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Mrs. Sennings from Springfield, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's A Good Idea To Learn Some Sewing Skills.

Help me give my students muslin, needles, and embroidery thread for making small stuffed animals and yarn for weaving.

  • $473 goal

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My Students

I have students at two different schools. While each school is different one thing remains the same, all of my students have learning styles that need to be met. They are bright! They are creative! They are ready to learn some new skills!

My students are eager to learn and grow.

They have so many different learning abilities and as their teacher, it is my responsibility to meet the needs of each and every one. This last year and a half, there have been ups and down with Covid-19. Remote learning was really a challenge; making sure students had supplies each week to use. Most of our projects were paper and crayon or marker-based due to lack of supplies. I want to show them some new and exciting skills.

My Project

I was lucky enough to have a grandmother who taught me how to sew a few things. I'm sure you all have had a button pop off of your clothes at some point in your life. Students are going to learn how to sew on a button. They are going to learn how to do a running stitch and a cross-stitch. These skill could come in handy!

Students will learn how weaving can help them create functional artwork.

Students will be learning about fashion design and interior design as a possible career path.

Mrs. Sennings Enos Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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Springfield, IL View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
65213-1004 - Trait-Tex Double Weight Rug Yarn - 8 oz, 4-Ply, Set of 9, Assorted Bright Colors • Blick Art Materials $109.80 2 $219.60
63987-1005 - Design Works Unbleached Muslin - 45" x 5 yds • Blick Art Materials $20.79 4 $83.16
62426-1002 - Janlynn Embroidery Floss Pack - Variegated, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $6.99 4 $27.96
62426-1001 - Janlynn Embroidery Floss Pack - Pastel, Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $5.25 4 $21.00
63127-1020 - Dritz Tapestry Needles - Size 20, Package of 6 • Blick Art Materials $1.79 8 $14.32

Materials cost

$366.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$401.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.86

Total project goal

$472.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$472.39

5 Donors

-$336.20

Donations toward project cost

-$285.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.43

match offer

-$136.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$115.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.43

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$0.00

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