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Ms. Steiner from Norwalk, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art

Help me give my students craft supplies, stem materials and fidget toys to aid in being successful within the classroom.

  • 1 donor
  • $2,252 goal

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Ms. Steiner has another project! Donate to LEGO Mania for Models to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
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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

Where have the arts in education gone? I refuse to let the arts die, and one way I plan to keep it alive is through the construction of prototypes. We have recently adapted a new curriculum and have become a magnet school which allows students to reinvent products that are already on the market. Creating prototypes has become very popular with students. It has also become easier to do in the classroom since it is now integrated into our new curriculum. This provides an interactive platform that encourages learners to give captivating and engaging class presentations. I want to use clay and paint to motivate students to put more effort in their presentations along with their slideshows and show visual explanations of their ideas to visually connect with their audience. Students will work in collaborative groups to create models on science concepts such as environmental, earth, evolution and reproduction.

It's ideal for a diverse range of learning styles and just plain out fun and memorable.

With these model supplies it will help to motivate students, improve learning, and integrate art!

My classroom is large, and it is hard for many students to see the board if they are located in the back half. The television will be a way in which to project the same information as the front so all students can see at all points throughout the class period.

Ms. Steiner Ponus Ridge Steam Academy Grades 6-8

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hisense - 50" Class A7 Series LED 4K UHD HDR WCG Smart Google TV (2024) • Best Buy Education $231.59 1 $231.59
Caliart 41 Colors Dual Tip Art Markers Permanent Alcohol Based Markers Colored Artist Drawing Marker Pens Highlighters With Case for Coloring Animation Illustration Painting Card Making Underlining • Amazon Business $21.99 7 $153.93
IRIS USA Plastic Drawer Storage Organizer Rolling Cart, with Wheels Casters, 3-Drawers, for Classroom Art Craft Supplies Dresser Closet Bathroom Dorm Bedroom Laundry Room, Wide, White/Clear • Amazon Business $36.49 3 $109.47
1000 PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids, Birthday Gifts, Prize Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Pinata Stuffers, Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $32.99 3 $98.97
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys: OleOletOy 24 Pack Stress Balls for Adults, Squishy Ball Bulk Sensory Toys for Autism, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, and Travel Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $24.65 4 $98.60
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) • Amazon Business $18.49 4 $73.96
Sotiff 100 Pcs Light up Ball Spiky LED Bouncy Ball Flashing Squeaky Multicolor Puffer Toy Rubber Sensory Toy Carnival Prizes Bulk Party Favors for Teens, Adults, Children • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
Shuttle Art 24 Colors Gel Crayons for Toddlers, Non-Toxic Twistable Crayons Set for Kids Children Coloring, Crayon-Pastel-Watercolor Effect, Ideal for Paper • Amazon Business $11.98 5 $59.90
Crayola© Bulk Air Dry Modeling Clay Assorted Colors • Nasco $29.20 2 $58.40
Crayola Model Magic Deluxe Variety Pack (14ct), Kids Air Dry Clay, 7oz, Bulk Modeling Clay Alternative, Easter Craft Supplies, Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
150 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys Kawaii Squishies Stress Relief Toys Pack Boys Girs Party Favors Bulk Birthday Gifts Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Easter Egg Fillers Easter Hunt Basket Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Bright Creations 6 Pack Plastic Turn In Paper Trays for Classroom, Colorful Storage Bin Basket Organizers for School Supplies, 6 Colors (10 x 13.5 In) • Amazon Business $24.29 2 $48.58
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils, Gift for Kids, 12ct • Amazon Business $7.24 6 $43.44
Crayola Mini Twistable Crayons 24 in a Box (Pack of 4) 96 Crayons in Total • Amazon Business $19.00 2 $38.00
Ganowo Medium Snake Cube, 4 Pack Twist Puzzle Stress Relief Sensory Toys Stocking Stuffers Bulk Supplies Goodie Bags Fillers Fidget Toys for Anxiety Teens Kids • Amazon Business $6.98 5 $34.90
DERMAL 26 Combo Pack Collagen Essence Korean Face Mask (Green & Yellow) - Hydrating & Soothing Facial Mask with Panthenol - Hypoallergenic Sheet Mask for All Skin Types - Home Spa Treatment Mask • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starter Kit: Paper Circuits - Wood - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $29.99 1 $29.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.41 4 $29.64
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Gifts for Kids, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.10 2 $28.20
Cordless Electric Scissors with Two Blades - Fabric, Leather, Carpet and Cardboard Cutter - 3.6V Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery by Stalwart (Red) • Amazon Business $27.88 1 $27.88
Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Watercolors 6" (15 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for 5 Projects Included) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Nicecho Dot Markers Kit, 12 Colors Washable Fun Art Marker for Toddlers, Bingo Daubers for Preschool Children, Dab Paint Marker Set Coloring Supplies Including Activity Book • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
WINTING Not for croc,100pcs Slime Charms,Plastic Flatback Charms and Containers Mixed Candy Cake Sweets Resin Cabochons for DIY Crafts, Scrapbooking, Jewelry Making(mix) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Galaxy Slime Kit 68 Pack, Mini Easter Slime Party Favors for Kids, Slime Bulk Stress Relief Toys for Girls Boys, Soft & Non-Sticky, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Putty Slime Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Simetufy 500 Colored Tissue Paper Bulk for Gift Bags, 50 Multicolor Tissue Paper for Gift Wrapping, 11.5in x 8in Rainbow Tissue Paper for Decorative Art Crafts Festival Decorations DIY Flower Pom Pom • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 in Colorful Craft Tape– Great for Arts & Crafts, Kids, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $21.45 1 $21.45
48 Pack Mini Blank Books for Kids - Bulk Sketchbooks, Kraft Paper Notebooks for Classroom, Party Favors, Travel Writing (4x4 In) • Amazon Business $19.35 1 $19.35
UMETDO 8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape- Tiny Size • Amazon Business $6.23 3 $18.69
GutAlkaLi CR2032 Lithium 3V Battery, Electronic Coin Cell Button for Toys Calculators Watches (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Paper Junkie 24 Pack Journals for Kids - Let's Be Happy Journals Bulk - Kraft Paper Notebooks School Supplies (80 Lined Page, 4 x 5.75 In) • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Soonsoonic 4K HDMI Cable 6Ft | 18Gbps Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.0 Cable & 4K@60Hz HDR ARC HDCP2.2 18Gbps Ethernet-Braided HDMI Cord | for UHD TV Monitor Laptop Xbox PS4/PS5 ect (1.8m) • Amazon Business $5.49 3 $16.47
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Jyongmer 6000Pcs Multicolor Tissue Paper Squares, 2 Inch Art Rainbow Tissue Paper for Arts Craft DIY Scrapbooking，Birthday Party Festival Tissue, Scrunch Art Project • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter Dan Chan 7.5", Safety Box Cutter Knife [Non-Stick Coated Blade], Made in JAPAN, Yellow (DC-190F-1) • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
Crayola Colors of The World Markers (24 Count), Skin Tone Markers for Kids, Coloring Book Supplies, Skin Colored Markers, Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $6.47 1 $6.47
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Chisel Tip Marker Set, Poster Markers, Markers For Wood, Plastic, And More, Assorted Colors, 8 Count • Amazon Business $5.13 1 $5.13

Materials cost

$1,853.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,913.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$337.76

Total project goal

$2,251.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,251.75

1 Donor

-$2,251.75

Donations toward project cost

-$1,913.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$337.76

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