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Mrs. Timm's classroom raised $663

Bringing 3D Art to Life: Essential Supplies for Creativity

Help me give my students supplies for our 3D art classes. These are all common supplies needed to have a successful 3D art class that will allow the students to explore a variety of mediums.

This project is fully funded

Mrs. Timm University Schools - Middle School

Greeley, CO Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are vibrant, creative, and full of imagination. They thrive when given hands-on learning experiences that allow them to experiment, problem-solve, and express themselves. Many of them come from diverse backgrounds, and art serves as a powerful way to tell their stories, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills. They are passionate about creating, and I want to provide them with the tools to push their creativity even further.

3D art opens up a world of possibilities for students to transform ideas into tangible creations.

To make this happen, we need essential supplies such as hot glue guns, paper mâché materials, and forms to help shape their designs. These supplies will allow my students to build sculptures, experiment with mixed media, and engage in collaborative projects that challenge their thinking and skills.

Hot glue guns are vital for assembling sturdy structures, paper mâché offers an accessible way to create large-scale works, and various forms provide a starting point for their ideas to take shape. With these materials, students will be able to explore sculpture, model-making, and mixed-media techniques, helping them develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and perseverance.

My goal for this project is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience the joy of building and creating in three dimensions. By providing them with high-quality materials, I aim to foster their problem-solving abilities, patience, and confidence in their artistic skills. I want them to see that art isn’t just about drawing on paper—it’s about bringing ideas to life in new and exciting ways.

With your support, my students will have the opportunity to experiment, take creative risks, and develop a love for hands-on making.

Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping young artists build, create, and explore!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

125 students impacted 2 donors

Project tagged as

Greeley, CO
Grades 6-8
Visual Arts
Art Supplies
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Timm University Schools - Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greeley, CO View local requests

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

125 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $12.40 12 $148.80

Crayola Air-Dry Clay - Value Pack, 25 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $36.62 2 $73.24

Roylco Multi-Cultural Face Forms - Plastic Forms, 5.5" x 7", Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $16.80 3 $50.40

X-Acto Knife: #1 With Cap • Blick Art Materials $3.91 12 $46.92

Surebonder Clear Stik Hot Glue Sticks - 5 lb, 7/16" x 4" • Blick Art Materials $41.43 1 $41.43

Blick Instant Papier Mach? - 5 lb • Blick Art Materials $36.54 1 $36.54

Wikki Stix - Wikki Stix Big Count Box • Teachers' School Supply $33.00 1 $33.00

Materials cost			$477.37
Vendor shipping charges			$48.58
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.16
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$563.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$99.37
Total project goal			$662.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$662.48
1 Donor			-$331.23
Donations toward project cost			-$281.55
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$49.68
match offer			-$331.25
Match offer toward project cost			-$281.56
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$49.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Bringing 3D Art to Life: Essential Supplies for Creativity

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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