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Ms. Lewis from Winnabow, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe Cutting, Smart Building: ZipSnips for Student Projects

Help me give my students ZipSnip cutters that will help them safely learn power tool skills while organizing materials for projects, fostering responsibility, creativity, and hands-on learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lewis's classroom raised $261

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The ZipSnip cutters will allow students to safely and efficiently cut and shape materials for their projects, giving them hands-on experience with tools and teaching them proper safety techniques. These tools will help foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while providing an introduction to power tool use in a safe, age-appropriate way.

My goal is to equip students with the tools and knowledge to safely use power tools, organize materials, and complete hands-on building projects.

I aim to foster independence, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of design and engineering concepts through real world application.

My students are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn through hands-on experiences. They thrive when given the opportunity to explore their creativity and tackle challenges. Providing them with the right tools allows them to develop skills that will prepare them for future success in STEM fields and beyond.

Ms. Lewis Town Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winnabow, NC 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

715 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WORX - 4V ZipSnip Electric Rechargeable Cordless Electric Scissors Fabric Scissors Rotary Cutter with self sharpening blade • Best Buy Education $34.99 5 $174.95

Materials cost

$174.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$221.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.04

Total project goal

$260.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $260.26

5 Donors

-$260.26

Donations toward project cost

-$221.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.04

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 $0.00

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