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Ms. Vivian from Miami, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Therapy: Mental Health Strategies for Special Needs Students

Help me give my students various art materials such as markers, felt pieces, fiber filling to create art projects for stress relief and improve mental health.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I believe that it is crucial for my students with special needs to express themselves through creative outlets such as art. Many of them are nonverbal and are unable to communicate their emotional and mental state in an appropriate way. The various art materials that I am requesting would make an incredible difference in my students' learning and overall mental wellbeing. My students with intellectual disabilities benefit greatly from art based learning. I plan on using the felt pieces and fiber stuffing to help them learn how to sow. Sowing can be a fun and therapeutic activity for my students to do when they feel stressed or overstimulated. Using the felt and stuffing, my students can create small stuffed animals/characters that they can keep with them or share with others. The other materials such as markers, glue, glitter, and modeling compound are also important in planning colorful and creative art projects. Often times, my special education students feel frustrated by traditional academic methods such as writing assignments and exams. Art provides them with a break from these stressors and allows me to supplement the important academic work with activities that they enjoy to make the school day less stressful. I plan to cover topics about the various emotions using these specific materials. These art materials would provide them with a creative outlet to learn more about their emotions and discover healthy ways to communicate their feelings.

Ms. Vivian G Holmes Braddock Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola© Classic Original Conical-Tip Markers - Set of 12 • Nasco $4.32 12 $51.84
Assorted Felt Pieces - Pkg. of 25 - 9 in. x 12 in. • Nasco $8.52 6 $51.12
Crayola© Model Magic© Modeling Compound Classpack© - Primary Colors • Nasco $38.92 1 $38.92
Elmer's Re-Stick School Glue Sticks, 0.28 Ounces, White, Pack of 30 • School Specialty $32.02 1 $32.02
Spectra Glitter, Assorted, 6/Pack (91370) • Quill.com $31.44 1 $31.44
School Smart Craft Glitter, 4 Ounces, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 • School Specialty $24.74 1 $24.74
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $24.38 1 $24.38
AdTech Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 85 Sticks • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Fairfield The Original Poly-Fil, Premium Polyester Fiber Fill, Soft Pillow Stuffing, Stuffing for Stuffed Animals, Toys, Cloud Decorations, and More, Machine-Washable Poly-Fil Fiber Fill, 5 lbs. Box • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Creativity Street Felt Sheet Assortment - 9" x 12", Assorted Colors, Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.16 3 $12.48
Elmer's School Washable Removable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 1 $10.26
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.49 1 $8.49
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 1 $2.14

Materials cost

$325.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.41

Total project goal

$442.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $442.74

1 Donor

-$442.74

Donations toward project cost

-$376.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.41

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