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Mrs. Campbell from Saint Cloud, MN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative and Crafty Kids

Help me give my students creative inspiration and resources to develop their creativity. This includes markers, drawing books, and other items.

  • $680 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2020.

This project expired on July 7, 2020.

My Students

My school has a diverse group of students including a large number of Somalian refugee students, a dozen new to country students this year alone, and many students that qualify for free or reduced lunch. Many of my students are reading below grade level and are reluctant to read large chapter books. However, they will reread their favorite graphic novels and illustrated chapter books over and over again.

I want to make sure that all students have access to books they already love and new books that they will love.

Graphic novels are a great way to get students addicted to reading.

My Project

My students have requested drawing and origami books for the library. I am also trying to establish a makerspace in my media center. I hope to expand my makerspace a little each year.

My goal is to foster a love of creativity and hands-on crafting activities, as well as create a safe, creative community space for students to share their creative endeavors and learn new ones.

I want the media center to be a fun place to spend time with books, creativity, and other students. I want students to work together to create beautiful things, or silly ones. Thank you!

Mrs. Campbell
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Washable Markers, Broad Point, Assorted Classic Colors, 40/Set • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
The Artist's Guide to Drawing Realistic Animals • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
How to Draw Cool Stuff: Holidays, Seasons and Events • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sargent Art 22-1581 50-Count Fine Tip Washable Marker Packs • Amazon Business $9.54 2 $19.08
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Origami Fun Kit for Beginners (Dover Fun Kits) • Amazon Business $17.06 1 $17.06
Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes: From the Legendary Co-creator of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Iron Man • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
How to Draw Cool Stuff: Shading, Textures and Optical Illusions • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Origami Paper - 1100 Sheets Oragami Set for Kids Double Sided Origami Squares in Vivid Colors 6 Inch Easy Fold Origami Papers for Arts & Crafts - Quality Paper Origami Sheets Available in 15 Colors • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Drawing Dimension - Shading Techniques: A Shading Guide for Teachers and Students (How to Draw Cool Stuff) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
How to Draw Manga: The Ultimate Guide for Drawing Cutest Anime Characters (How to Draw Anime and Manga for Beginners) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
The 15-Minute Artist: The Quick and Easy Way to Draw Almost Anything • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gamenote Colorful Kids Origami Kit 118 Double Sided Vivid Origami Papers 54 Origami Projects 55 Pages Instructional Origami Book Origami for Kids Adults Beginners Trainning and School Craft Lessons • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Balloon Festival- Giant Wall Size Coloring Poster - 32.5" X 22" (Great for Family Time, Adults, Kids, Classrooms, Care Facilities and Group Activities - Includes Reusable Rigid Storage Tube) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
My Origami Garden Kit • Amazon Business $14.08 1 $14.08
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner) • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Amazing Origami Boxes • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids: The Best Guide to Paper Airplanes!: Includes Instruction Book with 12 Innovative Designs & 48 Tear-Out Paper Planes • Amazon Business $12.21 1 $12.21
How to Draw Animals: Learn to Draw Animals Using Basic Shapes and Lines • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams (Dover Origami Papercraft) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
How to Draw Super Hero Comics Draw all of your Favorite Super Heroes (Avengers, DC Comics, Spider Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Superman, Batman, and More!) • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76
How to Draw Pokemon: Learn to Draw Your Favorite Pokemon Go Characters!: Learn to Draw Your Favourite Pokemon! • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
How to Draw: 53 Step-by-Step Drawing Projects (Beginner Drawing Books) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Drawing 3D: A Guide to Making Your Art Leap off the page • Amazon Business $9.38 1 $9.38
Figure Drawing for Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing People • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
Dragons & Fantasy (Drawing Made Easy) • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Star Wars Origami: 36 Amazing Paper-folding Projects from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.... • Amazon Business $9.13 1 $9.13
Draw Cars • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Tyrannosauruses, Woolly Mammoths, and Many More... • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Draw 50 Sharks, Whales, and Other Sea Creatures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Great White Sharks, Killer Whales, Barracudas, Seahorses, Seals, and More... • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatures • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Draw 50 Magical Creatures: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Unicorns, Elves, Cherubs, Trolls, and Many More • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
HOW TO DRAW FANTASY: Step by step drawing book for kids teaching basics and beyond • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
How to Draw for Minecrafters A Step by Step Easy Guide: Kids 8 to 14 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
How to Draw Harry's Characters for Kids: Learn to Draw 40+ of Your Favourite HP Characters (Unofficial) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Draw 50 Animals: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More... • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
How to Draw: Dragons in Simple Steps • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Harry Potter Origami (Harry Potter) • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Draw 50 Vehicles: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Speedboats, Spaceships, Fire Trucks, and Many More... • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Blank Comic Book For Kids : Create Your Own Comics With This Comic Book Journal Notebook: Over 100 Pages Large Big 8.5" x 11" Cartoon / Comic Book With Lots of Templates (Blank Comic Books) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Easy Origami Animals • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$539.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.96

Total project goal

$679.75

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