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Mrs. Arguelles from Baltimore, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Materials to Light Up Their Skills

Help me give my students avail some candle making materials like molds, wick, heat resistant gloves, candle pot.

  • $280 goal

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My Project

We are dedicated to providing our students with not only academic excellence but also practical life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. With this in mind, we have developed a unique initiative centered around candle-making, aimed at teaching our students valuable livelihood skills while fostering socialization and entrepreneurship.

Through this project, students will engage in hands-on activities to create a variety of candles using safe and sustainable materials.

These candles will not only serve as learning tools but also as marketable products that can be sold at our school store. By participating in every step of the process, from designing to crafting and marketing, our students will gain invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, teamwork, and customer interaction.

Here are some key benefits of supporting this project:

Practical Skills Development: By learning the art of candle-making, students will acquire practical skills that can be applied in various contexts, fostering creativity and innovation.

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Through selling their candles at the school store, students will develop an entrepreneurial mindset, learning about pricing, marketing, and customer service firsthand.

Socialization Opportunities: Working together on a hands-on project like candle-making encourages teamwork, communication, and collaboration among students, promoting socialization and bonding.

Sustainability Awareness: We prioritize using environmentally friendly materials in our candle-making process, instilling in students a sense of responsibility towards sustainable practices.

To fully realize the potential of this project, we are seeking your support to provide funding for essential candle-making materials, including wax, wicks, molds, and fragrance oils. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of our students, empowering them with skills that will benefit them now and in the future.

Mrs. Arguelles Claremont School 307 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Baltimore, MD 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ksedcon Candle Melting Pot, 1.8L Wax Melter for Candle Making with Rotary Switch, Electric Non-Stick Small Candle Making Pouring Pot, Wax Melting Tool with Heat-Resistant • Amazon Business $45.89 1 $45.89
Teenitor 2 Pcs Heat Resistant Gloves With Silicone Bumps, Professional Heat Proof Glove Mitts For Hair Styling Curling Iron Wand Flat Iron Hot-Air Brushes Sublimation Gloves • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
EricX Light 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6" Pre-Waxed for Candle Making,Candle DIY • Amazon Business $8.23 3 $24.69
NICAVKIT 6Pcs Silicone Candle Molds Set for Candle Making, Yarn Ball Bubble Candle Mold, 3D Rose Silicone Mold, Cake Mold for Baking Desser, Silicone Mold for Soy Wax, Soap, DIY Scented Candle • Amazon Business $22.89 1 $22.89
Essential Oils Set, 24 Scents Fragrance Oil for Candle Soap Making, Long Lasting Natural Essential Oil for Diffuser, Humidifier, Scented Oils for Body Massage, DIY Candle Making, 6ml/0.25fl.oz Each • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
Tone Fun Butterfly Windmill Flower Column (2pcs/Set) Shape Candle Silicone Molds for Making Candle, Resin, Aromatherapy Candles, Handmade Wax Soap, Home Decor, Craft • Amazon Business $13.66 1 $13.66
2 Pack Peony Mold Peony Candle Mold Rose Mold Peony Resin Mold 3D Flower Mold Flower Candle Mold Silicone Mold for Resin Cake Mold Clay Resin Making Molds Candle Making Molds Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
6 Pack Flower Mold Peony Mold Rose Mold Sunflower Mold Flower Resin Casting Mold Resin Making Molds Silicone Mold for Candle Home Decorate Mold Candle Making Mold 3D Animal Mold • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
HOMYCOCO Succulent Silicone Mold, 9PCS Candle Mold for Candle Making,3D Succulent Resin Mold,Plant Flower Wax Candle Soap Silicone Mold • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$193.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.97

Total project goal

$279.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.82

2 Donors

-$139.90

Donations toward project cost

-$118.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.98

Matching donations from our partners

-$139.92

Match offers toward project cost

-$118.93

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.99

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