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Ms. Seiden from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thriving Through Art

My students need art supplies to enhance their learning in Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.

  • $438 goal

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My Students

My students are kind, funny, amazing young people who have the potential to learn and grow up successfully, but lack the means necessary. They are hardworking and determined and just want to learn about the world they live in. Most of my students come from a high poverty neighborhood in the projects of NYC and receive free or reduced price breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks. A lot of my students are English language learners who have moved to NYC from different countries where English is rarely spoken at home.

The children in my class inspire me to not only be a better teacher, but to be a better person everyday.

Some of my students come from single parent households, live with many family members in small living conditions or live in a completely different state than their parents with a grandparent/grandparents or an alternative guardian. Overall, my students deal with hardships that no child should have to go through. They cannot afford the everyday materials that they need to be successful.

My Project

There is nothing like opening up a new water color set! You know, dipping the paintbrush into a cup of water and picking the perfect color? My students need the art supplies listed in this project to help them explore and discover new knowledge in 4th grade. For students with special needs and English language learners, art based learning is a great way for them to express their knowledge and feel successful. Since I work in Chinatown, a lot of my students have trouble with the English language.

Allowing my students to show what they know through art gives them endless opportunities to feel like a valued part of the classroom community, even if they don't speak the language.

Students who feel less confident in academic areas but thrive in the arts enjoy and appreciate the chance to show their creativity and knowledge through art. These art supplies will afford my less fortunate students with memorable experiences and a new and improved way of learning. We will use the supplies for self portraits, water-cycle books, to build a model of New Amsterdam, study the solar system, and much much more!

Ms. Seiden PS 126 Jacob August Riis Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
33214-1002 - Crayola Model Magic - 2 lb Bucket, White • Blick Art Materials $19.83 5 $99.15
Crayola 53-0525-1 8 Pan Set Washable Watercolors, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $21.62 2 $43.24
Scotch Double Sided Tape, 1/2 x 500 Inches, 6 Dispensers/Pack (6137H-2PC-MP) • Amazon Business $11.09 3 $33.27
Apache 3 Mil Letter Size (9 x 11.5") Crystal Clear Universal Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count • Amazon Business $10.96 2 $21.92
Neenah Paper Specialty Card Stock, Bright White, LETTER-Size, 96 Bright, 65 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 250 Sheets/Pk • Staples Advantage $10.26 2 $20.52
Original Stationery Arts and Crafts Glitter Shake Jars, Extra Fine, 24 Multi color Set • Amazon Business $19.92 1 $19.92
23918-1080 - Elmers CraftBond All-Temp Glue Sticks - Mini Size 5/16", 4" Length, Pkg of 80 • Blick Art Materials $8.92 2 $17.84
Colore Gel Pens Set of 100 Drawing Art Markers for Adult Coloring Books - Get RARE Colors in Premium Quality Pen Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mira Handcrafts 40 Assorted Colors Acrylic Yarn Skeins with 3 E-Books - Perfect for Any Knitting and Crochet Mini Project • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Elmer's Washable No-Run School Glue, 4 oz, 2 Bottles (E304) • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
3/8 inch Satin Ribbons Assortment Solid Colored - 12 Rainbow Assorted Rolls Variety Pack X 10 Yard - Total 120Yds Ribbon for Gifts Wrap Craft Wedding Decorations (Assorted Bright) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Fun Express Assorted Curling Ribbon Rolls - 60 Feet Per Roll - 12 Rolls • Amazon Business $6.93 1 $6.93
Westcott 8" Straight Titanium Bonded Scissors, Grey/Yellow, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, Green • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
60923-8002 - Creativity Street Craft Stems - 4 mm x 12", Pkg of 100, Brown • Blick Art Materials $1.61 1 $1.61

Materials cost

$325.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.65

Total project goal

$437.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $437.68

4 Donors

-$211.66

Donations toward project cost

-$186.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.65

match offer

-$218.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.18

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