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Ms. Otero from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lets Open the Imagination Box With Paint and Construction Paper!

Help me give my students the neccesary tools so they can achieve greatness with their education.

  • $572 goal

This project expired on April 11, 2025.

This project expired on April 11, 2025.

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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

I am asking for construction paper, paint, pencils, glue, cotton balls, and popsicle sticks so we can continue to make beautiful artwork.

I want to build on their imagination, I find the children now don't have an imagination and this is sad to me.

I can read a story and have to encourage them to think outside of the box. With crayons and paint they can find their own artistic abilities then they can build on it. I want to thank you in advance for helping me and supporting me.

Ms. Otero PS 65 Mother Hale Academy 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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Bronx, NY 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

18 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prang (Formerly Art Street) Construction Paper, 10 Assorted Colors, Standard Weight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets, 4 Count • Amazon Business $67.43 1 $67.43
Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids, Toddlers Travel Bulk Toys for 3 4 5 6 Years Old, Colorful Sketch Pad Bulk Toys for Boys Girls Classroom Educational Toys Activities Gifts Art Supplies（12P） • Amazon Business $28.49 2 $56.98
Qualatex 350Q Classic LTX ASST, One size • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
Henoyso 40 Pcs Primary Composition Notebook for Kids K-2 Bulk 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Writing Journal with Rainbow Spine 60 Pages Kids Handwriting and Drawing Story Journal for Preschool Student • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
S&S Worldwide Color Splash! Liquid Tempera Bulk Paint, Set of 12 in 11 Bright Colors, 32-oz Easy-Pour Bottles, Great for Arts & Crafts, School, Classroom, Poster Paint, For Kids & Adults, Non-Toxic. • Amazon Business $54.39 1 $54.39
Fainne 102 Pcs Bulk Jumbo Pencils and Sharpeners Set, Large Fat Pencils Thick Giant Big Pencils with Erasers for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten School Office(Yellow, Round) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Color Swell Bulk Watercolors Paint Pack with Wood Brushes - 36 Watercolor Sets with 8 Washable Colors Each - Perfect for Kids, Classrooms, Parties, Students, Donations, Party Favors, All Ages • Amazon Business $34.75 1 $34.75
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.48 2 $28.96
Perfectware 4.5'' Craft Sticks 1000ct • Amazon Business $9.68 2 $19.36
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Shipping and Packaging Supplies, 1.88 in. x 54.6 yd., 6 Tape Rolls • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $10.22 1 $10.22
Neng-Q 2500PCS Googly Eyes, 48 Styles Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Crafts, Multi Colors and Sizes Wiggle Eyes for DIY Art Projects Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$449.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.74

Total project goal

$571.61

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