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Ms. Salzmann from Pittsburgh PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Piece by Piece, the Power of a School Mosaic

Help me give my students materials to design and assemble a mosaic table to promote unity and a sense of community.

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My Project

I share a classroom with two other special education teachers. My third of our classroom has a large built-in cabinet that takes up a great deal of space and is inefficient, as the 31" x 43" shallow wood drawers are designed to accommodate posters.

We would like to repurpose the sturdy wooden drawers into tables to create alternative spaces in our classroom.

Our project is to create a mosaic with the school logo, which will create classroom community and pride.

Creating the mosaic requires teamwork and collaboration. The students can work together to design and assemble the mosaic, fostering a sense of community and unity among them. The choice of the school logo will represent the identity and values of the school. By creating a mosaic with the logo, students can feel a sense of pride and connection to our school's identity. When students contribute to the creation of the mosaic, they will feel a sense of ownership and pride in the final product. This can boost their self-esteem and instill a sense of belonging to the school community.

The mosaic tabletop will serve as a visual symbol of unity and pride within the classroom. It can serve as a focal point that brings students together and reinforces a sense of belonging. Seeing the school logo displayed prominently in the form of a mosaic can inspire and motivate students to work hard, achieve their goals, and take pride in our school community.

Overall, creating a mosaic with the school logo can enhance classroom community and pride by fostering collaboration, celebrating identity, instilling ownership, promoting unity, and inspiring students to feel connected and proud of our school.

"We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams." -Jimmy Carter

Ms. Salzmann
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR 16" Hairpin Furniture Legs, Metal Home DIY Projects for Nightstand, Coffee Table, Desk, 500lbs Load Capacity with Rubber Floor Protectors, Metal Heavy Duty Sturdy Modern Table Legs, 4PCS Black • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Creative Hobbies 12 Pack of Glossy White Glazed Ceramic Tiles for Alcohol Ink Painting, Decorating, Arts & Crafts, 4.25 x 4.25 Inch Square, Ready-to-Paint Ceramics • Amazon Business $14.69 4 $58.76
Csdtylh 1000 Pcs Mosaic Tiles, Glass Mosaic Tiles for Crafts Bulk, Stained Mosaic Glass Pieces, Mosaic Supplies for Home Decoration, Art Crafts, DIY Projects, Opaque (Square) • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
500g Mixed Color Irregular Crystal Mosaic Tiles,Tiny Mosaic Tile DIY Hobbies Children Handmade Crystal Craft for Craft Bathroom Kitchen Home Decoration DIY Art Projects,0.4X0.4 Inch (White Series) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mosaic Stone Cement - 10 lb, Outdoor • Blick Art Materials $13.66 1 $13.66
Professional Tile Nipper • Blick Art Materials $13.38 1 $13.38
Mosaic Mercantile - 4 Piece Mosaic Tool Kit • Blick Art Materials $13.17 1 $13.17
Jennifer's Mosaics Tile Grout - 2 lb, Grey • Blick Art Materials $7.50 1 $7.50
BigOtters 170pcs Bulk Mosaic Tiles, 140g Colors Glass Pieces Assorted Color Opaque Mosaic Glass for DIY Picture Home Mosaic Decoration (Blue Series) • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$215.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.61

Total project goal

$304.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.06

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 $304.06

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