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Mrs. Smith from Littcarr, KY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thinking Creatively in Art

Help me give my students paintbrushes, watercolor paint, cardstock, and hot glue sticks to explore the world of creativity through art.

  • $272 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

I'm requesting art materials including paint brushes, watercolor paint, cardstock, and glue sticks so that my students can create and share their love of art with their fellow classmates and our school community. They will use all of these materials as tools for sharing their work. They will collaborate and think critically as they explore the world of art by creating pieces to be printed. They will work together to foster a sense of community in our classroom and then display their work for all to see. The paint brushes, watercolor paint, and cardstock will all be used to allow my students to freely express themselves without fear. By integrating art into reading, math and other core subjects, I hope to instill in my students the confidence to be creative, think critically and work collaboratively. For we know, that in art, we all see things differently.

With these much needed materials added to my classroom, my students will be able to explore on their own.

They will gain the skills to think critically, be creative, and work collaboratively within a group. They will also be given an avenue to express their thoughts and feelings about the world going on around them. Please help make this possible!

Mrs. Smith Carr Creek Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Littcarr, KY View local requests

Nearly all 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

21 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 67 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Quill.com $15.53 5 $77.65
Crayola Llc - No Drip Paint Brush Pens 40ct Washable • Teachers' School Supply $45.31 1 $45.31
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks, 10 Inch Full Size, Clear, 170 Sticks • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Shuttle Art 8 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, Pack of 40, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98

Materials cost

$192.93

Vendor shipping charges

$4.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.73

Total project goal

$271.53

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