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Mr. Johnson from Holdenville, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Creativity Safely with ChompSaws

Help me give my students ChompSaws, safe cardboard cutting machines designed for children and adults alike. These machines will not only expand the possibilities for art projects but will also significantly improve safety when working with cardboard.

  • $931 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

My Project

The art classroom at my elementary school serves as a creative hub for young minds, fostering artistic expression and innovative thinking. To enhance this environment, we propose the acquisition of two ChompSaws, safe cardboard cutting machines designed for children and adults alike. These machines will not only expand the possibilities for art projects but will also significantly improve safety when working with cardboard. With your support, we aim to provide our students with the tools they need to explore their creativity in a safe and engaging manner.

Art education plays a vital role in child development, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

My students love working with cardboard and the material greatly expands the possibilities for projects in my classroom. However, safety is a concern when working with cardboard. Traditional cutting tools often pose safety risks, especially for younger students. ChompSaws are innovative machines that address these safety concerns while providing an efficient and effective way to cut cardboard. By integrating these machines into our art classroom, we will empower our students to take on more ambitious projects and express their artistic visions with confidence.

The introduction of ChompSaws into the art classroom at my elementary school represents an exciting opportunity to enhance student creativity while prioritizing safety. By funding this project, you will help us create a more engaging and safe learning environment for our students, empowering them to explore their artistic potential without fear. Thank you for your support.

Mr. Johnson Thomas Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Holdenville, OK 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

189 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChompShop: CHOMPSAW MAKER BUNDLE - ChompSaw +Hole Punch+Scoring+Inventor's Workbook+Accs - STEAM Makerspace cardboard cutter (STEM kits elementary 5+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $347.00 2 $694.00

Materials cost

$694.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$56.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$790.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.58

Total project goal

$930.55

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