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Mr. D'Aquin from Kenner, LA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Poppet, A Puppet

My students need the supplies necessary to sculpt and bake parts for clay dolls and puppets, as well as the basic supplies needed for drawing and designing projects.

  • $560 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2012.

This project expired on June 25, 2012.

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Mr. D'Aquin W.G. Schneckenburger Elementary School
Kenner, LA Grades 3-5

My Students

Do you love to draw, but sometimes want your artwork to be more than just flat paper? Would you like to transport your artwork to a world of fantasy and imagination? Draw and create your own three dimensional characters. Design a doll or puppet based on a real person or a character you imagine.

My students are in elementary school and range from grades two through five.

They've been selected to participate in Jefferson Parish Schools' Talented in Visual Arts Program. They qualified by passing a rigorous screening process in which portfolios were evaluated by committees, and testing was conducted by artists contracted by the parish. I teach many immigrant children, and children whose families are still recuperating from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Many class discussions involve choice of subject matter, and the historical and environmental impacts of said subjects. Louisiana schools stress the importance of protecting the environment, especially our fragile coastline, and waters through which our fishing industry survives.

My Project

The resources I've requested will enable my students to work in a medium other than basic number two pencils and copy paper. Many children's artistic talents truly blossom and show when they're able to work in a three dimensional medium such as clay. They've already shown me what they can do with papier mache' by designing and sculpting masks during the first nine weeks. They first brainstorm by writing descriptions of what they'd like to create. Then they draw the design out as an illustration on paper. Finally they sculpt and paint the mask for display, adding to the design as ideas flow. I've requested molds, clay, and sculpting tools to enable my students to begin creating three dimensional renderings of their doll and puppet designs. I've also requested a small clay-baking oven to permanently harden the pieces once they've been sculpted. We'd also like some of the basic tools necessary for drawing, so we've asked for a class set of drawing pencils, sharpeners, and erasers.

My students love to draw and design projects on paper, but they show a much broader range of talent and development by working in a sculptural medium.

I try to do at least one three dimensional project each nine weeks, giving kids a chance to get their hands dirty and manipulate a pliable material. They love seeing their ideas come to fruition in colorful, touchable, vibrant forms like masks, dolls, and puppets.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 32 students impacted
Mr. D'Aquin W.G. Schneckenburger Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kenner, LA 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

Never Before Funded 32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLICK SKETCH BOARDS/23 1/2INX26IN • Blick Art Materials $10.53 3 $31.59
GOLDEN ACRYLIC MED/PLYMR VRNSH GLOS 8OZ • Blick Art Materials $10.28 3 $30.84
SCULPEY EZ PUSH MOLD/DOLL FACES • Blick Art Materials $5.94 6 $35.64
SCULPEY EZ PUSH MOLD/FAMILY TIME APM4 • Blick Art Materials $6.09 3 $18.27
SCULPEY EZ PUSH MOLD/DOLLMAKER FAIRY DOLL • Blick Art Materials $4.00 3 $12.00
POLYMER CLAY/CRAFT/COUNTERTOP OVEN • Blick Art Materials $42.05 1 $42.05
DOLLMAKING CLAY/FLESH 500G • Blick Art Materials $13.65 3 $40.95
FIMO SOFT/WHT 13OZ • Blick Art Materials $8.37 3 $25.11
SNGL END MODEL TOOL/6 SET 8IN ROUND • Blick Art Materials $12.88 3 $38.64
BLICK GRAPHITE PENCL/CLASS PACK 144/CT • Blick Art Materials $75.16 1 $75.16
MACPHERSON SHARPENER/BRASS WEDG 2HOLE • Blick Art Materials $4.99 6 $29.94
DESIGN ARTGUM ERASER/LARGE • Blick Art Materials $0.59 33 $19.47

Materials cost

$399.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$475.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.93

Total project goal

$559.55

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