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Mr. Garduno from Phoenix, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Makerspace Start Up!

Help me give my students makerspace materials such as LEGOs and miscellaneous craft supplies. Allowing them to collaborate, design, and engineer endless possibilities.

  • $395 goal

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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 Students

I currently work as a school librarian at an urban title 1 school where we try and focus on STEAM concepts to help students become the leaders of tomorrow. We have wonderful students who are creative, innovative, and motivated by real world concepts. Our student population is fairly small for an urban area, being just over 400 students. This has created a strong sense of community among both students and staff at our school. Many of our students went to elementary school together just down the street and always have fun welcoming their friends from the grade below to middle school.

This close-knit group of kids are supportive of each other and truly enjoy celebrating the success of their peers.

The library is a place for the students to gather. Rather than having it be a traditionally quite space, our students utilize it as a learning hub where they can explore topics they find interesting and dive deeply into them. Since I have put different materials and resources out on shelves they students have shown curiosity in how different things work. Students at our school display true interest in discovering and understanding unknown concepts.

My Project

Many students learn from hands on work allowing them to explore concepts on a deeper level. Makerspaces allow students to express ideas in physical ways, work alongside peers, and think critically; all skills that prepare students for the future. Giving students access to materials and manipulatives can spark interests in subjects across the curriculum, allowing students to make deeper connections and better understandings of lessons. Providing a variety of materials allows endless opportunities to create and learn.

The future relies on innovative thinkers, confident collaborators, and go getters.

Adding a makerspace to the library will give all students and teachers access to a variety of materials that they can use for any project. Rather than having the materials stored in each teacher’s classroom, the library is an open area that allows everyone access to resources. Putting out these materials will give students access to use them to better understand lessons, create class projects, or even make something for fun! Students who currently visit the library enjoy creating and learning with the materials available, but could greatly benefit from more resources. Adding these products to the library will give more students the ability to access learning through a variety of outlets.

Mr. Garduno Madison Park Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Phoenix, AZ View local requests

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

400 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Crayola Fine Line Markers, Back to School Supplies Classpack, 10 Assorted Colors , 200 Count • Amazon Business $39.64 1 $39.64
5 Pack Silver Heavy Duty Duct Tape by Better Office Products, 7.3mil, 1.88 Inch x 30 Yards Per Roll, Easy Tear, 5 Pack, Silver • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Dusico® Party Balloons 12 Inches Rainbow Set (100 Pack), Assorted Colored Party Balloons Bulk, Made With Strong Latex, For Helium Or Air Use. Birthday Balloon Arch Supplies, Decoration Accessory • Amazon Business $9.55 2 $19.10
zees 1,000 Pipe Cleaners in 10 Assorted Colors, Value Pack of Chenille Stems for DIY Arts and Craft Projects and Decorations - 6mm x 12 Inches (1000) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
200-Pack 100% Plant-Based Compostable Straws - Plasticless Biodegradable Flexible Drinking Straws - A Fantastic Eco Friendly Alternative to Plastic Straws • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
GIFTEXPRESS 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great for DIY Art Kit Home School, Colors: Black Navy Purple red Orange White Teal Lime Green • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4 Ounces Each , 12 Count - Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $15.57 1 $15.57
Aleene's Original 3 Pack, 8 oz Tacky Glue, 3 Count • Amazon Business $7.54 2 $15.08
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $14.87 1 $14.87
Crayola Bulk Construction Paper, Back To School Supplies, 10 Colors, 480Count • Amazon Business $13.44 1 $13.44
500 Yard Fabric Ribbon Satin Ribbon Rolls Silk Satin Roll, 25 Yard/Rolls, 20 Rolls, Satin Ribbon for Gift Package Wrapping Ribbon Bow Making Crafts Sewing Party Wedding, 2/5 Inch Wide • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
AmazonBasics Rubber Bands, Size 33 (3-1/2 x 1/8 Inch), 600 Bands/1 lb. Pack, 3-Pack • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Mini Clothespins, Mini Natural Wooden Clothespins with Jute Twine, Multi-Function Clothespins Photo Paper Peg Pin Craft Clips, 250 PCS, Mini Size 1.0 inch for Home School Arts Crafts Decor by aHeemo • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Popsicle Sticks for Crafts - Craft Sticks Pack 1100 Wooden Sticks for DIY Projects with Natural Wood Safe for Ice Popsicles - Wooden Craft Sticks Ready to Use & Perfect for Classrooms, Home and More • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$280.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.17

Total project goal

$394.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $394.45

7 Donors

-$338.38

Donations toward project cost

-$305.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.85

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.07

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 $0.00

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