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Mr. Ron from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Every child is an artist! - Pablo Picasso

Help me give my students lots of new art supplies and projects where they can expand their creativity!

  • $652 goal

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My Project

Art is incredibly important in preschool education. It's much more than just making a mess and having fun, although that's definitely part of it! Here's why:  

Brainpower boost: Art helps develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and hand-eye coordination.

Kids learn to make choices about colors, shapes, and materials, and they experiment with different ways to express themselves.  

Little hands, big skills: Activities like painting, drawing, and sculpting help preschoolers build those small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are essential for writing, buttoning clothes, and other everyday tasks.  

Emotions in motion: Art provides a safe and healthy way for children to express their feelings and emotions. It can be an outlet for excitement, frustration, and everything in between.  

Imagination takes flight: Art encourages creativity and imagination, allowing children to explore new ideas and possibilities. They learn to think outside the box and develop their own unique perspectives.  

Social skills and sharing: Art projects often involve collaboration and sharing, teaching kids how to work together and respect each other's ideas.  

Art in preschool lays the foundation for future success in school and beyond. It helps children grow into well-rounded individuals who are confident, expressive, and ready to learn!

Mr. Ron Pittsburgh Langley K-8 School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pittsburgh, PA 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

34 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fully Washable Liquid Tempera Paint - Pint - Set of 10 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $43.50 2 $87.00
Lzttyee Art Drying Rack for Classroom Paint Drying Rack Art 20 Shelves Metal Desktop Artwork Storage Display Rack Art Drying Rack for Classroom Painting Crafts (20 Shelves) • Amazon Business $79.96 1 $79.96
Lakeshore Tabletop Paper Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Easy Joy 9 PCS Paper Flowers Decorations Hanging Paper Fans Classroom Decoration Paper Floral Backdrop Decor Paper Flowers Decorations for Wall Baby Shower Birthday • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Spirograph Original Deluxe Spirograph Art Set - Durable • School Specialty $31.27 1 $31.27
7" Large Round Craft Ink Pads- 12 Colors Rainbow DIY Fingerprint Ink Pad Stamps Partner Washable Color Painting Card Making Stamp Pad for Kids Rubber Stamp Crafts Paper Wood Fabric Scrapbook • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Lakeshore Mosaic Creations Magnetic Designer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Paint Brushes for Kids, 16 Pcs Toddler Chubby Paint Brushes Bulk Set for Craft, Preschool Washable Kids Paint Brushes for Acrylic Paint Watercolor Paint, Easy to Hold and Clean • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Stencils for Kids Animal Stencils for Kids Large Stencils for Kids Ages 4-8 Shape Stencils Kit Large Stencils for Painting Drawing Stencils Kids Stencils Art Stencils Plastic (14 Pack, 8"" by 8") • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Dinosaur Stencils for Painting Large Animal Stencils for Kids Washable Stencil Set Drawing Stencils Kids Stencils Art Stencils Plastic Stencils for Kids (14 Pack, 8" by 8") • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
53Pcs Paint Sponges for Kids, Kids Paint Brushes Set, Washable Sponge Painting Brushes Paint Kits - Kids Paint Sponges Early Learning Sponge Paint Tools with 26 Alphabets • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
20 PCS Sturdy Stencils for Kids, 8 Inch Kids Stencils with 5 Pcs Scratch Paper for Painting to Imaginative Children's Stories, Learning Tools for Toddlers and Preschooler • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Gushu 1500Pcs Foam Stickers Foam Shapes Stickers for Kids,10 Colors Self Adhesive Craft Supplies Geometric Stickers with Googly Eyes for Preschool Craft DIY Program (Circle, Square, Triangle, Star) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Colorations Garden Stencils, 12 Garden Designs, Made from Washable Plastic, 8 inches each, Jumbo Size, Sturdy Stencils, Great for Creating Art, Kids Stencils, Stencils for Children • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Roylco Jumbo Stencil Set - Perfect Leaves, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $11.95 1 $11.95
Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
JEFURE 50Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Cap, White Board Mini Dry erase Markers Bulk, Fine Point Tip Student White Board Markers for Teachers Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Coceca 300pcs Colorful Feathers 3-5 Inches Bulk Feathers Assorted Colors for Crafts DIY, Art Projects, Party Decorations, Dream Catchers • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$494.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.78

Total project goal

$651.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $651.84

8 Donors

-$634.93

Donations toward project cost

-$543.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.49

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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