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Ms. Amanda Lawrence from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art

Help me give my students basic drawing supplies of pencils, sharpeners and paper to let their creativity flow in art class.

  • $656 goal

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Help Ms. Amanda Lawrence

Ms. Amanda Lawrence has another project! Donate to An Organized Classroom is a Learning Environment! to help her classroom.

$148 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Were you ever told to put your art supplies away because this is math or reading, not art class? I believe that art should be included in all subjects, not just art class. Art allows students to become critical thinkers, showing their creativity by using what they have learned to further their understanding of what is being taught.

Coming from homes with little to no income, I have 30 + students.

I am fortunate to see some amazing talent. Unfortunately, with budget cuts our opportunities to purchase supplies have become a problem. I think it's so important to allow students to show off and have their talents and cultural backgrounds shine in their creativity. Giving my students the opportunity to explore their creativity is my number-one goal. However, without basic supplies it can be challenging.

Ms. Amanda Lawrence PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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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Brooklyn, 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

35 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.79 2 $75.58
Acrylic Paint Pens, Set of 20 Assorted Color Paint Markers, Replaceable Tips, Water-Based Craft & Art Supplies for Rocks, Canvas, Glass, Pottery and Plastic • Amazon Business $29.35 2 $58.70
Colorations - SWT16 Simply Washable Tempera Paints, 16 fl oz, Set of 11 Colors, Non Toxic, Vibrant, Bold, Kids Paint, Craft, Hobby, Arts & Crafts, Fun, Art Supplies • Amazon Business $46.35 1 $46.35
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 80 Count (Pack of 4)​ • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Board Geeks Dry Erase Lapboard 9 x 12 inch Large 25 Pack double-sided Whiteboard - White boards set great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom and school supplies for kids • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Madisi Painting Canvas Panels 48 Pack, 8X10, Classroom Value Pack Art Canvas • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Crayola Colors of The World, Skin Tone Crayons Bulk, Classroom Supplies, 480 Crayons • Amazon Business $39.50 1 $39.50
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 36, Coloring Pencils 432 Count • Amazon Business $37.97 1 $37.97
Saxhorn Kids Scissors 5"（School Teacher Bulk Classroom Pack, 5 Inch）- Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors, Blunt, Assorted Colors (36) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Colorations Wooden Paint Brushes, Natural Bristles, Set of 24, 10 inch paint brushes, 4 Different Widths, 6 of each, Classroom, Painting, Kids Brushes, Art Supplies, School Supplies, Easels • Amazon Business $27.81 1 $27.81
UPlama Double Sided Lightweight Construction Paper, Neon Colored Paper Pads Multicolored Construction Paper Craft Paper, Printing Paper And Copy Paper, 70GSM A4 20 Assorted Colors,8" x 11", 200 Sheets • Amazon Business $13.33 2 $26.66
Hulameda Paint Tray Palettes, Plastic Paint Pallets for Kids or Students to Paints on School Project or Art Class-12pcs • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Left-handed Kids Scissors by Galadim (Pack of 5, Rounded-tip, 5.2-Inch) - Lefty Soft Touch Blunt School Student Scissors Shears GD-018-F • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$519.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.32

Total project goal

$655.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $655.49

10 Donors

-$561.00

Donations toward project cost

-$493.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.65

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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