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Ms. Chelnitsky from Paterson, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students opportunities for hands-on learning to promote exploration, cognitive growth, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and expressive and receptive language skills.

  • $532 goal

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

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Hands-on activities are highly effective in helping young students achieve their speech and language goals because they provide engaging, multi-sensory experiences that encourage communication and interaction. These activities naturally prompt students to use language as they describe, question, and respond to what they are doing. Creating art can introduce new vocabulary, reinforce sentence structures, and improve articulation as children name items, follow instructions, and express their thoughts. Additionally, hands-on tasks make learning meaningful and memorable, fostering motivation and confidence while allowing speech and language skills to develop in a practical, context-rich environment.

Several of my students have ADHD and autism and thrive when they are able to physically connect to their work.

Unfortunately, supplies are extremely limited and my students cannot afford to contribute. Your donations will make a world of difference to their learning!

Ms. Chelnitsky Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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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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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ADF, Duplex Printing, Best-for-Home Office, 3 Months of Ink Included (40Q35A) • Amazon Business $154.99 1 $154.99
Crayola© Washable Watercolors Classroom Pack - Set of 24 • Nasco $54.70 1 $54.70
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $49.39 1 $49.39
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $17.00 2 $34.00
School Smart Black Bristle Paint Brushes, Short Handle, Assorted Sizes, Set of 24 - Aluminum/Wood • School Specialty $29.47 1 $29.47
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Hulameda 40pcs Art Paint Tray Palette Plastic Pallet for Kids or Pupils to Painting, DIY Craft,Play Party at Home, Kindergarten or School • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $12.76 1 $12.76
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, Great for Making Slime, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Scotch Desktop Tape Dispenser, 1 Dispenser, Black, Home Office and Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms • Quill.com $6.28 1 $6.28

Materials cost

$402.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.74

Total project goal

$531.61

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