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Ms. Hilary from Ridgewood, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shining Light On Rembrandt

My students need canvases in order to explore how the classical artist used light and shadows in the creation of his artwork.

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My Students

A smile, a hug, and a strong-spirited high five: these are the ways my students start their learning day .

Our Pre-K Center is located in a low-income area where many families are new to the country.

Most of our students are the first in their families to learn how to speak English. As they grow older, they will become the translators for their parents and guardians, not only sharing immediate information, but also explaining concepts and ideas to help navigate their families in their new home.

My Project

My students are investigating the various properties of light and are making connections based on how objects absorb, reflect, or filter light. During our explorations, we noticed how Rembrandt used light in his painting, particularly his portraits. As we discussed this, the students were interested in exploring how they can use light to create masterpieces like Rembrandt. To make this an authentic experience, we voted on using canvases when we created our artwork.

We ask that you take a moment, notice a shadow on the sidewalk, gaze upon the shadows within a Rembrandt painting, and ponder how a five-year-old would interpret that aspect of the world.

Our project aims at exploring that exact concept. With your donation, we will be able to fully integrate the art of a classical painter into a student-selected, real world investigation. By assisting in this integration of the arts across our classroom subjects, you can help students to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Arts integration also helps to increase Literacy skills for English Language Learners, as it stimulates memory, facilitates comprehension, and builds self-confidence in students.

We thank you for your time and hope to share our future masterpieces with you.

Ms. Hilary Mosaic Pre-K Center at Seneca Ave 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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Ridgewood, NY View local requests

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
07135-2003 - Blick Studio Traditional Profile Cotton Canvas - 9" x 12", 3/4" Profile • Blick Art Materials $2.80 54 $151.20
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-on Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.11 1 $16.11

Materials cost

$167.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.12

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.81

Total project goal

$258.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.75

3 Donors

-$238.75

Donations toward project cost

-$202.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.81

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $0.00

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