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Mrs. Black from Newburgh, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paint Sticks for PreK

Help me give my students painting sticks to create art and painting projects.

  • 2 donors
  • $265 goal

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Mrs. Black has another project! Donate to PreK Dollhouse with Multicultural Families to help her classroom.

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You can complete this project for $149.
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Help Mrs. Black

Mrs. Black has another project! Donate to PreK Dollhouse with Multicultural Families to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $149.
2X

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

Paint sticks are fantastic for prek students because they offer a mess-free alternative to traditional painting. Students can create art at an independent center without the concern of spilling water or paint on their work or floor. Since the paint sticks are solid, like a crayon, kids can simply "draw" and "paint" without the need for brushes, water, or spills, making cleanup much easier for teachers and students themselves. This convenience encourages creativity and allows children to focus more on the process of art than on managing materials.

Second, paint sticks help improve fine motor skills.

As children grip and apply the paint, they develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers, which are important for writing and other tasks in school. The bright, vibrant colors of paint sticks also engage young learners, stimulating their senses and encouraging them to experiment with mixing colors, making patterns, and exploring texture.

Finally, paint sticks are safe and non-toxic. They’re also portable and offer an easy and enjoyable way to dive into the world of art, fostering creativity, independence, and self-expression while keeping the experience fun and accessible.

Mrs. Black Gidney Avenue Memorial School 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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Newburgh, 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 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks, 96 Colors, Washable Paint Sticks for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Allergen Free, Paint Sticks Class Pack in Assorted Classic Colors, Paint for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $63.89 3 $191.67

Materials cost

$191.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.63

Total project goal

$264.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.18

2 Donors

-$250.89

Donations toward project cost

-$224.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.29

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 $0.00

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