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Ms. Gershon from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Model Magic Self Portraits and Food!

Help me give my students model magic and clay tools so they can create model magic self portraits, food, and other fun projects with this fun material!

  • $575 goal

This project expired on May 17, 2025.

This project expired on May 17, 2025.

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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 Project

The model magic and tools will allow my students to create self portraits and food from model magic. We don't have a kiln so we can't use real clay. This is a great substitute for clay. My students love using materials that can be created into a three-dimensional item.

All the tools and mats will allow for my students to use the model magic as if they were using clay.

Model magic is a really fun material for my students as they can use their hands and explore. We will explore the material first then after, we will begin our final project on either self portraits or food.

Ms. Gershon PS 34 Franklin D Roosevelt Grades 3-5

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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New York, NY View local requests

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

60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $28.01 10 $280.10
Dough Tools for Kids, 41Pcs Dough Toys Include Play Food Molds - Cupcakes, Ice Cream, Burger, Fries, Noodle, Play Bulk Pack with Roller, Cutters, Scissor, Dough Mat and Storage Bag Gifts (Tools) • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
12 Pcs Clay Oven Safe Work Mat Anti Slip Mat Polymer Clay Mat Bake Clay Tool Oven Liners Mat for DIY Crafts Projects, 7.9 x 11.8 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Ready 2 Learn? Dough Tools, 6/Pack, 3 Packs (CE-10011-3) • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89

Materials cost

$420.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.12

Total project goal

$574.15

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