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Mrs. Paulsen from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Supplies

Help me give my students art supplies to create various projects and explore their creative side.

  • $562 goal

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My Students

My students come from a Pre-K and 3-K center where more than 80% are special education students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability. Most of these students are non-verbal and have trouble expressing their basic needs. We also have a high percentage of students from low income families, with less opportunities to access therapies, community activities, and sensory equipment. As their educators, it is our job to expose them to the world of sensory and hand them the tools they need to successfully process and understand their sensory needs.

Most of our students have intense sensory processing differences that can make learning very difficult for them.

When children have intense sensory needs, it can be difficult for them to function appropriately in a classroom setting. They can cause harm to themselves and others. This sensory gym will provide them with the tools they need to regulate their bodies and become successful throughout their lives. In early childhood, students learn through play. This sensory based gym will not only be the most fun part of their day, but the most important part in their life.

My Project

In Pre K, we strive to "inspire creative thinkers through the arts!" Please help my students reach their potential in visual arts! We have been and will be completing beautiful art projects with various mediums this year!

The visual arts are so important in the development of kids' mental, emotional, and academic development.

My students are special needs and love to use various art supplies to explore and fulfill their sensory needs. These supplies will be used throughout the year and my students will be able to complete various projects. Each PreK unit of study gives the students the opportunity to explore the themes using visual arts.

Please consider donating to my class! My class loves to learn and create! They try their hardest in all that they do! Thank you in advance for supporting and encouraging these creative kids!

Mrs. Paulsen Joan Snow Pre-K Center Z063K063 Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, 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

8 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
00018-1019 - Blick Student Grade Tempera - 6-Color Pump Kit, for Gallons • Blick Art Materials $97.34 1 $97.34
Crayola Kid's Markers, Broad Line, Assorted Colors, 256/Carton (58-8201) • Staples $68.05 1 $68.05
Binney & Smith Crayola Triangle Crayons, Classpack, 256/Ct • Staples $43.49 1 $43.49
FF608 Giant Tracing Numbers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TS997 Kwik Stix Tempera Painters Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 Oz., 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $22.60 1 $22.60
TA4412 White Drawing Paper 12 x 18 Pack of 500 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
EV202 Juicy Fruit Scented Dot Art Painters Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EV213 Shimmering Dot Art Painters Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EV214 Brilliant Dot Art Painters Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
EV212 Regular Dot Art Painters Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
TA4409 White Drawing Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 500 Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
00018-6505 - Blick Student Grade Tempera - Violet, 8 oz bottle • Blick Art Materials $2.94 2 $5.88
TA51AC Construction Paper 12 x 18 Pack of 50 Sheets Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
VR792 Mini Stampers Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
TA50HG Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50SB Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BK Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50WT Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50GA Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50DW Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Dark Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BB Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Bright Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BU Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50VT Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50PN Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50HP Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Hot Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50BR Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50RD Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50RG Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50YE Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38
TA50GB Construction Paper 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.19 2 $2.38

Materials cost

$440.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.27

Total project goal

$561.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$561.80

1 Donor

-$561.80

Donations toward project cost

-$477.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.27

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$0.00

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