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Ms. Cottom from Belle Vernon, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art, the Best Form of Expression

Help me give my students materials to express themselves through finger paint.

  • $518 goal

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Ms. Cottom has another project! Donate to Seal the Learning: Laminators and Supplies For A Strong Finish! to help her classroom.

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My Project

These art supplies will inspire us to new creations. My students are always creating and experimenting with materials. There is never enough paint for the school year and canvases will help them express themselves. The mini drawing pads help to improve their fine motor skills. You can never have enough craft sticks. They are used throughout the room for many activities.

Busy hands make beautiful art.

We will be able to create exhibits for our end of year art show. All materials will be used for my budding artists exhibits.

Ms. Cottom Belle Vernon Head Start Grades PreK-2

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Belle Vernon, PA 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

19 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Half Gallon, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Durable • School Specialty $113.99 1 $113.99
Canson XL Bulk Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12", Cold Press, 250 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $63.19 1 $63.19
Sax True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Pint, Assorted Neon Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $53.69 1 $53.69
Arteza Paint Canvases for Painting, Pack of 12, 6 x 6 Inches, Square White Stretched Canvas Bulk, 100% Cotton, 8 oz Gesso-Primed, Art Supplies for Adults and Teens, Acrylic Pouring and Oil Painting • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
32 Pieces Mini LCD Writing Tablet 4.5 Inch Educational Toys Learning Writing Pad Erasable Drawing Pad Reusable Learning Toy Gift Preschool Art Toys for Girls Boys Birthday Favor (Plain Colors) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Bright Color Craft Sticks - 1000 CNT • Teachers' School Supply $18.90 1 $18.90
Chenille Kraft Company Natural Wood Craft Sticks, Regular Size, Natural, 4 1/2" x 3/8", 1,000/Bx • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
Adeweave 1000 Assorted Craft pom poms – Multicolor Bulk pom poms Arts and Crafts, Pompoms for Crafts in Assorted Size- Soft and Fluffy Puff Balls, Large Colored Cotton Balls for Home and School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tissue Paper 360 Sheets in 36 Colors, JroyJoy Bulk Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper, Decorative Art Rainbow Tissue Paper for Gift Bags 12" x 8.4" / A4 Size Art Craft Floral Birthday Party Festival Pom Pom • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$385.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.67

Total project goal

$517.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.81

6 Donors

-$492.81

Donations toward project cost

-$418.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.92

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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