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Ms. Ahlbum from Coconut Creek, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevating Design: Funding Presentation Tools

Help me give my students the ability to present their high quality costume and outfit designs on appropriate presentation materials!

  • $436 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Providing foam board and a straight edge foam cutter will dramatically enhance the presentation quality of both theatre and fashion design students' work, allowing their creative visions to truly shine. These tools are fundamental for transforming digital and hand-drawn renderings into polished, tangible displays.

For theatre design students, foam board serves as the perfect medium for creating miniature set models and costume renderings.

A straight edge cutter ensures clean, precise cuts, enabling students to construct professional-looking presentations that accurately convey their design concepts. These models and renderings are crucial for communicating ideas to directors, actors, and other collaborators, fostering a clear understanding of the overall design vision. The ability to present their work in a professional format builds confidence and prepares them for the demands of the theatre industry.  

Similarly, fashion design students will benefit immensely from these resources. Foam board allows them to create sturdy, visually appealing presentation boards for their garment sketches, fabric swatches, and design inspirations. The straight edge cutter guarantees sharp, clean lines, elevating the overall aesthetic of their presentations. This level of professionalism is essential for portfolio development, critiques, and presentations to potential clients or employers. By presenting their designs on high-quality foam board, students can showcase their attention to detail and artistic skill, making a lasting impression.  

In essence, foam board and a straight edge foam cutter empower students to translate their creative ideas into tangible, professional presentations. These tools not only enhance the visual impact of their work but also instill a sense of pride and accomplishment, allowing their designs to be appreciated and understood in their fullest form.

Ms. Ahlbum Monarch High School Grades 9-12

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.

Coconut Creek, FL View local requests

More than half 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

200 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
White Foam Board - 20" x 30" x 3/16", Pkg of 25 • Blick Art Materials $148.64 2 $297.28
Logan FoamWekrs Foamboard Cutter - Straight Cutter • Blick Art Materials $38.01 1 $38.01

Materials cost

$335.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.35

Total project goal

$435.67

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