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Ms. Sparks from Richardson, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Goat Classroom Pet

Help me give my students a classroom pet to use as an incentive.

  • $654 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Help bring some new supplies and ideas to life in my classroom.

Please help give my art classroom a "pet" to help with classroom management.

I want to create a greatest of all time, GOAT, to use an incentive to get students engaged and active in class.

We always need clay, organization tools, pencils, markers, and manipulatives. We always need essential tools like pencils and markers.

I am always trying to look for new and interesting ways to get students to buy into creating a better classroom environment. I think bringing in a class pet or mascot would be a fun way to get kids interacting and engaged. I am going to dress it in the color of the table that won for the week so they can visually see who is doing good. As a traveling teacher I’m also in need of a new backpack that is reliable and will safely hold all my school issued technology.

Ms. Sparks Jess Harben Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

425 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Air Dry Clay, White, Modeling Clay for Kids, Back to School Crafts, 25lb • Amazon Business $30.68 4 $122.72
THE NORTH FACE Borealis Laptop Backpack, Dark Sage/Fiery Red/Cave Blue, One Size • Amazon Business $98.95 1 $98.95
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $59.73 1 $59.73
Melissa & Doug Plush Goat - Soft, Multi-Colored Stuffed Animal Toy for Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $59.52 1 $59.52
GAMENOTE Multicolor Storage Bins with Lids - 5 Qt 6 Pack Small Cubby Bins Stackable Plastic Containers for Classroom Book Bin Toy Organizers (12× 7.2 × 5.1 inches) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Click N' Play Foam Blocks, Soft Building Blocks and Stacking Block Toy Set For Toddlers| Perfect Bath Toys, 60 Count with Carry Tote | Great Gift for Toddler, Baby, Kids, Boy, and Girl Ages 1-3, 4-8 • Amazon Business $14.85 2 $29.70
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.49 2 $20.98
Crayola Crayon Box Retro Twist Spout Water Bottle and Sticker Set | 32 Ounces • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
50 Pcs Christmas Plastic Picket Fence White Plastic Tree Fence Thick Plastic Fence Mini Fence Decorations Plastic Garden Fencing for Christmas Wedding Party Miniature Garden • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
YOPCDJ 24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch File Bags Puzzle Storage Bags, A4 13.5x9.5 Inches Large Reusable Zipper Pouches for Organizing Classroom Board Game Organization • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Crayola for Pets Crayon Burrow Toy Plush Squeaker Dog Toy, 8”, Pup-Visible Color Toys Dogs See Best, Burrow Style Dog Toy with 3 Removeable Plush Toys, Enrichment Dog Toys • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
Crayola for Pets Blue Marker Rope Plush Squeaker Dog Toy, 6”, Pup-Visible Color Toys Dogs See Best, Mixed Material Enrichment Dog Toy with Chew Ropes, Rubber Cap, Plush Body with Squeaker • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
BIHRTC 22 Pieces Chapstick Holder Keychain Neoprene Lipstick Wristlet Keychain With Chapstick Holder Lipstick Protective Cases Cover Bulk Chapstick Badge Holder for Girls Women • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Crayola for Pets Yellow Marker Rope Plush Squeaker Dog Toy, 6”, Pup-Visible Color Toys Dogs See Best, Mixed Material Enrichment Dog Toy with Chew Ropes, Rubber Cap, Plush Body with Squeaker • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hozz 4 Pieces Dog Shirts Pullover Soft Blank Puppy T-Shirt Small Dogs Colorful Solid Pet Summer Clothes Red Yellow Blue Black Plain Shirts Sleeveless Outfit for Most Dogs Cats Puppy Pet no Shrink S • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50
Hozz 4 Pieces Dog Shirts Pullover Soft Blank Puppy T-Shirt Small Dogs Colorful Solid Pet Summer Clothes Grey Green Orange Navy Blue Plain Shirts Sleeveless Outfit for Puppy Pet no Shrink S • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50
Rhea Rose Flag Pride Rainbow Dog Collars for Small Medium Large Dogs Rainbow S • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$511.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.06

Total project goal

$653.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $653.75

1 Donor

-$555.00

Donations toward project cost

-$555.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$97.94

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 $0.00

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