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Ms. Benefiel from San Francisco, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fold, Glue, Write! Bookmaking for (pre)teens

Help me give my students the fun, bright colored paper and crafting materials they need to make their own books!

  • $256 goal

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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

After learning how to make "diorama" fold-out books, I was eager to teach students to do the same. We've had one group of Newcomers create their own books with materials I had in the library, and now other classes are excited to get on the bookmaking train!

We need brightly colored paper and cardstock, fun ribbons and strong glue to make books that beg to be read.

Students love getting the opportunity to let their creative sides shine, and teachers appreciate the hands-on nature of this activity. Bookmaking is great for storytelling, modeling systems in science, and tracking historical time periods in social studies. I'm excited to collaborate with more teachers in my school to make books that demonstrate what students are learning.

Ms. Benefiel Everett Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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San Francisco, CA View local requests

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

450 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Uhu Glue Stick, 8.2g, All Purpose Glue Stick, Washable, Permanent, for School, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Pack of 24 .29 oz Sticks, 99648 • Amazon Business $18.59 2 $37.18
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Everyday Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (99743-01 • Quill.com $20.34 1 $20.34
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
Pacon Corporation - Array Card Stock Assorted 100 Sht 10 Colors • Teachers' School Supply $19.81 1 $19.81
Astrobrights Card Stock, 65 lb, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Eclipse Black, 100 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $19.49 1 $19.49
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Neon Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (20270) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
Winlyn 36 Colors 900 Yards Fabric Ribbons Satin Ribbons Metallic Glitter Ribbons Rolls Craft Ribbons Embellish Decorative Ribbons 2/5" Wide for Floral Bouquet Gifts Crafts Bows Party Wedding • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Astrobrights Solar Sparks 8.5" x 11" Color Printer Paper, 24 lbs., Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Ream (91530) • Quill.com $6.00 1 $6.00
Astrobrights Galactic Blues 8.5" x 11" Color Printer Paper, 24 lbs. Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Ream (91529) • Quill.com $6.00 1 $6.00
Astrobrights Interstellar Pinks 8.5" x 11" Color Printer Paper, 24 lbs., Assorted Colors, 100 Sheets/Ream (91531) • Quill.com $6.00 1 $6.00

Materials cost

$165.13

Vendor shipping charges

$4.13

Sales tax

$15.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.27

Total project goal

$255.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$255.12

1 Donor

-$255.12

Donations toward project cost

-$216.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.27

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$0.00

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