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Ms. Heard from Birmingham, AL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art for All Ages: Building a Multi-Generational Creative Learning Library

Help me give my students inclusive creative library combining therapeutic coloring books, instructional guides, and vision board materials to nurture artistic development across generations while promoting mental wellness through creative expression.

  • $265 goal

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

This project expired on May 2, 2025.

My Project

Every day, I witness the transformative power of art in my students' lives. As a group of diverse learners aged 8-15, they bring unique perspectives and challenges to our classroom. Many struggle with anxiety or self-expression, while others are bursting with creativity but lack technical guidance.

These carefully selected resources address their specific needs:

The relaxation coloring books and tracing materials will help my students with anxiety find calm through structured artistic activities. For our energetic creators, the "How to Draw" series and "Big Messy Art Book" will channel their enthusiasm into skill-building exercises. The vision board books reflect our diverse student body, helping them visualize their future while seeing themselves represented in art.

My goals are:

Reduce anxiety through creative expression

Build technical art skills step-by-step

Boost confidence through personalized projects

Create an inclusive space where every student sees themselves as an artist

What makes my students extraordinary is their resilience. Despite challenges, they eagerly embrace new artistic techniques, support each other's creative journeys, and find joy in expressing their unique voices through art.

This collection will transform our art corner into a safe haven where students can explore, grow, and discover their artistic potential at their own pace.

Ms. Heard South Hampton K-8 School Grades 6-8

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.

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Birmingham, AL 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

50 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gryphon House Preschool Art Book • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
pigipigi Scratch Paper Art 16 Pack - Rainbow Scratch Note Book Magic Coloring Art Craft Paper Supply for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Drawing Art Book Birthday Party Favor Sets Fun Toy Gift Idea • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Gryphon House The Big Messy - But Easy to Clean Up - Art Book • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.46 1 $13.46
My Art Book of Happiness (My Art Books) • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
ABC Arts Book (STEAM Baby for Infants and Toddlers) • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
Vision Board Clip Art Book for Black Boys: Design Your Dream Vision Board with an Inspiring Collection of 180+ Images, Quotes & Positive Affirmations for Success and Happiness! (Vision Board Supplies) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids from FirstArtBooks (Art Books for Kids from FirstArtBooks) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
How to Draw: Food Monsters!: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids from FirstArtBooks.com (Art Books for Kids from FirstArtBooks) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Vision Board Clip Art Book For Black Women: 200+ Pictures, Quotes and Words Vision Board Supplies for Black Women to Manifest Their Perfect Life ( vision board magazines ) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Vision Board Clip Art Book For Black Men: 200+ Pictures, Quotes and Words Vision Board Supplies for Black Men to Manifest Their Perfect Life ( magazines for vision board ) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
How to Draw: Silly Aliens: A Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids from FirstArtBooks.com (Art Books for Kids from FirstArtBooks) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
WATINC 24pcs Summer Coloring Books for Kids, DIY Art Book with Flamingo Watermelon, Creativity Color Booklet for Birthday Gift, Summer Carnival Party Favor Goodie Bag Filler, Class Activity Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Relaxing Tracing and Coloring Book: Mindful Tracing to Decrease Stress and Anxiety, Anxiety Relief Art Book For Adults with Intermediate Relaxing Patterns • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
MBJRFU Scratch Art Books for Kids Rainbow Scratch Paper for Best Gifts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Beginner Art Book for Kids: Learn How to Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and More! • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50

Materials cost

$177.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.61

Total project goal

$264.04

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