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Mrs. Ballard from Mayfield, KY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ballard's classroom raised $175

Clay Creations That Stick With You

Help me give my students the experience of working with clay! I am wanting to make homemade magnets out of clay with my students.

This project is fully funded

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Mrs. Ballard Graves County Middle School
Mayfield, KY Grades 6-8

My Project

Our students are learning that creativity matters—and we need your help to make it happen.

We’re creating a hands-on clay magnet project where students design, shape, and decorate their own artwork from start to finish.

These magnets aren’t just art projects—they’re keepsakes that build confidence, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and pride in learning.

Many classrooms don’t have the funds for quality art materials, but experiences like this can spark a lifelong love of creativity. Your donation will help provide clay, tools, paint, and magnets so every student can participate, regardless of background.

With your support, our students will turn simple materials into meaningful creations they can take home and proudly display—art that truly sticks.

Thank you for investing in creativity, joy, and student growth.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Ballard Graves County 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.

Mayfield, KY 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Air-Dry Clay, 25 Pounds, White • School Specialty $44.99 2 $89.98
MIKEDE Neodymium Magnets, 30 PCS Black, Strong Heavy Duty for Fridge, Epoxy Coated Rare Earth Small Magnet with Double-Sided Adhesive Backing for Whiteboard, DIY, Science-0.78x0.18in • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04

Materials cost

$108.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.23

Total project goal

$174.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.87

3 Donors

-$173.81

Donations toward project cost

-$148.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.06

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