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Ms. McCormick from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clay for Christmas

Help me give my students clay supplies for an exciting holiday-themed art project in our classroom

  • $559 goal

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My Project

The holiday season is a perfect time to inspire creativity and teach students the importance of self-expression through art. By creating Christmas ornaments from clay, students will have the opportunity to design and personalize their own festive creations while learning essential sculpting and crafting techniques. This project will also foster a sense of accomplishment, as students will be able to share their handmade ornaments with their loved ones.

However, in order to make this project a success, we need to raise funds for the necessary materials, including high-quality clay, sculpting tools, and glazing supplies.

These materials will help our students bring their holiday visions to life in a fun and meaningful way.

Ms. McCormick O'Keeffe School of Excellence Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Chicago, IL View local requests

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

600 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola© Air-Dry Clay - 25-lb. Value Pack • Nasco $34.88 4 $139.52
Crayola© Bulk Air Dry Modeling Clay Assorted Colors • Nasco $29.20 4 $116.80
Wire End Clay Tool Set • Blick Art Materials $9.88 10 $98.80
BILLIOTEAM 6 Pack 8 Inch Mini Wood Rolling Pin,Great for Children Kids Girls and Boys,Small Wooden Rollers for Art and Crafting,Baking,Cookie Dough,Cooking,Clay,Play Doh • Amazon Business $8.95 6 $53.70
Student Clay Modeling Tools - Canister of 35 • Blick Art Materials $16.65 1 $16.65
Richeson Wire Clay Cutter - XL, 24" • Blick Art Materials $4.19 3 $12.57

Materials cost

$438.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.75

Total project goal

$558.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.36

3 Donors

-$349.98

Donations toward project cost

-$297.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$208.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$177.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.26

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 $0.00

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