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Mrs. Pandalai from Stamford, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Makers Space

Help me give my students maker-space materials for the 3-D design projects to plan and design on paper then model with wooden cubes using glue guns. Adhesives are among the consumables we need the most.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pandalai's classroom raised $295

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are enthusiastic. They have such curiosity and want to learn everything and anything. I want to guide their energy towards creation and innovation. They love to experiment with new ideas and see how they work. At this age it is important to be focused on learning, which is difficult with constant distractions. I thrive to provide them with opportunities for hands on experience. I feel education is not the learning of facts but training the mind to think.

My students are eager to immerse themselves in any kind of challenge.

They are fearless when it comes to technology. As children of the 21st century, they need to be prepared to use a variety of tools to engage in their world. They should be adept in the designing process.

My Project

All of our students want to learn the design process which they will use in their lives. The adhesives, both the duct tape and the glue sticks, will give them the flexibility to work with different materials. This will also help improve their planning and designing capabilities. Glue guns are amazing devices for adhering wooden cubes. We have glue guns but no glue sticks.

A supply of glue sticks and duct tape will give all students a chance to be creative and learn in a fun hands on way.

This will enhance the environment not only in the classroom, but in the community.

Mrs. Pandalai Dolan Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Stamford, CT 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Adtech 220-345-5 Hot Glue Sticks, 5 lb/4" Mini Size • Amazon Business $15.17 5 $75.85
Duck Brand 284358 All-Purpose Duct Tape, 1.88" by 45 yd, Silver, 12 Rolls per Pack • Amazon Business $61.95 1 $61.95
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm, “Brights” 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets (99608) • Amazon Business $15.59 2 $31.18
Heavy Duty Silver Duct Tape - 5 Roll Multi Pack Industrial Lot – 30 Yards x 2 inch Wide – Large Bulk Value Pack of Grey Original Extra Strength, No Residue, All Weather. Tear by Hand • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
XFasten Flexible Magnetic Tape, 1-Inch x 10-Foot • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Vkey 500pcs (250 Pair Sets) 20mm Diameter Sticky Back Coins Self Adhesive Dots Tapes White Compatible with Hook Loop • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
Aleene's 36116 Original Tacky Glue 3 Pack, 8 Oz • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54

Materials cost

$216.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.12

Total project goal

$294.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$294.12

1 Donor

-$294.12

Donations toward project cost

-$250.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.12

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$0.00

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