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Ms. Tezza from Lexington, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Tezza's classroom raised $557

STEM Starts with Simple Supplies

Help me give my students craft supplies to inspire creativity, hands-on learning, and exciting STEM projects all year long.

Ms. Tezza Southwood Elementary School
Lexington, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to learn through hands-on experiences. As the STEM teacher at a Title I elementary school, I have the privilege of helping students discover that science, technology, engineering, and math are all around them. They love building, creating, experimenting, and solving real-world problems, and they learn best when they can actively explore rather than simply read about a concept.

These basic craft supplies may seem simple, but they are the foundation of countless STEM activities.

Cardstock, construction paper, glue, markers, tape, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, pom-poms, and other everyday materials become bridges, rockets, robots, engineering prototypes, scientific models, and creative inventions in our classroom.

Having a well-stocked supply of these materials will allow every student to fully participate in hands-on projects without worrying about whether we have enough supplies to complete an activity. These resources will encourage creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance as students design, test, improve, and celebrate their ideas.

Your support will help provide opportunities for my students to become confident problem-solvers while discovering the excitement of STEM through meaningful, engaging, and creative learning experiences.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

250 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Tezza Southwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lexington, NC 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

250 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hygloss Products Inc. - Colorful Paper Bags White 100/pk • Teachers' School Supply $17.99 3 $53.97
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks - 6-Set of 12-Pack (72 Total) - Washable, Quick-Dry (90 Sec), Non-Toxic, Allergen-Free, ASTM Certified Art Supplies, Mess-Free Twist & Paint for Kids & Classrooms • Amazon Business $48.32 1 $48.32
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256, Red, 18x9.38x2 - Adult • School Specialty $46.68 1 $46.68
Elmer's Re-Stick School Glue Sticks, 0.28 Ounces, White, Pack of 30, 5x4.25x3.5 - Adult • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Tuanse 10 Pcs Plastic Cubby Storage Bins Toy Storage Bins for Kids Colorful Small Cubby Organizer Containers for Classroom Playroom Preschool Nursery Crafts Books Clothes Office Art Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Livholic 120 Sheets Colored Card Stock Printer Paper, 120 GSM 32 lb 24 Colors Pastel Construction Paper for Scrapbook Office Printing DIY Craft 8.3x11.6 Inch (120GSM) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
IRIS USA 4 Qt. Craft Storage Bins with Lids, 6-Pack, |Made in USA|, Clip Box, Small Plastic Sensory Bin Tote Organizer Containers for Art Supplies, Paper, & Office, Stackable - Clear/Seafoam Blue • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Surebonder Cool Shot Mini Glue Sticks, 4 Inches, Clear, Pack of 15, 5.95x3.15x0.85 - Adult - Lightweight • School Specialty $2.77 8 $22.16
READY 2 LEARN Chenille Stems - Set of 324-10 Colors - Soft Pipe Cleaners - Art Supplies for DIY Crafts - 12 in. long • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Adeweave 1.5 Inch Pom poms –100 Soft and Fluffy Craft Pom Pom Balls – Multicolor Craft Supplies Pompoms for Arts and Crafts in a Reusable Box, Large Puff Ball Ideal for DIY and School Activities • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
JOYIN 36 Colors Washable Tempera Paint Sticks, Art Supplies, Paint for Kids, Quick Drying and No Mess Arts Project, Gifts for Kids and Artists Birthday Valentine Easter Gifts for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape, 1.7cm x 12m (2/3In x 13Yards) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
KTOJOY 200 Pcs Colored Wooden Craft Sticks Wooden Popsicle Colored Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts,Home Art Projects, Classroom Art Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$390.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.02

Sales tax

 $30.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.55

Total project goal

$557.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $557.00

1 Donor

-$557.00

Donations toward project cost

-$473.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.55

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