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Mrs. Granda from Parma, OH is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Drawing Books for Creative Kids with ADHD and Autism!

My students need 22 "how-to" drawing books. Titles in this selection include: "How to Draw Flowers" and "Ancient Egypt Drawing Book".

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My Students

I am the art teacher at a Northern Ohio charter school for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD and/or Asperger's Syndrome (mild autism). Our school is a special education program founded on the principle that every child can learn. I teach 200 students at all grade levels (K-12).

My students are creative, but often have trouble staying focused on given tasks.

I am always searching for new ways to keep their attention in the art classroom. I have noticed that many of my students are visual learners and enjoy working with "how to" drawing books. The clear instructions, often given in picture form, are easier for my students to grasp. These kids gravitate toward these drawing books! This is extremely exciting because many of my students have difficulty with reading and usually steer clear of any type of text.

My Project

These drawing books will allow my students to work independently and develop artistic technique while building self-confidence! The books in this selection are centered around the interests of children: flowers, superheroes, cartoons, musical instruments, dinosaurs, and more.

Please help my happy, huggable, and hyper kids develop drawing skills while working with these art-centered books!

I know these books will help me deliver meaningful art lessons. Your interest is greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Granda Summit Academy Community School - Parma Grades 6-8

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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

200 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
How to Draw Nickelodeon Avatar: The Last Airbender Shane L. Johnson (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
How To Draw (Ben 10 Alien Force Series) Scholastic • Barnes and Noble $4.26 1 $4.26
Learn to Draw Disney/Pixar Wall-E Disney Storybook Artists (Illustrator), Created by Pixar Animation Studios • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
Learn to Draw Disney Pixar's Ratatouille Disney Storybook Artists, Adapted by Claire Williams, Adapted by Howard Father • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
Learn to Draw Tinker Bell (Learn to Draw Series) Disney Storybook Artists (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
How to Draw Disney's Lilo and Stitch (Disney's Classic Character Series) Annie Auerbach, Lori Heiss, Disney Creative Development Storybook Ar (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
Ready, Set, Draw! (Disney/Pixar Toy Story) RH Disney, RH Disney (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.70 1 $4.70
How to Draw: Garfield and Friends (Learn to Draw Series) Jim Davis • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
How to Draw Flowers Barbara Soloff Levy, E. Ed. Levy • Barnes and Noble $4.26 1 $4.26
How to Draw Sadie Chesterfield, Carlo Loraso (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.12 1 $5.12
How to Draw Cats Barbara Soloff Levy • Barnes and Noble $4.22 1 $4.22
How to Draw Spongebob Squarepants (Nickelodeon's How to Draw Books Series) Heather Martinez (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.08 1 $5.08
How to Draw Musical Instruments Barbara Soloff Levy • Barnes and Noble $4.26 1 $4.26
How to Draw Managa Fantasy Fighters Top That! Kids Staff (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $6.83 1 $6.83
How to Draw Aquarium Animals Barbara Soloff Levy • Barnes and Noble $4.26 1 $4.26
How to Draw Pirates: Captain, Crew, Ships and More Barbara Soloff Levy • Barnes and Noble $4.26 1 $4.26
All about Drawing Dinosaurs and Reptiles (All about Drawing Series) Manufactured by Walter Foster Publishing • Barnes and Noble $8.50 1 $8.50
Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing Book Ralph Masiello, Ralph Masiello (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.93 1 $5.93
Bug Drawing Book: Simple Steps to Make Anyone an Artist Ralph Masiello, Ralph Masiello (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $5.93 1 $5.93
Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book Ralph Masiello, Ralph Masiello (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $6.79 1 $6.79
Insects: Step-by-Step Instructions for 26 Creepy Crawlies Diana Fisher (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.22 1 $4.22
Look! Drawing the Line in Art Gillian Wolfe • Barnes and Noble $14.57 1 $14.57

Materials cost

$123.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$160.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.33

Total project goal

$188.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$188.86

8 Donors

-$188.86

Donations toward project cost

-$160.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.33

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