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Ms. Elysee from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Wondrous Gift of Crafting Art in Myriad Forms

Help me give my students the ability to create art in different forms.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elysee's classroom raised $431

This project is fully funded

My Project

Geometric stamps and other art supplies are vital in fostering creativity and foundational learning in a 3K classroom. These tools support the development of fine motor skills as children grasp, press, and manipulate the materials. Geometric stamps, in particular, introduce young learners to early math concepts like shape recognition, patterns, and spatial awareness in a playful, hands-on way. Combining art with foundational skills makes children more likely to retain what they learn and feel confident exploring new concepts.

The goals for using these art supplies in the classroom include encouraging self-expression, strengthening hand-eye coordination, and laying the groundwork for early math and literacy skills.

These materials also support social-emotional learning, as children share tools, take turns, and express their feelings through creative activities. Ultimately, the use of geometric stamps and diverse art materials helps create a vibrant, engaging environment where learning feels like play and every child can thrive.

Ms. Elysee PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Giant Washable Color Ink Pads - Set 2 - Set of 5 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Set of 24, Kwik Stix, Assorted • Blick Art Materials $24.71 2 $49.42
Center Enterprises Easy-to-Grip Stamps - Giant Shapes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 2 $39.52
Picasso Cubes 1” Magnetic Puzzle Cubes 108 Piece Magnet Construction Building Block Set Sensory Toy Early Education STEM Learning, Free Ideabook with 50 Ideas, Children Age 3+ Boy Girl PMC108 • Amazon Business $34.48 1 $34.48
Roylco Alphabet Beads Lowercase Letters, Assorted Colors, Set of 288 • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
TaoBary 300 Pcs Watercolor Paper Sheet Bulk White Cold Press Paper Pack 110 lb 230 GSM Sketch Painting Watercolor Pad for Watercolorist Beginning Artists Adults Drawing Craft(5 x 7 Inch) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Roylco Pre-Cut Felt Shape, Assorted Colors, Set of 500 • School Specialty $16.49 1 $16.49
Creativity Street Self-Adhesive Poms, Assorted Colors, Set of 240 • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74
Mr. Pen- Pipe Cleaners, 324 pcs, 27 Colors, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Craft Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems Pipe Cleaners, Pipe Cleaners Bulk, Fuzzy Pipe Cleaners • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
BlingKingdom 40pcs Alphabet Cookie Cutters Set Purple Plastic Letter Icing Cake Decorating Fondant Number Cutters Mould Tools for Sugarcraft Biscuit Pastry Plunger Baking • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
JPSOR 600pcs Gems Jewels for Crafts, Acrylic Flatback Rhinestones for Halloween Pirate Party Decorations, Crafting Embellishments Gemstone (6 Shapes, 6-13mm) • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$312.03

Vendor shipping charges

$18.87

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.51

Total project goal

$430.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$430.09

4 Donors

-$330.09

Donations toward project cost

-$280.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.51

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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