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Ms. Preston from Palm Bay, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ocean Art

Help me give my students modeling compound clay to create ocean creatures of the sea that we will study as they learn to help protect the reefs here in Florida.

  • $445 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

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

Help me give my students art supplies to complete a unit study project on the effects of ocean life, invasive species and the coral reef here in Florida.

My goal is to inform students through the use of art and hands on activities , the effect invasive species have on our coral reef.

I am asking for modeling clay to create 3D models of the lionfish and other ocean animals.

The lionfish invasion is just one of the species that endanger the delicate balance here in Florida. Our students are able to study and learn about these effects and then create artwork to spread the awareness.

Ms. Preston Sunrise Elementary School 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.

Palm Bay, FL 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

988 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sculpey Polymer Modeling Compound Clay, 24 Pounds, White • School Specialty $141.97 1 $141.97
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $29.51 3 $88.53
Crayola© Model Magic© Modeling Compound - 2-lb. Bucket - White • Nasco $21.08 3 $63.24
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$318.73

Vendor shipping charges

$23.94

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.61

Total project goal

$444.06

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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