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Ms. Hicks from Hayward, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Miniature Master Plots Exploring Narrative through Diorama

Help me give my students immersive learning experiences through creative storytelling with "Miniature Master plots."

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hicks's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

The requested supplies like paint, markers, glue, scissors, craft sticks, cardstock paper, foil paper, buttons, feathers, pom-poms, kite string, and diorama boxes will make a profound difference in my students' learning by:

Unlocking imagination and creativity through hands-on crafting of miniature narrative scenes (dioramas).

Developing fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and arranging small objects.

Enhancing storytelling abilities by visually representing literary scenes and characters.

Fostering critical thinking through selection of props and scenery to convey narrative meaning.

Building confidence in public speaking as students present their diorama stories to peers. These supplies will transform traditional reading comprehension into immersive, creative learning experiences. By funding this project, you will empower my students to become creative storytellers, confident learners, and imaginative thinkers, shaping their academic success and lifelong love of literature.

Ms. Hicks Dr Martin L King Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Hayward, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Modge Podge© Kids Wash-Out Formula Gloss, 8 oz. • Nasco $8.32 7 $58.24
Hygloss Products Embossed Metallic Foil Paper Sheets – Assorted Colors And Designs - 8.5 x 11 Inch, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $21.94 2 $43.88
ifergoo Modeling Clay Kits - 65 Colors Air Dry Clay, DIY Molding Magic Clay, No-Toixic Kids Air Clay Set for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $13.25 3 $39.75
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $13.63 2 $27.26
Prang 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 500 Sheets/Pack (P6555-0001) • Staples $21.72 1 $21.72
LEOBRO Glitter, Fine Glitter for Resin, Set of 32 Colors Glitter, Extra Fine Resin Glitter Powder, Craft Glitter for Epoxy Resin, Assorted Nail Body Glitter Bulk, Christmas Glitter Tumbler Crafts • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
Roylco Assorted Felt Shapes - 500 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Roylco Inc. - Craft Buttons Asst 1 Lb Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.04 1 $15.04
30 PCS White Plastic Paint Palettes 6 Well Rectangular Watercolor Palette Painting Tray for Painting Party, DIY Craft and Art Painting • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Adeweave 1000 Assorted Craft pom poms – Multicolor Bulk pom poms Arts and Crafts, Pompoms for Crafts in Assorted Size- Soft and Fluffy Puff Balls, Large Colored Cotton Balls for Home and School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pipe Cleaners Craft Chenille Stems, 360 Pieces 30 Assorted Colors for Crafting DIY Arts Projects Decorations, 6mm x 12inch Fuzzy Colored Chenille Stem Sticks Set Craft Supplies for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
70Pcs Paint Brushes Small, Flat and Round Tip Paint Brushes for Kids Classroom Craft Nylon Hair Paint Brush for Acrylic Water Color Canvas Face Painting • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Lakeshore Jumbo Colored Craft Sticks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 2 $7.98
Bright Hues Feather Assortment Approximately 325 Feathers per Pack • Staples $5.64 1 $5.64
Kite String 400 yd • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.15 1 $3.15

Materials cost

$367.30

Vendor shipping charges

$12.41

Sales tax

$33.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.21

Total project goal

$528.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$528.04

1 Donor

-$528.04

Donations toward project cost

-$448.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.21

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$0.00

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