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Ms. Grieci from Staten Island, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Canvas: Drawing and Writing Adventures in PreK

Help me give my students drawing paper to express themselves within the arts, writing, and more!

  • $180 goal

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My Project

Drawing paper is important for pre-k students to express themselves because it provides them with a designated space to explore their creativity freely. It allows them to experiment with different materials like crayons, markers, and pencils, enabling them to develop fine motor skills, express emotions, and communicate ideas visually. Additionally, having a specific surface for drawing helps in containing and organizing their artwork, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride in their creations.

Drawing paper serves as a tangible medium for pre-k students to externalize their imagination.

It offers them the opportunity to practice hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and cognitive skills as they plan and execute their drawings. Moreover, drawing on paper encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as children make decisions about color, shape, and composition. It also provides a non-verbal means of communication, allowing children to express thoughts and feelings that they may not yet have the words for. Overall, drawing paper is essential for fostering holistic development and self-expression in pre-k students.

Ms. Grieci Richmond Pre-K Center - Ebbitts Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, 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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22"X28", White, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $34.24 2 $68.48
Pacon Drawing Paper, White, Standard Weight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $17.36 3 $52.08

Materials cost

$120.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.89

Total project goal

$179.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $179.26

3 Donors

-$124.47

Donations toward project cost

-$118.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.22

match offer

-$40.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.65

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 $0.00

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