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Mr. Amick from Boiling Springs, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nailed It!: Branching Out, If You Wood!

Help me give my students the opportunity to turn imagination into reality, learning that with hard work and heart, they can create anything.

  • $3,803 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students want to be creative and I always try to create engaging, inquiry-based lessons so they are motivated to explore what this world has to offer. A couple years ago I bought a house and bought tools (and used them) for the very first time. Not having any experience, I began woodworking projects around my home. The first thing I thought is, "I have to bring this to my students." I did my research and basic woodworking covers almost all SC 3rd grade math standards, from planning, buying the material, and building. But there is so much that goes into bringing this idea to the classroom, and as a beginner I have no idea where to start, materials I need, and most importantly, safety. I thought this would be a great opportunity to put this project on DonorsChoose because this project really focuses on equity in the classroom and a creative outlet. Maplewood Shop can help bring the lifelong benefits of woodworking to my school. Please help me bring this to the students in my classroom, and possibly to the entire school.

Mr. Amick Libertas Academy - Boiling Springs Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

48 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maplewood Shop Starter Program • Maplewood Shop $2,950.00 1 $2,950.00

Materials cost

$2,950.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $207.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$44.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,232.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$570.39

Total project goal

$3,802.62

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