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Ms. Watkins from Durham, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensory exploration through Art

Help me give my students sensory exploration through art activities with an easel and art supplies.

  • $888 goal

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

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This project expired on May 7, 2025.

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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

All of our students want to learn. Learning through exploration and play is important for preschool learners. An art easel, paint, and paintbrushes will help our little learners be able to explore their senses through art, The play dough tools will also help with their sensory needs. These students are on the Autism Spectrum and have many sensory needs. Having art as way to explore will broaden the students sensory needs. The students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds, are very unique as individuals, and individually very smart. Using their expression through art may be a way to communicate more clearly as well.

Ms. Watkins Merrick - Moore Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Durham, NC 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

10 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Primary Teaching Easel, 30 x 31-1/2 x 58 Inches - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $388.46 1 $388.46
Lakeshore Dough - Set 1 - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $74.99 1 $74.99
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $49.22 1 $49.22
JOYIN 44 Pieces Play Dough Accessories Set for Kids, Playdough Tools with Various Plastic Molds, Rolling Pins, Cutters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
10 Pack Plastic Art Trays,8 Colors Activity Trays Sensory Tray,Sand Tray Serving Trays,Art Trays for Kids,Crafts Organizer,DIY Projects,Painting,Beads,Home,School • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$543.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $130.24

Sales tax

 $42.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$754.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.14

Total project goal

$887.58

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