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Ms. Gibson from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cutting Up in PreK!

My students need a Cricut Explore Air 2 and construction paper for arts, crafts, workstations and so much more.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gibson's classroom raised $458

This project is fully funded

My Students

I have a very special group of students. My students come from disadvantaged homes and communities, yet, they still show up to school ready to learn. Even when the odds seem to be against them, they continue to work hard.

Our school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th and many come from families who are not exposed to arts and crafts.

Our Pre-K classes operate just as a Kindergarten class would. They are hard workers and deserve the best. My students are destined for greatness!

My Project

We are a project based learning campus where our students are responsible for authentic work samples. Our goal is to have all the materials students need ready and available daily.

Since I do not have any assistance in the classroom, the Cricut Explore Air 2 will allow me to maximize instructional time.

As 4 and 5 year olds, their fine motor skills are still developing, so cutting these materials for the 23 students I have can be very time consuming. The use of the Cricut Explore Air 2 in the classroom will allow students who struggle academically, socially, and behaviorally to express themselves through various fine art oppourtunities.

Ms. Gibson Whidby Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum 23 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 Tools Kit • Amazon Business $222.38 1 $222.38
TA70BK - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70BU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70GA - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70HG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70HR - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Holiday Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70PN - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Pink • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70RG - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Orange • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70WT - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - White • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70YE - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70PU - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70WB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Warm Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95
TA70YB - Superbright Sulphite Construction Paper - 9" x 12" - Royal Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.19 5 $10.95

Materials cost

$353.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.66

Total project goal

$457.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$457.75

2 Donors

-$407.75

Donations toward project cost

-$346.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.16

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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