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Mrs. Andrews from Waxahachie, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ChompSaw: Empowering Creativity and Skill Development in Young Artists

Help me give my students a kid-safe power tool to cut cardboard safely in the art room.

  • $740 goal

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

This project expired on July 26, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

The ChompSaw offers significant value to an elementary art room by introducing a safe, hands-on tool that enhances both creativity and skill development. Designed for young learners, the ChompSaw allows students to explore the tactile world of materials such as foam, balsa wood, and soft plastics, helping them build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As students guide the tool, they develop greater control over their movements, which is crucial for building dexterity.

This tool also fosters creativity by enabling students to create three-dimensional works, like sculptures or models, that they might not otherwise be able to achieve with just basic drawing or painting.

By cutting and assembling materials, children learn to think critically about design, balance, and structure. These problem-solving skills are transferable beyond the art room, encouraging them to approach challenges with innovation and patience.

The ChompSaw also provides an opportunity for students to work collaboratively on larger projects, promoting teamwork and communication. As they share the tool and work together, they learn the importance of cooperation in the creative process. The experience also builds confidence, as students gain a sense of accomplishment from completing projects that require both precision and imagination.

Additionally, the ChompSaw encourages craftsmanship. Students learn the value of careful, intentional work as they refine their creations, cultivating a sense of pride in their efforts. Finally, by using the ChompSaw, students are exposed to the idea of reusing and repurposing materials, promoting sustainable thinking and resourcefulness.

Overall, the ChompSaw enriches the elementary art room by expanding the scope of student creativity, improving fine motor skills, and fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and craftsmanship.

Mrs. Andrews Wedgeworth Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waxahachie, TX 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

650 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChompShop: CHOMPSAW MAKER BUNDLE - ChompSaw, Table Accessories, Hole Punch, Scoring Tool - STEAM Makerspace cardboard cutter (STEM kits elementary 5+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $295.00 2 $590.00

Materials cost

$590.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$628.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.97

Total project goal

$739.82

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