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Ms. Gonzalez from Las Vegas, NV is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Expressing Through Art: Supporting Immigrant and English Learners' Growth

Help me give my students art supplies like modeling clay, drawing paper, and storage solutions to help them express their emotions, and ease their transition through art therapy since many of whom are immigrating to a new country,

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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

My students are a diverse group of immigrants and English learners who are adjusting to life in a new country. Many of them face language barriers and emotional challenges as they navigate their new environment. Through this project, I aim to provide them with creative tools to express themselves, build confidence, and foster a sense of belonging.

The specific items I’m requesting—modeling clay, paints, brushes, and sketch pads—will offer my students a way to communicate non-verbally.

These resources will help them tap into their creativity, allowing them to process their emotions while developing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. The rolling pins and storage shelves will create a more organized, functional art space, ensuring all supplies are accessible and ready to use.

My goal is to give students a creative outlet to express their feelings and experiences, especially when words might be difficult. This project will also integrate art with language learning by encouraging students to talk about their artwork, boosting their communication and public speaking skills in a supportive environment.

What makes my students extraordinary is their resilience and adaptability. Many of them are balancing the complexities of learning English, adjusting to new surroundings, and finding their place in a new community. Despite these challenges, they bring incredible creativity and determination to the classroom. Art gives them a safe, expressive outlet to share their unique perspectives and to connect with one another. Your support will help them thrive both academically and personally.

Ms. Gonzalez Equipo Academy Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Gonzalez

Las Vegas, NV 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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
60 Pcs 5.5'' x 8.5'' Top Spiral Bound Sketch Pad 30 Sheet Each(68lb/100gsm), Sketching Drawing Pad Artist Sketch Pad Kids Drawing Paper Art Sketchbook for Charcoal Graphite Painting • Amazon Business $76.99 1 $76.99
Amazon Basics 4-Shelf Adjustable, Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit on 3'' Wheel Casters, Metal Organizer Wire Rack, 36" L x 14" W x 57.75" H, Black • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
AMACO Air-Dry Modeling Clay, 25 Pounds, Gray • School Specialty $28.49 2 $56.98
Apple Barrel Art Lessons Paint and Brush Set, 34 pc Kit Including 23 2 fl oz Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Colors, 1 2 fl oz bottle of Mod Podge Matte, 10 FolkArt Brushes, 6 Video Lessons And More • Amazon Business $26.18 1 $26.18
Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils - Box of 72, Pre-Sharpened • Blick Art Materials $18.70 1 $18.70
Blick Sulphite Drawing Papers - 9" x 12", White, 500 Sheets, 80 lb • Blick Art Materials $15.87 1 $15.87
Sponge DuPont Cellulose Medium • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.02 5 $15.10
200 Pcs Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Kids Paint Brushes Detail Fine Brushes with Flat and Round Tip Acrylic Paint Brushes Set for Classroom Water Color Canvas Painting Touch Up • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
1000 Tacticai Raffle Tickets, Orange (8 Color Selection), Double Roll, Ticket for Events, Entry, Class Reward, Fundraiser & Prizes • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Mini Rolling Pin 7.5 Inch Kids Rolling Pin - (Pack of 6) Set for Play Dough Accessories Small Rolling Pin For Dough - Wood kids Rolling Pins with Handles for playdough tools, Playdoh Accessories • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (16 Ounce), 21136 Kelly Green • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (16 Ounce), 21123 Bright Red • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (16 Ounce), 21142 Cobalt Blue • Amazon Business $4.97 1 $4.97
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (16 Ounce), 21131 Bright Yellow • Amazon Business $4.47 1 $4.47

Materials cost

$324.94

Vendor shipping charges

$25.60

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.01

Total project goal

$453.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$453.42

2 Donors

-$227.42

Donations toward project cost

-$193.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.11

match offer

-$226.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.90

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$0.00

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