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Ms. Foster from New Bern, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Creative Clubs for Our Community's Kids

Help me give my students table easels, bubbles, Play Doh and other supplies for a vibrant and engaging club experience, with fun, hands-on activities! These supplies mean the difference between just learning and truly experiencing, creating, and growing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foster's classroom raised $474

This project is fully funded

My Project

The supplies I'm requesting are more than just fun activities; they're essential tools for student development. Items like bubbles and sidewalk chalk boost gross and fine motor skills and encourage creativity outdoors. Paint, canvases, and brushes unlock self-expression and refine hand-eye coordination. Board and card games cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and crucial social-emotional skills like turn-taking and sportsmanship. Finally, Play-Doh strengthens fine motor skills, imagination, and can be calming. Together, these engaging materials provide my students with vital hands-on experiences, fostering confidence and a love for learning they might not otherwise access.

This project's core goal is to ignite curiosity and creativity in our middle schoolers through engaging club activities.

By supplying essential materials, we will not only develop their critical thinking and social-emotional skills but also empower them with opportunities for self-expression and a vital sense of achievement, ensuring equitable access to experiences that foster lifelong learning and well-being.

My middle school students are truly remarkable individuals, each bringing unique strengths and perspectives to our classroom and community. They embody a spirit of resilience that is truly inspiring, navigating personal and systemic challenges with incredible adaptability and determination. Many have developed a profound resourcefulness, learning to make the most of limited resources and think creatively to solve problems in their daily lives—a skill that translates beautifully into innovative thinking in our club activities.

Ms. Foster H.J. MacDonald Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

New Bern, NC 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

150 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juvale 12 Pack 13.8-inch Table Top Easels for Painting and Canvas - Wooden Holder Stand for Kids and Artists • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
48 Pack Bubble Bottle with Wand Attached to the Cap (8 Colors), Bubbles Bulk Set for Kids Party Favors, Blower Bubbles Refill Toy for Toddler Summer Outside, Birthday Gift, Goody Bag Stuffers Supplies • Amazon Business $24.98 2 $49.96
Play-Doh Bulk 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Easter Basket Stuffers, Party Favors for Girls & Boys, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Simetufy 72 Pack Canvas Boards for Painting 5 x 7 inch, Blank Canvas Panels- Gesso Primed Acid-Free 100% Cotton for Acrylics Oil Watercolor Tempera Paints • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paint Set, Perfect for Arts & Crafts, 2 fl oz Each, 18 Assorted Matte Colors, 18 Count • Amazon Business $25.96 1 $25.96
180 Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Kid, 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk Paint Bulk for Summer Outdoor Activity, Playground, School Classroom Chalkboard, Chalk Party Favors Set for Toddler Kids Adult • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Hasbro Gaming Clue Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Reimagined Clue Game for 2-6 Players, Mystery Games, Detective Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mattel Games Pictionary Board & Drawing Game for Kids, Adults, Families & Parties, Unique Catch-All Category for 2 Teams (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mattel Games UNO Show ‘em No Mercy Card Game in Storage & Travel Tin for Kids, Adults & Family Night with Extra Cards, Special Rules & Tougher Penalties (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
200 Pcs Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Kids Paint Brushes Detail Fine Brushes with Flat and Round Tip Acrylic Paint Brushes Set for Classroom Water Color Canvas Painting Touch Up • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Mattel Skip-Bo Card Game • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$341.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.10

Total project goal

$473.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $473.99

2 Donors

-$102.44

Donations toward project cost

-$87.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.37

Matching donations from our partners

-$371.55

Match offers toward project cost

-$315.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.73

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