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Mr. Saks from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Color of Our Thoughts

Help me give my students self-expression through art with color on the page!

  • $789 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

My students welcome the chance to express themselves through art with drawing and water color, two easily accessible mediums in our classroom setting. I find my students open up to a variety of learning modalities as they find their voices within ones they don't always have an opportunity to explore, namely through art. I can provide time for them to make art but having quality supplies for their use is not always possible. It is my hope that this project can bring more opportunity for them to engage the world and find the joy of learning through artistic expression!

Mr. Saks Kealakehe Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua Kona, HI 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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
General's Kimberly Watercolor Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, Classroom Pack, Set of 144 • Blick Art Materials $122.18 2 $244.36
Prang Colored Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, 3.3 mm Core, Class Pack, Set of 288 • Blick Art Materials $63.78 1 $63.78
ARTEZA Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Colors in 12 ml/0.4 US fl oz Watercolor Tubes, Non-Toxic Water Color Paint for Adults • Amazon Business $13.16 4 $52.64
X-ACTO Manual Pencil Sharpener, Assorted Colors (11184Q) • Quill.com $4.25 11 $46.75
120 Sheets Watercolor Paper 9 x 12, 140 lb/300 GSM Cold Press Watercolor Paper Bulk White Water Color Paper for Kids Child Students Adults Artists Drawing • Amazon Business $39.89 1 $39.89
Blick Sulphite 80 lb Drawing Papers - 12" x 18", White, 500 Sheets, 80 lb • Blick Art Materials $33.10 1 $33.10

Materials cost

$480.52

Vendor shipping charges

$131.12

Sales tax

$21.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$669.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.23

Total project goal

$788.22

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

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