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Ms. Patricia from Paterson, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surprises for Young Learners

Help me give my students Crayola crayons, markers, coloring books, and play doh.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Patricia's classroom raised $232

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

I have a group of young, vibrant and eager students. I wish to give the kids a variety of fun and educational materials for them to use for the holiday season. I have requested Crayola crayons, so that each child can have their own pack to use to color or draw. I also requested coloring books that I want to give to each child because the kids in my class enjoy coloring. The laminating sheets will be used to laminate the kid’s art work for their families.

The students in my class are experiencing their first year in a school environment, so it is important that they have a variety of materials to explore with and learn.

The play-doh is a great tool for the kids because they are at an age where they are developing and strengthening their fine motor skills. Play-doh enables kids to work on eye-hand coordination as they roll, pound and create. My students matter, and I know that the materials requested will be great for all the kids in my class.

Ms. Patricia Elementary School 16 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.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

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

15 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
18 Pieces Small Stuffed Animals Mini Jungle Animal Plush Toys Stuffed Animals Set in 4.8 Inch Cute Small Plush for Animal Themed Parties Teacher Student Award (Delicate Style) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-Pack of 1, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
24 Bulk Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8 - Assorted 24 Licensed Coloring Activity Books for Boys, Girls | Bundle Includes Full-Size Books, Crayons, Stickers, Games, Puzzles, More (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
STAEDTLER 356 SWP8 Lumocolor Flipchart Markers, Bullet & Chisel Tip - Assorted Colours (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
VELCRO Brand Mounting Squares | 200pk, 7/8" White | Adhesive Sticky Back Hook and Loop for Teacher Supplies, Office Organization (30705) • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Play-Doh Bulk 12-Pack of Blue Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Play-Doh Bulk 12-Pack of Yellow Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$164.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.80

Total project goal

$231.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$231.98

6 Donors

-$115.99

Donations toward project cost

-$98.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.40

match offer

-$115.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.40

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$0.00

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