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Ms. Salas from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the Year off Right

Help me give my students headphones, anchor charts, game spinners, puzzles, and canvas.

  • $944 goal

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

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

My students are awesome! They are first graders who have learned to do many things throughout the school year. In preparation for school year 2025-2026, I am requesting the following items:

* Anchor charts: anchor charts are used in my classroom every week, and in every subject.

They serve many purposes, students can sequence events by drawing pictures, or by simply creating a timeline. Anchor charts give students the opportunity to work in groups, and learn cooperation skills. Additionally, I use anchor charts as I introduce specific concepts so that students can reference them as they are working on said skills.

*Puzzles: students learn logical/spatial skills with puzzles, and also the ability to work in groups and collaborate with one another. Puzzles are used mostly during inclement weather, and as a reward on fun Fridays.

*Headphones: we use headphones during testing, as well as, to practice specific skills online. It is a great tool that allows for students working on different strategies to concentrate.

*Canvas: canvas is used for culminating projects, as well as, a means for creative outlets.

Thank you for reading my request, and for possibly considering it for funding.

Ms. Salas Kilmer Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barks Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Mixed Colors) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Colorful, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $62.97 3 $188.91
Nasco Acrylic Paint - Set of 12 Quarts • Nasco $98.36 1 $98.36
Canvases for Painting, Shuttle Art 34 Pack Multi Sizes Stretched Canvas and Canvas Panels, 5x7”, 8x10”, 9x12”, 11x14”, 100% Cotton Primed Canvas Boards for Painting, Blank Canvas for Acrylic Oil Paint • Amazon Business $29.98 3 $89.94
Voilamart 24 Inch Prize Wheel with Folding Tripod Floor Stand Height Adjustable 14 Slots Color Dry Erase Spin Wheel Spinner Game with Dry Erase & Marker Pen for Trade Show Fortune Spinning Game • Amazon Business $71.19 1 $71.19
Paint Brushes Nylon Hair 13pcs Flat Head Long Handle Acrylic Paint Brush Set for Canvas Painting Oil Paint Professional Painting Kits (Flat 13pcs Longer Handle) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads, Lined Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Teacher Anchor Chart • Amazon Business $39.60 1 $39.60
100 PCS Paint Tray Palettes for Kids, Plastic Paint Pallet with 10 Wells, inifus Acrylic Artist Paint Tray Palette for Kids, Students to Acrylic Oil Watercolor Craft Supplies DIY Art Painting • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Lakeshore Ocean Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Safari Animals Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug - Solar System Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Construction Site Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Transportation Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Fairy Tale Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore All Four Seasons Floor Puzzles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
UniPleased Disposable Aprons (50 Count), Plastic apron for Painting Party, Cooking, Housework, Picnic etc. • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
2025-2026 Desk Calendar - July 2025 to December 2026, 18 Monthly Desk Calendar 2025-2026, 16.8" x 12", 2025-2026 Desk Calendar with Corner Protectors, Ruled Blocks • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$750.84

Vendor shipping charges

$9.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$801.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.46

Total project goal

$943.08

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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