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Mrs. Lamica from San Andreas CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Creative Connection: Unlocking Imagination and Social Bonds

Help me give my students art supplies and board games fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills in my students, enriching their learning experience immensely. Thank you!

  • 3 donors
  • $186 goal

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My Project

Providing art supplies opens up a world of creative exploration and learning for your students. From the moment they pick up a paintbrush or blend colors with pastels, their minds will be stimulated in powerful ways. The artistic process engages multiple senses and brain regions, enhancing focus, spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and critical thinking abilities. As they experiment with different mediums like watercolors, charcoal, and mixed media, they'll practice following instructions, solving problems creatively, and developing patience and perseverance to complete complex projects.

Art education has been shown to improve literacy, math skills, and overall academic performance.

Creating visual representations and interpreting symbols translates to stronger reading comprehension. Understanding concepts like patterns, symmetry, and proportions reinforces mathematical thinking. Most importantly, art cultivates creativity - a skill invaluable for innovation in any future career path your students pursue.

Beyond the cognitive benefits, art is an empowering form of self-expression that boosts self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness. Your students will gain insights into their identities, personal strengths, and ways of viewing the world. As they learn art history and study diverse styles, they'll develop a greater appreciation for the rich tapestry of human experience. Time spent on open-ended artistic pursuits provides therapeutic stress relief as well.

With an unlimited range of projects from sketching to sculpture, the art supplies you provide will unlock creative potential, enhance academic achievement, and nurture the socio-emotional skills so crucial for personal growth and future success. You're not just giving materials, you're equipping your students with innovative ways of exploring ideas and making their unique voices heard.

Mrs. Lamica
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $38.83 1 $38.83
FolkArt 99445 24 Bottle Acrylic Craft Paint Set with 10 Pack of Brushes, 2oz, Colors May Vary • Amazon Business $31.42 1 $31.42
Scissors Bulk 24-Pack, BURVAGY 8" Multipurpose Sharp Scissors for School Office Home，All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Blades Safety Soft Grip Handles,Right/Left Handed… • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Heatoe 100 Pcs Colored Pencil Sharpener,Plastic Single Hole Bulk Pencil Sharpeners with Lid,Mini Manual Pencil Sharpener for Kids Home School Classroom Use • Amazon Business $12.55 1 $12.55
TOYS_AND_GAMES Kellogg's, Fun Pack Puzzles 6 Square Cereal Boxes Bundle Gift Set of Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, & More, Kids and Adults Aged 4 and up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$115.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.82

Total project goal

$185.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.47

2 Donors

-$92.74

Donations toward project cost

-$78.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.91

match offer

-$92.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.91

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 $0.00

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