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Mrs. Preston from Alexandria, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Me a Maker

Help me give my students a well-stocked maker center with paints, mini easel paper, batteries, and Kleenex for noses and little messes.

  • $481 goal

This project expired on November 9, 2023.

This project expired on November 9, 2023.

My Project

Hands-on activities not only encourage critical thinking skills, but language and teamwork skills as well. Every year I have added to a "Maker Space" in my classroom and the creations that have come of it are amazing. This is particularly true for my students who come from backgrounds where there weren't many opportunities to create with paper, paints, and other artsy materials. Please help me vamp up my creation space for the new year. I am asking for a variety of paper and paints, along with much-needed Kleenex tissues. Many of these supplies will be used across four English classrooms.

“There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination.

Living there, you’ll be free if you truly wish to be.” ~Willy Wonka.

Help us create a spark for a year-long investigation into imagination.

Mrs. Preston
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $17.19 4 $68.76
Magicfly Bulk Acrylic Paint Set, 14 Rich Pigments Colors (280 ml/9.47 fl oz.) Acrylic Paint Bottles, Non-Fading, Non-Toxic Craft Paints for Painting on Canvas, Christmas Decorations, Ideal for Beginners, Artist & Hobby Painters • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Neliblu Water color Paint Set for Kids - Bulk Watercolor Paint Set of 24 - Washable Watercolor Paints in 12 Colors - Ideal Fun and Learning Tool for Kids at Home and School - Paintbrush Included • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, 90 lb., 6" x 9", 200 Sheets • Amazon Business $24.22 1 $24.22
Duracell Coppertop AAA Batteries with Power Boost Ingredients, 24 Count Pack Triple A Battery with Long-Lasting Power, Alkaline AAA Battery for Household and Office Devices • Amazon Business $17.51 1 $17.51

Materials cost

$372.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.00

Total project goal

$480.02

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