A MAKERSPACE That MAKES Our Library's SPACE Shine!
My students need supplies to stock a diverse makerspace with activities that appeal to different interests!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. D.'s classroom raised $597
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our school is a very special place and our students are no exception. Nestled in a busy Brooklyn neighborhood, our students come from all 5 boroughs of New York City to be here each day. They stay late, busy at clubs or other afterschool activities.
Our library-loving students are good-natured, curious and hardworking.
They had to be at the very top of their class to gain admission to our school. Our school is at 60% poverty, just shy of the Title 1 designation.
My Project
Our students really need a place to UNWIND and BE CREATIVE! A Makerspace is the perfect opportunity for them to explore. While almost all students have STEM (or STEAM) interests, not every student has a chance to build things in a creative way throughout their day.
The library is not simply a place to read; it is a place to create, to think creatively, to explore and to produce; a Makerspace enhances the library's use exponentially!
Students will be exposed to a variety of different crafts--everything from basic circuitry to origami, paper mache, embroidery, cardboard sculpture. You can see from the supplies we are requesting, how MANY different activities will happen! We also think it's important to have different resources available for the >1000 students who visit each day. Not everyone might want to embroider on their old pair of jeans, but maybe making a duct tape wallet will appeal--or a wire self-portrait.
Currently, students can borrow books, ebooks, graphic novels, DVDs. While in the library, they can borrow textbooks, magazines, and a few games (we want to increase these, too!)
Having a stocked Makerspace in addition to our Peace Corner will transform our library further into a place where students can busy themselves while also learning new skills!
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
33106-1005 - Activa Celluclay Instant Papier Mache - 5 lb, Original Gray
• Blick Art Materials
$27.37
1
$27.37
The Metagame
• Amazon Business
$25.00
1
$25.00
Caydo Full Range of Embroidery Starter Kit Including 5 Pieces Bamboo Embroidery Hoops, 50 Color Threads, 2 Pieces 12 by 18-Inch 14 Count Classic Reserve Aida and Cross Stitch Tool Kit
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
04926-5031 - Art Apron - 17" x 29", Dark Blue, Denim
• Blick Art Materials
$9.50
2
$19.00
01637-0069 - Blick Studio Acrylics - Set of 6 colors, 120 ml tubes
• Blick Art Materials
$18.03
1
$18.03
Ohuhu 40 Colors Dual Tips Permanent Marker Pens Art Markers Highlighters with Carrying Case for Drawing Sketching Adult Coloring Highlighting and Underlining
• Amazon Business
$16.98
1
$16.98
40 Color Origami - 120 Sheets (4set)
• Amazon Business
$16.93
1
$16.93
12940-1002 - Strathmore Cards and Envelopes - White, No Deckle, Announcement, Box of 10
• Blick Art Materials
$4.13
3
$12.39
The Metagame: Science Fiction Expansion
• Amazon Business
$12.00
1
$12.00
8 Acrylic Rainbow Color Yarn Bonbons - 10 Gifts Included with Each Pack - Resealable Bag - Total of 525 yards Hobby Yarn - Premium Yarn Pack - Crafts Kit for Crochet and Knitting
• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
Darice 1040-56 Foamies Sticky Brick 40- Sheets, 6 by 9-Inch, Assorted Color
• Amazon Business
$10.33
1
$10.33
Circular Knitting Needles Set by SundryGoods - Bamboo Wood - Flexible - 18 Sizes: 2 mm - 10 mm (comparable to US sizes 0-15 inch), 80 cm Length (32 inch US
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Standard Shipping
• Blick Art Materials
$9.95
1
$9.95
WooCrafts Large-Eye Blunt Needles Yarn Knitting PLUS Crochet Hooks Set with Case,Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks Needles for Arthritic Hands.Best Gift!
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
38014-1006 - 3M Commercial Cellulose Sponge - 6.0" x 4.2" x 1.6"
• Blick Art Materials
$2.26
4
$9.04
05175-0069 - Blick White Bristle Brush Set - Set of 6
• Blick Art Materials
$8.16
1
$8.16
Dritz 14-Piece Ribbon Embroidery Needles
• Amazon Business
$7.27
1
$7.27
33083-1020 - Mini Wire Cutters - 5"
• Blick Art Materials
$3.99
1
$3.99
33083-1010 - Mini Long-Nose Pliers - 5"
• Blick Art Materials
$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$445.42
Vendor shipping charges
$25.11
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$507.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.51
Total project goal
$596.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$596.72
6 Donors
-$294.86
Donations toward project cost
-$274.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.53
match offer
-$273.98
Match offer toward project cost
-$232.88
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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