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

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Pipe Dreams and Paper Creations: Masterpieces with Tissue and Twists!

Help me give my students supplies, such as tissue paper and pipe cleaners, for art projects.

  • $295 goal

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My Project

My fourth-grade students are brimming with creativity, yet their potential to explore and express themselves is limited by a lack of diverse art supplies. With the right materials, I believe they can push the boundaries of their imagination, developing both their artistic skills and their ability to think critically and problem-solve. I am requesting a variety of art supplies, including different kinds of tissue paper, which can be used for collages, paper sculptures, and vibrant mixed-media projects. The rich colors and textures of tissue paper will allow our students to experiment with layering, color theory, and design principles, while encouraging fine motor skills and tactile engagement. Pipe cleaners, another essential material, will help students build three-dimensional art, fostering spatial awareness and creative construction. These simple yet versatile materials open the door to endless possibilities, from abstract sculptures to whimsical creatures.

Incorporating these supplies into the curriculum will not only enrich my students’ art projects but also enhance their overall learning experience.

Art education has been proven to improve cognitive development, self-expression, and teamwork, all of which are essential skills for students at this developmental stage. By providing a wide array of supplies such as tissue paper in various textures and vibrant hues, along with flexible pipe cleaners, I can offer my fourth graders the tools they need to bring their ideas to life in dynamic and innovative ways. With these materials, students will not only create beautiful works of art, but will also build confidence, improve their problem-solving abilities, and develop an appreciation for the creative process.

Ms. Valbuena PS 153 Maspeth Grades 3-5

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More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hifunwu 1570 PCS Christmas Beaded Ornament Kit Christmas Tri-Shaped Beads Plastic Tri Beads with Pipe Cleaners Xmas Party Craft Wreath Candy Cane for Christmas Tree Hanging • Amazon Business $17.88 3 $53.64
Blick Colored Tissue Assortment - 20" x 30", Assortment of 20 Colors, 480 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $50.05 1 $50.05
Creativity Street Jumbo Stems - Green, Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $2.78 12 $33.36
Blick Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Dark Pink, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Blick Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Cerise, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Blick Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Lavender, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Blick Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Scarlet, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08
Blick Art Tissue - 20" x 30", Yellow, 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.68 6 $16.08

Materials cost

$217.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.24

Total project goal

$294.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $294.95

2 Donors

-$211.58

Donations toward project cost

-$206.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.49

Matching donations from our partners

-$52.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$44.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

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 $0.00

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