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Ms. Smith from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Artistic Growth: Art Room Essentials

Help me give my students a rolling utility cart, floor cushions for flexible seating, sketchbooks, and art portfolios to enhance their art education experience in the classroom.

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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

Our classroom is filled with talented creators and thinkers who excel when given the opportunity to express themselves. These students produce artwork that resonates with their personal experiences and emotions. To support their artistic journeys, we aim to enhance our classroom with materials that will elevate their learning experience and creative growth.

The addition of a rolling utility cart will bring flexibility to our painting setup.

By transporting supplies between the studio and easel room, we can maintain consistent painting procedures across both spaces. This minimizes the time needed for learning new setups, allowing students to focus more on their creative process and ensuring a smoother transition between activities.

Floor cushions for flexible seating will provide a comfortable and adaptable space for students to work. This setup encourages students to find seating arrangements that best suit their creative process, fostering a sense of independence and ownership over their work.

We are excited to introduce sketchbooks and art portfolios into our classroom. Portfolios will serve as a dedicated space for archiving and reflecting on the work completed throughout the year. They will help students document their progress, celebrate their achievements, and critically assess their growth as artists.

Sketchbooks will allow students to work independently, exploring original ideas or engaging with scaffolded sketchbook prompts. This practice provides an opportunity to develop creative thinking skills and experiment with new concepts in a personal, judgment-free space.

Our goal is to create an environment where each student feels valued and inspired. By investing in these materials, we are not just providing supplies; we are creating a space where students can explore, reflect, and grow as artists, opening new avenues for creative expression.

Ms. Smith PS 274 Kosciusko 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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Brooklyn, NY 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paper Junkie 48 Pack Small Blank Notebooks for Kids Bulk, Kraft Paper Journals for Students, Sketching Drawing, Writing (4.3 x 5.6 In) • Amazon Business $21.84 8 $174.72
Geetery 12 Pcs 15 Inch Round Floor Cushions Floor Pillows for Kids Adults 4 Inch Thick PU Leather Flexible Seating Floor Pillow for Yoga Picnic Classroom Home Daycare Nursery, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $53.79 2 $107.58
LEHOM 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart with Hanging Cups & Hooks & Handle, Plastic Art Cart Organizer Storage with Wheels, Easy Assembly for Office, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry (White) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
School Smart Manila File Folders, Legal Size, Straight Cut Tabs, Pack of 100 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $3.99 4 $15.96

Materials cost

$330.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$366.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.73

Total project goal

$431.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $431.53

2 Donors

-$187.15

Donations toward project cost

-$183.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$215.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$183.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.61

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 $0.00

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