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

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Calming Minds Through Creative Art Therapy

Help me give my students a way to reduce their anxiety from school work through art therapy.

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My Project

It can be quite stressful for students to manage their school work, prepare for state exams, and stay on top of their daily activities at home. Working non-stop throughout the day without a mental break can lead to an increase in students' anxiety and stress levels.

To ease their minds, I am hoping to provide a space after school where students can relax and do various art therapy activities to improve their emotional wellness.

One of the activities consists of painting plant pots and repotting live plants to decorate the classroom. I would also like to provide the resources for students to create posters to express themselves and even design t-shirts and tote bags with heat-transfer vinyl. I would greatly appreciate your interest and support.

Ms. Bou Murray Hill Academy 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 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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Smart Iron-On Heat Transfer Vinyl - Pink, 13" x 9 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $37.10 2 $74.20
Calathea Prayer Plants Live House Plants Kit (4 PK), Calathea Plant Live Indoor Plants Live Houseplants, Live House Plants Indoors Live Plants Indoor, Live Indoor House Plants Live by Plants for Pets • Amazon Business $31.65 2 $63.30
Cricut Smart Iron-On Heat Transfer Vinyl - Silver Glitter, 13" x 9 ft, Roll • Blick Art Materials $43.99 1 $43.99
Terra Cotta Pots with Saucer- 6-Pack Large Terracotta Pot Clay Pots 5.5'' Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter Cactus Flower Pots Succulent Pot with Drainage Hole- for Plants,Crafts terra cotta planter(Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Terra Cotta Pots with Saucer- 6-Pack Large Terracotta Pot Clay Pots 5.5'' Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter Cactus Flower Pots Succulent Pot with Drainage Hole- for Plants,Crafts terra cotta planter(Pink) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.44 1 $25.44
Cricut Everyday Iron On - 12” x 12" 3 Sheets - Includes Lilac, Sky Blue, Pink - HTV Vinyl for T-Shirts - Use with Cricut Explore Air 2/Maker - Pastels Sampler • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075) • Staples $8.04 2 $16.08
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Set of 7 Flat Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Soft Painting Brushes Assorted Sized Craft Brushes Nylon Chip Brushes Artist Varnish Brush Wide Art Paintbrush Sets for Oil Canvas Watercolor Gesso • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Bright Pink Glitter HTV Heat Transfer Vinly Roll for cricut-12”x8ft Easy to Cut Weed HTV Vinyl Glitter Iron On Vinyl for T Shirts Tops • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 3 $6.42
AROIC Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 2 Packs / 20 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits (Black) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$357.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.30

Total project goal

$461.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $461.98

1 Donor

-$461.98

Donations toward project cost

-$392.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.30

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