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

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Tiny Colorful Masterpieces: Art By Little Imaginative & Creative Hands

Help me give my students the opportunity to showcase their incredible artwork and shine all year long!

  • 10 donors
  • $513 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love the enthusiasm and imagination my pre-K art students bring to class every day. Their creativity knows no bounds, and they find joy in experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures. By helping me with your kind and generous donations, it will be my honor to see such incredible ways each child approaches art differently—some dive into their work with bold, expressive strokes, while others focus on intricate details, showing me a whole new way to see the world.

The specific art materials and resources that I am requesting will significantly impact their learning.

It will provide my "little artists" with the tools they need to fully express themselves.

In addition, providing my little artists with different types of crafting materials will give them the freedom to explore various mediums and enhance their creativity. I am creating an environment where they can make choices about how they want to express their ideas and start to understand the fundamentals of art while always having fun.

My goals for this project are to encourage my students to embrace their creativity and build confidence in their artistic abilities. I want them to feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and exploring their imaginations without fear of failure. My focus is to foster a sense of pride in their work, while also teaching them the importance of self-expression and the value of creativity.

What makes my pre-K students special is their unfiltered imagination and their ability to see the world in ways that are often surprising and delightful. Their excitement is contagious, and each day is a new opportunity to learn from them as much as they learn from me. Every child brings a unique voice to the classroom, and that diversity of thought makes our art experiences rich and meaningful.

Ms. DiGiacomo (Ms. D) Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center at Bouck 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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Brooklyn, 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

38 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vodolo 5-Pack Kids Artwork Frames Changeable, Kids Art Display Frame with Self Adhesive Backing, Magnetic Children Artwork Storage Frames, A4 Picture Frames Changeable for Drawing Crafting • Amazon Business $12.99 8 $103.92
MeCids Art Supply Storage and Organizer - 360° Spinning Pen Holder and Pencil/Marker Organizer Caddy for Desk for Office, Classroom - Kids Craft Supplies Organization and Storage - Cell Phone Stand • Amazon Business $20.99 4 $83.96
Joymaney Art Drying Rack | Mobile Metal Art Storage Rack with Removable Shelves | Art Organizer for Kids, Art Studio and Tabletop Storage, Craft Room and Desktop (15 Shelves) • Amazon Business $67.95 1 $67.95
Masterpiece Sausalito Hardcore Pro Canvas Panel Pack - 6" x 6", Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $14.35 4 $57.40
Special Supplies Fun Foam Modeling Foam Beads Play Kit, Children’s Educational Clay for Arts Crafts Kindergarten, Preschool Kids Toys Develop Creativity, Motor Skills (10) • Amazon Business $18.04 2 $36.08
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 12 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Blick Studio Desk Easel, Natural • Blick Art Materials $15.61 1 $15.61

Materials cost

$399.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.93

Total project goal

$512.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.84

9 Donors

-$254.66

Donations toward project cost

-$219.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.20

match offer

-$254.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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