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Mrs. K. from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Our Creative Side!

Help me give my students materials to explore their creative side and have fun within the classroom!

  • $1,324 goal

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Mrs. K. has another project! Donate to Sensory Needs to help her classroom.

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Mrs. K. has another project! Donate to Sensory Needs to help her classroom.

$1,330 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Students

My students consist of inner-city children who come from low-income families, and some are even homeless. As a teacher in an urban district, I work with four and five-year-old students ranging in levels of development. I have several students with special needs (IEPs) who are currently mainstreamed into my general education classroom. We have a classroom aide to help with classroom tasks.

My student population consists of inner-city children mainly coming from low-income​ families.

We are a dual-language school where students learn English and Spanish. We are proud to be a national school of character!

My Project

Our students LOVE creating new things! I would love to add a variety of colored construction papers, triangular markers, car decorating kit, sketch pads, visor making kit, and baskets for storage to our classroom list of materials. It would be SO FUN watching our students create fun projects using these materials. The sky is the limit! With COVID restrictions, we find ourselves constantly looking for new ways to engage students and explore their creative side in a way that is safe for them. Having their own art materials to create and explore would be amazing. Thank you in advance for your donations to our project.

Mrs. K. Donald Stewart ECC 51 Grades PreK-2

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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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Sketch Pad (9 x 12 inches) - 50 Sheets, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $10.79 21 $226.59
EG352Z - Easy-Grip Triangular Markers - Set of 12 Packs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $58.99 3 $176.97
CA202 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Lap Pad • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
LL300 - Large Dishwasher-Safe Plastic Basket - Natural 15l x 13w x 8h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 4 $87.96
CA201 - Cuddly Puppy Weighted Shoulder Wrap • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
DT710 - Design-Your-Own Cars - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 3 $74.97
LL302 - Medium Dishwasher-Safe Plastic Basket - Natural 14 1/2l x 11w x 7 1/2h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 4 $67.96
DV612 - Design-Your-Own Visors - Set of 15 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 3 $44.97
PP307 - Color Me Creative Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 2 $43.98
TA70RG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70AC - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70BK - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70WB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Warm Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70HR - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70YE - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70BL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Brilliant Lime • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70HG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70TQ - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 4 $11.16
TA70PN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70MA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70PU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70VT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70SP - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Shocking Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70BU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70YB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Royal Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 3 $8.37
TA70SB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 2 $5.58
TA70GL - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - Gold • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 2 $5.58
TA70WT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9 x 12 Pack of 50 Sheets - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 2 $5.58

Materials cost

$1,079.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,125.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$198.59

Total project goal

$1,323.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,323.91

1 Donor

-$1,323.91

Donations toward project cost

-$1,125.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$198.59

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