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Mrs. Spirakus from Efland NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Passion for Project Based Learning

Help me give my students the art and presentation supplies they need for hands on project based learning experiences in the classroom!

  • 4 donors
  • $505 still needed

expires Aug 11

  • 4 donors
  • $505 still needed
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My Project

Project based learning gives students hands on, real world experiences where they can solve problems and present their work to an authentic audience.

One of the major advantages of project work is that it makes school more like real life.

It's an in-depth investigation of a real-world topic worthy of children's attention and effort.

Students will create, build, research, design, and so much more using the supplies within this project! The presentation materials will help them organize their learning in order to present it to the community and their school.

Mrs. Spirakus
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning 16 Color Washable Watercolor Paint Trays - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92
8 Pieces Tri Fold Poster Board,Lightweight Fold Presentation Board,Science Fair Display Boards,Single Wall (Black, 36 x 48 Inch) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Surebonder© Cool Shot@trade; Mini Glue Gun • Nasco $7.76 7 $54.32
Crayola Washable Paint, Pint, Assorted Brilliant Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 2 $53.18
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Crayola Colors of the World Crayon Classpack, Standard Size, 24-Assorted Colors, Set of 480 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Crayola Colored Pencil Classpack, 12-Assorted Colors, Set of 240 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $46.79 1 $46.79
Post-it Self-Stick Mini Easel Pad, 15 in x 18 in, 20 Sheets/Pad, 3 Pads, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (577-3PK) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Dixon Construction Paper Storage for 9"x12" Paper • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Pacon Super Value Posterboard, 50/Carton • Quill.com $33.29 1 $33.29
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
IRIS USA 10 Pack Large Plastic Art Craft Sewing Supply Organizer Storage Containers with Latching Lid, for Paint Brush, 12" Ruler, Tools, Ribbons, Washi Tape, Ornaments, Stackable, Clear • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Crayola Colors of the World Washable Project Paint - Set of 9 colors, 8 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $24.62 1 $24.62
Sargent Art Round Palette 10 Well Pack of 12 (SAR229813-12) • Staples $22.79 1 $22.79
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.99 2 $21.98
Elmer's Glue-All Multi-Purpose Glue, 4 Ounces, Dries Clear - Leather/Wood • School Specialty $2.02 10 $20.20
Surebonder Cool Shot Mini Glue Gun Glue Sticks - Pkg of 40 • Blick Art Materials $6.17 3 $18.51
Pacon Picture Story Chart Tablet, 24 x 32 Inches, 25 Sheets • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
348 Pipe Cleaners Plus 48 Googly Eyes - Colored Chenille Stems for Kids Craft - Fuzzy Stems in 29 Colors • Amazon Business $11.37 1 $11.37
Hygloss Pony Bead, 6 x 9 mm, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 1000 • School Specialty $10.49 1 $10.49
Sax Colored Art Paper, 12 x 18 Inches, Assorted Colors, 50 Sheets • School Specialty $7.57 1 $7.57
900 PCS Pom Poms, Multicolor Bulk Pom Poms Arts and Crafts, Soft and Fluffy Craft Pom Poms, Assorted Sizes Pompoms, for Arts and Craft Making Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cra-Z-Art Colored Chalk Assorted Colors 16/Box (10801-48) • Staples $1.55 1 $1.55

Materials cost

$817.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $35.70

Sales tax

 $63.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$959.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.36

Total project goal

$1,129.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,129.04

4 Donors

-$625.00

Donations toward project cost

-$531.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $504.04

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