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Ms. Gerst from Americus, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self-Expression in the Classroom

Help me give my students assorted construction paper, colored pencils, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, and coloring books. These materials will help students foster their self-expression in the classroom in the art field.

  • $187 goal

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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

I am so excited to have my first classroom next year! Here are some materials and why I would need them to help foster self-expression in my classroom: Construction paper, Color pencils, Crayons, Scissors, Glue Sticks, and Coloring Books.

These materials will help students when they need time to express themselves.

Students will have time throughout the day (if needed) to use these supplies to draw, cut and paste, and/or color.

Self-expression is important in the classroom because it helps the students understand that it's okay to express themselves and be their authentic selves. No students are the same and need an outlet outside of school work to show that.

Ms. Gerst
Grades 3-5
  • Furlow Charter School
  • Americus, GA
    • 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

    This project will reach 21 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Works!© Safety Point Scissors - 5 in. Kid Scissors • Nasco $1.28 40 $51.20
16 Bulk Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8 - Assortment Bundle Includes 16 Kids Coloring and Activity Books Bundle with Games, Puzzles, Mazes, and Stickers (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $19.45 1 $19.45
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 1 $10.26
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Kids: Reduce Stress and Find Calm through Coloring • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Tru-Ray 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 50 Sheets (P102940) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $1.77 1 $1.77
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 1 $1.38

Materials cost

$114.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.12

Sales tax

 $7.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.03

Total project goal

$186.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $186.84

2 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $186.84

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