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Mr. Matson from Nampa, ID is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Joy of Painting

Help me give my students the gift of art- learning how to paint with watercolors and acrylic.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Matson's classroom raised $678

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are amazing and show up everyday with a desire to learn and grow in math, reading, science, and history. Unfortunately, what is often missing is art. More and more programs are getting cut as schools focus more on the 'core' subjects and less on art, PE, music, and others.

Help me provide an opportunity to get kids in touch with their artistic side.

These supplies will enable me to provide high quality art instruction and practice, that will most importantly- be frequent. With these supplies we can do weekly painting lessons and the help of several talented friends who have offered their time to come and teach art to my class.

Help me enrich the lives of my students through a connection to their creative and artistic side of their brain.

Mr. Matson Gem Preparatory - Nampa 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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joymaney Art Drying Rack - 25 Removable Shelves, Mobile, Solid Metal, Power Coated Design, Ideal for Schools and Art Clubs. Total Height 39 inches, Shelves 12 by 17 inches • Amazon Business $158.87 1 $158.87
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Package, 140 lb., 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $18.69 5 $93.45
Bachmore Drawing Pad 9X12 Inch (110lb/180g), 60 Sheets, Top Spiral Bound Multi-Media for Artist Pro & Amateurs | Acrylic Art, Ink, Paint, Oil Pastels,Watercolor Mixed Media Sketch • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
16 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, 15 Pack, Shuttle Art Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Sargent Art Acrylic Paint, Set of 12 Colors pieces of 16 fl oz bottles, Non-Fading, Rich Vivid Pigments, Brilliant Matte Finish, Fast Dry Formula, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Horizon Group USA Painting Panel Canvas Boards, 9x12, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
BA918 - All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
WNATN Paint Tray Palette,60pcs Paint Trays for Kids,Plastic Paint Pallet or Pupils to Painting,DIY Craft,Play Party at Home,Kindergarten or School • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
60 Pcs Paint Brushes,Round Flat Small Brush Bulk for Detail Painting • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$507.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.69

Total project goal

$677.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $677.92

1 Donor

-$677.92

Donations toward project cost

-$576.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.69

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