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Ms. DJ from Charlotte, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Steam in the Art Room Using Clay

Help me give my students self hardening and air dry clay for some exciting upcoming ceramic projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DJ's classroom raised $461

This project is fully funded

My Project

There is no denying the fact that the arts are an essential part of a complete education. Students of all ages benefit from varied forms of artistic learning because it fosters innovative thinking and creativity. Help me provide my students with modeling dough and other new supplies to help them grow in their artistic learning.

My students love to explore and create.

They are eager learners and would love to create some amazing projects to expand their exposure to three-dimensional art. They just need the generosity of others who believe in supporting the arts.

Ms. DJ Highland Renaissance Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

380 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic Modeling Dough Classpack, White, Pack of 75 • School Specialty $42.52 3 $127.56
Ready2Learn Heavy Duty Rubber/Plastic Paint and Clay Explorer Rollers, 5 x 1-1/2 Inch, Set of 4 • School Specialty $14.17 6 $85.02
Crayola Air-Dry Self-Hardening Modeling Clay Value Pack, 25 Pounds, White • School Specialty $44.92 1 $44.92
AMACO Marblex Ready-for-Use Self-Hardening Modeling Clay, 25 Pounds, Gray • School Specialty $40.12 1 $40.12
AMACO Magic Mud Wire Clay Cutter, 8 in, Hardwood Handle, Stainless Steel • School Specialty $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$303.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.30

Sales tax

 $23.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.09

Total project goal

$460.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $460.58

14 Donors

-$276.29

Donations toward project cost

-$245.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.24

Matching donations from our partners

-$172.28

Match offers toward project cost

-$146.44

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.00

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 $0.00

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