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Dr. Joiner from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clay Play

Help me give my students the opportunities to learn science, creativity, and social-emotional skills through hands-on clay play, developing fine motor skills, self-expression, and confidence.

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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 Project

Clay Play is a valuable and engaging activity that offers a wide range of benefits for girls, from developing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to fostering their creativity and self-expression. By taking girls through the steps of mixing and kneading the ingredients. As they work with the clay, girls can observe how the ingredients interact and change, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The science behind making clay is the combination of flour, water, and salt creates a unique substance that can be shaped and molded, allowing girls to explore and experiment with different techniques and designs.

As they work with the clay, girls can develop their understanding of scientific concepts, such as viscosity, elasticity, and cohesion. Moreover, the process of making clay can also help girls develop their social-emotional skills, such as patience, persistence, and self-confidence. By working together to create the clay, girls can build relationships. The tactile and sensory experience of working with clay can also be calming and therapeutic, providing a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety.

The social-emotional aspect of Clay Play is just as important as the scientific and creative aspects. As girls work with the clay, they can develop their self-esteem and confidence, learning to express themselves and take pride in their creations. The process of making clay can also help girls develop their emotional regulation skills, such as managing frustration and disappointment, and learning to persevere through challenges. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, Clay Play can help girls build positive relationships with their peers and adults, and develop a sense of belonging and connection. Overall, Clay Play is a valuable and engaging activity that offers a wide range of benefits for girls, from developing their scientific and creative skills to fostering their social-emotional growth and well-being.

Dr. Joiner Cummings Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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Houston, TX 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

550 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cream of Tartar for Baking 1lb, Gluten Free, Premium All Natural Food-grade Cream of tartar bulk, natural choice tartar powder - great for meringues, bath bombs, cream of tarter 1 lb - Made in the USA • Amazon Business $8.94 8 $71.52
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 1 Gallon • Amazon Business $13.17 4 $52.68
PAMI Fold Top Sandwich Bag [200 Pieces] - Disposable Plastic Sandwich Bags With Fold & Close Design- Food Sandwich Baggies For Lunch, Office, Traveling- Great For Snacks, Fruits & More • Amazon Business $5.96 1 $5.96

Materials cost

$130.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.61

Total project goal

$190.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $190.72

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 $190.72

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