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Mrs. Brodzenski from Canton, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Button Up and Get Creative

Help me give my students a creative button machine that can incorporate everyone even the community partners!

  • $626 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

Our students currently face significant limitations in resources that prevent them from fully exploring technology. Acquiring this button/magnet creator will enable them to create and innovate, positively impacting our community. We are committed to looking ahead and transforming education, moving away from traditional methods. Our aim is to enhance the STEAM workshop to help guide students toward career paths they may not yet envision. Our students are incredibly important to us; they are like family at our school. We aspire for them to thrive and have access to successful opportunities, just like everyone else.

Mrs. Brodzenski Beacon Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Button Maker, 1/1.25/2.28 inch(25/32/58mm) 3-in-1 Pin Maker with 300pcs Button Parts, Ergonomic Arc Handle Punch Press Kit, Button Maker Machine with Panda Magic Book, for Children DIY Gifts • Amazon Business $82.61 2 $165.22
Nice2Have 25 Sets of Fridge Magnet Buttons 2.25 inch (58mm) - Button Maker Supplies for Button Maker Machine • Amazon Business $22.99 5 $114.95
Mryitcal Bottle Opener Button Making Supplies for Button Maker Machine, 50 Sets 58mm Button Opener Button Refill Includes Metal Shell, Graphic, Plastic Film, Metal Backing Parts • Amazon Business $29.00 3 $87.00
Mostme 200 Set 2.25 inch Button Maker Kit, 58mm Supplies, Includes Metal Pin Back Cover, Shells, Blank Paper & Film • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Mostme 100 Sets 3 inch Button Maker Supplies, 75mm Button Supplies Button Parts Button Badge Part, Button Making Supplies, Includes Metal Button Pin Back Cover, Metal Shells, Blank Paper&Clear Film • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Mostme 300 Sets 1.25 inch Button Maker Supplies, 32mm Button Supplies Button Parts Button Badge Part, Button Making Supplies, Includes Metal Button Pin Back Cover, Metal Shells, Blank Paper&Clear Film • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Mostme 300 Sets 1 inch Button Maker Supplies, 25mm Button Supplies Button Parts Button Badge Part, Button Making Supplies, Includes Metal Button Pin Back Cover, Metal Shells, Blank Paper&Clear Film • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$494.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.80

Total project goal

$625.34

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