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Ms. Melody from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Creativity: Expanding Our Classroom Art Center

Help me give my students new markers, clay, paint, and other art materials to empower, nurture, and inspire creativity in the classroom!

  • $651 goal

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My Project

I'm excited to share a new project that empowers creativity in the classroom. Last year, my fourth graders embarked on an awesome journey of creating their own dragon puppets out of supplies they found in the classroom. However, we kept running out of the supplies! This project aims to provide our classrooms with a wide range of markers, clay, crafting supplies, paint, and other art materials to ensure every student has the opportunity to fully express their creativity and develop their own ideas without limitations. By gaining new yarn, scissors, tape, and other art supplies with new possibilities, we hope to ignite a new love for art and creating, while also fostering community through collaboration among students.

With the right supplies, students will have the tools they need to bring their imagination to life, whether that be during free time or during structured project time.

Art plays a crucial role in developing critical thinking and problem-solving. It also can benefit students' socioemotional learning by providing them the opportunity to express themselves. By investing in these materials, we aim to empower our fourth graders to explore, experiment, and innovate. This project will not only enhance their artistic abilities but also inspire them to take pride in their work.

Your support will help us create an inclusive environment where art is an integral part of learning, making our classroom a place where creativity flourishes and every child feels inspired.

Ms. Melody PS 125 Ralph Bunche 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.

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New York, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sculpey III Polymer Modeling Compound, Sampler Pack, Assorted Colors, Set of 30 • School Specialty $35.62 2 $71.24
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - 6 Pack (24ct), Bulk Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Art Supplies, Kids Stocking Stuffers, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $41.60 1 $41.60
Crayola Model Magic White Classpack 1-oz. Packages White 75/Pk (23-6001) • Staples $41.32 1 $41.32
QUEFE 3960pcs Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelet Making Kit 48 Colors Kandi Beads Set, 2400pcs Plastic Rainbow Bulk and 1560pcs Letter Beads with 20 Meter Elastic Threads for Craft Jewelry Necklace • Amazon Business $18.69 2 $37.38
Crayola Model Magic Clay 75 1-oz. Packs Assorted Colors (23-6002) • Staples $36.19 1 $36.19
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies • Amazon Business $32.02 1 $32.02
School Smart Black Bristle Paint Brushes, Short Handle, Assorted Sizes, Set of 24 - Aluminum/Wood • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
Crayola Colors of The World Washable Paint, 8 Ounces, Assorted Skin Tone Colors, Set of 9 • School Specialty $27.74 1 $27.74
Lakeshore Nylon-Bristle Paintbrushes - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stamp Pad For Rubber Stamps, Arts And Crafts Supplies For Kids Ages 4+, 6 Washable Inks • Amazon Business $6.29 4 $25.16
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape – 11 Roll Multi Pack – 825 Feet x 1 Inch of Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Crayola Glitter Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $8.24 2 $16.48
24 Pack Blunt Tip Scissors - Classroom Buk Pack for Kids Crafts, Student DIY Art Projects, Teacher Supplies (3 Colors, 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Creativity Street Craft Sticks, Natural Color, Pack of 1000 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $11.24 1 $11.24
8 x 12 Inches Felt Sheets for Crafts, 40Pcs Felt Squares Felt Fabric Sheets, Assorted Colors Non Woven Felt Pack, 1mm Thick, Stiff Felt Paper for DIY Sewing Craft Patchwork Decoration • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$499.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.65

Total project goal

$650.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $650.98

4 Donors

-$369.60

Donations toward project cost

-$324.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.44

match offer

-$269.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$229.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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