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Mrs. Fangmeier from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Kids Clay!

Help me give my students access to a premium air dry clay through Activa and to buy sets of tools for us to use.

  • $1,057 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

At my school, my students and I don't have access to a working kiln, so we have been trying different alternatives. This year we used model magic air-dry clay by Crayola and polymer clay. Next year, I would love my students to use a clay that is more similar to real clay. This brand of Activa can be fired in a kiln or left to air dry, which is perfect for our situation.

Every kid deserves the same opportunities.

By helping provide materials for these opportunities, my students can have more realistic clay experiences. They ask me constantly about it and look forward to our 3D modeling lessons each year.

We are hoping this clay is our answer!

Mrs. Fangmeier Otero Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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 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

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Activa Plus Clay - 22 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $73.70 8 $589.60
Wire End Clay Tool Set • Blick Art Materials $11.77 10 $117.70
Boxwood Clay Tools - Set of 10, 6" • Blick Art Materials $9.91 10 $99.10
Fox Run Wooden Rolling Pin - 8" • Blick Art Materials $9.72 5 $48.60

Materials cost

$855.00

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$897.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.44

Total project goal

$1,056.26

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