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Mrs. Raymond from Dayville, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaboration Nation: Where Creativity Comes Alive!

Help me give my students the tools and materials we need to collaborate on hands-on projects that build communication, critical thinking, and creativity. My 6th graders thrive when they get to create together!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Raymond's classroom raised $433

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 6th graders are curious, collaborative, and full of creativity. What makes them special is their eagerness to dive into big ideas and work together to express their learning in new and exciting ways. They ask thoughtful questions, care about each other's perspectives, and take pride in projects that reflect their voices and teamwork.

They come from diverse backgrounds, and many are developing their confidence as learners.

When given the tools and freedom to create, they rise to the challenge, supporting one another and showing real joy in the process of discovery.

In 6th-grade social studies, our essential question is: “How does where you live affect how you live?” We explore this question by learning about geography, ancient civilizations, cultural traditions, and systems of government around the world. Students use maps, timelines, artifacts, and stories to understand how people have lived in different times and places and how location continues to shape communities today.

To deepen their understanding, we design projects that bring learning to life. These materials, like Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils, glue sticks, and Astrobrights Colored Paper make a huge difference. They turn ideas into something students can see, touch, and proudly share. They support creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Instead of sitting passively, students are doing the thinking, building, and explaining. The classroom becomes a place of active learning, where students are historians, designers, and thinkers.

The goal of this project is to make social studies more engaging, collaborative, and student-driven. These materials will allow students to complete meaningful, high-quality projects that connect to real-world learning. It is about building not just knowledge, but also essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to learn together and shine as global citizens!

Mrs. Raymond Killingly Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils - Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.24 25 $106.00
Staples Washable Glue Sticks 0.28 oz. Clear 36/Pack (ST44777) • Staples $11.74 3 $35.22
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Cool, Pack of 500, Teal • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
X-ACTO Mighty Mite Electric Pencil Sharpener Black/Silver (19501/19501X) • Amazon Business $12.71 2 $25.42
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.91 1 $23.91
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $21.33 1 $21.33
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Eco Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Quill.com $21.33 1 $21.33
LAZGOL Ultra Fine Permanent Marker Bulk, 60 Pack Ultra Fine Point Black Permanent Marker set, Felt Tip Pens Works on Plastic, Wood, Stone, Metal and Glass for Doodling, Marking • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
CZoffpro Double Sided Mounting Tape Heavy Duty Nano Tape Hat Picture Hanging Strips Two Sided Tape Double Stick Wall Poster Tape 0.59in x 160in • Amazon Business $2.98 3 $8.94
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $7.34 1 $7.34
ArtSkills Letter Stencils in 3 sizes, for Signs School Craft Supplies, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $6.30 1 $6.30

Materials cost

$327.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.91

Total project goal

$432.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $432.75

2 Donors

-$115.49

Donations toward project cost

-$102.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$311.96

Match offers toward project cost

-$265.17

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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