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Mrs. Cruz from Delano, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Expressions: a Drying Rack for Young Artists

Help me give my students a double-space drying rack for art projects.

  • 6 donors
  • $78 still needed

expires Jul 19

  • 6 donors
  • $78 still needed
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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

Art plays a crucial role in early childhood education, offering children the opportunity to develop both fine motor skills and imaginative thinking. In my classroom, I encourage students to engage in various art activities, from painting to crafting, as a means of self-expression. These projects allow them to explore their creativity, tell their own stories, and develop a sense of pride in their work.

My goals for this project are to help my Kindergarten students take pride and ownership of their work.

A drying rack would allow for better organization in our classroom, helping students to access their work easily and take ownership of the creative process. It would give them a sense of pride in their art and offer them the independence to manage their own projects.

We are a Title 1 school, where all of our students receive free lunch. Our community is surrounded by agriculture, and the families play an integral part of our learning community. My students are special because for many of them, their education and experiences in the classroom are one of the few opportunities to express themselves creatively and build their skills for the future. This donation would provide them with the tools to thrive in a creative environment that nurtures both their independence and their ability to collaborate with their peers.

We would be truly grateful for any support you can provide toward this donation. Your contribution will directly benefit the development of my Kindergarten students' creativity and independence, enabling them to engage in meaningful art experiences that will stay with them for years to come.

Mrs. Cruz Morningside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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. Cruz

Delano, CA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Double-Space Mobile Drying Rack - Natural Color • Lakeshore Learning Materials $279.00 1 $279.00

Materials cost

$279.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.95

Sales tax

 $25.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.23

Total project goal

$414.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $414.89

5 Donors

-$226.00

Donations toward project cost

-$202.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.90

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $77.13

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