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These experiences strengthen both artistic ability and real-world skills such as budgeting materials, following sequential steps, and revising work based on feedback. Without adequate supplies, opportunities for exploration become limited, and learning shifts from immersive and engaging to theoretical and constrained. Ensuring that we have the materials necessary for our projects directly impacts student motivation, participation, and achievement.\r\n\r\nOne of our most impactful initiatives is our class barn quilt project, inspired by the tradition of Barn Quilt Trail. Through this project, students design and paint large wooden quilt squares that celebrate local heritage, geometry, and personal expression. The barn quilts are more than art pieces—they are interdisciplinary learning tools that connect mathematics, history, and visual arts. Students apply concepts such as symmetry, fractions, measurement, and spatial reasoning while also learning about the cultural significance of quilt patterns and community storytelling. The supplies required for this project—wood boards, primer, exterior paint, brushes, tape, rulers, and sealant—are essential for producing high-quality, durable pieces. These finished barn quilts are then sold or displayed as part of our fundraising efforts, generating revenue that allows us to continue offering diverse art experiences throughout the year. The funds raised are reinvested directly into purchasing new materials so students can explore different mediums such as acrylic painting, mixed media, printmaking, and three-dimensional design.\r\n\r\nBy supporting the purchase of supplies for projects like our barn quilts, you are investing in sustainable creativity. The impact extends far beyond a single assignment; it creates a cycle of opportunity. Students gain hands-on experience, produce meaningful artwork, and help generate funds that keep our program thriving. This model teaches entrepreneurship, responsibility, and community engagement alongside artistic technique. It empowers students to see their creativity as valuable and capable of making a real-world impact. Reliable access to materials ensures that every student, regardless of background, can fully participate and experience the joy of creating something lasting and significant. 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And they came in just in time as we had one of our first snowfalls of the season this week.\r\n With state assessments last week, the play doh and magnetic building tiles helped provide a much needed break from their hard work. The kids had a tough time deciding which to play with first. After free time they enjoyed a filling snack to help them stay focused and carry on with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1768197753230,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-full-bellies-and-engaging-r/9990273/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands, Full Bellies, and Engaging Resources for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9361822_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768098852197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9361822"},{"teacherId":9931601,"projectId":9932547,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much these books impact our classroom environment. Literacy is an ever growing issue in public education, and I've found after many years of experience that it is due to lack of texts that students love. \r\n\r\nMy goal as an educator is to surround them with texts that include topics that they are interested in including sports, celebrities, and characters that keep them wanting more. Providing graphic novels and books with various reading levels helps meet kids where they are at regardless of background and educational experience.\r\n\r\nSupporting my project has provided numerous kids with books they want to read and helped grow life long learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765232599151,"projectUrl":"project/who-loves-to-read/9932547/","projectTitle":"Who Loves to Read?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931601"},{"teacherId":9348059,"projectId":7983744,"letterContent":"The donation of books to our third grade classroom through DonorsChoose made a powerful and lasting impact on our students. Many of our learners do not have books of their own at home, so receiving new, high-interest books gave them immediate access to stories they were excited to read.The moment the books arrived, students were eager to explore them, share them with classmates, and begin reading right away.\r\n\r\nThese books have helped strengthen our reading community by increasing daily reading time, improving comprehension skills, and encouraging meaningful conversations about stories. Students are more motivated to participate in lessons, and even reluctant readers are now choosing to read during independent work time. The variety of genres and topics allows every child to find something that feels just right for them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this donation helped our students feel valued and supported. They were proud to take care of the new books and understand that people beyond our classroom believe in their success. Your generosity has not only built our classroom library, but also inspired a love of reading that will benefit our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1699206986798,"projectUrl":"project/opening-new-horizons-with-reading/7983744/","projectTitle":"Opening New Horizons With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348059_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x209,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698852957469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348059"},{"teacherId":5454233,"projectId":9329445,"letterContent":"Having access to new art supplies directly improves equity and engagement in my classroom. Basic items like quality paper ensure students can fully explore ideas without being limited by scarce or low-quality materials. Adaptive scissors create inclusive access, allowing students with fine motor challenges to participate alongside their peers. These tools not only support creativity but also build confidence, independence, and collaboration. With the right supplies, every student has a meaningful opportunity to express themselves through art, which strengthens both their skills and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1747078129089,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-every-stroke/9329445/","projectTitle":"Every Student, Every Stroke","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5454233_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528528375926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/humeckyart"},{"teacherId":9576287,"projectId":8469130,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your generous support during my first year as a teacher. Your contributions truly meant the world to me and had an incredible impact on my classroom and my students.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, stepping into the classroom was both exciting and overwhelming. There's so much you want to do for your students — to create a space that inspires learning, curiosity, and growth — but resources can be limited. Because of your kindness, I was able to provide essential materials and resources that I wouldn't have had otherwise. From basic supplies like paper, notebooks, and markers, to hands-on tools that brought lessons to life, your donations helped me build an engaging and supportive learning environment from day one.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your support helped my students feel valued and excited about learning. They noticed the difference — whether it was being able to use new manipulatives in math, having books to explore during quiet reading time, or simply having colorful materials to create projects with pride. These moments mattered, and they were made possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you not only for your financial support, but for believing in educators like me and in the power of a well-equipped classroom. Your generosity made my first year unforgettable in the best way possible, and it has inspired me to continue finding new ways to give my students the best education I can.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1719347450443,"projectUrl":"project/hip-hip-hooray-my-first-year-teachin/8469130/","projectTitle":"Hip! Hip! Hooray! 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