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

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Using Art to Relax!

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance mental well-being and foster creative expression in our classroom with a variety of art materials for our Art Club!

  • $493 goal

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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 Project

Art is a powerful tool for emotional expression and stress relief. By providing students with high-quality art supplies, we can create an environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and personal growth, promoting overall mental health.

A variety of acrylic and watercolor paints will allow students to explore their emotions through color.

This engagement not only stimulates creativity but also serves as a therapeutic outlet, helping to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Offering a range of brushes and art tools will encourage experimentation with different techniques. Including items like pastels, markers, and collage materials will enable students to express themselves in diverse ways, enhancing their artistic experience.

Providing canvases for students to create finished pieces will instill a sense of accomplishment. Completing an artwork fosters pride and boosts self-esteem, reinforcing positive mental health outcomes.

Investing in these art supplies will empower students to use creativity as a means of emotional expression and healing. By prioritizing mental well-being through art, we can cultivate resilience and a positive classroom environment.

Thank you for considering this proposal to enhance our students’ emotional and artistic development.

Ms. Lyons Marble Hill High School - International Studies Grades 9-12

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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Nearly all 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

134 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handy Art© Acrylic Paint - Set of Eight 8-oz. Bottles • Nasco $30.92 5 $154.60
Artkey Canvas Boards 5x7 Inch 24-Pack, 10 oz Primed 100% Cotton White Blank Canvases for Painting, Art Paint Canvas Panels for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Tempera Paints • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Lifetop 20PCS Painting Rocks, 3"-4" DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Large Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks… • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
School Smart Black Bristle Paint Brushes, Short Handle, Assorted Sizes, Set of 24 - Aluminum/Wood • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
14 Packs White Aprons Red Wine Blue Green Black Coffee White Paint Apron Machine Washable Blank Bib Apron Plain Aprons for Adults Kids Long Tie Unisex Aprons for Cooking BBQ DIY Painting Crafting • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Canvas Drop Cloth by Salt Earth, Pack of 1 Reusable Paint Drop Cloth, 100% Recycled Cotton, All Purpose Painters Drop Cloth, Cotton Canvas Tarp Cover for Painter Furniture & Floor Protection (9x12FT) • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Canvas Drop Cloth by Salt Earth, Pack of 1 Reusable Paint Drop Cloth, 100% Recycled Cotton, All Purpose Painters Drop Cloth, Cotton Canvas Tarp Cover for Painter Furniture & Floor Protection (5x20FT) • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Canvas Drop Cloth by Salt Earth, Pack of 1 Reusable Paint Drop Cloth, 100% Recycled Cotton, All Purpose Painters Drop Cloth, Cotton Canvas Tarp Cover for Painter Furniture & Floor Protection (6x9 FT) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Set of 7 Flat Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Soft Painting Brushes Assorted Sized Craft Brushes Nylon Chip Brushes Artist Varnish Brush Wide Art Paintbrush Sets for Oil Canvas Watercolor Gesso • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Paint Brushes for Kids, 16 Pcs Toddler Chubby Paint Brushes Bulk Set for Craft, Preschool Washable Kids Paint Brushes for Acrylic Paint Watercolor Paint, Easy to Hold and Clean • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$380.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.94

Total project goal

$492.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $492.94

1 Donor

-$492.94

Donations toward project cost

-$419.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.94

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