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Mrs. Cooper from Akiak, AK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Beauty In Western Alaska

My students need after school activities and the chance to learn new skills. These materials will give them the chance to learn how to knit, crochet, and embroider, provide a creative outlet.

  • $459 goal

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My Students

I teach in a Native Alaskan Subsistence village in rural Alaska. My students are sweet and hardworking. They love to fish, hunt, and pick berries. My students enjoy year round outdoor activities - swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, driving on the ice road.

The students in our small school are hard working and persistent.

Not only do they complete coursework in our small village, but their flexibility and adaptability keeps them learning in a variety of environments. The students are open, welcoming, caring, and generous of spirit. They love sports, music, video games - typical teenagers with big hearts and a wonderful sense of humor.

My Project

Students in our small school in Western Alaska are creative and engaging kids. They work hard and need an outlet to play and be creative too. The students have asked for a craft club (they do not have art classes) so they can learn how to knit, crochet, and embroider. This club gives the students a chance to create beauty like what they see in their amazing natural environment. The supplies will help them with hand eye coordination, counting, mathematics, and so much more. They will have the opportunity to create things for themselves and their community, and maybe even find something they love to do.

Mrs. Cooper Akiak School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mrs. Cooper

Akiak, AK 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Genuine Knifty Knitter Round Loom Set with 4 Looms, Hook & Bag • Amazon Business $28.49 3 $85.47
63100-1009: Creativity Street Embroidery Floss - Assorted Colors, Set of 24 Skeins • Blick Art Materials $6.09 10 $60.90
63101-1060: Aida Cloth - White, 60" x 1 Yard • Blick Art Materials $9.34 5 $46.70
63119-1008: Knitting Needles - Pkg of 2, 10", Size 8 • Blick Art Materials $3.57 10 $35.70
65249-1050: Marble Chunky Yarn - Majesty • Blick Art Materials $12.74 1 $12.74
65249-1010: Marble Chunky Yarn - Wild Field • Blick Art Materials $12.74 1 $12.74
65249-1030: Marble Chunky Yarn - Jewel Tone • Blick Art Materials $12.74 1 $12.74
65249-1040: Marble Chunky Yarn - Berries • Blick Art Materials $12.74 1 $12.74
66906-1010: Embroidery Hoop - Wooden, 10" • Blick Art Materials $2.29 5 $11.45
Goody Ouchless Elastic Thick, Black, 75 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
66906-1006: Embroidery Hoop - Wooden, 6" • Blick Art Materials $1.78 5 $8.90
65104-1009: Blunt Tapestry Needle - Size #13, Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.29 1 $4.29
66903-1009: Blunt Tapestry Needle - Size #18, Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $1.69 1 $1.69

Materials cost

$317.05

Vendor shipping charges

$33.09

Sales tax

$4.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.76

Total project goal

$458.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$458.42

2 Donors

-$458.42

Donations toward project cost

-$389.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.76

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$0.00

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