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Ms. Rosen from Beaufort, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Sketchbooks to Inspire Young Artists

Help me give my students the ability to create their own sketchbooks and artist books with purchase of this glue binder and glue strips to empower them to take ownership of their artistic growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rosen's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school is home to a diverse group of creative and enthusiastic kindergarten through fifth grade learners who love to express themselves through art and want to create personal sketchbooks and artist books. Many of our students do not have access to personal sketchbooks, limiting their ability to practice and develop their artistic skills both during and outside of structured class time. Providing them with handmade sketchbooks will empower them to explore their creativity more freely and take ownership of their artistic growth.

To support our students' artistic development, we are seeking funding for a glue binder and binding supplies.

This essential tool will allow students to create their own sketchbooks and booklets, compiling their drawings, ideas, and artistic experiments in a structured and personal way. Having a dedicated sketchbook will encourage students to practice their skills, document their creative journey, and gain confidence in their artistic abilities.

Personal sketchbooks are expensive; a binding system is a more economical solution. Many students' artwork gets lost or damaged due to inadequate storage. A glue binder will allow us to assemble high-quality sketchbooks tailored to our students' needs, ensuring they have a lasting space for their art. This project will not only provide students with a valuable artistic tool but also introduce them to basic bookbinding techniques, expanding their understanding of the creative process.

Your generous donation will directly impact our students by:

• Giving each student a personal sketchbook to encourage artistic exploration.

• Teaching students about bookbinding as a creative skill.

• Helping students organize and preserve their artwork.

• Inspiring young artists to continue creating beyond the classroom.

Ms. Rosen Robert Smalls Leadership Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Beaufort, SC 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

320 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RAYSON GS4-50 Glue Strips, 3/16"(4mm) Width, 11inch Long Thermal Glue Strips, 26-35 Sheets Capacity - Pack of 50 • Amazon Business $17.88 8 $143.04
Thermal Binding Machine 500 Sheets Capacity Book Binding Material 110V Binding Machine A3/A4/A5 Document Heat Binder (Black) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99

Materials cost

$201.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.80

Total project goal

$292.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$292.02

5 Donors

-$146.01

Donations toward project cost

-$124.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$146.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$124.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.90

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$0.00

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