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Ms. Banales from Stockton, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Creativity

Help me give my students new art tools, as they gain confidence in expressing themselves through vibrant and meaningful projects.

  • $309 goal

This project expired on October 31, 2025.

This project expired on October 31, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Help me bring vibrant art lessons to life for my 4th graders by funding essential supplies and inspiring projects! In my classroom, creativity is the key to unlocking students' confidence and self-expression. With your support, we can provide oil pastels, brushes, paints, watercolors, construction paper, and organized storage that will allow my students to fully engage in hands-on art experiences. These materials are crucial for bringing to life the dynamic lessons offered by the Blackwing Foundation, a program designed to introduce students to a variety of art forms, techniques, and shapes.

By integrating Blackwing Foundation’s thoughtfully crafted lessons with quality art supplies, my students will explore new ways to express themselves, develop fine motor skills, and deepen their understanding of visual art.

Your generosity will help nurture their creativity and foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts, empowering them to create beautiful, meaningful work that reflects their unique voices. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their artistic journey!

Ms. Banales Great Valley 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.

Stockton, CA 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

34 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tatuo 18 Pcs Small Plastic Crayon Box with Lid, 5.31'' x 2.95'' x 1.97'' Stackable Storage Case Mini Organizer Containers Clear Latch Storage Bins for Jewelry Beads Craft Office Fishing (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Blick Essentials Oil Pastel Sets - Class Pack of 432 • Blick Art Materials $46.86 1 $46.86
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $44.29 1 $44.29
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 $31.98 1 $31.98
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • School Specialty $14.92 1 $14.92
50Pcs Round Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Small Paint Brushes Classroom Brushes Set for Kids Model Canvas Painting Face Acrylic Watercolor Oil and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59
50 Pcs Flat Paint Brushes for Touch Up, Anezus Small Paint Brushes for Classroom Crafts Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting Watercolor Canvas Face Painting • Amazon Business $6.58 1 $6.58
ZMLM Rainbow Scratch Art Party Favors - 160 Mini Heart Scratch Art Note Pads Craft Art Paper for Kids DIY Cards - Black Scratch Art Supplies Birthday Game Toys for Girls Boys Halloween Christmas • Amazon Business $4.96 1 $4.96

Materials cost

$208.16

Vendor shipping charges

$1.49

Sales tax

$19.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.20

Total project goal

$308.02

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

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