Spark Creativity: Junk Journaling Fun for Young Minds to Thrive!
Help me give my students the supplies for their new junk journaling club! Help 1st/2nd graders explore creativity through junk journaling! Your support provides essential supplies, fostering self-expression, fine motor skills, and lifelong enthusiasm for artistic exploration.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. García's classroom raised $575
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
My students are enthusiastic, curious, and full of creativity waiting to be unlocked. They are 1st and 2nd graders who thrive on hands-on, imaginative activities, and I want to nurture their self-expression through our Junk Journaling Club. With this project, I aim to provide them with essential supplies to turn their everyday observations into beautiful, personal creations.
Junk journaling goes beyond art—it develops fine motor skills, encourages storytelling, and gives students a safe space to express their feelings and ideas.
The art supplies I’m requesting, such as construction paper, Astrobright paper, crayons, markers, and textured paper will ensure that each child has access to the tools they need to participate fully and confidently. From colorful paper to stickers and stamps, every item will spark joy and creativity.
My goal is to create an inclusive environment where my students can explore their artistic side while building confidence and independence. What makes these young learners special is their eagerness to learn and their boundless imaginations. Your support will help fuel their creativity and inspire a lifelong love for self-expression and artistic exploration. Together, we can empower them to discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.
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
Roylco Around the World Textile Paper
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
Fiskars Paper Trimmer - 9"
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$32.36
1
$32.36
Roylco Preschool Arts and Crafts Paper Assortment Pack - 176 Sheets
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$29.66
1
$29.66
Lakeshore Mini Stampers Marker Tub
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$27.99
1
$27.99
Roylco Multicultural People Paper Shapes
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.96
1
$26.96
FUNZBO St Patricks Day Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids -Easter Kids Crafts with Pipe Cleaners, Popsicle Sticks, Pompoms & Stickers, All in One Homeschool Supplies, Toys Crafts for Girls Boys Age 4+
• Amazon Business
$23.98
1
$23.98
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Assorted Brights, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$5.49
4
$21.96
Pacon Scrapbook Papers - 12" x 12", Assorted, 160 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$21.42
1
$21.42
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Eco Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (22226)
• Staples
$17.74
1
$17.74
Lakeshore Tissue Paper Squares
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Assorted Warm Colors, 50
• Blick Art Materials
$5.49
3
$16.47
Yasutomo Student Origami Paper - 6" x 6" Sheets, Class Pack Assortment, Package of 500
• Blick Art Materials
$16.19
1
$16.19
Astrobrights Color Paper 8.5 x 11 24 lb. Neon Assorted Colors 500/Ream (20270)
• Staples
$14.34
1
$14.34
JAM Paper Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punched Plastic 2-Pocket Folders Multicolored Assorted Fashion Colors 6/Pack (383HHPFassrt)
• Staples
$13.48
1
$13.48
Roylco Tissue Paper Circles
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$13.46
1
$13.46
Crayola Giant Construction Paper - 12" x 18", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 48 and Stencil
• Blick Art Materials
$4.38
3
$13.14
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Fine Point Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1988991)
• Staples
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