You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. G. from Long Is. City, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. G. is requesting

Tools to Help us Soar and Shine

Help me give my students basic supplies like paint brushes, sharpeners and highlighters to let their creativity flow across subjects.

  • $228 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. G. for her next project!

Help Mrs. G.

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. G. for her next project!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My students are English Language Learners. Every day they work hard on learning to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English. Many of them come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses.

I work in a Title I school with a very high immigrant population.

Many of my students have very limited schooling in their first language. In our school we move from learning letters to reading very quickly. We help students learn English while giving them the chance to work at a pace that’s challenging for them without it being too overwhelming. My students come from all around the world, from many different and often difficult situations. They hold the American Dream, but need the tools to make them successful.

My Project

It is very important to create an environment of acceptance and kindness in the classroom. My students have diverse learning needs and should participate in activities that can display all levels of abilities. When students are given the opportunity to express themselves artistically, the outcome is fantastic.

The arts don’t just develop a child’s creativity—the skills they learn because of them spill over into academic achievement.

Different size paint brushes, highlighters, and finishing products to highlight artwork are important parts of this activity. Students will have the opportunity to respond to stories through art.

There is no "right or wrong" way with art. Through art, students learn how to interpret, analyze, and use visual information, and to make choices based on it. Learning how to make choices and decisions will certainly carry over into their education and other parts of life—as this is certainly a valuable skill in adulthood.

Mrs. G. PS 199 Maurice Fitzgerald Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. G.

Long Is. City, 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

28 students impacted 3donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. G. is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BRUSH BLACK BRISTLE 3/4 IN SH - SCHOOL SMART PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $11.49 3 $34.47
ERASERS MAGNETIC WHITEBOARD 2 X 2 PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $9.29 3 $27.87
GLITTER-ASST COLORS 4 OZ SET OF 6 SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $15.90 1 $15.90
BRUSH WATERCOLOR SH HNDL SIZE 6 - SCHOOL SMART PACK OF 12 • School Specialty $4.54 3 $13.62
The Other Side • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
A Different Pond (Fiction Picture Books) • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
HIGHLIGHTER YELLOW PEN P/12 SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $2.61 3 $7.83
SHARPENER OVAL PENCIL 2.12IN ASST ITA42850 • School Specialty $0.49 15 $7.35
ERASER DRY ERASE MAGENTIC SCHOOL SMART • School Specialty $0.83 6 $4.98

Materials cost

$150.00

Vendor shipping charges

$11.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.14

Total project goal

$227.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$227.59

3 Donors

-$227.59

Donations toward project cost

-$193.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.14

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/tools-to-help-us-soar-and-shine/4299033/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":28,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. G.","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1083183125","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Long Is. City","teachersOnPage":[416318],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":4299033,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"416318":{"owner":"Mrs. G.","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[4299033],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp416318_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594393693433","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":33393,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":416318,"schoolCounty":"Queens","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}