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Mrs. Alverson from Spartanburg, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Craft Supplies for Creative Minds

Help me give my students modeling clay, washi tape, paper, and other supplies they need for class and art projects!

  • $487 goal

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My Project

Having modeling clay, washi tape, paper, and other art supplies at children's fingertips is so important. Arts and crafts help with children's fine motor skills and are also a great way to encourage creativity and help with social emotional learning by allowing opportunities for them to express themselves and build confidence. This project will allow me to continue to give my students crafts daily. My students get to be creative, improve motor skills and display with pride their art. Over the years when I bump into past students they always mention the fun craft supplies they had at their finger tips for creative class projects and to be able make fun presents for friends and family. Having regular arts and crafts in the classroom also allows for my students to write about what they have created. Crafts can extend to all subject areas and makes learning incredibly fun.

Mrs. Alverson
Grades 3-5
    More than half 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

    This project will reach 240 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic - White (1oz), 75 Count, Bulk Clay, Air Dry Modeling Clay For Kids, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers • Amazon Business $40.11 1 $40.11
KUNMINGER 40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids,Decorative Adhesive for DIY Crafts,Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies,Bullet Journals,Planners,Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.89 2 $25.78
Roylco Decorative Hues Paper, 8-1/2 X 5-1/2 in, Pack of 192 - 1435530 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
BBTO Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Handicraft DIY School Project Supplies (1200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
20 Rolls Rainbow Satin Ribbon Set Solid Fabric Satin Ribbons Assortment 20 Colors Satin Ribbons for Crafts DIY Bouquet Gift Wrapping Bows Wedding Shower Decoration (0.6 Inch Wide, 500 Yd Long) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
DilaBee Plastic Candy Jars with Lids for Candy Buffet - 3 Pack - 48 Oz Clear Cookie Jars for Kitchen Counter, Candy Dish for Office Desk, Home Storage Organizer & Party Table - Food Grade, BPA Free • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
GIFTEXPRESS 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great for DIY Art Kit Home School, Colors: Black Navy Purple red Orange White Teal Lime Green • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Modeling Clay Kit - 36 Colors Air Dry Magic Clay, Soft & Ultra Light DIY Molding Clay with Sculpting Tools, Animal Decoration Accessories, Kids Art Crafts Best Gift for Boys & Girls Age 3-12 Year Old • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
pigipigi Craft Origami Paper for Kids - 208 Sheets Vivid Colorful Folding Papers 54 Patterns Art Projects Kit for 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old Girl Boy Teen Birthday Gift Preschool Educational Toy • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 2-Pack School Paper • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
104 Pack Foam Sheets Craft 5.5x8.5 inch Eva Color Foam Paper Set for Crafts Project Preschoolers Classroom Scrapbooking DIY Handcraft by MEARCOOH • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Caron® Little Crafties™ 20 Assorted Acrylic Yarn Skeins 63yd Each for Knitting and Crochet Projects, Multipack Starter Kit • Amazon Business $14.32 1 $14.32
3000+ pcs Pony Beads, Multi-Colored Bracelet Beads, Beads for Hair Braids, Beads for Crafts, Plastic Beads, Hair Beads for Braids (Large Pack, Classic)… • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Fuyit Natural Wood Slices 30 Pcs 2.4-2.8 Inches Craft Wood Kit Unfinished Predrilled with Hole Wooden Circles Tree Slices for Arts and Crafts Christmas Ornaments DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Craftzilla Rainbow Colored Duct Tape — 6 Bright Duct Tape Colors — 10 Yards x 2 Inch — Waterproof Duct Tape — Colored Duct Tape Multipack for Arts — Heavy Duty Duct Tape — Color Duct Tape Rolls • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
150Pcs 4" x 4" (10cm x 10cm) Cotton Craft Fabric Bundle Squares,Squares Sheets Patchwork,Pre-Cut Quilt Squares,DIY Sewing Quarters Bundle,Quilting Fabric Bundles • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
500 Sheets Vintage DIY Scrapbook Paper Supplies Aesthetic Paper Supplies Decorative Paper Material for DIY Scrapbooks Journal Photo Album Crafts (Classic Style,3.35 x 2.17 Inches) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
84PACK Foam Craft Sheets 8.5x5.5 inch Eva Color Bulk Foam Paper Set for Kids Classroom Art Craft Projects DIY Handcraft by MEARCOOH • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
pigipigi Scratch Paper Art for Kids - 60 Pcs Magic Rainbow Scratch Paper Off Set Scratch Crafts Arts Supplies Kits Pads Sheets Boards for Party Games Easter Christmas Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Aoibrloy 200 Pieces Pipe Cleaners Craft Supplies, Multi-Color Chenille Stems Craft Pipe Cleaners Bulk for DIY Art and Craft Projects, 12inch x 6mm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$353.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.96

Total project goal

$486.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$486.38

1 Donor

-$486.38

Donations toward project cost

-$413.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.96

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