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Mrs. Lee from Redlands, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coordinate Plane Pixel Art for STEM Learning

Help me give my students access to beads and paper strips for transforming abstract mathematical concepts into tangible, creative projects.

  • $273 goal

This project expired on March 16, 2026.

This project expired on March 16, 2026.

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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

This project is a fun, creative way to connect art with core STEM skills using simple materials: pony beads and paper chain strips. These specific items will make a difference in their learning because they instantly turn the abstract concept of the coordinate plane into a tangible, physical activity. Students will create pixel art by placing beads on a grid, which acts as a real-world x and y axis. To build their designs correctly, they must use ordered pairs (x, y) to map each bead’s location. This makes the idea of a grid immediately useful, teaching foundational spatial reasoning skills needed for everything from coding to reading maps.

Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of geometry and data organization through creative play.

The activity also brings geometric concepts to life; once the art is complete, students can easily calculate the area by counting the total number of beads (pixels) and the perimeter by counting the beads around the outer edge. The paper chain strips, requiring a repetitive, systematic process, teach students about algorithms—the step-by-step instructions that form the basis of computer coding.

Your generous donation will help me give my students access to beads and paper strips for transforming abstract mathematical concepts into tangible, creative projects. What makes my students special is their incredible curiosity and ability to make connections between seemingly different subjects. They are eager to learn why things work, and this pixel art project gives them a "why" by showing them the math behind the digital images they see every day.

Mrs. Lee Misson 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.

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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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roylco Double Color Paper Chains, 1 x 9 Inches, 600 Strips - Durable • School Specialty $19.04 8 $152.32
Pony 3600 Pcs 6x9mm Multi-Colored Plastic Craft Beads Set, Rainbow Hair Beads 24 Assorted Colors for DIY Crafting Jewelry Making Kandi Bracelets • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89

Materials cost

$168.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.23

Sales tax

 $15.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.83

Total project goal

$272.18

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