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Ms. Steiner from Norwalk, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Model Magic

Help me give my students clay, glue, canvas, and construction paper to help them build models that coincide with the current unit.

  • $344 goal

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Ms. Steiner has another project! Donate to Endangered Species Models to help her classroom.

$420 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

I refuse to let the arts die, and one way I plan to keep it alive is through the construction of models. Creating models has become very popular with students. It has also become easier to do in the classroom since it is now integrated into our new curriculum.

Models provide an interactive platform that encourages learners to give captivating and engaging class presentations.

I want to use the requested clay, glue sticks, posters/construction paper, canvases and tape to motivate students to put more effort in their presentations along with their slideshows, and show visual explanations of their ideas to visually connect with their audience. Students will work in collaborative groups to create models on science concepts such as environmental, earth, evolution and reproduction.

It's ideal for a diverse range of learning styles and just plain out fun and memorable. With these model supplies it will help to motivate students, improve learning, and integrate art! Please help me keep the arts alive! It will also allow equity within my classroom and allow all students to have access to the supplies needed.

Ms. Steiner Ponus Ridge Steam Academy Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Steiner

Norwalk, CT 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

110 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic - White (1oz), 75 Count, Bulk Clay, Air Dry Modeling Clay For Kids, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers • Amazon Business $42.22 2 $84.44
Crayola Model Magic (75ct), Kids Modeling Clay Alternative, 1oz Packs, School Supplies, Air Dry Clay, Modeling Material, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $43.00 1 $43.00
Gluerious Mini Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Gun, 200pcs Bulk Pack 4" Long x .27" Diameter Small Size, Multi Temp for Christmas Arts Crafts DIY Fabric & More. • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Blick Economy Cotton Canvas Panel Classroom Pack - 5" x 7", Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $10.60 3 $31.80
Staples Construction Paper 9 W x 12 L Assorted 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $6.21 2 $12.42
Duck Tape� Brand Colored Duct Tape, Electric Blue • Quill.com $11.99 1 $11.99
Duck Tape Heavy Duty Duct Tape, 1.88" x 20 Yds., Red (1265014) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.19 3 $9.57
Staples General Purpose Duct Tape 2 W x 60 yds. Silver (468389-CC) • Staples $5.70 1 $5.70
Scotch Duct Tape 1.88 x 20 yds. Purple (920-PPL-C) • Staples $5.63 1 $5.63

Materials cost

$248.52

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.56

Total project goal

$343.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$343.76

4 Donors

-$343.76

Donations toward project cost

-$292.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.56

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$0.00

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