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Mrs. Candice Groves from Blytheville, AR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Paint!

Help me give my students assorted paints, cardstock, rhinestones, craft jewels, modeling clay, and carts to carry it all!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,169 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Approximately 300 Pre-K through 5th grade students come through our after-school program each year. These students come from some of the poorest families in an already 100% free/reduced lunch school district, and nearly all struggle academically. Our Afterschool Program relies on test data and certified teachers to support each student's specific learning and social needs while also providing a safe place for the students to learn and grow after the regular school day ends.

Arts & Crafts are an important part of our STEM & Literacy curriculum.

Due to budget cuts, it is a struggle to purchase some of the more expensive craft supplies. One of the students' favorites, paint, is just too much for us to afford. Assorted colors of acrylic paint and finger paints makes up the majority of this project, including the cardstock and finger paint paper for them to paint on. We also want to introduce the kids to air dry modeling clay (which they can also paint on) to spark their 3D creativity! To add a little more creativity, we've included rhinestones/gemstones and pipe cleaners, along with Kleenex, baby wipes, and Clorox wipes that will be used for both hygiene and crafting clean-up. Finally, we're requesting 3 foldable rolling carts to transport their materials, since the students meet in various locations throughout the school building during the afterschool program hours.

The students will use each of these craft supplies for various art projects to help them explore their science, math, and literacy lessons while enhancing their creativity and social skills.

Mrs. Candice Groves
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 10 $129.90
Crayola Model Magic - White (75ct), 1oz Modeling Clay Alternative, Air Dry Clay For Kids, Bulk Classroom Arts & Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $39.19 3 $117.57
MaxWorks 50830 Rolling Utility Cart/Folding Dolly with Lid- 80Lbs Capacity • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Kleenex Expressions Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 18 Flat Boxes, 160 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply (2,880 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $33.49 2 $66.98
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Sensitive, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $17.70 3 $53.10
Creativity Street Rhinestones PAC3572, Assorted Colors, Assorted Sizes, 375 Pieces • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Fresh, 75 Count (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $4.50 8 $36.00
Creativity Street Chenille Kraft Acrylic Gemstones Classpack • Amazon Business $17.70 2 $35.40
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream, 11 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
Krafty Kids GC025B, Tinsel Chenille Stems, Glitter Pipe Cleaners, 6mm by 12in, Gold, 1/4" x 12" X 35 Piece • Amazon Business $5.92 5 $29.60
Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paint Set, Matte Finish, Set of 8, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 8), Assorted • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 1050 Pieces 30 Assorted Colors for Craft Arts Creative DIY Projects Decorations, 6mm x 12inch Fuzzy Colored Chenille Stem Sticks Set Craft Supplies for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Sheet Protector, Heavy Duty, 100 Pack, Clear • Amazon Business $8.86 2 $17.72
Crayola Washable Finger Paints (6ct), Toddler Paint Set, Finger Paint for Kids, Preschool Supplies for Teachers, Nontoxic [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2-Ounce), 20621 White • Amazon Business $1.17 12 $14.04
Apple Barrel Gloss Finish Acrylic Paint, 2 oz., Golden Yellow, 2.00 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $1.17 12 $14.04
Apple Barrel Paint GLOSS ACRYLIC, 2 oz, Tangelo 2 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $1.17 12 $14.04
FolkArt K658 Paint Acrylic Metallic, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Antique Gold • Amazon Business $2.27 6 $13.62
Apple Barrel Multi Surface Acrylic Paint, 44848E, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Milk Chocolate • Amazon Business $1.07 12 $12.84
Crayola Washable Glitter Paint Great for Classroom Projects, 6 Count • Amazon Business $12.27 1 $12.27
Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2-Ounce), 20660 Real Blue • Amazon Business $1.17 10 $11.70
Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2-Ounce), 20662 Black • Amazon Business $1.17 10 $11.70
FolkArt Garnet Red Acrylic Paint, 2 fl oz • Amazon Business $5.61 2 $11.22
FolkArt Metallic Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2 Ounce), 653 Emerald Green • Amazon Business $1.79 6 $10.74
Prang (Formerly Art Street) Fingerpaint Paper, White, 11" x 16", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Apple Barrel Acrylic, Pink Polish 2 oz, 21379EA Paint, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 3), 6 • Amazon Business $1.74 4 $6.96
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2 oz), 20501, Bright Red • Amazon Business $0.58 12 $6.96
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2 oz), JA20226, Petunia Purple • Amazon Business $0.58 12 $6.96
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2-Ounce), 20529 Christmas Green • Amazon Business $0.58 8 $4.64
Apple Barrel Gloss Acrylic Paint in Assorted Colors (2-Ounce), 20354 Real Brown • Amazon Business $0.58 8 $4.64

Materials cost

$877.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $72.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$993.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.30

Total project goal

$1,168.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,168.67

1 Donor

-$496.69

Donations toward project cost

-$496.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$584.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$496.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$87.65

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 $0.00

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