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Ms. Exe from Kaktovik AK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Creating Cultural Art and Art in the Manner of Masters

My students need a variety of art materials to practice both cultural arts with less expensive materials than ivory, bone, and baleen as well as materials to practice art styles from the masters.

  • $891 goal

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My Students

My class of Inupiat students live on a remote island near the coast of northern Alaska. Throughout the fall, we watch the tundra change from a sea of green to a beautiful landscape of gold, orange, red and brown. We observe polar bears from a safe distance from July through October with the occasional sighting during the winter.

Art is a long-standing cultural component of the Inupiat people.

Our class is a combination of 3rd and 4th graders. They love to Eskimo dance, play traditional Inupiat games, learn new skills, and work together.

As is the case in many schools, arts have taken a backseat to reading, writing, math, and science. However, as a teacher, I know that there are many ways that arts help kids develop creativity, motor skills, confidence, decision making skills, perseverance, focus, and collaboration skills.

My Project

The community we live in believes that all individuals can and should engage in some level of artistic expression. As a teacher, l believe strongly that the arts are important in developing creativity, confidence, motor skills, and perseverance in addition to a variety of skills that my students will use for the rest of their lives.

The supplies on our wish list will provide my students the opportunity to practice traditional art such as carving, etching, and weaving in addition to creating art in the manner of various masters.

Your generous donation of art materials will ensure that my students from a small rural Alaskan village integrate art into various various aspects of Inupiaq life and have the opportunity for meaningful art lessons and exposure. My students will be able to determine art aesthetics, describe works of art, produce art, and incorporate art into various other content areas.

Ms. Exe
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Perler Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors • Amazon Business $14.59 4 $58.36
Sax 90 pound Watercolor Paper for Beginning Artists - 12 x 18 inches - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Crayola Model Magic Modeling Compound Classpack Assortment, Assorted Colors, 1-oz. Pouches, 75-count, Great for Classrooms, School Art Projects • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Prang Ready-to-Use Liquid Tempera Paint, 16-Ounce Bottle, Case of 12, Assorted Colors (21696) • Amazon Business $33.50 1 $33.50
Sax Concentrate Washable Liquid Watercolor Paints - 8 Ounce - Set of 8 - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $30.34 1 $30.34
Washi Tape Set of 12 Rolls, Decorative Masking Tape For Arts & Crafts, Scrapbooking Supplies & Planner Accessories, Includes Birthday Party Ebook • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Bistore - Set of 5 Dream Catcher Metal Hoops, (Dream Catcher Metal Rings) (6 inches diameter) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
PARAG 20 PEARL COTTON #8 CROCHET THREAD 85 Meters each • Amazon Business $28.54 1 $28.54
Crayola; Colored Pencils; Art Tools; 50 Count; Perfect for Art Projects and Adult Coloring • Amazon Business $6.97 4 $27.88
Ivory Original 16-Count: Bath Size Bars (4 Oz), 63.4Ounce • Amazon Business $13.81 2 $27.62
MCS Format Frame (6 Pack), 9 by 12", Black • Amazon Business $27.60 1 $27.60
Dainayw Watercolor Brush Pens Set ,Soft Flexible Tip, Durable,, Create Watercolor Effect - Best for Adult Coloring Books, Manga, Comic, Calligraphy - 20 Colors • Amazon Business $25.90 1 $25.90
Crayola 53-0525-1 8 Pan Set Washable Watercolors, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
MCS Industries 4 by 6-Inch Format Frames, 12-Pack (65471) • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Kuretake Calligraphy Pen - 12 Color Set • Amazon Business $19.20 1 $19.20
Kirkland Signature Premium Quality Food Service ALUMINUM FOIL SHEETS - 500 Count • Amazon Business $18.62 1 $18.62
Prismacolor Premier NuPastel Firm Pastel Color Sticks, 24-Count • Amazon Business $18.30 1 $18.30
Crayola; Model Magic; White Modeling Compound; Art Tools; 2 lb. Resealable Bucket; Perfect for Classroom Art Activities • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39
US Art Supply 9 in. x 12 in. Premium Black Heavyweight Paper Spiral Bound Sketch Pad, 140gsm, 64 Pound, 30 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.56 2 $15.12
24 Creative Plastic Stencils from Highlights • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Commonwealth Basket Fibre Rush, 5/32-Inch 2-Pound Coil, Approxmately 210-Feet • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Commonwealth Basket Fibre Rush 6/32-Inch 2-Pound Coil, Kraft (approximately 210-Feet) • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Caron One Pound Yarn, 16 Ounce, Black • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Fabric Markers with Permanent Brilliant Colors in Dual-Tipped Markers for Creating Washable Art and Lettering (12 piece) by Creative Joy • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Touch of Nature Packed Feather Assortment for Arts and Crafts, 7gm, Chestnut/Natural/Brown • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
US Art Supply 8 X 10 inch Professional Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Panels 12-Pack (1 Full Case of 12 Single Canvas Panels) • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 24 Markers (2 X Box's of 12), Black (30001) • Amazon Business $10.63 1 $10.63
Chenille Kraft 5168 Plastic Handle Colossal Round Brushes, Assorted Colors. 30 Brushes/Canister • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Wicker Basket Kit for Beginners • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Pacon Card Stock, 8 1/2 inches by 11 Inches, Colorful Assortment, 100 Sheets (101169) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
4 Colored Plastic Geometric Symbols Shape Template Drawing Ruler Set with Emoji,Drafting Stencil Technical Drawing Scale(8 pieces) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Zucker Feather Products Turkey Quill Value Pack, 25 Count • Amazon Business $8.85 1 $8.85
RED HEART Comfort Sport Yarn, White • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54
Art Wall 2506-126 100-Piece Tissue Paper, 20 x 26-Inch, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Morton Salt Regular Salt - 26 oz • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45
Calligraphy for Kids • Amazon Business $5.82 1 $5.82
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, 30 sq ft • Amazon Business $5.62 1 $5.62

Materials cost

$703.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.24

Sales tax

 $10.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$757.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.63

Total project goal

$890.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $890.84

137 Donors

-$700.75

Donations toward project cost

-$608.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.29

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.09

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