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Ms. Gibbons from Washington, DC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Kindergarteners

Help me give my students classroom art supplies to foster creativity during learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gibbons's classroom raised $814

This project is fully funded

My Project

My kindergarteners are naturally curious and imaginative, seeing the world in a way that is uniquely their own. My students thrive when given the opportunity to explore new ideas and express themselves through hands-on activities. To support their creativity, I’m requesting construction paper, paint sticks, beads, and craft sticks—materials that will help them bring their ideas to life.

These supplies will play a vital role in nurturing my students' creativity while developing essential skills.

Construction paper will be used for collages and drawings, enhancing both art and literacy projects. Paint sticks will support creative expression in science experiments and story illustrations. Beads will help students practice patterning and sequencing in math, and craft sticks will be used to build structures during STEM activities.

My goal for this project is to inspire a love of learning across various subjects by integrating creativity into all areas of the curriculum. These materials will enable students to explore art, math, literacy, and science in an engaging, hands-on way.

What makes my students special is their boundless curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. They approach each new task with excitement and wonder, and I am eager to support their creative growth by providing the materials they need.

Ms. Gibbons Payne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Primary Colors, Set of 144 • Blick Art Materials $85.44 1 $85.44
Quefe 3960pcs Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelet Making Kit 48 Colors Kandi Beads Set, 2400pcs Plastic Rainbow Bulk and 1560pcs Letter Beads with 20 Meter Elastic Threads for Craft Jewelry Necklace • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.56 2 $77.12
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 462 • Blick Art Materials $73.37 1 $73.37
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Thin Stix, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $25.60 2 $51.20
Crayola Construction Paper Crayons Classpack - Bold and Bright, Set of 400, 16 Colors • Blick Art Materials $44.08 1 $44.08
10 Pack Plastic Art Trays,8 Colors Activity Trays Sensory Tray,Sand Tray Serving Trays,Art Trays for Kids,Crafts Organizer,DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Lakeshore Tissue Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 2 $33.98
Tru-Ray 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets (P102940) • Quill.com $7.85 2 $15.70
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Global Skin Tone Colors, Set of 14 • Blick Art Materials $15.05 1 $15.05
Kwik Stix Pencil Grip Solid Tempera Paints, Original Size, Assorted Pastel Colors, Set of 10 - Wood • School Specialty $13.49 1 $13.49
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Black, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.54 2 $13.08
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - White, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $6.22 2 $12.44
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - Red, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $6.22 2 $12.44
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", Assorted Brights, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.15 2 $12.30
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Jewel Colors, Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $11.50 1 $11.50
Creativity Street Jumbo Craft Sticks - Box of 500, Natural • Blick Art Materials $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$603.07

Vendor shipping charges

$13.08

Sales tax

$36.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$691.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.01

Total project goal

$813.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$813.39

5 Donors

-$509.92

Donations toward project cost

-$485.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

match offer

-$241.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.75

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$0.00

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