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

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Origami Builds Community

My students need plenty of origami paper to explore and create origami objects.

  • $174 goal

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My Students

"Do you have any more paper? We want to do origami!" These words are repeated in my fourth-grade classroom over and over, during the students' brief breaks from rigorous academic work.

My fourth-grade students are an extremely diverse group, in terms of ethnic background, socioeconomic status, native language, and special education needs.

They all come together at our small elementary school in New York City. My class has a high proportion of special-needs kids who struggle with reading, writing, and math, as well as social and behavioral issues.

My Project

Initially due to the interest of one student, my class has become obsessed with origami! When K. began to quietly make origami cranes, camels, and everything in between, other students quickly took notice. They asked him for help and made special requests. K. was more than willing to share his expertise and several other students became proficient, sharing their own skills in turn. Kids who otherwise rarely interact have been making origami together, teaching and learning, and inventing new designs. One striking aspect of this kid-generated activity has been the prominence of students with special academic needs teaching kids who may be more successful academically. It has been so rewarding watching this happen and seeing kids succeed in a self-chosen challenging project.

Now all we need is more paper!

We've been using the everyday loose-leaf and scrap paper available in our classroom, but supplies are running low. I would really like to be able to offer real origami paper to my students so they can create even more beautiful products. With little time devoted to arts education nowadays, I hope to encourage them as much as possible in this endeavor.

Ms. Sicherman Children's Workshop School Grades 3-5

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PAPER ORIGAMI FLORAL MEGA PACK 5-7/8'' SQ 200 SHEET PACK • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $13.39 3 $40.17
PAPER ORIGAMI SCHOOLPACK 6'' SQ PACK OF 500 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $9.49 5 $47.45
PAPER ORIGAMI PRINT CHIYOGAMI 3'' SQ 300 SHEET PACK • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $5.98 3 $17.94

Materials cost

$105.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.56

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.06

Total project goal

$173.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.76

7 Donors

-$173.76

Donations toward project cost

-$147.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.06

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