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Ms. Compan from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Learners Through Life Skills and Essential Supplies

Help me give my students materials to enhance their life skills, emotional and social skills, and basic needs.

  • $1,081 goal

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My Project

At Twain, many of our elementary students face significant challenges in accessing the tools and resources they need to thrive academically and personally. Our project seeks to provide vital life skills resources, and basic needs items to help our students flourish, both inside and outside the classroom.

Life Skills: In addition to academic knowledge, life skills such as emotional regulation, effective communication, and time management are essential for student success.

By providing books, activity kits, and interactive resources focused on life skills development, we will empower our students with the tools to navigate challenges, form healthy relationships, and build a foundation for lifelong success.

Basic Needs: For many of our students, access to basic essentials such as snacks, hygiene products, and even school supplies can be limited. Our project also aims to provide items like healthy snacks, winter coats, notebooks, pencils, and hygiene kits to ensure that every student has what they need to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.

With your generous support, we can create an environment where every student feels safe, supported, and inspired to grow. Thank you for helping us provide the essential resources that will enable our students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Ms. Compan Mark Twain 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.

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Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 58A Black Standard Yield Toner Cartridge (CF258A) • Quill.com $123.02 1 $123.02
Crayola Washable Paint, 1 Pint Bottles, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $54.22 1 $54.22
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - Value Set, Set of 16, Assorted Colors, 2 oz, Bottles • Blick Art Materials $20.98 2 $41.96
Apple Barrel One Gallon (128 fl oz) Black Acrylic Paint, Matte Finish Color For Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies, DIY Arts And Crafts Acrylic Paint, 1 Gallon (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $39.19 1 $39.19
Goldfish Dynamic Duo Variety Pack, Colors Cheddar & Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Snack Packs, 20 Ct • Amazon Business $9.76 4 $39.04
Lanyani Vibrant Broken Ceramic Tiles for Crafts Mosaics,Irregular Polished China Tile Scraps Stained Glass Pieces, Mixed Colors- 2Pounds/0.97 Square Foot • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Nasco Washable Liquid Watercolors, 8 oz. Bottles - Set of 10 • Nasco $35.60 1 $35.60
Sax Liquid Washable Watercolor Paint, 8 Ounces, Assorted Fluorescent Colors, Set of 8, Black • School Specialty $33.14 1 $33.14
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Paper Mate Flair Metallic Felt Tip Pens, City Lights Collection, Glittery Assorted Colors, Premium Ink, 16 Count, Perfect for Writing, Doodling and Bullet Journaling • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
COYMOS 24 Pcs Ceramic Tiles for Crafts White Ceramic Coasters for Crafts Blank Unglazed Ceramic Tile 4x4 for Painting, Alcohol Ink, Acrylic Pouring, DIY Coaster, Cork Backing Pads Included • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Point, Cosmic Colors, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $24.67 1 $24.67
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.91 1 $23.91
Elmer's Glue-All - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $22.94 1 $22.94
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 30/Pack (BIN687409) • Staples $9.57 2 $19.14
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 100 Pencils/Pack (688100) • Staples $18.07 1 $18.07
Chenille Kraft Company - No Spill Paint Cups 10/pk Dual Lid Storage Cups • Teachers' School Supply $16.89 1 $16.89
Crayola Colored Pencils - Colors of Kindness, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Crayola Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 50/Box (68-4050) • Staples $7.85 2 $15.70
50Pcs Wood Slices 2.4"-2.8" Unfinished Natural Wood Rounds with Pre-drilled Hole and 66Feet Twine String, Wood Slices for Wood Burning Painting DIY Crafts Christmas Ornaments Party Wedding Decor • Amazon Business $15.50 1 $15.50
lifetop 120PCS Painting Rocks, DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium/Small/Tiny Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks… • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
120 PCS Dried Flowers for Resin Molds, Natural Pressed Flowers Leaves Herbs kit with Tweezers for DIY Art Crafts, Candle,Jewelry Making, Scrapbook Embellishment, Nail, Silicone Molds, Floral Decors • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Scrambled Assortment Bag of Buttons for Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Collections, Sewing, and More! (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.64 2 $13.28
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $13.21 1 $13.21
120 Pieces Mixed Size Transparent Dried Flower Bookmarks Kit Cute Bottle Shaped Flower Bookmark Maker Handmade DIY Transparent Floral Page Clear Floral Bookmark Point Tweezer Hole Punch • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Shrinky Art Paper, Cridoz 50Pcs Shrinky Sheets Shrink Plastic Film for Keychains and Kids Creative Art Craft Marking • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Nuanchu Pressed Flowers Bulk Dried Flower for Crafts Real Natural Purple Red Dried Flower Leave with Tweezer for Candle Making Resin Mold Nail Scrapbooking DIY • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, For Disinfecting and Deodorizing, Lemon Breeze, 19 Fl Oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
50 Pcs Acrylic Bookmark Blanks, 25 Pcs Clear Acrylic Craft Bookmarks for Women with 25 Pieces Colorful Tassel for DIY Bookmarks Crafts School Gift Bags Christmas Stocking Stuffers (5.5X 0.9 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Zonon 36 Pieces Large Size Wood Blank Bookmarks DIY Wooden Craft Unfinished Hanging Tags Rectangle Blank Bookmark Ornaments with Holes and Ropes for Wedding Graduation Party Decor • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$842.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.01

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$918.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.07

Total project goal

$1,080.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,080.49

2 Donors

-$479.34

Donations toward project cost

-$474.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

match offer

-$522.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$444.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$78.41

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