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Ms. Ramirez from Denver, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Creative Minds

Help me give my students art supplies to help them be creative this school year!

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  • $318 still needed

expires Nov 23

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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

Art is more than just a creative outlet; it's a tool that helps to shape young minds, cultivate critical thinking, and develop fine motor skills. Through art, children learn to express themselves in ways words sometimes cannot. However, many classrooms lack the resources to provide a comprehensive arts education. With your help, we aim to fill this gap and foster creativity in these learning spaces.

I believe that every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserves the chance to explore their artistic potential.

By contributing to the "Creative Little Minds" project, you are not only giving children access to paint, brushes, and other art supplies, but you're also giving them the opportunity to discover their talents, build their self-esteem, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

With your support, we can nurture the creative little minds that will shape our future.

Ms. Ramirez
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prang (Formerly SunWorks) Construction Paper Sampler, 12 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 2,400 Sheets • Amazon Business $99.03 1 $99.03
Crayola Washable Paint (12ct), Paint Set for Kids, Nontoxic Paint, Kids Craft Supplies, For Classrooms, Assorted Colors, 16 Oz • Amazon Business $48.06 2 $96.12
Crayola Paintbrush Variety Classpack, School Supplies, 36 Large Paint Brushes For Kids, Assorted • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
5400 Pcs 1 Inch Tissue Paper Squares, 36 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper for Crafts, Art Rainbow Tissue Paper Bulk for Art Projects, Collage, Suncatchers, Scrapbooking - Non Bleeding • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$236.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.68

Total project goal

$317.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.86

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 $317.86

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