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Mrs. Amato from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art to Heal

Help me give my students art supplies so that even though their faces are masked they can freely express themselves.

  • $595 goal

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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 Students

My students are a wonderful, spirited mix of personalities and abilities. The class is a 3rd grade ICT, which means that approximately 40% of the students are classified as Special Education. In addition, many of our children speak English as their second language.

Prior to the Pandemic, this particular group of children was known for their chattiness, love of fun and laughter, and their sense of community.

As first graders, they were especially loyal to each other, and cared deeply for their friends.

This is why I am particularly concerned for their emotional well being. My co- teacher and I will need to get creative to help them feel safe. I know that art helps children to be able to express themselves, especially those with special needs or a language barrier. This is essential for my class in order for them to heal and learn.

My Project

Returning to school this year will not be easy for anyone. Our children have experienced an overwhelming challenge. They are, by nature, social and animated beings, who, in many ways, have been isolated and silenced. My students will have questions, fears and feelings that will be difficult for them to express.

This is why this year it is so extremely important that my young students have many and varied art supplies to help them express their ideas.

Our school has a very tight budget that doesn’t allow for many extras. There is no art program available to them. I propose to create an entire corner of my room to be freely available for the children as they need it. It may be used when they become overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, or just need some fun. In addition, My co-teacher and I will incorporate art projects with our weekly lessons.

I envision my classroom as a beautiful, welcoming, second home for my students where they can not only learn, but heal and grow stronger after the year they have endured. I believe that as they see their creative work surround them, they will grow in resilience and trust. They will once again be optimistic about attending school. They will feel safe in their ability to express themselves in a non-judge mental and creative way. Please help me give them that opportunity.

Mrs. Amato PS/IS 384 Frances E Carter Grades 3-5

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 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VX841 - Best-Buy Standard Crayons - 12-Color Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
JJ439 - Best-Buy Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
LA797 - Best-Buy Colored Pencils - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.29 23 $75.67
TA61ACX - Construction Paper - 12 x 18 Case of 25 Packs 1250 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.50 1 $54.50
VR154 - Squish Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 3 $47.97
BA918 - All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
PX2020 - Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.50 1 $36.50
LC169 - People Shapes™ • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.49 4 $29.96
RY928 - Make-A-Face Sheets • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$468.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.22

Total project goal

$594.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.80

3 Donors

-$297.40

Donations toward project cost

-$252.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.61

match offer

-$297.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$252.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.61

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 $0.00

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