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

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Awesome Artistic ARTpportunities!

My students need a variety of art supplies in order to complete many diverse, educational and artistic activities that will enhance students' learning and their imagination.

  • $312 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Hello! I teach Pre-K. Many of my wonderful Pre-K students come from very low-income homes. Many of the parents are unable to provide their children with several of the necessary supplies. Due to the low-income status of several of the parents, I buy the children pencils, treats, and stickers to aid and encourage them in their learning. In addition to this being my first full year teaching Pre-K, my eager-to-learn students would greatly benefit from a variety of materials to further their learning, expose them to engaging and new materials, and ultimately enhance their love for school.

My students are caring, witty, and creative, and I want to continue enhancing these terrific attributes by providing them with the best resources.

Thanks you!

My Project

The art materials I have selected will positively impact my students' life both in, and outside of the classroom. My wonderful students are very creative and enjoy learning and expressing themselves through art. However, many of the children in my class are from low-income families, and are unable to purchase most of the items needed for basic art projects. Their projects will be an extension of weekly lessons, and once completed, they can share those special creations with their family.

The zebra print paper I chose will be used to carry out a jungle-themed letter and word wall.

In addition, children will use this and other art materials, such as googly eyes, pom poms and feathers to create their own artistic works every week. In addition to the educational art activities, the dinosaur figurines will help expand students' counting skills as well as be a hands-on approach to learning about these amazing creatures during a variety of Science lessons. I will put all the materials to good use, and I am confident my children will enjoy using these throughout the school year.

Ms. Soto Maya Angelou Elementary School 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.

More about Ms. Soto

Miami, FL 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shamrock 24"W Zebra Stripes Gift Wrap, Black on White • Staples Advantage $34.99 1 $34.99
RA369 - Soft & Squeezy Dinosaurs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
AA527 - Launch & Learn Beginning Sounds Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PX80 - Superbright Liquid Tempera Paint - 10-Color Set - Pints • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.50 1 $22.50
BY455 - Colored Wiggly Eyes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Animal Print Borders Pack • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 1 $13.99
Dance Club Music CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $13.56 1 $13.56
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, 1.88" x 800", Clear, 6/Pack • Staples Advantage $13.49 1 $13.49
World Landmarks and Locales Topper • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 1 $12.99
Duck Tape Brand Colored Duct Tape, Zebra Print • Staples Advantage $5.99 2 $11.98
LC658 - Colored Feathers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
BA8150 - Pom-Poms - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Scotch Double Sided Tape, Permanent, 1/2" x 250", 3 Dispensers/Pack (3136) • Staples Advantage $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$223.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.97

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.72

Total project goal

$311.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $311.48

1 Donor

-$311.48

Donations toward project cost

-$264.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.72

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