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Ms. T from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finally! Let's Get Our Hands on Sculpture!

Help me give my students materials to learn sculpting! Most students did not have access to materials for 3D projects at home. The wire and clay will give us a lot of options!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. T's classroom raised $599

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our neighborhood school is doing great things with our kids! We have a strong sense of community and family and really care for our kids. We're proud to provide choice to students whenever possible in every subject - and this is particularly true in art.

We are now in the fourth year of our visual arts program and strive to provide a choice-based (TAB) program.

It was so exciting watching the kids grow and learn about new art materials, media and techniques last year, and I'm so excited to continue it this year. They are so excited to come in and explore, experiment and express themselves.

My Project

Most students did not have access to a variety of materials during the past nearly 1.5 years of learning at home. These materials will give them all a new outlet!

I want to give all my students a chance to learn new ways of making art and get a tactile method for those that are craving 3D work.

Not only will this re-inspire those already involved in their art practice, it will re-engage many that want to move on from their routine of 2D works, or even create some 3D versions of their drawings.

Our students love art and they love having new ways to create. We allow students to choose their mediums and studios as much as possible and so many students are itching to get into sculpture. Your gift will make their day (and year)!

Ms. T Shoesmith Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL 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

360 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
30538-1042 - Prang Das Modeling Clay - 2.2 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $6.45 30 $193.50
33407-1050 - Twisteez - Box of 50, 125 ft, Regular Pack • Blick Art Materials $9.14 15 $137.10
33400-1632 - Armature Wire - 14 Gauge, 32 Feet • Blick Art Materials $3.82 20 $76.40
33083-1010 - Mini Long-Nose Pliers - 5 • Blick Art Materials $4.37 8 $34.96
30304-1009 - Boxwood Clay Tools - Set of 38, 6 • Blick Art Materials $27.94 1 $27.94
30327-1018 - Wire Clay Cutter - 18 • Blick Art Materials $1.99 1 $1.99

Materials cost

$471.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.82

Total project goal

$598.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$598.79

5 Donors

-$399.18

Donations toward project cost

-$339.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.87

match offer

-$199.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.94

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$0.00

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