Clay for Change: Empowering Students Through Creativity
Help me give my students clay and clay tools to use in the art room.
$1,679 goal
This project expired on September 24, 2025.
This project expired on September 24, 2025.
My Project
In our classroom, creativity is more than just fun—it's a lifeline. I work with students who face many hardships and big behaviors. Many of them struggle to focus, regulate emotions, and stay engaged in traditional learning environments and art practices such as pencil to paper drawing. This spring I started clay with my 6th grade students and discovered something amazing: clay changes everything.
When my 6th graders were given access to clay, I saw transformation—calm hands, focused eyes, and imaginative minds at work.
These students, who often find school overwhelming, were suddenly thriving. Clay gave them a way to express emotions, build confidence, and stay grounded. Students who refused to create art before were locked in creating the most beautiful works. Behaviors drastically improved and my students were working together in a safe, appropriate and respectful manner.
Unfortunately, our school’s budget only allowed us to provide this experience to a few students. The rest are watching from the sidelines, eager to try. My goal with this project it to raise funds so that I have enough clay for all classes to be able to create a clay project for the 2025-2026 school year.
Watching this experience has been one of the most special things I have witnessed thus far on my teaching journey. As a ADHD artist, I have first hand encountered the magic in clay and I so desperately want to show that to more students.
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
500 students impacted
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AMACO Air-Dry Multi-Purpose Non-Toxic Modeling Clay, 25 Pounds, White - Middle-High School - Adult
• School Specialty
$30.07
32
$962.24
Clear Small Trash Bags 4 Gallon Garbage Bags FORID Wastebasket Bin Liners 110 Count Plastic Trash Bags for Bathroom Bedroom Office Trash Can 15 Liters - Durable & Thick Trash Bag
• Amazon Business
$9.99
6
$59.94
Wire End Clay Tool Set
• Blick Art Materials
$11.77
3
$35.31
Tribello 3 Drawer Plastic Storage, Mini Drawer Unit, White Frame With Clear Drawers for Craft Storage - 10"L X 7.5"W X 8"H Inches - (2 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
Jack Richeson Hole Cutting Hardwood Clay Tool Set, Assorted Size, Set of 4
• School Specialty
$15.29
2
$30.58
Chenille Kraft Company - Clay Rolling Pins Set Of 4
• Teachers' School Supply
$15.20
2
$30.40
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85)
• Amazon Business
$10.72
2
$21.44
Amaco Adjustable Clay Slicer
• Blick Art Materials
$18.18
1
$18.18
Amazon Elements Baby Wipes, Unscented, 810 Count, Flip-Top Packs
• Amazon Business
$17.73
1
$17.73
Tribello Mini Plastic Baskets for Organizing, White Drawer/Closet Storage Tray, Size 6 x 5 x 2 - Pack of 6 - Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Bowls, 10 Oz, Disposable, 70 Count, White
• Amazon Business
$5.02
3
$15.06
Spray Bottles, 30 Pack 30ml 1oz Clear Empty Fine Mist Plastic Mini Travel Bottle Set, Small Refillable Liquid Containers
• Amazon Business
Orighty Cleaning Cloths 12x12 inch, Pack of 24, Highly Absorbent Microfiber Cleaning Supplies, Lint Free Cloths for Multiple-use, Powerful Clean Rags for House, Kitchen, Car Care (Multi-Color)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$1,264.78
Vendor shipping charges
$113.28
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$18.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,427.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$251.83
Total project goal
$1,678.86
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