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

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The Secret to Living is Giving!

Help me give my students an awesome holiday season! I am asking for donations to give my students educational goodies, to ensure that they will continue to be productive over winter break.

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My Project

Hello! I am a speech-language pathologist working at a Title I school in Brooklyn, NY. Most of my students come from low-income households and it would mean the world to me and to them if I was able to give them educational holiday goodies such as doodle pads, stress balls, paint sets, and crafts to ensure that they continue to be productive over winter break in a fun and engaging way! I enjoy my student's unique personalities, curious minds, and eagerness to learn. The sensory fidget toys will help keep students calm and engaged. I will pair mini lessons with each craft activity according to grade-level common core standards. For example, I will include sequencing cards that they can use to complete each craft and create mini stories about their winter village.

I put my heart and soul into what I do and my students' success means so much to me!

Ms. Policaro PS Intermediate School 109 Glenwood Academy 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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More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aneco 12 Pack Christmas Snowman DIY Craft Build Snowman Craft Kit Christmas Decoration Air Dry Modeling Clay Winter Gift Game for Holiday Party Home Decor • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Keebor 12-Color Watercolor Paint Set, 24 Pack Kids Water Color Paint with 24 Brushes, Washable Watercolors for Party Favors, Craft Art Supplies • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
KipiPol Make Your Own Water Globe Kit – 4X DIY Snow Globe Making Kit w/ 5 Figures, 20 Packs of Modeling Clay for Kids for Sculpting, Crafts for Girls Ages 4-6, Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 4-6-8-12 • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
45 Pieces Star Smile Face Stress Balls Mini Star Foam Balls Smile Funny Face Toys Relief Star Smile Balls for School Carnival Reward Student Prizes Party Favor Toy, 5 Colors (45 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Jar Melo Washable Dot Markers Kit, 6 Colors Dot Paint Markers 2.1 fl.oz, Dot Art Marker, Non-Toxic, 40 FREE Pdf Activity Book & Physical Sheets Daubers Marker for Toddler & Preschoolers • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Fovths Christmas Snowman DIY Craft Kit Include 30 Snowman Model Foam Balls with 12 Set Snowman Making Accessories for Kids Christmas DIY Crafting Sewing Winter Holiday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$170.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.34

Total project goal

$262.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.28

3 Donors

-$177.19

Donations toward project cost

-$171.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

match offer

-$60.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.09

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 $0.00

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