11" Heavyweight 92lb Cover Card Stock for Crafts and DIY Cards Making • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Watercolor Brush Pens – Includes 24 Colorful Watercolor Markers (Flexible Nylon Brush Tips) with 1 Refillable Water Blending Brush | Watercolor Paint Pens Art Supplies for Teens, Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Dyvicl Metallic Brush Marker Pens - Metallic Pens Art Markers for Calligraphy, Brush Lettering, Black Paper, Rock Painting, Card Making, Scrapbooking, Fabric, Metal, Ceramics, Wine Glass, Set of 10 • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sakura Gelly Roll Classic 10 Bold Point Pen (3 Pack), 3 Count (Pack of 1), White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Dyvicl Metallic Marker Pens - Set of 10 Medium Point Metallic Markers for Rock Painting, Black Paper, Card Making, Scrapbooking Crafts, DIY Photo Album • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
SAKURA Gelly Roll Moonlight 10 Gel Pens - Bold Point Ink Pen for Journaling, Art, or Drawing - Assorted Bright Ink - Bold Line - 10 Pack • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
YUBX Skinny Galaxy Washi Tape Set 30 Rolls Gold Foil Decorative Starry Space Masking Tapes for Arts, DIY Crafts, Journals, Planners, Scrapbook, Wrapping • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 in x 3 in, 5 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Black, Recyclable (654-5SSSC) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
MISULOVE Hand Lettering Pens, Calligraphy Pens, Brush Markers Set, Soft and Hard Tip, Black Ink Refillable - 4 Size(6 Pack) for Beginners Writing, Art Drawings, Water Color Illustrations, Journaling • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners: Learn to Letter: A Hand Lettering Workbook with Tips, Techniques, Practice Pages, and Projects • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
50 Packs Purple Girl Heart Stickers Water Bottles Laptop Phone Computer Guitar Skateboard Kawaii Aesthetic Trendy Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Aesthetic Trendy Decals for Teens Girls Adults • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
ZMLM Rainbow Scratch Mini Art Notes - 125 Magic Scratch Note Pads Cards Sheets for Kids Black Scratch Crafts Arts DIY Party Favor Supplies Kit Birthday Game Toy Gifts Box for Girls Boys Halloween • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy for Kids: A Fun Step by Step Guide and Practice Workbook for Beginners and Children Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
50 Packs Workout Gym Stickers Water Bottles Laptop Phone Computer Guitar Skateboard HydroflasksLoving Sports Exquisite Fitness Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Aesthetic Trendy Decals for Teens Girls Adults • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Kawaii Cartoon Beverage Stickers 50Pcs Aesthetic Trendy Stickers Laptop Water Bottles Phone Skateboard Computer Cute Summer Flavored Drink Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Decal for Teens Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$177.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.04

Total project goal

$266.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.95

1 Donor

-$53.39

Donations toward project cost

-$45.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.01

match offer

-$213.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.03

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