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Ms. Killeen from El Cajon, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM to STEAM: Supplies for Arts Integration

My students need art materials they can use for small group STEAM explorations and during their independent work on their genius projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Killeen's classroom raised $547

This project is fully funded

My Students

The children of immigrants, or immigrants themselves- my students value hard work and the opportunities they have, but face many social, emotional, and economic challenges. Over half of them are English Learners and 90 percent come from low income families. Many have come to the United States fleeing intolerance or other hardships at home, and are now learning to live in a very diverse community.

My students are developing into reflective learners who seek out opportunities for action.

At our school, we have a focus on communication through writing and presentation literacy. They are learning to tell their own stories. And with such a wide range of experiences to share and to learn from, they have a lot of stories to tell.

My class is caring, curious, and motivated. They love team-building activities and practicing their leadership skills. They enjoy math, and the Zumba breaks that come afterwards. They get lost in stories and beg for one more chapter. They love using technology to develop research skills, and to share what they've learned. They are great at making do with limited resources, but have so much potential to achieve more, given the opportunity.

My Project

Integrating art into content areas has been a passion of mine as a teacher, and this year I have the opportunity to pursue training in makerspaces and design thinking strategies. It is important to me to provide a range of quality arts materials to my students as they apply their knowledge to authentic science, math, engineering, and design projects.

Access to a wider range of art supplies, such as paints and pastels, clay and beads, and musical instruments will not only contribute to their arts education, but will expand and enhance the opportunities that they have for arts integration into our Science and Math lessons.

Students will use instruments during our unit on energy and sound waves, as well as to explore animal senses. Clay and beads will become prototyping materials during our Earthquake Engineering Geology unit. Paints and Pastels will contribute to our discussion on the role of aesthetics in the design process.

These art materials will have a home in our class makerspace, where students can go to apply their learning to hands-on, creative projects. Art materials will also help to inspire and engage students as they work on their independent genius projects, encouraging them to follow their passions and express themselves through a variety of media.

Ms. Killeen Magnolia Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

El Cajon, CA View local requests

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
Rhythm Kits • Woodwind and Brasswind $99.99 1 $99.99
Sax Slightly Imperfect Quality Brush - Assorted Sizes - Set of 42 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $23.19 2 $46.38
36 Set Watercolor Paint Pack with Quality Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Perfect for Kids Adults Parties Students Classroom Bulk by Color Swell • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 432 Piece Classroom Size Pack (PHN-12CP) • Amazon Business $31.14 1 $31.14
Kid's Percussion Rain Forest Hand Drum • Woodwind and Brasswind $26.99 1 $26.99
RB210S 12-Pack Egg Shakers • Woodwind and Brasswind $20.99 1 $20.99
Sculpey III Oven Bake Clay Sampler 1oz, 30/pkg • Amazon Business $20.03 1 $20.03
Wikki Stix Big Count Box • Amazon Business $20.02 1 $20.02
Crayola; Arista II Washable Tempera Paint; Primary Colors (Red, Yellow, Blue), Art Tools; 3 ct 8-OZ Bottles; Great for Classroom Projects • Amazon Business $9.78 2 $19.56
Perler Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Coobey 60 Sheets Watercolor Paper Bulk Pack Cold Press Ready Cut for Beginning Artists or Students, 6 by 9 Inches,White • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Economy Watercolor Brush Canister • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
8" Headless Single Row Wood Tambourine • Woodwind and Brasswind $8.00 1 $8.00
Perler Beads Bead Tweezers (1 Pack of 2 Tweezers) • Amazon Business $5.30 1 $5.30
Generic Double Ended Plastic Crafts Clay Pottery Clay Sculpture Modeling Tool Artist Studio Toy Tool Hot Pink 14Pcs • Amazon Business $5.23 1 $5.23
Perler Beads Large Clear Square Pegboards- 2 Count • Amazon Business $4.47 1 $4.47
Guiro Tone Block • Woodwind and Brasswind $4.39 1 $4.39
Perler Fun Fusion Ironing Paper 6/Pkg- • Amazon Business $3.05 1 $3.05

Materials cost

$392.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.91

Total project goal

$546.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.07

1 Donor

-$273.03

Donations toward project cost

-$232.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.95

match offer

-$273.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$232.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.96

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