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Ms. Valbuena from Maspeth, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coloring Outside the Lines: Inspiring Creativity and Curiosity

Help me give my students watercolor paints with brushes, Play-Doh, Wikki Stix, and a set of books of inspirational people.

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My Project

I am requesting a variety of materials to support the creative and artistic growth of a fourth-grade class of curious and imaginative students. These materials include watercolor paints, Play-Doh, and Wiki Stix, which will be used in a range of hands-on art and craft projects. The watercolors will allow students to explore color blending and painting techniques, while the Play-Doh will encourage tactile creativity through sculpting and modeling. The Wiki Stix, with their flexible and reusable nature, will be perfect for constructing 3D shapes, designs, and even reinforcing fine motor skills through intricate projects. Together, these materials will provide an enriching, multi-sensory experience that fosters both individual and collaborative creativity.

Additionally, I am seeking a set of books about inspirational people that will help motivate and engage students.

These books will be selected to feature diverse role models from different fields, such as science, the arts, and social justice, in order to inspire students to dream big and pursue their passions. By reading about these individuals, students will not only learn about perseverance, kindness, and determination but also begin to think critically about their own potential and the impact they can have on the world around them. These books will complement the hands-on materials, offering a well-rounded approach to both artistic expression and personal growth.

Ms. Valbuena PS 153 Maspeth Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning 8 Watercolor Paint Trays with Brush - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 3 $80.88
Hasbro Play-Doh Colors 8-Pack - Single Pack • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 4 $39.44
Kaplan Early Learning Who Was/Is Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $36.95 1 $36.95
Wikki Stix - Triple Pak - Nature, Primary, Neon - 144 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36

Materials cost

$180.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.65

Total project goal

$250.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.99

2 Donors

-$121.08

Donations toward project cost

-$110.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.66

match offer

-$121.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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