My second and third-grade intellectually gifted students use higher-order thinking that requires problem-solving, creativity, and many other thinking skills. Engaging in do-it-yourself (DIY) arts and crafts will empower my students with essential entrepreneurial skills by fostering creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities. Through hands-on projects, they will learn to design unique products, manage resources, and understand the value of their creations.
Preparing for Market Day in the classroom will provide them with practical experience in marketing, pricing, and customer interaction, thus equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process.
My goals for my students for Market Day in the classroom are to develop their entrepreneurial skills by creating and selling their own products. I aim to teach them the fundamentals of product development, marketing, and financial literacy. Through this experience, I want them to learn the importance of creativity, teamwork, and communication in a business context. Additionally, I hope to instill a sense of responsibility and confidence in their abilities to manage a project from start to finish. Ultimately, I want my students to understand the value of hard work and the satisfaction of achieving their goals.
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
Arts and Crafts for Kids - Magic Foam Corn Craft Kit, STEM Building Model Toys, Bulk Crafts Supplies Kits, Kindergarten Preschool School Crafts Set for Toddler Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (500pcs)
• Amazon Business
GILI Pop Beads - Jewelry Making Kit for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Little Girls - Arts and Crafts Toys for Kids Age 4yr-8yr - Necklace Bracelet Creativity Snap Set Top Best Christmas Birthday Gifts (500pcs)
• Amazon Business
$34.87
1
$34.87
Podzly 12 DIY Personalized Coffee Mugs - White Reusable Coffee Cup for Cold and Hot Drinks, Design and Customize with Words, Letters, Photo and Logo, Ideal Gift for Father's Day, Mom and Grand Parents
• Amazon Business
$34.25
1
$34.25
Wikki Stix - Big Count Class Kit
• Blick Art Materials
$33.00
1
$33.00
ALEX Toys Paper Bag Puppets Kids Art and Craft Activity Multicolor, includes 5 colored bags, 270 stickers and paper shapes, glue stick and easy picture instructions
• Amazon Business
$15.94
2
$31.88
Soap & Bath Bomb Making Kit for Kids, 3-in-1 Spa Science Kit, Easter Craft Gifts For Girls & Boys Age 6 7 8 9 10-12 Year Old Girl Crafts Kits : DIY Experiment Toys, Craft Gift For Kids Ages 6-12
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Puffy Charms Super Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Deekin 12 Sets Sand Art Kits for Kids Create Your Own Clear Sand Art Bottles with Funnels and Sticks, DIY Colored Sand Arts and Crafts for Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Giftexpress 18 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes,Holographic Polka Dot Duct Tapes - Holiday Multi Purpose Bright Colors Tapes for Do It Yourself Art Home School office. 2" Roll
• Amazon Business
$27.98
1
$27.98
Mini Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys
• Amazon Business
$24.61
1
$24.61
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Kids Screen Printing Kit - Arts and Crafts Silk Screen Printing Kit with Fabric Paint, Frame, Stencils & Squeegee Plus Drawstring Bag & More, Screen Print, Silkscreening Kit
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
SpiceBox String Arts and Crafts Kit
• Blick Art Materials
$22.99
1
$22.99
TOPZEA 12 Pack Hand Puppet Making Kit, Kids Craft and Art Aupplies Felt Sock Puppet Creative DIY Make Your Own Puppets Kits with Pompoms and Wiggle Googly Eyes Storytelling Role Play Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Outus 12 Pcs Wooden Birdhouse Craft Kits to Build, 4 Shapes Wooden Unfinished Bird House with Watercolor Pen and Butterfly Sticker for Boy and Girl Arts and Crafts Bulk Painting Kits (Lovely Style)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Dowsabel 15000 Pcs Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit, 4 Boxes 72 Colors Friendship Clay Beads Bracelet Kit with Charms Kit for Jewelry Making, DIY Arts and Crafts Gifts for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Painting Kit - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids, Paint & Decorate 15 River Rocks with 10 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Outdoor Toys for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Hapinest DIY Mini Tile Fridge Magnet Arts and Crafts Kit Gifts for Kids Girls Boys Ages 8 9 10 11 12 13 Teen Years and Up
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Ayfjovs Garden Paper Pot Craft Kit 15 Pack Flower Plant Spring Craft with 105 PCS Adhesive Foam Stickers and 15 PCS Paper Mache Pots, Flower Planting Growing Kit Science Gift for Kids
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Creativity for Kids Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit: Crafts for Kids Ages 6-8+, Painting Rocks Arts and Crafts, Kids Gift
• Amazon Business
$14.70
1
$14.70
Fuyit Wood Slices 30 Pcs 2.0-2.4 Inches Craft Wood kit Unfinished Predrilled Tree Slices with Hole, Wooden Circles for Arts and Crafts Christmas Ornaments DIY Crafts
• Amazon Business
$12.97
1
$12.97
WATINC 286Pcs DIY Keychain Making Crafts Kits Adjustable Letter Heart Shape 6mm Pony Transparent Beads Key Ring Bracelet Supplies Jewelry Making Kit Accessories Holiday Party Favor for Women Men
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Just Play Shrinky Dinks Ruff n’ Ready Creative Pack, 25 Frosted White Sheets, Kids Arts and Crafts Activity Set, Kids Toys for Ages 6 Up
• Amazon Business
$11.23
1
$11.23
HKKYO Sewing Kit for Kids, Crafts for Girls 8-12, Kids Sewing Kit, Stuffed Animal Sewing Kit, My First Felt Sewing Kit, Beginner Sewing Kit for Ages 4-12 Girls and Boys, 7 Sewing Projects
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
KINGFOREST 120PCS Acrylic Keychain Blanks, Including 30 PCS Keychain Rings(1 inch),30 PCS Jump Rings, 30 PCS Acrylic Circle Disc(2 inches) and 30 PCS Craft Tassels for DIY Keychain Vinyl Craft.
• Amazon Business
$8.87
1
$8.87
Materials cost
$602.77
Vendor shipping charges
$1.50
Sales tax
$42.19
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$685.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$120.97
Total project goal
$806.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$806.47
9 Donors
-$610.39
Donations toward project cost
-$523.83
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$86.56
match offer
-$190.20
Match offer toward project cost
-$161.67
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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