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Ms. Dwyer from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Handmade Gifts and Cards

Help me give my students the ability to create gifts and cards while "unplugging" from the digital world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dwyer's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

My Students

The students of my school are eager to learn new concepts and technologies. They are not used to having a lot and treat all new experiences with enthusiasm and respect. We have multiple classrooms that serve as regional classrooms for students with autism, emotional issues, and others. We also serve grades PreK-8.

We are a small community school which needs to update our views on how to use technology in education.

I am the librarian tasked with showing these students who live in low income areas to reach beyond their expectations to grab their dreams and realities. Our school has little to nothing in the STEAM world and we would like to change that.

My Project

A lot of my students are not able to buy presents for loved ones. This makes holidays a rough time for them. Students who are stressed about home life can be distracted from learning and act out during class.

The ability to make handmade gifts and cards will allow these students to learn a new craft while unplugging from the digital world they live in.

This will help alleviate the stress and worry that can accompany gift giving holidays and allow students to focus on learning while at school. Students will learn to take pride in making these gifts.

Ms. Dwyer Pittsburgh Manchester 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.

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Candle Making Kit, 267 Pieces DIY Candle Craft Tools, Complete Candle Making Supplies Including Pouring Pot, Beeswax, Color Dyes, Fragrance Oil, Candle Wicks, Thermometer, Candle Tins, Molds, Spoon • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Candle Making Kit, 267 Pieces DIY Candle Craft Tools, Complete Candle Making Supplies Including Pouring Pot, Beeswax, Color Dyes, Fragrance Oil, Candle Wicks, Thermometer, Candle Tins, Molds, Spoon • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Hearts and Crafts Soy Wax and DIY Candle Making Supplies - 10lb Bag with 100 6-Inch Pre-Waxed Wicks, 2 Centering Devices • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
48pcs Candle tin (24pcs 8oz + 24pcs 4oz) Candle jar for Making Candles, Black and Gold Candle containers, Metal Storage case, Camping, Party Favors w/50pcs Candle Wicks and Label Sticker • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Chibitronics Circuit Stickers - 10 Red, 10 Yellow, 10 Blue Megapack • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Chibitronics - Chibi Lights - LED Circuit Stickers STEM Starter Kit • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Catcrafter Scented DIY Candle Making Kit - Soy Wax Candle Kit Art & Craft Supplies & Materials for Adults with Candle Wax Paraffin Wax Melter Candles Bulk for Small Business Supplies Home Essentials • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Ahyiyou DIY Candle Tins 7 Color 28 Piece, Round Containers with Lids& Candle Wicks for Candle Making, Arts & Crafts, Storage & More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
24Pcs 4oz Candle Tins for DIY Candle, Metal Candle Container Tins for Candle Making Dark Blue Light Blue Champagne Rose Gold Container Tins • Amazon Business $18.67 1 $18.67
YRYM HT Candle Dye - 16 Popular Colors Candle Making Liquid Dye for Candle Making - Candle Color Dye for Candle Making, Safe and Natural (16 Bottle) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Chibitronics Chibi Lights LED Circuit Stickers Intro Kit • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
4 Pack Copper Foil Tape,Copper Tape Double-Sided Conductive with Adhesive for EMI Shielding,Paper Circuits, Electrical Repairs, Grounding(1/4inch) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98

Materials cost

$372.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.02

Total project goal

$480.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$480.16

1 Donor

-$480.16

Donations toward project cost

-$408.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.02

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$0.00

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