Help me give my students quality Crayola modeling clay and bright beads to create amazing artwork.
$297 goal
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
This project expired on October 9, 2025.
My Project
I am seeking your support to bring an exciting new art project to my classroom that will inspire creativity and hands-on learning among my students. I am an art teacher for an elementary school; I have over 600 students come to me a week to learn and live in art. We love to create new items every week. Having the new supplies would help open this world up for the students. With your help, we aim to introduce the elements of 3D art—texture, color, and shape—through the exploration of Crayola modeling clay, bright colorful beads, and heavyweight paper.
Students will discover the joy of working with Crayola modeling clay and bright beads, materials they have not used before.
This hands-on experience will ignite their creativity and enthusiasm for art.
Through guided lessons, students will learn about the elements of art—form, texture, color, and shape, while creating their own unique 3D artworks. This project encourages experimentation and the development of fine motor skills.
By working with new materials and exploring 3D art techniques, students will gain confidence in their artistic abilities and develop a deeper appreciation for different forms of artistic expression.
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
600 students impacted
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Crayola Modeling Clay Classpack (24 Packs), Bulk Modeling Clay for Kids, 12 Colors, Nontoxic, Classroom Supplies for Kids Arts & Crafts
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Pacon Super Bright Tag Board 9 x 12 Assorted Bright Colors 100/Pack (1709)
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1
$17.27
Pony Beads 3600 Pcs 6x9mm Multi-Colored Plastic Craft Beads Set, Bulk Rainbow Hair Beads 24 Assorted Colors for DIY Crafting Jewelry Making Kandi Bracelets
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$15.89
1
$15.89
Essentials by Leisure Arts Heart Beads - 12 mm, Assorted Colors, Package of 150
• Blick Art Materials
$4.99
3
$14.97
Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model, and Mold with Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay (Volume 12) (Lab for Kids, 12)
• Amazon Business
$14.51
1
$14.51
Pacon Tag Board - 9" x 12" x 2 Ply, White, 100 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$6.67
2
$13.34
Magicfly 1000pcs Popsicle Sticks, Natural Wooden Food Grade Craft Sticks, 4-1/2 Inch Great Bulk Ice Cream Sticks for Craft Project, Home Decoration
• Amazon Business
$12.89
1
$12.89
Essentials by Leisure Arts Star Beads - Assorted Colors, Opaque, 12 mm, Package of 225
• Blick Art Materials
$4.11
3
$12.33
Materials cost
$193.20
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$15.75
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.90
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$251.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.44
Total project goal
$296.24
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