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Ms. Torres from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Arts and Smiles.

Help me give my students tools to create laughs, smiles and awesome crafts.

  • $328 goal

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My Project

With these crafts, students will use their imagination and take it a step further as artists. They will create sand art, and stuffed animals and use the scissors to craft original designs.

Art is a great way for students to express themselves as well as relax, especially during lunch when we create, talk and play.

Being able to create art that represents my students' unique selves is so important for a healthy mind and an engaging learning environment.

I want to have some basic art supplies on hand so my students can create art pieces that demonstrate their knowledge in an equitable environment.

Ms. Torres PS 18 John G Whittier Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AR158 - Peel and Stick Sand Art Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 2 $43.98
SE130X - Sew Easy Stuffed Animals - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP670 - Foam Sensory Paint - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG174 - Crinkle-Cut Craft Scissors - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
RA414 - Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
DR253 - Magical Dragon Paint-By-Number Masterpiece Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
DR252 - Smiley Sloth Paint-By-Number Masterpiece Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
DR254 - Rainbow Unicorn Paint-By-Number Masterpiece Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
TT297 - Shape Collage Boards - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$244.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.16

Total project goal

$327.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $327.73

1 Donor

-$327.73

Donations toward project cost

-$278.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.16

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 $0.00

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