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Mrs. Lopez from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Development of Artistic Competence as Part of a Comprehensive Education

Help me give my students the opportunity to develop their capacity for creative expression, to translate their ideas into personal works, and to develop their own criteria with sketch books, canvases painting kits, and more.

  • $900 goal

This project expired on June 16, 2025.

This project expired on June 16, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 supplies play a vital role in primary education, providing students with the tools they need to express themselves, think creatively, and develop essential motor and cognitive skills. For 4th grade students, who are at a stage of great imagination and curiosity, having access to art supplies in the classroom is not only beneficial, but essential to their overall development.

By donating these supplies, I will help my students:

1) Foster their creativity and expression of their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Expressing themselves through art helps children develop self-confidence and discover their own voice.

2) Develop fine motor skills through the use of art supplies such as paintbrushes, scissors, and clay, strengthening hand-eye coordination and overall motor skills. These physical skills are also very useful for everyday tasks and academic activities such as writing.

3) Encourage interdisciplinary learning, as integrating artistic devices into the curriculum supports learning in other subjects, such as science, math, history...

4) Enhance emotional and social development, as art provides a safe outlet for emotions, helping children manage complex feelings.

5) Enjoy a more inclusive education, as artistic expression allows students with special needs to express themselves through alternative and integrative channels.

6) Stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as artistic projects often require students to plan, conceptualize, and execute ideas.

7) Prepare for future careers, as the arts contribute to many modern careers, from graphic design and architecture to video game development and marketing.

Mrs. Lopez Central Oak Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. Lopez

Oklahoma City, OK View local requests

Nearly all 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

16 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
9 x 12 inches Sketch Book, Top Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 4 Pack 100-Sheets Each (68lb/100gsm), Acid Free Art Sketchbook Artistic Drawing Painting Writing Paper for Kids Adults Beginners Artists • Amazon Business $35.99 4 $143.96
Artlicious Canvases for Painting - Pack of 24, 5 x 7 Inch Blank White Canvas Boards - 100% Cotton Art Panels for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor Paint • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Silipull 30 Set Easter Egg Painting Kit Wood DIY Crafts for Kids Include Easter Eggs Unfinished Wooden Cutout Colorful Solid Paints and White Organza Bags for Painting Crafts and Easter Decorations • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
UPGREY 50 Colors Acrylic Paint Set, Non Toxic Art Paints (2fl Oz/60ml Each) With 5 Craft Paint Brushes, Metallic Acrylic Paints Kids Adults for Canvas Crafts Stone Wood Ceramic And Model Painting • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
Jexine 48 Pack 16 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk Watercolor Paint with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities Painting Accessories • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Urdeoms Blue Tree of Life Dream Catchers for Bedroom Adult Boho Big Dream Catcher for Boys Girls with Crystal Turquoise Hanging Ornament and Feathers Blessing Gifts(NO.33) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
CALPALMY 30 Pack Paper Mache Masks - 2 Sizes for Artistic Projects, Theater, Halloween, Masquerade Parties, Classroom Art • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
All-Purpose Paintbrush Assortment - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
82 Inch Rainbow Tassel Garland for Classroom Decor Boho Tassel Garland Wall Hanging Colorful Tassel Banner with Wood Beads for Fiesta Birthday Party Nursery Classroom Home Decor (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Kosiz 160 Pcs Magnetic Dry Erase Markers and Dry Erase Eraser 120 Low Odor White Board Markers Bulk Fine Tip Dry Erase Pen 40 Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Cleanser for Classroom School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bofoho 800pc Wiky Sticks Art Crafts Wax Yarn Sticks Non-Toxic Bendable Wiky Sticky Material in Bulk. Perfect Handicraft Gift, Entertainment for Home and Travel Student DIY Project • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Artistic Wire Plastic Mandrel Set • Blick Art Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
DrCor Boho Yarn Tassel Garland Terracotta Rainbow Bunting Banner Wall Hanging Nursery Decor for Classroom Party Kids Bedroom Dorm Office Birthday Baby Shower Decor • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
CHDITB Tropical Green Palm Leaves Welcome Sign Wall Decor(12''x12''), Botanical Plant Wooden Hanging Sign, Welcome Summer Door Decor for Home Office Farmhouse Yard Garden Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Adventure Begins Wooden Hanging Sign,Woodland Nursery Decor,Bear Mountain Inspirational Quotes Wooden Plank Sign For Home Cabin Decor,Forest Camping Sign (12”X 12”) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Yasutomo Kaleidoscope Series Origami Paper - Artistic Design Origami Paper • Blick Art Materials $4.64 3 $13.92
Artistic Wire Colored Copper Craft Wire - Tinned Copper, 28 Gauge, 120 ft • Blick Art Materials $6.59 2 $13.18
Artistic Wire Colored Copper Craft Wire - Antique Brass, 28 Gauge, 120 ft • Blick Art Materials $6.59 2 $13.18
Artistic Wire Aluminum Craft Wire - Brass, Tarnish Resistant, 28 Gauge, 120 ft • Blick Art Materials $6.59 2 $13.18
Artistic Wire Colored Copper Craft Wire - Brown, 22 Gauge, 45 ft • Blick Art Materials $4.09 3 $12.27
Artistic Wire Colored Copper Craft Wire - Copper, 22 Gauge, 45 ft • Blick Art Materials $4.09 3 $12.27
Artistic Wire Colored Copper Craft Wire - Black, 22 Gauge, 45 Ft • Blick Art Materials $4.09 3 $12.27
Beadalon Econo Flat/Round Pliers • Blick Art Materials $11.92 1 $11.92
Wood Squares for Crafts, 36-Count 5x5 Wooden Squares, Unfinished Wooden Square Cutouts for DIY Arts and Crafts, 5 x 5 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Maimeri Italian Natural Earth Oil Color - Venetian Red Earth, 60 ml tube • Blick Art Materials $9.09 1 $9.09
Maimeri Italian Natural Earth Oil Color - Yellow Earth from Rome, 60 ml tube • Blick Art Materials $9.09 1 $9.09
Maimeri Italian Natural Earth Oil Color - Green Earth from Verona, 60 ml tube • Blick Art Materials $9.09 1 $9.09
Spectra Deluxe Bleeding Tissue Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $6.52 1 $6.52

Materials cost

$668.72

Vendor shipping charges

$1.75

Sales tax

$54.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$765.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.00

Total project goal

$900.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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