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Ms. Starkey from Raleigh, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Starkey's classroom raised $962

Building Theatre Magic with ChompSaws

Help me give my students ChompSaws to design and build theatre masks and props, turning imagination into reality while learning valuable skills in creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration for the stage.

This project expired on December 19, 2025.

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Ms. Starkey Centennial Campus Middle School
Raleigh, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are creative, curious, and full of energy. They come into theatre class ready to dream big and imagine characters, settings, and stories that inspire them. I love how they support each other and light up when they get to create something with their own hands. Theatre gives them a voice and a way to express themselves, whether they are on stage or behind the scenes building the magic.

With ChompSaws, my students will finally have the tools to turn their visions into reality.

These saws will allow them to safely cut foam and cardboard to design masks and props that bring their ideas to life. Each project becomes a chance to practice problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity while gaining confidence in their own abilities. Having ChompSaws in our classroom means that students will no longer be limited by lack of resources. They will be empowered to imagine, design, and build theatre experiences they can be proud of.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 14 donors
Ms. Starkey Centennial Campus Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Raleigh, NC 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

60 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChompShop: CHOMPSAW MAKER BUNDLE - ChompSaw +Hole Punch+Scoring+Inventor's Workbook+Accs - STEAM Makerspace cardboard cutter (STEM kits elementary 5+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $360.00 2 $720.00

Materials cost

$720.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.17

Total project goal

$961.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $961.13

11 Donors

-$679.36

Donations toward project cost

-$578.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$280.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$238.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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