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Mrs. Melvin from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Writing

Help me give my students their beginning skills drawing pictures and emergent letter writing. They love to color and animate their stories. With these materials they will be able to make their drawings pop.

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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

As emergent writers kindergarteners draw pictures to explore writing. They love to draw stories about themselves and the world around them. The materials on this list will help them use their imagination and be creative. We will be able to use different colors to express the imagination of a young child.

Students will also be able to use interactive centers to practice hand writing and fine motor skills.

It would make a world of difference for the students to use markers, crayons and other writing materials in their day to day lessons.

Mrs. Melvin Esperanza Academy Charter School Elementary Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal 3 Ring Binders, 1.5 Inch, Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Assorted Pastel Colors, 4 Pack (79552) • Amazon Business $17.13 3 $51.39
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System for a Professional Finish, Use for Home, Office or School, Suitable for use with Photos (TL901X) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Amazon Basics Crayons - 16 Assorted Colors, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $16.34 2 $32.68
Amazon Basics Crayons - 16 Assorted Colors, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $16.34 2 $32.68
Amazon Basics Broad Line Washable Markers, 15 Colors, 10 pack • Amazon Business $26.13 1 $26.13
Amazon Basics Broad Line Washable Markers, 15 Colors, 10 pack • Amazon Business $26.13 1 $26.13
Paper Pro Compact Classic No Effort, One Finger, 80% Easier Staplers - Great for Carpal Tunnel and Arthritis, Assorted (3054) • Amazon Business $10.66 2 $21.32
Ohuhu Markers Brush Chisel Tip: 60 Colors New Brush Double Tipped Water-Based Art Marker for Kids Adults Coloring Book Calligraphy Drawing Sketching Bullet Journal with 1 Colorless Blender and Case • Amazon Business $20.19 1 $20.19
Ohuhu Markers Brush Chisel Tip: 60 Colors New Brush Double Tipped Water-Based Art Marker for Kids Adults Coloring Book Calligraphy Drawing Sketching Bullet Journal with 1 Colorless Blender and Case • Amazon Business $20.19 1 $20.19
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Amazon Basics 12-Pack Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase White Board Markers - Black • Amazon Business $6.69 2 $13.38
Amazon Basics 12-Pack Low-Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase White Board Markers - Black • Amazon Business $6.69 2 $13.38
ExcelMark #1.5 Rubber Stamp Line Dater • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.84 1 $11.84
Paper Pro Compact Classic No Effort, One Finger, 80% Easier Staplers - Great for Carpal Tunnel and Arthritis, Assorted (3054) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Traditional Rubber Date Stamp, Type Size 1.5, Black (RD015) • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96

Materials cost

$434.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.13

Total project goal

$554.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.20

5 Donors

-$554.20

Donations toward project cost

-$471.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.13

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