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Mrs. Melissa from South Holland, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Creativity: Crafting a Brighter Future

Help me give my students craft supplies. They are necessary in educational settings because they promote active learning, creativity, skill development, and a range of other cognitive and emotional benefits for students.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Melissa's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

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Craft supplies are often essential in educational settings for a variety of reasons:

Hands-On Learning: Craft supplies enable students to engage in hands-on learning experiences.

When students create projects, they are actively involved in the learning process, which can improve comprehension and retention of subject matter.

Creativity and Self-Expression: Crafting allows students to express their creativity and individuality. It encourages them to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to problems, fostering innovation.

Fine Motor Skills: Many craft activities involve fine motor skills like cutting, gluing, and painting. These activities help young learners develop dexterity, coordination, and precision, which are essential for various aspects of life and education.

Multi-Sensory Learning: Crafting often engages multiple senses, such as touch, sight, and sometimes even smell (e.g., scented markers). This multi-sensory approach can enhance the learning experience, especially for students with diverse learning styles.

In summary, craft supplies are necessary in educational settings because they promote active learning, creativity, skill development, and a range of other cognitive and emotional benefits for students. DonorsChoose helps teachers access these supplies to create engaging and enriching learning experiences for their students.

Mrs. Melissa ABLE Program Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than a third 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

13 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $32.20 1 $32.20
Elmer's Glue-All Craft Glue 128 oz. White (E1326) • Staples $21.84 1 $21.84
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $12.75 1 $12.75
Pom Poms Bright Hues - 100 Count Assorted Sizes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.76 1 $10.76
Hygloss Mosaic Squares - Tissue Paper, 1", 2500 Pieces • Blick Art Materials $6.45 1 $6.45
Creativity Street Jumbo Craft Fluffs - White, Package of 100 • Blick Art Materials $3.74 1 $3.74
Craft Medley Sequins - Dazzling Metallics, .85 oz • Blick Art Materials $3.38 1 $3.38
Craft Medley Sequins - Glimmer Glam, .85 oz • Blick Art Materials $3.38 1 $3.38
Delta Sobo Craft and Fabric Glue - 2 oz, Squeeze Bottle • Blick Art Materials $2.77 1 $2.77
Creativity Street Craft Stems - 4 mm x 12", Pkg of 100, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $1.97 1 $1.97
Creativity Street Craft Stems - 4 mm x 6", Pkg of 100, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $1.64 1 $1.64

Materials cost

$100.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.12

Total project goal

$167.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.46

1 Donor

-$167.46

Donations toward project cost

-$142.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.12

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 $0.00

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