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Mrs. Mazza from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beads of Creativity and Friendship

Help me give my students enhanced fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mazza's classroom raised $312

This project is fully funded

My Project

The materials I am requesting for our Beads of Creativity and Friendship project will make a meaningful impact on my students’ learning by enhancing their fine motor skills, creativity, and social-emotional development. Stringing beads requires patience and focus, helping students develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills as they create patterns and designs. Additionally, this activity will reinforce math concepts like counting and sequencing in a hands-on, engaging way.

My goal for this project is to provide students with a creative outlet where they can express themselves, build confidence, and strengthen friendships.

Through this club, students will learn the value of collaboration, generosity, and perseverance as they design and share their creations. The process of making bracelets will also serve as a calming activity, helping students develop mindfulness and emotional regulation skills.

What makes my students special is their resilience, curiosity, and kindness. Many of them face daily challenges beyond the classroom, yet they continue to show up eager to learn and grow. They thrive in hands-on activities that allow them to explore their creativity and connect with others in meaningful ways. This project will give them a space where they feel valued and empowered, fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment.

Mrs. Mazza Abram Jenks Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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

28 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco Bucket O’ Beads and Charms • Nasco $21.28 3 $63.84
Sulyn Clubhouse Crafts Pony Beads, Assorted Colors, Set of 2300 • School Specialty $24.74 1 $24.74
Beadalon© Elasticity@trade; Bead Cord - 82 ft. • Nasco $6.84 3 $20.52
Craft Medley Barrel Pony Beads - Multicolor, Sparkle, Package of 175 • Blick Art Materials $3.33 6 $19.98
Craft Medley Alphabet Beads - White with Colored Letters, Package of 68 • Blick Art Materials $2.89 6 $17.34
Craft Medley Alphabet Beads - White with Black Letters, Package of 90 • Blick Art Materials $2.88 6 $17.28
Essentials by Leisure Arts Heart Beads - 12 mm, Assorted Colors, Package of 150 • Blick Art Materials $4.99 3 $14.97
Essentials by Leisure Arts Pony Beads - Neon, Opaque, 6mm x 9mm, Package of 750 • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98
Perler Bead Tray - Assorted Colors, Pkg of 4000 • Blick Art Materials $13.14 1 $13.14
Essentials by Leisure Arts Star Beads - Assorted Colors, Opaque, 12 mm, Package of 225 • Blick Art Materials $4.11 3 $12.33
Hygloss Pony Bead, 6 x 9 mm, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 1000 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$228.09

Vendor shipping charges

$3.47

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.76

Total project goal

$311.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$311.74

4 Donors

-$311.74

Donations toward project cost

-$264.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.76

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$0.00

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