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Mx. Avalon from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Crafts for Creative Minds

Help me give my students arts, crafts, and tools for social emotional support.

  • 7 donors
  • $351 goal

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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 Project

My students thrive when they have access to hands-on, engaging activities that help them regulate their emotions and express themselves creatively. This project will provide SEL supplies, including diamond art kits, stim toys, clay supplies, and organizational supplies. These materials will help create a calming, structured space where students can de-stress, focus, and build confidence in their artistic abilities.

These materials will directly benefit all my students by integrating SEL practices into their creative process.

Many students struggle with anxiety, executive functioning, or focus, and having access to structured, hands-on activities can help them feel more grounded and successful in the classroom.

Your donation will make a tangible difference in their daily experience, allowing them to explore art in a way that is both therapeutic and inspiring.

Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students find calm through creativity!

Mx. Avalon Humanities Preparatory Academy Grades 9-12

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 Mx. Avalon

New York, NY 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

110 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Air-Dry Clay - Value Pack, 25 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $36.62 1 $36.62
2 Pack Letter Tray Paper Organizer 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Organizer Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Blue • Amazon Business $36.50 1 $36.50
Zhehao 16 Pack Paper Organizer Basket, 13.5 x 10 x 3 Inch Plastic Mesh Bin, Colorful, Multi-Purpose, Ideal for Office, Classroom, Home, Storage, Organization • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
ZEAYEA 24 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets, Classroom Pencil Organizer Basket for Desk, Drawer, Plastic Pen and Pencil Basket Trays, Crayon Basket for Office Home, 9.3" L x 2.2" W x 2.4" H • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Labeol Diamond Art Kits for Kids Crafts for Girls Ages 6-8-10-12 Easy to DIY Creative Diamond Art Sticker Craft by Numbers Kits for Kids and Adult Beginners (6 Pack Adorable) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Jetmore 35 Pack Clay Tools Kit, Pottery Tools & Sculpting Tools, Polymer Modeling Clay Cutters Sculpture Set for Carving, Ceramics, Molding, DIY • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Labeol Diamond Art Kits for Kids Crafts for Girls Ages 6-8-10-12 Easy to DIY Creative Diamond Art Sticker Craft by Numbers Kits for Kids and Adult Beginners (6 Pack Classic) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Labeol Diamond Art Kits for Kids Crafts for Girls Ages 6-8-10-12 Easy to DIY Creative Diamond Art Sticker Craft by Numbers Kits for Kids and Adult Beginners (6 Pack Cute) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Schylling Nee Doh Funky Pup...Groovy Glob! Squishy, Squeezy, Stretchy Stress Fidget Balls Gift Set Party Bundle - 3 Pack (Assorted) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Gobs of Globs - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 18 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.25" Wide - Multicolored • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Hestarcul 2pcs Diamond Painting Kit,Abstract Sunset Diamond Art Kits for Adults,Paint with Diamonds Round for Gift,Wall Decor(12x16) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
sinceroduct 80pcs Diamond Stickers for Kids - 5D DIY Gem Art Kits, Safe and Colorful Crafts for Girls, Boys, and Beginners • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
EAPHANT Diamonds Art Kits for Kids 44 Designs Diamond Stickers Arts and Crafts Painting for Kids Ages 4-8 8-12 • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$241.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.59

Total project goal

$350.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $350.59

3 Donors

-$174.13

Donations toward project cost

-$149.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.75

match offer

-$174.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.61

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