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Ms. McConnell from Clare, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's a Bartering Bonanza!

Help me give my students the option to build motivational keychains and uplifting crafts for students in younger grades in order to help improve overall mental health and positive mindsets.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McConnell's classroom raised $595

This project is fully funded

My Project

In this inspiring district-wide community service initiative, high school students will embark on an entrepreneurial journey by designing and creating unique projects as part of a business entrepreneurship unit. These projects, crafted with care and creativity, will be exchanged with younger students through a bartering system for personal care items like soap, toothpaste, and other essentials.

The collected items will be donated to our local shelter, helping families in need across our community.

This project offers high school students a valuable opportunity to develop business skills, including product design, marketing, and negotiation, while learning about the importance of social responsibility. This initiative brings students together across grade levels, fostering a sense of unity while teaching the importance of giving back. Younger students will be excited to receive special creations made just for them, and high schoolers will learn valuable lessons about leadership, collaboration, and community responsibility. Together, we will make a lasting impact, spreading kindness and ensuring that essential items reach those in need throughout our community.

Through this project, students will experience firsthand how entrepreneurship and community service can come together to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Ms. McConnell Clare High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast Epoxy Casting Resin - 1 Gallon, Bottle • Blick Art Materials $81.64 1 $81.64
Metal Key Rings - Pkg. of 144 • Nasco $13.28 4 $53.12
BigOtters Embroidery Diamond Storage Box, 30PCS Big Clear Plastic Bead Containers with Silicone Funnel for Jewelry Painting DIY Art Craft Rhinestones Sewing Cosmetic Nail Glitter Powder • Amazon Business $12.98 4 $51.92
YZXZM Artificial Flowers Combo Box, 38PCS Fake Flowers, Silk Flower Mix with Wire Stem, DIY Wedding Bridal Bouquet Shower Party Home Décor (Multi Color) • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Jyongmer 101 PCS Silicone Beads, 15mm 12 mm Silicone Beads for Keychain Making 14mm Polygonal Colorful Silicone Beads Bulk with Rope for DIY Necklace Bracelet Jewelry Crafts (Beads-Set A) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
PAMIR TONG 100 Yards 2.6mm Suede Leather Cords Leather Lace Flat Faux Suede Cord String Thread Velvet Cord for Necklace, Bracelet, Beading and DIY Crafts (Beige) • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Beadalon© Elasticity@trade; Bead Cord - 82 ft. • Nasco $6.84 3 $20.52
Floral Tape and Floral Wire, Paxcoo Floral Arrangement Kit with Green Floral Tape and Floral Wire, Boutonniere Flower pin, Wire Cutter for Wreath Making Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Craft Medley Alphabet Beads - White with Black Letters, Package of 90 • Blick Art Materials $3.00 6 $18.00
Fovths 500 Pieces Christmas Foam Stickers Self Adhesive Christmas Craft Sticker Xmas Theme Shapes Stickers Holiday Foam Stickers for Christmas Party Decoration DIY Crafts Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
AUGSUN Fuse Beads Kit for Kids, 4600Pcs+ 24 Colors Crafting Melting Iron Beads Set with 2 Pegboards, 15 Patterns, Ironing Paper & Wiggle Eyes Accessories for Boys Girls Craft Making • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
WORKPRO Mini Hot Glue Gun with 20 Pcs Hot Glue Sticks, Glue Gun Kit for Decorations, Arts, Crafts, School DIY Projects and Home Repairs- Pink Ribbon • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
260 Pcs Silicone Beads for Keychain Making Kit, Multiple Styles and Shapes Silicone Beads Bulk Rubber Beads for Keychains Making • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
48 Rolls Washi Tape Set - Decorative Masking Tape Colored Marbling Patterns, Adhesive Artists Tapes for Journaling Supplies, DIY Crafts, Scrapbooking, Junk Journal Supplies, School Supplies • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
RESINWORLD 16pcs Variety Geometric Pendant Silicone Molds with Hanging Hole, Jewelry UV Resin Mold, Necklace Keychain Molds for Epoxy Resin • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ZYNSHE Washi Tape Set of 12 Rolls of 15 mm Wide Washy Tape Cute Decorative Tape for Journaling, Scrapbooking, Crafts, Bullet Journals, Planners, DIY Decor & Craft Supplies for Adults & Kids (Retro) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Actvty Mini Alphabet Resin Molds - 3Pcs Letter Molds for Epoxy Casting Small Number Alphabet Silicone Mold for DIY Earring Necklace Pendant Jewelry Resin Crafts Decor • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
FIDGET TOYS(Package of 10, 5 colors) Stress Relieve toy, Focus Enhance, Soothing Marble Fidgets for Children and Adults, has helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, Depressions and Anxiety disorders • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
Juvale Blank 3x5 Kraft Paper Index Cards, Note Cards for Home, Office, Recipes, School Learning, Studying, Crafts, DIY, Standard Size Heavy Weighted Card Stock (100 Pack), Brown • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$467.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.12

Total project goal

$594.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.12

2 Donors

-$550.00

Donations toward project cost

-$475.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

match offer

-$35.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$30.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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