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Mrs. Holmes from Cameron, MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Holmes's classroom raised $399

Lights, Camera, Learning!

Help me give my students the tools to bring their ideas to life through stop motion animation.

Mrs. Holmes Cameron Veterans Middle School
Cameron, MO Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are naturally curious, creative, and full of ideas. They are the kind of learners who ask questions, take things apart, and want to understand how everything works. What I love most is that they are not afraid to try something new, even when it is challenging. They want to create, not just complete assignments.

Stop motion has quickly become one of the most engaging experiences in our classroom.

Students light up when they realize they can turn their ideas into something real that they can see, share, and be proud of. They are constantly asking for more time, more tools, and more ways to improve their work.

The materials in this project will directly support that growth. Clay will allow students to design and build original characters. Wire and armature materials will help them create figures that can move and hold position for animation. Clay tools will support precision and detail, helping students refine their designs. Wire cutters will allow students to safely and effectively build structures for their models.

These resources will remove limitations and allow students to focus on creativity, problem solving, and quality. Instead of working around a lack of materials, they will be able to fully explore the design process and bring their ideas to life in meaningful ways.

Half of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Holmes Cameron Veterans Middle School Grades 6-8 Cameron, MO View local requests

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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boxwood Clay Tools - Set of 38, 6" • Blick Art Materials $34.48 3 $103.44
Pepy Plastilina Modeling Clay - Assorted Colors, 1.4 oz, Pkg of 24 • Blick Art Materials $21.71 3 $65.13
Mandala Crafts 14 Gauge Anodized Aluminum Craft Wire for Jewelry Making - 60 FT Colored Flexible Silver Tone Wire - Bendable for Bonsai Armature Crafting Sculpting • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56
Pepy Plastilina Modeling Clay - Black, 1.4 oz, Pkg of 24 • Blick Art Materials $21.71 1 $21.71
Pepy Plastilina Modeling Clay - White, 1.4 oz, Pkg of 24 • Blick Art Materials $21.71 1 $21.71
5 in. Wire Cutters • Nasco $6.12 3 $18.36
Richeson Wire Clay Cutter - XL, 24" • Blick Art Materials $7.26 2 $14.52

Materials cost

$284.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$338.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.76

Total project goal

$398.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $398.41

1 Donor

-$265.61

Donations toward project cost

-$225.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.84

match offer

-$132.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.92

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