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Ms. Melanie from Bloomington MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity Break!!!

Help me give my students materials for creativity and fun when we need a break from learning.

  • 2 donors
  • $157 goal

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My Project

Arts and crafts provide a fun and interactive way for children to practice things like their fine motor skills and their problem-solving capabilities. For instance, before learning how to use more advanced tools like screwdrivers and hammers, many kids discover their love for building and design through simple playdough projects.

I am asking for materials that will spark creativity and get students to learn in a different manner.

Sometimes during the school year, we just need a break from the routine.

That break may include additional recess time, choice time, movie, or arts and crafts time. I would like to have scratch art, diamond art, and foam pieces on hand when one of those breaks is needed.

Ms. Melanie
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pack Make Your Own Stickers for Kids with 25 Designs, DIY Make Animal Face Stickers, Funny Mermaid Princess Prince Face Stickers Sheets, Party Festival Favor Family School Reward Art Craft • Amazon Business $12.77 2 $25.54
Horizon Group USA DIY Foam Picture Frame Craft Kit, 12-Pack of 4x6-Inch Colorful Picture Frames with 500+ Punch Out Stickers & Easels, Back to School Arts & Craft Activity, Perfect for Projects • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
Junkin 26 Pcs Balls DIY Diamond Art Keychain Kits Diamond Key Chains Soccer Ball Football Chain Key for Backpack Shoulder Bag Sports Accessories Adults and Kids • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Mocoosy 60 Pcs Scratch Art Paper for Kids, Rainbow Magic Scratch Off Paper Set Art Craft Kit Black Scratch Paper Sheets with 4 Stencils 5 Wooden Stylus for Birthday Party Favors Game Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
60 Set Scratch Bookmarks Christmas New Year Crafts Scratch Paper Art Animal Rainbow Gift Tags Party Pack Birthday School Crafts for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
16PCS Diamond Painting Stickers Kits for Kids, Cartoon Anime Diamond Painting Stickers Diamond Art Paint by Numbers Kit 5D Paint by Numbers Diamonds Mosaic Stickers for Kids Beginners • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
FFNIU Diamond Art for Kids, 15 Pack Diamond Art Painting Keychains, DIY Gem 5D Painting Arts and Crafts for Boys Girls Ages 6-8-12 (Garden Animals) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$101.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.42

Total project goal

$156.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $156.13

1 Donor

-$78.06

Donations toward project cost

-$66.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.71

match offer

-$78.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.71

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 $0.00

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