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
The introduction of clay work mats and drying racks into our art program is not just about equipment, but about enhancing the learning experience of our students.
The workspace makes a difference!
- Clay Work Mats: These mats provide a dedicated workspace for each student. It not only keeps the work area clean but ensures that the clay doesn't pick up debris, which can compromise the quality of their artwork. This clean and defined space helps students focus on their task at hand, allowing them to be more immersed in their art-making without the distractions of a messy environment.
- Drying Racks: A key component of working with clay is allowing creations to dry properly. Drying racks ensure that projects dry evenly, reducing the risk of cracking or warping. With the proper drying infrastructure in place, students can confidently create, knowing that their art pieces have the best chance to succeed. Moreover, these racks allow multiple projects to be dried simultaneously, increasing the efficiency of our classroom activities and allowing more students to participate.
Both these tools directly improve the quality of the students' hands-on experience, ensuring they can focus on creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression without technical hindrances.
Our primary goals for this project are:
-Enhancing Artistic Quality: By providing the proper tools and infrastructure, we aim to improve the overall quality of the students' artworks. This boosts their confidence and sense of achievement.
- Fostering Creativity: With dedicated workspaces and proper drying facilities, students will have more opportunities to experiment, iterate, and refine their projects, cultivating a deeper sense of creativity.
- Efficiency & Organization: By streamlining the creation and drying process, we can ensure that more students get the opportunity to work on projects, making the most of our classroom
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
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$319.98
VEVOR Bun Pan Rack, 10-Tier Commercial Bakery Racks with Brake Wheels, Aluminum Racking Trolley Storage for Half & Full Sheet, Speed Rack For Kitchen Home, Bread Baking Equipment, 26"L x 20.3"W x 39"H
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SlabMat - Small, 14" x 16"
• Blick Art Materials
$5.54
31
$171.74
Materials cost
$687.20
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$727.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$128.38
Total project goal
$855.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$855.89
2 Donors
-$784.01
Donations toward project cost
-$680.51
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$103.50
match offer
-$55.29
Match offer toward project cost
-$47.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Brockley and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
