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Ms. Elliott from Crystal Lake, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Make Cardboard Cutting Easy with the ChompSaw!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore their creativity and enhance their engineering skills with a ChompSaw, a child-safe cardboard cutter that will enable them to design and build amazing projects safely.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elliott's classroom raised $448

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love about my students is their endless curiosity and excitement for learning. They tackle challenges creatively and are eager to explore, making each lesson fun and engaging. Their fresh perspectives often lead to innovative ideas, reminding me of the value of encouraging that inquisitive spirit.

The ChompSaw, a student-safe cardboard cutter, will be a great addition to our STEM program.

It lets students turn their ideas into real creations safely. Using the ChompSaw, they can participate in hands-on learning that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. As they design and build their projects, they'll deepen their understanding of engineering and design while gaining confidence in using tools and materials. Experiential learning like this is essential in STEM education, as it encourages students to experiment, iterate, and see the results of their efforts. The ChompSaw will help inspire their creativity and enthusiasm for building, making our lessons even more effective.

Ms. Elliott Woods Creek Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Crystal Lake, IL View local requests 500 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChompShop: CHOMPSAW MAKER BUNDLE - ChompSaw, Table Accessories, Hole Punch, Scoring Tool - STEAM Makerspace cardboard cutter (STEM kits elementary 5+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $345.00 1 $345.00

Materials cost

$345.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.09

Total project goal

$447.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$447.27

9 Donors

-$245.54

Donations toward project cost

-$213.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.58

match offer

-$245.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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$0.00

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