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Mrs. Fernandez-Rodriguez from Miami, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing Creativity: Enhancing Art With Essential Tools

Help me give my students essential art supplies, including a document camera, tempera paint, pencils, and oil pastels, to unlock their full artistic potential and inspire their imaginations.

  • 2 donors
  • $169 still needed

expires Jul 17

  • 2 donors
  • $169 still needed
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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 Project

I am incredibly fortunate to teach a group of enthusiastic and creative students who are always eager to explore new ideas and express themselves through art. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and talents to our classroom.

Their passion for learning and their boundless imagination make every day an exciting adventure.

The items I am requesting will significantly enhance our art program and provide my students with the tools they need to bring their artistic visions to life. The document camera will allow me to demonstrate techniques and showcase student work in real-time, ensuring that every student can see and understand the process clearly. High-quality pencils are essential for sketching and drawing, allowing students to refine their ideas and create detailed, expressive artwork. The oil pastels will introduce my students to a new medium, encouraging them to explore texture and color blending in their creations and the white tempera paint will assist them in learning how to blend new tints with our existing tempera paints.

My primary goal is to provide my students with the resources they need to fully engage in the creative process and develop their artistic abilities. By having access to these essential tools, they will be able to experiment, take risks, and express themselves in new and exciting ways. I also aim to create a supportive and inspiring environment where every student feels valued and empowered to share their unique voice.

What truly sets my students apart is their resilience and determination. They approach each day with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Their creativity knows no bounds, and they constantly inspire me with their innovative ideas and collaborative spirit.

Mrs. Fernandez-Rodriguez Rockway Elementary School 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.

More about Mrs. Fernandez-Rodriguez

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

420 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PAKOTOO 8MP USB Document Camera for Teachers and Classroom for A3 A4 Size with Dual Mic, 3-Level LED Light, Up and Down, Left and Right Image Inversion, for Distance Teaching & Learning • Amazon Business $53.81 1 $53.81
Pentel© Oil Pastels - Classroom Pack of 432 • Nasco $45.36 1 $45.36
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 4 $21.08
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel - Black, Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.87 6 $17.22
Blick Essentials Tempera - White, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $15.60 1 $15.60

Materials cost

$153.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.99

Total project goal

$253.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $253.26

1 Donor

-$85.00

Donations toward project cost

-$72.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.75

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 $168.26

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