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Ms. Min-Gillette from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Have the Imagination! We Just Need the Paint!

Help me give my students, 50 of them, watercolor paints for art!

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My Students

My 50 1st and 2nd-grade students are looking for ways to advance their art skills beyond crayons and markers. It would be nice to have more options for them. What to do? That's where you come in!

I would like them to start learning how to use watercolors, pastels, and clay to advance their visual arts lessons that I always tie into language arts, history, and even science.

We've been distance learning since August and I think this will pique their interest more during our Zoom time! They are very talented with crayons and markers and I think we can learn a lot together using different mediums. Thank you!

My Project

My 50 1st and 2nd-grade students have been enjoying our pencil and paper art lessons but I would like to give them an opportunity to work with other mediums such as watercolor paints and clay. They have been distance learning since August and I want to keep them engaged during the art lessons while we are at home learning.

In this project, I am also requesting rulers so that families can make straight lines for the children to practice their handwriting skills since some of the families run out of lined writing paper quickly.

The Crayola clay is perfect for future projects that go beyond just writing and drawing on paper and the children get to enjoy making something with their hands. In the classroom, we use oil pastels for special occasions to do resist artwork with the watercolors and I would like to continue that while we are not face to face in the classroom. The children will love it, especially my English Language Learners who use art to communicate.

Ms. Min-Gillette Queen Anne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Marker and Watercolor Pad 8 x10 Inches , 50 pages • Amazon Business $4.60 51 $234.60
Tru-Ray Construction Paper, 10 Classic Colors, 9" x 12", 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $2.33 51 $118.83
Color Swell Watercolor Paint Bulk 18 Pack with Wood Brushes 8 Colors Washable Water Colors Great for Families, Kids, Adults, Parties, Classrooms • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Crayola Model Magic White, Modeling Clay Alternative, Bulk School Supplies Classpack,75 Single Packs • Amazon Business $31.59 2 $63.18
PENTRISTA Oil Pastels, 50 Pack 6 Vibrant Assorted Colors Non-toxic Water Soluble Oil Pastels for Kids, Indoor Activities at Home,School Classroom Art Supplies • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Stock Your Home 70 Lb Kraft Brown Paper Bags with Handles (50 Count) - Kraft Brown Paper Grocery Bags Bulk - Large Paper Bags with Handles for Grocery Shopping - Handles Provide Grip for Trash Bag Use • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
LovesTown 60 Packs Wood Rulers,2 Scale 30cm & 12inch Student Rulers Wooden School Rulers Office Ruler Measuring Ruler for Students Teachers Experiments Crafts • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$592.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$685.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.00

Total project goal

$806.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $806.66

2 Donors

-$806.66

Donations toward project cost

-$685.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.00

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