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Ms. Cruz from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get Crafty!

Help me give my students a comfy and enticing art corner with an area rug to spark creativity!

  • $698 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

My Project

Many students choose to visit the library during nutrition and lunch as an alternative space. They're often the quieter kids who come in alone to read, draw, or even knit. While literature is a big part of my job, so is providing a safe space where students feel excited to explore and socialize.

I would like to provide my library patrons the opportunity to engage with others through a variety of arts and crafts.

By creating a cozy art nook and supplying it with creative activities, I'll be helping students make new friendships and have fun. Something as simple as laughing over a shared coloring project can be very beneficial to their social emotional learning.

Ms. Cruz Florence Nightingale Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

850 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joy Carpets Off Balance Area Rug in Color Violet, 5'4" x 7'8" • Amazon Business $202.75 1 $202.75
The Coloring Table – Mandala Design – Rectangle Tablecloth – Fabric Coloring Tablecloth – Colorable Designs – Washable and Reusable – Coloring Activity for Children and Adults • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
32 Rolls Lanyard String Plastic Lacing Cord Gimp Boondoggle String Lanyard Kit for Kids Keychain Bracelets Jewelry Making DIY Craft 0.1 Inch Wide 65.6 Feet Long 32 Colors • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lb Bucket), Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Craft Supplies for Classrooms [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.62 3 $31.86
QUEFE 9000pcs, 72 Colors Clay Beads for Friendship Bracelet Making Kit, Bracelet Making Kit for Girls 8-12, Polymer Heishi Beads, Letter Beads for Jewelry Making, for Gifts, Crafts, Preppy • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
iBayam 123-Pack Colored Pencils Set with Gift Case, 3-Color Sketch Pad, Coloring Book, Professional Artist Drawing Pencils Kit Art Supplies for Adults Kids Girls Teens Sketching Shading Blending • Amazon Business $24.64 1 $24.64
Origami Paper 6 Inches Square 500 Sheets 20 Vivid Colors Double Sided for Kids & Adults Arts and Crafts Projects • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Juvale 50 Yards Each Lanyard String, Gimp String in 10 Assorted Colors for Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces, Boondoggle Keychains, Plastic Lacing Cord for Arts and Crafts (10 Spools) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Key - Giant Detailed Fantasy Coloring Poster - 22x32.5 Inches - Intricate Design Great for Kids, Teens, and Adults - Excellent Coloring Activity for Indoors, at School, or Coloring with Friends • Amazon Business $17.43 1 $17.43
Kinlop 48 Pcs Mandalas Coloring Cardstock Mini Coloring Cards Stress Relieving Mandala Style Patterns Poster Cards Coloring Activity for Kids Adults Craft Party Supplies, 9 Inch in Diameter • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Shuttle Art Fabric Markers Pens, 30 Colors Dual Tip Fabric Markers Permanent No Bleed Markers for T-Shirts Sneakers, Non-Toxic & Child Safe Permanent Fabric Pens for Kids Adult Painting Writing • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
sunacme Fabric Markers Pen, 32 Colors Permanent Fabric Paint Pens Art Markers Set - Fine Tip, Child Safe & Non- Toxic for Canvas, Bags, T-Shirts, Sneakers • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Cute Chibi Animals: Learn How to Draw 75 Cuddly Creatures (Cute and Cuddly Art, 3) • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Kids Art Supplies, Coloring Set, Easter Basket Stuffers [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
Cousin Jewelry Basics Lanyard Hook, Silver, 50-Piece • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Paxcoo 1.2mm Elastic Stretch String Cord for Jewelry Making Bracelet Beading Thread • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
BZaber Jumbo Animal Mandala Coloring Poster - Giant African Wild Animal Coloring Poster Wall Art Decor Coloring Sheets for Kids Adults, Bedroom Living Room Classroom Decor, DIY Painting Craft (55“x23) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$508.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$592.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.64

Total project goal

$697.58

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