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Ms. Polley from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art for Creative Self Expression and Self Regulation

Help me give my students a means to explore new art materials and techniques in order to better express and regulate their thoughts and feelings such as through the use of clay and chalk.

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My Students

My students are creative and artistic and learn best through a hands on, tactile approach to learning. Many of my students have developmental and/or cognitive disabilities. They may struggle to grasp academic concepts and their self esteem may suffer. Art is both something they can excel in and thereby boost their confidence, as well as a method to self regulate and cope with their emotions.

My Project

Our students love exploring new art materials and techniques, as well as using familiar materials differently. Drawing and painting activities such as mixing and blending colors help students chose the right color scheme to express themselves when their words fail them, a skill we continue to practice in conjunction with Speech Therapy. For many of our students, self expression, along with many verbal based skills, is a difficult concept. Many of our students connect to the world around them through pictures or other visuals. As educators, we learn that no two students learn the same. That holds true for our students who have various types of disabilities. Our students sometimes struggle to be heard or to express themselves effectively and thus become frustrated. Lessons that introduce new materials such as clay will help students to use their hands to throw and squeeze in a productive and creative way, thus helping to self regulate their frustrations or other negative feelings they may have.

Ms. Polley P469X at PS 277 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.

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Bronx, NY 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

88 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Air Dry Clay, White, No Bake Modeling Clay for Kids, 25lb • Amazon Business $26.65 2 $53.30
Dot Markers, 14 Colors Bingo Daubers with 30 Unique Patterns of Dot Book for Toddler Art Activities, Non-Toxic Washable Coloring Markers for Preschool Kids Learning by Shuttle Art • Amazon Business $23.98 2 $47.96
Sargent Art 22-1144 144-Count Colored Square Pastels • Amazon Business $44.93 1 $44.93
Gamenote Assorted Colors Plastic Pencil Case Box with Lid Snap Closure, Large Capacity School Supplies Storage Organizer Box for Kids (6) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
AmazonBasics All Purpose Washable School Liquid Glue, 1 Gallon -with- All Purpose Washable School Clear Liquid Glue, 1 Gallon -Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $33.67 1 $33.67
【Made In USA】Plastic Spray Bottle Fine Mist 4 Oz (120ml) – Refillable, Reusable, Portable Sprayer, Travel Size, Leak Proof for Household Use, Essential Oil, Cleaning Solution and Perfume (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.98 3 $26.94
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Kids Indoor Activities At Home, Broad Line, 40 Classic Colors • Amazon Business $13.41 2 $26.82
Color Swell Watercolor Paint Bulk 18 Pack with Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Great for Families, Kids, Adults, Parties, Classrooms, Coloring • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
SunWorks Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
8-oz. Color Splash! Liquid Watercolor Paint (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Sax Sulphite Drawing Paper, 70 lb, 9 x 12 Inches, Extra-White, Pack of 500 - 206309 • Amazon Business $17.72 1 $17.72
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers, Fine Line Marker Set, Gift for Kids, 40 Count • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, 2-Pack (total 480 count) • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54
Crayola Silly Scents Twistables Crayons, Sweet Scented Crayons, 24 Count (Package may vary) • Amazon Business $6.92 2 $13.84
Pacon Newsprint Paper,8-1/2", 500 Sheet Pack, White • Amazon Business $13.61 1 $13.61
READY 2 LEARN Textured Art Tools - Set of 4 - Jumbo Paint Brushes for Toddlers and Kids - Set 2 - DIY Patterns and Effects • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Crayola Oil Pastels, School Supplies, Kids Indoor Activities At Home, 28 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Outus 24 Pieces EVA Painting Sponges Foam Painting Stamper Double-Side Sponge Stamper Paint Drawing Sponges for Kids Toddlers Early Learning and Crafts DIY, Assorted Shapes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Outuxed 4800pcs 1inch Tissue Paper Squares, 30 Assorted Colors for Arts Craft DIY Scrapbooking Scrunch Art • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$462.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.06

Total project goal

$587.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$587.07

1 Donor

-$587.07

Donations toward project cost

-$499.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.06

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$0.00

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