Help me give my students the scrapbook carts, vinyl sheets, gel pens, and more to share their lives and experiences in writing.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. C.'s classroom raised $393
This project is fully funded
My Students
We are a small rural school near a larger community. We have had a high school here for a little over ten years now. Approximately 60% of our population is of Native American descent with many different tribes reflected. Cultural values and honoring our past is very important to Indigenous culture and most of my families. My students need to find commonality and build each other up. In order to do so, they must understand one another. As a part of this effort, we write about our lives, our individual heritage, and our dreams. We plan, write, and share our memoirs with each other and the world.
Most of my students are of many cultures, and do not know much about each other's lives; it is a time to learn more about each other's world.
Even though they have attended school together for twelve years, the students learn much about each other through this project. Most of my students are Indigenous American and receive free or reduced-price lunch which exhibits the socio-economic status of many students that enter my room. With this lack of money, many of my students cannot supply the basic supplies for education and project supplies are impossible.
My Project
Indigenous students often feel they have nothing to say. With most of my students coming from economically depressed, indigenous families, they often feel their voices are not heard or worth hearing. With the writing project of "So, What's Your Story?" each student writes a memoir to share his/her life experiences with classmates and others. Approximately 75% of our students receive free or reduced-price lunches and their families cannot afford the materials for the classroom projects that go beyond the textbook.
The scrapbooking materials allow students to create a memoir (scrapbook style) that allows their stories to be told in a creative and individual way.
The first and foremost purpose of these materials is to create equality in the project so that each student, regardless of economics, will have access to the creative process. As students first write, then embellish their projects, this campaign allows them to choose the background paper, the embellishments and materials that fit their personalities. Expression, especially creative expression, is valued in the Indigenous (Native American) household often above education. Balancing the two into the project gives students a way to value the writing process.
With such a small space in my classroom, the storage for materials is at an optimum must to keep materials from being lost, damaged, or mixed up with other projects. The storage will allow students to sort and keep materials organized for the projects and help them at the same time, organize their own process in the project. Students will sort the materials and pack away after use which aids them in learning to plan ahead and organize other aspects of their lives.
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
IRIS 6-Drawer Scrapbook Cart with Organizer Top, Black
• Amazon Business
$39.25
2
$78.50
Kassa Permanent Vinyl Sheets (Pack of 60, 12” x 12”) - Includes Bonus Squeegee - Bundle of Assorted Colors (Matte & Glossy Craft Paper) - Self Adhesive Outdoor Vinyl for Cricut & Silhouette Cameo
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$24.45
1
$24.45
Adtech 05603 Glue Runner Permanent 35Yds Total (4 pack Each), 0.31 x 315
• Amazon Business
$5.94
4
$23.76
Castle Art Supplies 100 Gel Pen Set with Case for Adult Coloring Books, Drawing, Scrapbooking, Writing - Kit Includes Swirl, Pastel, Metallic, Glitter and Neon Smooth Fine Tip Gels
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Funnygame 12x12 Standard Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker/Explore Air 2/Air/One(3 Pack), Adhesive Green Cutting Mat with Non-Slip Flexible Square Gridded Cut Mat for Crafts
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$15.98
1
$15.98
Nicapa StandardGrip Cutting Mat for Cricut Explore Air 2 Maker(12x12 inch,3 Pack) Standard Adhesive Sticky Green Quilting Cricket Cut Mats Replacement Accessories for Cricut
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Scrapbook Stickers,80pcs Cardstock Stickers Love Stickers Decorative Masking Stickers for Personalize Laptop Scrapbook Daily Planner and Crafts
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$6.99
2
$13.98
Paper House Productions Sticker Assortment Pack, Football, 3-Pack, 3 Piece
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$11.98
1
$11.98
Black Cardstock - 12 x 12 inch - 65Lb Cover - 25 Sheets
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black)
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$10.99
1
$10.99
Colorbok Spray Paint Cardstock Paper Pad, 12" x 12"
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$5.00
2
$10.00
ColorBok 71876B Cardstock Paper Pad Marble, 12" x 12"
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$5.00
2
$10.00
Paper House Productions STEM-0005E 3D Cardstock Stickers, Baseball, 2-Inch (3-Pack)
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$9.90
1
$9.90
Colorbok Designer Paper Pad, 12" x 12", All All Chalked Up
• Amazon Business
$7.84
1
$7.84
me & my BIG ideas Scrapbook Page Kit, Basketball, 8-Inch by 8-Inch
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Scotch Brand 009-1000-CFT Scotch Photo Splits Double-Sided Adhesive Mounting Squares, 0.45 by 0.45-Inch
• Amazon Business
$6.85
1
$6.85
Materials cost
$277.19
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.59
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$333.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.93
Total project goal
$392.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$392.87
4 Donors
-$288.00
Donations toward project cost
-$267.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.70
Matching donations from our partners
-$78.41
Match offers toward project cost
-$66.65
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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