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Ms. L. from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yes! It's Time to Paint!

My students need 30 paint brushes, 10 different colors of paint, face paint and brushes, paper, 6 sets of paint cups, and paint stencils.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. L.'s classroom raised $437

This project is fully funded

Hello, I'm a second year kindergarten teacher. I have wonderful students who love to learn. My school consists of low-income families who truly want the best for their children. My school is a magnet cluster school and we seek out to find funds to support the growth and development of all our students.

My students love to paint. They like to paint animals and their family. They don't mind getting their hands dirty when painting is involved. They love to mix colors to find another color. They also love to use finger paint. My students use painting as a chance to explore and use their creativity.

My students simply don't have the funds to buy paint for school. Since my students do come from low-income families this isn't a top priority. I feel that if my students are provided with paint that will further develop their fine motor skills as well as allow them to look outside of the box and discover the world of artistry.

By donating to help my students you will be providing them with a great learning experience that they can grow and excel in art. My students will be very excited if they received paint for art in order to develop their creativity and explore. By being a giving donor you will truly touch the hearts of my kindergarten class and this will show them that adults do care about their development.

Ms. L. Fernwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PX128BK - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Black • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128WT - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - White • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128BR - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Brown • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128VT - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Violet/Purple • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128RG - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Orange • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128GR - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Green • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
PX128BU - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Blue • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
AA342 - Washable Fingerpaint Assortment • Lakeshore Learning $28.95 1 $28.95
LA820X - Lakeshore No-Spill Paint Cups - 10-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 6 $59.70
FF254 - Alphabet Picture Stencils • Lakeshore Learning $22.95 1 $22.95
PX128YE - Best-Buy Liquid Tempera - 1 Gallon - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning $9.99 1 $9.99
GG350 - Washable People Colors® Liquid Tempera Assortment • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
BA918 - All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 1 $16.95
AA887 - Face-Painting Stampers Set • Lakeshore Learning $14.99 1 $14.99
AA888 - Washable Face Paint Assortment Pack • Lakeshore Learning $16.99 1 $16.99
LA398 - Create-A-Story Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning $32.95 1 $32.95

Materials cost

$303.35

Vendor shipping charges

$30.34

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$358.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.59

Total project goal

$436.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$436.59

1 Donor

-$421.18

Donations toward project cost

-$358.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.41

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$0.00

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