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Teacher A. from Palmer, AK is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crafting Dreams: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

Help me give my students a marketplace entirely managed by third-grade ingenuity.

  • $679 goal

This project expired on January 31, 2024.

This project expired on January 31, 2024.

My Project

My teaching partner and I are embarking on a mission to empower our students with invaluable life skills and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit through an exciting initiative – a student-run marketplace. We're reaching out for your support to make this journey truly remarkable by providing essential craft supplies and materials.

Our commitment to crafting and education is rooted in the belief that nurturing creativity, fostering problem-solving abilities, and encouraging teamwork are essential components of a holistic education.

Through hands-on activities, students develop not only their artistic abilities but also crucial business skills such as marketing, financial literacy, and teamwork. Our student-run marketplace is the embodiment of this philosophy, where students craft and sell their creations to the school community.

To make this process a resounding success, we require your assistance. We aim to provide a spectrum of materials, including an array of colorful pom-poms for crafting, inspiring craft books to ignite young imaginations, and vibrant fuse beads for intricate designs. Students will utilize quality paints to bring their visions to life on rocks, and with clay presses and clay, they can mold and sculpt unique creations and jewelry that will showcase their artistic talents. The melting pot will facilitate creative experiments and teach them about melting and molding materials.

Your support will directly influence our students' growth as young entrepreneurs and innovators. The fusion of crafting and education in our student-run marketplace equips them with skills they'll carry throughout their lives. By donating to this project, you become an integral part of the process, fostering the next generation of creative thinkers and business leaders!

Teacher A. Birchtree Charter School Grades 3-5 Palmer, AK View local requests 52 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timgle 36 Rolls Glow in The Dark Yarn Multi Color Luminous Crochet Yarn for Crocheting DIY Glow Yarn Thread Knitting Shining Glowing Yarn for Arts Crafts Sewing Thread Party Supplies, 58 yd Per Roll • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99
Polymer Clay, Shuttle Art 82 Colors Oven Bake Modeling Clay, Creative Clay Kit with 19 Clay Tools and 16 Kinds of Accessories, Non-Toxic, Non-Sticky, Ideal DIY Art Craft Clay Gift for Kids Adults… • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
Ksedcon Candle Melting Pot, 1.8L Wax Melter for Candle Making with Rotary Switch, Electric Non-Stick Small Candle Making Pouring Pot, Wax Melting Tool with Heat-Resistant • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
FUNZBO 23000 5mm Fuse Beads Kit - 22 Colors | 106 Patterns - Kids Crafts for Girls Ages 8-12, Arts and Crafts for Kids Ages 6-8, Gifts Ideas for Kids Boys Girls Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
MAHITOI Polymer Clay Press to Flatten, Smooth & Craft Variety of Beads, Sculptures, Magnets, Jewelry, Ornaments Projects with Seven Thickness Options - Table Clamp Included with Handle Side outwards • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Artecho Acrylic Paint Set 24 Colors 2oz/59ml, Art Craft Paint for Art Supplies, Paint for Canvas, Rocks, Wood, Fabric, Ceramic and Halloween Decorations, Non Toxic Paint for Artists, Students, Beginners and Adults • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Made By Me Ultimate Bead Pets, Includes Over 1600 Beads, Carabiner Clips, Design Templates, Storage Cases, Create Your Own Backpack Keychain Kit, DIY Keychain Kit, Bead Art Crafts for Kids & Beginners • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
UPTTHOW Bead Baking Rack, Polymer Clay Tools, Drying Rack for Polymer Clay Jewelry Making Tool with 20 Skewers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 1050 Pieces 30 Assorted Colors for Craft Arts Creative DIY Projects Decorations, 6mm x 12inch Fuzzy Colored Chenille Stem Sticks Set Craft Supplies for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Klutz Pom-Pom Puppies Craft Kit, 8" Length x 1.5" Width x 9" Height, Natural • Amazon Business $18.53 1 $18.53
BUBU Origami Paper Kit 1000 Sheets 6 Inch Square Double Sided Color 20 Vivid Colors for Beginners Trainning and School Craft Lessons • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Embroidery Floss 54 skeins Crossstitch Thread - Bracelets String - 50Pcs Embroidery Thread and Free Set of 4pcs Metallic Thread • Amazon Business $7.19 2 $14.38
lifetop 120PCS Painting Rocks, DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium/Small/Tiny Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks… • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Elastic Beading Cords 100m Rainbow 1mm Elastic Cord Pony Bead Kids Beads Crafts Pony Beading Thread Stretch String Craft Cord Pony Bead String, Width 1mm… • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids: 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Kids' Ultimate Craft Book: Bead, Crochet, Knot, Braid, Knit, Sew! - Playful Projects That Creative Kids Will Love to Make • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Hypoallergenic Earring Posts and Backs, Caffox 1800pcs Stainless Steel Stud Earring Kit with Earring Base Studs, Earring Backs and Jump Rings for Clay, Resin, Pearls, Jewelry Making and Crafting • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
360 Pieces Keychain Rings for Crafts Including 90 Pieces Keychain Rings with 90 Pieces Open Jump Rings Connectors 180 Pieces Small Screw Eye Pins Hooks for DIY Keychain Supplies(Mixed Color,25 mm) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Nature's Art Box: From t-shirts to twig baskets, 65 cool projects for crafty kids to make with natural materials you can find anywhere • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
2 Pcs Polymer Clay Molds Sweets Polymer Clay Molds for Jewelry Making Candy Shape Clay Molds Ice Cream Lollipop Donut Chips Miniature Clay Molds Polymer Clay Molds for Polymer Clay Earrings Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2Pcs 16 Cavity Insect Silicone Molds Butterfly Snail Ladybug Bee Bug Chocolate Candy Mold Insects Crayon Wax Melt Mini Soap Mould Ice Cube Tray (Random Colors) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
50 Pack Bulk 2 Inch 5 CM Glue Pad Snap Metal Hair Clips Barrettes Hairpins Clips Hairgrips Craft DIY Accessories • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
1380 Pcs 5 Sizes Black Doll Eye Beads Mini Black Doll Eyes Black Beads Sewing Arts Crafts Eyes Mini Black Eyes for Jewelry Making Earring Necklace Bracelet Necklace • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Caydo 2400 Pieces Mini Craft Pompoms Assorted Colors 6 mm Pom poms for Hobby Supplies • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Friendship Bracelets 101: Fun to Make, Wear, and Share! (Design Originals) Step-by-Step Instructions for Colorful Knotted Embroidery Floss Jewelry, Keychains, and More, for Kids and Teens [BOOK ONLY] • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$530.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.71

Total project goal

$678.04

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