Help me give my students supplies to build clay models of the mythical creatures they are dreaming up for a writing project.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berry's classroom raised $382
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
My classroom is full of eager readers with big personalities who love to learn from each other and build each other up. They represent a wide variety of cultures and life experiences, and more than half of them are English language learners.
They are resilient, curious, and unafraid to try new things or apply themselves to difficult problems.
They are coming back to school after over a year of distance learning, and have bounced back better than many adults.
My Project
With the never-ending push to cover curriculum and get ready for state tests it can be hard to find ways to incorporate play and imagination into our day. Yet it feels like we need both now more than ever! For our newest writing project my students are creating their own mythical creatures and devising an origin story for them. With supplies to build an actual model of their creatures they can really take their stories to the next level.
My students really light up when they get creative and get dirty, when learning feels fun and exciting.
They aren't as afraid to take risks, try hard things, and share their ideas as they might be at other times. Building models of their creatures won't just build these skills (as well as some very necessary fine motor), but will help breathe life into this writing project. They will plan and execute their model, problem-solve when the unicorn horn won't stay up or the dragon wings don't work right, and use their creations to inspire rich description in their writing. And there would be plenty of supplies left over for free-choice time and future projects!
Nearly all 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
Sculpey III Oven Bake Clay Sampler 1oz, 30/pkg (Pack of 2)
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Sculpey III White Oven-Bake Clay - Used for Creating Home Decor, Figurines, Etc - 8 Ounces, Pack of 3
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Set of 8 Kids Activity Plastic Tray, Rainbow of Colors, Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray, Serving Tray, Great for Crafts, Beads, Orbeez Water Beads, Painting and Montessori Work
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Hot Melt Mini Glue Gun (6 pack) for Arts & Crafts, Schools & Repairs
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Caliart Acrylic Paint Set, 24 Classic Colors (59ml, 2oz) Art Craft Paints for Professional Artists Kids Students Beginners, Canvas Ceramic Wood Fabric Rock Painting Supplies, Valentine's Day Gift
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AdTech 220-385-5, 8 Inch Hot Sticks Mini-Size Multi-Temp 5-lb BOX All-Purpose Glue Sticks-.28 in X 8 in, Clear
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The Beadery Bonanza 5LB of Mixed Craft Beads, Sizes, Multicolor
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Apipi 3 Roll Elastic Cord Beading Threads Stretch String Fabric Crafting Cords- 328ft x 1mm Colorful Stretchy Bead Thread Christmas Gifts for Beading,Jewelry Making, Masks, Christmas DIY Crafting(MUL
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180pcs 6 Style Natural Feathers Assorted Mixed Feathers for Dream Catcher Crafts Decoration (6 Styles/180 Pcs)
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JulieWang 12mm 60pcs Mixed Dragon Eyes Round time gem Cover Glass Cabochon Dome Cameo Pendant Settings
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HaiMay 450 Pieces Colorful Feathers for Craft Wedding Home Party Decorations, 3-5 Inches 10 Colors Craft Feathers
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BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing and Rock Painting, Blue
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Upins 1000 Pcs Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive, 6mm 8mm 10 mm 12mm Mixed Packaging
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Materials cost
$265.82
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.32
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$324.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.20
Total project goal
$381.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$381.33
1 Donor
-$190.66
Donations toward project cost
-$162.06
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$28.60
match offer
-$190.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$162.07
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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