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Mrs. Wathen from Ocoee, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring our Creativity in Pre-K

My students need open ended materials to engage their creativity. Children will have a variety of materials to choose from like Watercolors, Kinetic Sand and Window Blocks as they explore and create.

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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 Students

I teach Pre-Kindergarten at a small, neighborhood school in Central Florida. Our school is a Title I school and the majority of students qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. We are growing our Pre-K program and will be starting our second year.

The majority of our students start Pre-K speaking only Spanish and need an authentic experience to foster a love of learning and an introduction to vocabulary in these subject areas.

Our students are like little sponges as they are ready and willing to participate in these new activities!

My Project

Pre-K children come to school and learn by doing. The creative process is encouraged through art, blocks, and sensory activities.

Process art gives children a space to express themselves, engage in sensory activities and to have fun!

By painting with watercolors, finger paints, and Kwik Stix, children will have the opportunity to create their very own masterpieces. They will explore in the block area with Window Blocks. Kinetic Sand and Macaroni pieces will be added to the sensory bin as children explore in different sensory mediums and build their fine motor skills.

Children learn best through hands on activities as connections are made and self esteem develops.

Mrs. Wathen Spring Lake Elementary School 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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Ocoee, FL 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RE888 - Window Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
SE202 - Kinetic Sensory Sand - 11 Lb. • Lakeshore Learning Materials $44.99 1 $44.99
LM927 - Super-Safe Craft Tape Center - 1/2" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
BS525Z - Washable Watercolor Set - Dozen • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
HH642 - Indestructible Pots & Pans Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
FA253 - Alphabet Picture Stencils • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA712 - Bright Giant Washable Color Ink Pads - 5-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
SD748 - Craft Tape Pack - 1/2" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
GS364 - Geostix® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
EV212 - Regular Dot Art Painters - 6-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
LC438 - Macaroni - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
EV214 - Brilliant Dot Art Painters - 6-Color Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
TS997 - Kwik Stix™ Tempera Painters - Set of 12 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
DR316 - Jumbo Paint Dabbers - Set of 20 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
HH809 - Natural Tree Rings • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
TB113 - Self-Adhesive Hook & Loop Tape • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
CG584 - Adjustable Apron - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
CG582 - Adjustable Apron - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
CG586 - Adjustable Apron - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 2 $9.98
WS804 - Wikki Stix - Neon Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
WS803 - Wikki Stix - Primary Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
TS281 - Easy-Squeeze Scissors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.79 2 $5.58
AA340RD - Washable Fingerpaint - Pint - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
AA340YE - Washable Fingerpaint - Pint - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
AA340BU - Washable Fingerpaint - Pint - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$451.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.13

Total project goal

$574.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.20

4 Donors

-$574.20

Donations toward project cost

-$488.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.13

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