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Mrs. McFadden from Fallon, NV is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. McFadden's classroom raised $492

4th Grade Habitat Explorers: Hands-On Science & Literacy

Help me give my students the materials they need to research animal habitats and show their learning through hands-on dioramas and/or poster displays.

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Mrs. McFadden Numa Elementary School
Fallon, NV Grades 3-5

My Project

I love that my students are curious, creative, and eager to learn, even when academic tasks feel challenging. They enjoy building and creating, and shine when lessons are hands-on and meaningful. Many of my students learn best through visual and tactile experiences, and they are proud when they can show what they know in ways beyond worksheets and tests.

These materials will allow my students to turn reading and research into something they can see, touch, and explain.

Diorama containers and poster boards give students clear structure for organizing their ideas, while craft materials help them model habitats and adaptations accurately. Informational books support reading comprehension and vocabulary development, and tools for labeling help students explain their thinking using evidence from texts.

My goal for this project is for my students to better understand how animals survive in different habitats while strengthening reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. When learning feels authentic, my students take pride in their work, these resources will help my students feel successful, confident, and excited to learn.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

46 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. McFadden Numa Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fallon, NV 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

46 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roylco Set the Scene Diorama, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, White, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $19.64 4 $78.56
Sharpie Permanent Markers Chisel Tip Marker Set Poster Markers For Wood Plastic And More Assorted Colors 8 Count • Amazon Business $6.47 6 $38.82
FOSS Mats Habitats Cards, Set of 12 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $33.00 1 $33.00
Prang 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets/Pack (P6555-0001) • Quill.com $31.58 1 $31.58
XLX TURF Artificial Grass Table Placemats Set of 8 Green Christmas Table Centerpiece Decor Football Golf Theme Birthday Square Turf Mat Baby Shower Wedding • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
School Smart Poster Board Paper, White, 12 pt Thick, for Posters, Signs, Crafts, Displays, Classroom Projects, 11 x 14 Inches, 25 Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Dixon 9" x 12" Soft Felt Remnants - 1 lb • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Astrobrights Card Stock, Stardust White, Letter (8.5" x 11"), 65 Lb, Pack Of 250 • Amazon Business $15.15 1 $15.15
Horizon Group USA 30 Rainbow Colorful Foam Sheets 5X 8.5, Multipack Assorted Vibrant Colors, Great for DIY Craft Projects, Multicolor • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Hygloss Crafting Yarn - 12 Colors • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 1 $11.66
Crayola Air Dry Clay (5lbs), Teacher Supplies, Natural White Modeling Clay for Kids, Sculpting Material, Bulk Craft Supplies for Art Classrooms • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Animal Adaptations: How We Live in Our Habitat • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Plant Adaptations: How We Live in Our Habitat • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Easy Make & Learn Projects: Animal Habitats: Reproducible Mini-Books and 3-D Manipulatives That Teach About Oceans, Rain Forests, Polar Regions, and 12 Other Important Habitats • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
All About Rain Forests (Habitats) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
All About Forests (Habitats) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Habitats - All About Oceans - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Little Pebble Habitats - All About Deserts - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Little Pebble Habitats - All About Grasslands - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83
Superio Brand Deep Plastic Storage Bin, 16 Quart, Clear • School Specialty $3.97 1 $3.97

Materials cost

$359.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$418.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.80

Total project goal

$491.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $491.98

1 Donor

-$491.98

Donations toward project cost

-$418.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.80

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